Hey there! I’m Briana Woods, the photographer.

I love pensive, irreverent, and unapologetic portraits. My favorite photo from a family session may be a toddler picking their nose or a somber portrait of grandpa. I’m as passionate about dreamy, glamorous, and creative photography as I am about raw, honest, and minimally altered portraits.

I offer family photography as well as event, couple, engagement, maternity, headshot, creative, and small business branding. I’m an LGBTQ+ affirming photographer. I’m based in Raleigh, North Carolina and available for travel. (I love travel. A travel fee may apply.)

Am I the right photographer for you?

If you like goofballs, if you’ve checked out my portfolio and see work that you like, and if you want a photographer who will sweat buckets even on cool days, I may be right for you! I want to help you feel comfortable during our photoshoot. In person and over-the-phone consultations are always free and a great way to see if we connect. Hop on over to my contact page and we can get the ball rolling.

A bit about me:

After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in English literature, I spent 2.5 years teaching in Seoul, South Korea. I worked in high-end salon management before the 2020 shutdown and have since turned my interest in photography into a profession. Travel and novelty are my lifeblood. I love trying new-to-me cuisines, photographing minimalist and brutalist architecture, changing my hair color, visiting modern art museums and, let’s be honest, shopping. When I’m not taking portraits or honing my eye for urban, minimalist landscapes, you can find me on a day trip with my pals or playing pickelball with my husband.