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maggie shackelford
July 6, 2022

A Camping Family Session - Davidson River Campground, Pisgah National Forest

maggie shackelford
July 6, 2022

A beautiful and meaningful camping trip with chosen family to celebrate a 5 year old’s birthday. Camping trips are one of my new favorite settings for family sessions. They provide the perfect relaxed environment for photographs and memories you will cherish for years to come!

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