Bringing smiles (and warmth!) to Raleigh with a portrait from our 5th annual Holiday Photo Shoot and Sock Drive for the homeless. Always the most meaningful day of the year. Gear: Sony a7iii & 35/1.4 Art lens. #RaleighNC #HomelessnessAwareness #CharityEvent #PhotoForACause #SonyAlpha #Photography

Getting into the giving spirit! So happy I got to participate in the Holiday photo fundraiser for the Raleigh homeless shelter again last weekend. Sharing another one of my favorite portraits. Absolutely my favorite annual tradition. Sony a7iii and 55/1.8 #RaleighNC #HolidayFundraiser #GivingBack

Teamed up with pros this weekend to offer holiday portraits! In exchange, people donated warm essentials (socks, hats, gloves) for our local homeless community. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed! It was a privilege to shoot for a great cause. #RaleighPhotographer #GiveWarmth #sonyalpha

I had the incredible opportunity to shoot some portraits with Anu at the recent punk/emo/goth gathering at Slim’s Raleigh. This lighting and mood were perfect for highlighting the subject's striking features and amazing ensemble. #portraitlife #sonyalpha #ncphotographer #sonya7iii

Absolutely loved collaborating with @dieselduchess. She's a real pleasure to work with and brought a fantastic energy to this alternative look, perfectly rocking her own take on goth and punk styles. Shot on a Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #altmodel #alternativefashion #sonyalpha #fashionphotography

Shmonica(IG:Shmonica_rochelle)bringing the Goth, Emo, and Punk vibes from our recent shoot at Slim's Raleigh! Absolutely love the results we got. Shot with the Sony a7iii and 35mm f/1.8. #gothfashion #emostyle #punkrock #raleighphotographer #sonya7iii #portraitphotography #alphauniverse

Model Naomi doing model things and looking fabulous at Slim’s Raleigh! Shot with a Sony a7iii and 35/1.8 #modelphotography #alternativefashion #ncphotographer #sonyalpha #jonathankingphoto #alphauniverse

Dana absolutely crushing the model game at Saturday’s photo event at Slim’s Raleigh! Killer lighting and great energy. Shot on my Sony a7iii with the 55/1.8ZA. Huge thanks to Tess and the organizers. #modelshoot #portraitphotography #sonyalpha #alphauniverse #jonathankingphoto

Pure electricity with Anu's incredible take on the goth, punk, and emo theme at Slim's in Raleigh this weekend. The energy was palpable, and this portrait captures every raw detail. Which element of this look is your favorite? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #RaleighPhotography #PortraitPhotography

When the stars align for a punk, goth, and emo photoshoot, you get this kind of energy. 🖤🔥 Naomi brought it—this is one of my favorite shots of the day! A vibe like this deserves a spot on your feed. Shot with my Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #modelshoot #portraitphotography #sonyalpha #jonathankingphoto

Had an incredible session with Olivia Logan this past Sunday out in Mebane. We had this amazing car on set, and she brought the perfect energy to match it. This is one of my favorites from the day. Model:IG: @olivia_logan_. Camera: Sony a7iii Lens: Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 #ncphotographer #Sonya7iii

Couldn’t wait to share this stunning portrait of the talented Rebecca Kosci (IG: beccakosci_) from last Sunday. It’s always a pleasure working with Rebecca, her energy made this session a success. Gear: Sony a7iii|35/1.8. #modelshoot #fashionphotography #sonyalpha #ncphotographer #jonathankingphoto

Love the vintage vibes we captured yesterday with Rubi and Jayden and this stunning 1951 International L-110! A little bit of history mixed with modern style—all thanks to the trusty Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #modelphotography #fashionshoot #classiccars #sonyalpha #alphauniverse

The sunrise this morning was magnificent! Feeling grateful I got to capture it. #shotoniphone #sunrise #landscape

From Luftgekuhlt 11 in Durham weekend before last. A beautiful example of Porsche’s first Carrera, the 1955 356. Not s Porsche guy, but it was a fun event! Shot with my Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #classicporsche #luft11 #sonyalpha #alphauniverse #ncphotographer

