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RALEIGH HEADSHOTS, BRANDING & MODERN SCHOOL PORTRAITS



NATURAL, RELAXED SESSIONS FOR ADULTS AND KIDS
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RALEIGH HEADSHOTS & MODERN SCHOOL PORTRAITS



NATURAL, RELAXED SESSIONS FOR ADULTS AND KIDS

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RALEIGH HEADSHOTS & MODERN SCHOOL PORTRAITS



NATURAL, RELAXED SESSIONS FOR ADULTS AND KIDS

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FROM CEOS to KINDERGARTENERS


I photograph everyone from CEOs to kindergartners, and the goal is always the same: a genuine smile and a photo you love. This is what a relaxed, modern portrait session looks like. Light, fun, and full of personality, these sessions are nothing like the ones you remember from your own school days. We will create the kind of photos you will actually want to frame.

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RALEIGH’S TRUSTED PHOTOGRAPHER FOR NATURAL HEADSHOTS AND FRESH, MODERN SCHOOL PORTRAITS


I’ve always been drawn to the way light reveals personality, and that’s what inspires every portrait I create. As a Certified Professional Photographer based in Raleigh, I specialize in headshots and school photography that feel natural, relaxed, and full of life. My goal is to help each person feel at ease in front of the camera so their true self shines through. Guided by creativity and a genuine love for people, my goal is to create images that reflect who you are and make you smile every time you see them.

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Hello, I'm Fran

MEET THE PERSON BEHIND THE LENS

Hey, I'm Fran, a portrait photographer based in Raleigh, NC, specializing in headshots and school portraits. My love for photography started in a high school darkroom, watching a blank sheet of paper slowly turn into a picture. Something about that moment stuck with me, and I've been making portraits ever since. Today, I get to do what I love every day, helping people feel comfortable in front of the camera and walk away with images they actually like of themselves.

More About Me

"A memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. " -Kevin Arnold

My goal is to capture beautiful pictures that you will always treasure.

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"Fran was wonderful to work with! She was thoughtful with her location choices and sought to listen to our ideas. When we were finished with my daughter's senior portrait session, she said, "Everyone needs a hype-man like Mrs. Dickenson!" I couldn't recommend Fran Dickenson Photography more!"

Brook

"Once again, Fran came through! She photographed my son for his senior high school graduation pictures. She picked the perfect location! The pictures were amazing! So many good ones to pick from! Thanks Fran!"

Kelly

"Fran took pictures for my LinkedIn profile, and I could not have been happier! She made me feel instantly at ease and was so much fun to work with. Her artistic eye led to just the right lighting and angles. I highly recommend her for any type of photography!"

Melanie
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If you see beauty the way I do, let's work together!

Can you picture yourself in my photos?

If you enjoy timeless, classic, and joyful images, get in touch to schedule a headshot or school portrait session.

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