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When I'm not shopping online or planing our next day-cation, 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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I cannot believe we only have one shoot left until graduation! Like HOWWW did senior year go by so fast?!? I have absolutely loved getting to know these girls throughout their senior year! Watching their friendships form + grow and creating these memories to last forever is what it’s all about. Stay tuned for their […]

March 31, 2023

KZP Senior Spokesmodels Spring Shoot at Atlantic Beach

Seniors

Lewis Family I absolutely LOVE this family! They come to me each year for updated family photos, and I couldn’t be more grateful for their trust in me to capture these sweet memories for them. One of my favorite parts about this job is not only providing you with tangible heirlooms, but also gaining friendships […]

March 30, 2023

Spring Family Session in New Bern, NC

Portraits

Sofie & Jon Sofie and Jon chose to have their destination wedding at The Cornealius Properties, home of the Birdsong Chapel. The amount of people who flew in and drove long distances to attend their wedding goes to show just how much these two are loved. Despite the heavy rain, thunder, and lighting we started […]

March 29, 2023

Spring Wedding at The Cornealius Properties

Weddings

Paige & Logan First time shooting at Goose Creek State Park and it did NOT disappoint. The beautiful glowy light + Spanish moss is just chef’s kiss. I’m a firm believer that location does not make or break your images. However, it can definitely enhance them! Paige knew exactly what she wanted for these photos, […]

March 22, 2023

Goose Creek State Park | North Carolina

Couple's Session, Weddings

Hanna & Manny The one you’ve all been waiting for! I am so excited to share more from Hanna & Manny’s downtown city couple’s photo shoot! These two are such a fun, easy going couple and an absolute joy to work with! We had the best time together celebrating their love at The Dillon in […]

February 10, 2023

The Dillon | Downtown Raleigh, NC

Portraits

Kinston, NC One of my favorite things about my spokesmodel team is giving you the ultimate girl gang to make memories + celebrate your year with!!! My team is super close this year, so it just made sense for us to have a Galentine’s themed shoot!  We met at Wild Oaths which is the absolute […]

February 2, 2023

2023 Senior Spokesmodels Galentine’s Styled Shoot | Wild Oaths 

Seniors

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