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The iconic Porsche 914 from last weekend’s Luftgekuhlt in Durham, NC. Would’ve given anything to own one back in my high school and college days. There was just something about that targa topped two seater roadster that spoke to me. #classicporsche #porsche914 #luftgekuhlt #sonyalpha

Porsche 912 rally car from Luftgekuhlt last weekend. Simply beautiful paint scheme, looks like it was a daily driver not too long ago. Shot with my Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #vintageporsche #luft11 #porsche912 #sonyalpha #alphauniverse #ncphotographer

Can’t honestly say I’m a vintage Porsche fanatic, but I spent pretty much the whole day at Luftgekuhlt in Durham. This 356a caught my eye. Shot with my Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #vintageporsche #classiccars #sonyalpha #ncphotographers #alphauniverse

Stumbled upon The Devil's Haircut last weekend during the Raleigh @fotoapp.co Foto walk and had to snap a shot. Gotta love the interesting businesses you find in this city! Captured with my trusty Sony α7III and the sharp 35mm f/1.8. #streetphotography #street #sonyalpha #alphauniverse

A cool interior shot of The Roast Grill taken during last weekend’s @fotoapp.co Foto Walk. The place definitely has a vibe, but don’t even think about asking for ketchup! Shot with my Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #streetphotography #sonyalpha #alphauniverse #street

Went with @oakcitycameraclub.bsky.social on the @fotoapp.co World foto walk yesterday. Had a great time hanging out with the folks in the club and got a few nice shots. All with my Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #fotoapp #fotowalk #alphauniverse #street #streetphotography #sonyalpha #ncphotographer

One of the quirkier vehicles at last weekends car show was this Daihatsu Mira. Definitely a unique design. It was in excellent condition and I enjoyed looking around it! Shot with. My Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #carshow #sonyalpha #classiccars #ncphotographer #alphauniverse

Another ride, in glorious purple, from last weekend’s car show in Garner, NC. I really enjoyed this early 2nd Gen. Plymouth Road Runner. The mopar guys were definitely out in force! Shot with a Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #classiccars #sonyalpha #musclecar #carshow

Another wonderful restoration from yesterday’s car show. A Plymouth Duster with the now famous 340 v8. Owner has obviously put a lot of time and effort into it! Shot with a Sony a7iii and 35/1.8 #carshow #sonyalpha #musclecar #automotive #ncphotographer

Went to a small car show this morning in Garner, NC. One of the stars was this Corvette Convertible. My guess is ‘65? Beautiful restoration! Shot with a Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #automotive #classiccars #alphauniverse #carshow #ncphotographer

A brick wall in town, one side faded as the business that once inhabited the space. The other freshly painted. Shot with a Sony a7iii and 35/1.8. #architecture #americana #sonyalpha #alphauniverse

Raleigh’s Caribemask Festival was a kaleidoscope of bold colors and infectious enthusiasm! Shot with a Sony a7ii and 55/1.8 #streetportrait #sonyalpha #streetphotography #raleighphotographer

Portrait of a performer at last weekend’s Caribmask Carnival in Raleigh. The colorful costumes and smiling faces are made for photography. Shot with my Sony a7ii and 55/1.8.

Went to the Caribbean Festival in Raleigh over the weekend. It was a perfect opportunity to work on my street portraits. The atmosphere was amazing and it was a lot of fun despite the heat. Shot with a Sony a7ii and 55/1.8. #caribmaskcarnival #streetportrait #SonyAlpha

At the Caribbean Festival in Raleigh yesterday and it was hot and humid. Bought an ice cold lemonade from these Trinidadian ladies. You can feel the happiness! Shot with a Sony a7ii and 55/1.8. #street #portrait #festival #SonyAlpha #Raleighnc

Christina Rose radiating beauty and depth in this stunning shot. Absolutely captivating! #candidportraits #FujixinNC #model #fashionshoot #studioportraits

Portrait of model Christina Rose from a fashion shoot a while back. She is always a pleasure to work with. Have always liked Fuji’s color science. Shot with a Fuji XT-2 and 35/1.4. #fashionphotography #model #portrait #myfujifilmlegacy #raleighphotographer

