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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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Makayla – South Lenoir High School Makayla was an absolute joy to work with! I always love getting to know my seniors throughout their session, and KK’s session honestly made me feel right at home. I cannot wait to work together again soon and meet her other 2 sisters! Their family session is coming up […]

May 18, 2023

Spring Senior Session | New Bern, NC

Seniors

Madison & Daniel NC weather is something very unpredictable. What was planned to be an all outdoor wedding on the intercostal waterway, ended up being relocated to the golf course clubhouse. Madison is a true optimistic and carries things with such grace. NOTHING was going to ruin their special day … not the rain, the […]

April 27, 2023

Rainy Spring Wedding | Newport, NC

Weddings

Baby James I mean, it doesn’t get any sweeter than this! So glad I was able to document this fleeting season of my perfect nephew. Seems like yesterday I was photographing his big brother’s newborn session. Whoever came up with the saying “babies don’t keep” ain’t ever lied! Those sweet baby fingers will be giving […]

April 11, 2023

Lifestyle Newborn Session

Newborn

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

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