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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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December 31, 2023 My first New Year’s Eve wedding is in the books!!! I typically do not take on New Year’s Eve weddings because it’s my hubby’s birthday, but when Kim and I had our initial call she was the sweetest bride and I couldn’t say no! (thank goodness because it was such an honor […]

January 1, 2024

Winter Industrial Wedding at The Filling Station in Goldsboro, NC | Kimberly & Allen

Weddings

I truly believe approaching photos with purpose and intentionality. When you look at your photos, even years from now, I want you to: To approach photos this way, there is a process I walk each of my clients through. Majority of this process takes place PRIOR to your session. 1. Establish your WHY First and […]

December 31, 2023

TIPS FOR PLANNING OUT YOUR PORTRAITS

Engagements, Portraits

August 4, 2023 Have you ever wondered what gear you need for seniors? Which camera is the best? What lenses do you need? Well, I’m here to reveal all of my personal favorites and why!!! Keep reading to find out what I take with me to EVERY senior session! Camera Bodies We all have heard […]

December 30, 2023

What’s in my bag? : for every Senior Session

All About Seniors, Education

October 17, 2023 Dakota is absolutely as STUNNING as she is sweet! Her smile is so contagious and will light up an entire room! She wanted summer vibes for her senior session, and she definitely brought summer back into this fall weather we’ve been having. That is one of the biggest benefits of a FALL […]

December 30, 2023

New Bern, NC Senior Session

Seniors

September 25, 2023 Makenzie and Garrett are such a joy to be around! They are high school sweethearts and after 10 years of being together, Garrett surprised everyone (even himself he says!) when he popped the question on Memorial Day weekend surrounded by friends and family! They were at the beach, aka their happy place, […]

December 30, 2023

Beaufort, NC Engagement Session

Engagements, Weddings

November 18, 2023 I am so in love with weddings, but even more so the couples I have the honor of working with!!! Leigh An & Matt sure aren’t any different! From the moment I first met them, I knew we would work so well together. Leigh An is seriously the most nonchalant bride I […]

November 20, 2023

Fall Wedding at the Power House in Rocky Mount, NC

Weddings

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