Black and white portrait of model Christina Rose from a photo shoot a while back. Love the noir vibes this shot is giving! Shot on a Fuji XT-2 and 35/1.4. #portrait #fashionshoot #model #myfujifilmlegacy #raleighphotographer #cinematicsouth

Another portrait of Christina Rose shot on Ilford Delta 3200. Love the way the this film renders the deep blacks and almost ghostly whites. Shot with a Canon Elan 7e and 50/1.8 stm. #portrait #model #fashionshoot #canonphotography #canoncamera

Did I ever tell you about the time I tried to do a studio shoot with model Christina Rose on Ilford Delta 3200? Had no idea what I was doing and only got a few usable portraits, but I kind of like the results! Shot with a Canon Elan 7e and 50/1.8. #portrait #model #fashionshoot #raleighphotographer

Portrait of model Chelsea Granata from a shoot in downtown Durham, NC. Shot with a Canon Eos 5d Mk II and 50/1.2 L. #portrait #street #canonphotography #raleighphotography #model #photoshoot

Pontiac Cutlass SS from the car show a couple of weeks ago. Shot with a Canon Eos-1n and 35/1.4 L on Kodak T-Max 100. Love the design of the grill and lights. #carphotography #canonphotography #clasiccar #raleighphotographer #kodaktmax100

Portrait of Latasha from last weekend’s meetup. This shoot has produced some of my favorite portraits yet! Many thanks to Latasha for being such a wonderful and patient subject. #canonportraits #portraitphotography #model #raleighphotographer #portrait

Another portrait of Latasha from last weekend’s shoot at Dorothea Dix park in Raleigh. She was an absolute pleasure to work with! Shot with a Canon Eos 5d Mk II and 50/1.2 L. #portraitphotography #canonportraits #photoshoot #raleighphotographer

Last weekend I went to a small meetup with some of my photography friends and made a few photos of Natasha. Shot with a Canon Eos 5d Mk II and 50/1.2L. Love the separation between subject and background this lens produces. #portraitphotography #canonportrait #raleighphotographer

Interior view of the Chevelle SS I saw at the car show weekend before last. Owner definitely put a lot of work into it. Shot with a Canon Eos 5d Mk II and 35/1.4L #carphotography #canoncamera #carshow #classiccars #raleighphotographer

Went to a car show last weekend and got a few good pictures of the classic muscle cars. Shot with a Canon Eos 5d Mk II and 35/1.4L. #classiccars #carphotography #canonphotography #raleighphotographer #canoncamera

Happy World Camera Day! to all that observe. #worldcameraday #canoncamera #35mm #believeinfilm

Portrait of a friendly vendor at the Raleigh Out! Pride Parade Saturday. Shot with a Canon Eos-1n and 35/1.4L on Ilford Delta 100. I really love this lens/film combination. #streetportraits #canonphotography #bnw_photography #35mm #believeinfilm

A couple enjoying their afternoon at the Raleigh Out! Pride Parade Saturday. Really wanted to test my new lenses so I brought along a roll of Ilford Delta 100. Absolutely love this emulsion! Shot with a Canon Eos-1n and 35/1.4L. #shootfilmstaybroke #canoncamera #streetportrait #raleighpgotographer

Portrait of a couple at the Raleigh Out! Pride Parade Saturday afternoon. Love these spontaneous portraits! Shot with a Canon Eos 5d Mk II and 35/1.4L. #streetportraits #canonphotography #RaleighPhotographer #ncstreetphotographer

Couple at the Raleigh Out! Pride Parade Saturday afternoon. Shot with a Canon Eos 5d Mk II and 35/1.4L. #streetportraits #canonphotography #raleighphotographer #kingphotoraleigh

Radically inclusive Rector at the Out! Raleigh Pride Parade Saturday. He was nice enough to let me grab a quick portrait. Shot with a Canon Eos 5d Mk II and 35/1.4L. #streetportrait #FilmAndDigitalStories #canonphotography #raleighphotographer