Raleigh, Durham, and Cary Nature Photography of Fall 2026
Hello all! It’s Shannon your Raleigh studio and on location portrait AND nature photographer. Today’s post is all about wildlife, nature, and the beautiful opportunities I’ve had to be outside this fall. Check out beautiful bird and wildlife photography across the Raleigh, Durham, Cary area.
100% of profits from my nature photography throughout the rest of 2026 will be donated to https://savesibleyprairie.org/
25% of my portrait shoots will also be donated!
Nature Photography across the Raleigh, Durham, and Cary area
It’s Shannon your Raleigh portrait and nature photographer and come take a scroll through my recent outdoor adventures!
Here you can see Green Heron, Black Ratsnakes, Pileated Woodpeckers, and more - all found here in the Raleigh, Cary, and Durham area!
If you’re interested in a wildlife tour or purchasing wildlife photos, please feel free to reach out and discuss what might fit your needs!
Experience a walk with me in Cary, North Carolina
If you’re new to Evergreen Photography, you should know I was very intentional in naming my business. I am an avid nature and outdoors lover. It is impossible for me to go outside without pointing out some exciting piece of nature. Scroll through my nature photography to experience a walk with me out in nature, Cary North Carolina.
Bald Eagles & Osprey along the Cape Fear River
The North Carolina birding world learned some very exciting news this past week - a Brown Booby was seen along the Cape Fear River. I went out in search for this amazing bird and while I never found it, I was able to witness another amazing sight on the Cape Fear River - a bald eagle chasing an osprey to steal it’s fish! Scroll along to see the images for yourself.
Wildlife Photography in Cary, NC: Butterfly Surveys, Bird Encounters & Upcoming HarvestFest
Explore my recent wildlife photography adventures in Cary, North Carolina, where I volunteer with the Carolinas Butterfly Monitoring Program at Bond Park. From Monarch butterflies to Red-tailed Hawks, discover the beauty of local wildlife—and come see my photography at HarvestFest this October 18 and November 15 in Cary, NC.
Summer Blooms and Butterflies: The Perfect Backdrop for Raleigh Photography Sessions
Summer is in full bloom in Raleigh! I’m capturing butterflies on coneflowers, sunflowers, and evening primrose—just in time for upcoming engagement and maternity photography sessions. Let’s create stunning, natural images this season!
Bluebird Birthday Cards!
I got my first set of greeting cards to sell for the studio. These Bluebird - Happy Birthday cards will be available for sale in my Raleigh Studio 1 for $5 or 5/$20 - envelopes included!
Speaking of greeting cards - did you know I can help you make your own greeting cards with the images from your shoot? Whether it’s senior pictures for graduate cards or engagement photos for save the date cards - let me take one thing off your to-do list and have those cards created and shipped straight to you.
The Caterpillar or the Spider
A story of a fledgling Carolina Chickadee having a meal & an ode to mothers everywhere.