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When I'm not chasing around my two littles or soaking up the sunshine, I'm creating a photo experience rooted in purpose and intention for graduating seniors and engaged couples.

2023 reflections

engagement photos in beaufort, NC

senior photos in new bern, NC

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February felt like a whirlwind, but in the best way possible! This month was full of sweet moments, small victories, and a whole lot of love — and I’m so excited to share some of our favorite highlights with you. Acts of Love Challenge This February, our family set out to do an act of […]

March 12, 2025

Life Lately: February Favorites, Laughs, and Little Wins

Personal

Lyn’s high school senior session along the coast, was nothing short of stunning! We started the afternoon exploring NC’s charming town of Beaufort down by the waterfront, followed by Front Street where the trees provided the perfect scenic backdrop, and finishing with the dunes of Atlantic Beach. Lyn’s smile and infectious positivity made every shot […]

February 24, 2025

High School Senior Photos in Beaufort + Atlantic Beach

High school senior girl smiling on front street in Beaufort, NC

Seniors

Graduation season is right around the corner, and if you’re a high school or college senior it’s time to find the perfect dress for your big day! A classic white dress is a timeless choice for graduation, whether you’re walking across the stage at NC State, East Carolina University, Meredith College, UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, […]

February 18, 2025

10 White Graduation Dresses: Perfect for High School and College Seniors

Trendy White Graduation Mini Dress Inspiration for High School and College Seniors

Seniors

A timeline for a wedding day is necessary. It helps us make sure we get everything you want, that everything is set up on time, and that we are always where we need to be…but of course, days are always perfectly imperfect, so timelines are also to prepare for the unexpected things and give us […]

January 31, 2025

What to Think About When Making a Wedding Timeline

Weddings

New Bern, NC is such an underrated, quaint little town full of history, unique character, waterfront views, and delicious food. I love taking couples here for engagement photos because it is so romantic and has so many backdrops to choose from.  One of the reasons why I love New Bern so much is because they […]

January 17, 2025

My Favorite Engagement Photo Locations in New Bern, NC

Engagements, Uncategorized

You’re finally engaged (ahhh!!!) and officially beginning your wedding planning process. Before you jump into all the fun things like your wedding color palette and floral arrangements, you’ll need to choose your date and your wedding venue.  This can be overwhelming with a lot of different options, vibes, and layouts. Especially knowing that your wedding […]

January 3, 2025

What to Look For in Your Wedding Venue For Better Wedding Photos

Weddings

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