Hello, my name is Tom Rains. For over 36 years, I have been involved in various areas of photography....... As our studio name implies, at “ A Special Occasion Photo ”, we strive to capture those special moments of our customer's lives, whether it be a Garner wedding, a Clayton wedding, a Cleveland area engaged couple session, a Garner family portrait or a Clayton children’s photography session. Garner, NC Clayton, NC Whether it be from the images of jubilation and happiness of that perfect wedding day, the joys of capturing your children at play in a Garner park, or remembering that family portrait session,50th birthday or graduation ceremony, we are there to provide professional coverage from beginning to end. In addition, as part of our wedding coverage, we also capture those close, intimate moments with an engaged couple‘s session. Much of our family photography and children photography sessions are on location in the Garner, Clayton, and Cleveland areas, offering you the finest natural settings available in the area, including the many parks, arboretums, and gardens. I feel that it is very important to you as a valued client that we continue to update our photographic skills by attending workshops, guilds, and conventions throughout the year. We are a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the Southeastern Professional Photographers of America (SEPPA), the Photographic Society of the Triangle (PST) and The Garner Chamber of Commerce. Our office and studio are easily accessible in the Clayton/Cleveland/Garner area of Interstate 40 and NC 42. So if you are located in the Garner and Clayton areas, please give us a call We are one of the premier Garner Wedding Photographers, Clayton wedding photographers, Garner family portrait and Clayton family portrait photographers.