G. Gamily | Ocean Isle Beach Photographer

I met the G. family during their vacation on Ocean Isle Beach. As you’ll see, the main star of the show was the first grandchild of the family! Little Owen was just the most adorable toddler and such a ham for the camera!

One of the most common questions I receive when a family books a session is “what should we wear?!” I think this family did such an amazing job coordinating their outfits. I always suggest choosing 3-4 colors and instead of matching completely, coordinate within those colors. Limit patterned items and utilize solids to avoid clashing. Most importantly, find something you’re comfortable in!

Isabelle, 21 days new | Wilmington Newborn Photographer

As I was just organizing this blog post, I realized that Isabelle’s session had almost every color of the rainbow! Her mom said “I trust you! Do your thing!” on her preferences questionnaire, so I incorporated some colors I rarely get to use, such as yellow. She’s so adorable that I think anything is “her color.”

Brylee, 12 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

Brylee was baby girl number THREE for this family! Her big sisters were so excited to welcome her and showed her off to me immediately. As you can see, they’re all such gorgeous little ladies!

Right before Brylee’s session, I had gotten this star prop set in and I couldn’t wait to use it! I don’t think I could’ve chosen a more perfect baby for it. Most of her session featured muted or neutral tones, which is always a classic, beautiful choice. At the end, we took some family photos cozied up on mom and dad’s bed (I LOVE adding on some lifestyle family shots during posed newborn sessions- you’ll never regret capturing those moments!).

S. Family | Bald Head Island Photographer

I met this gorgeous family during their vacation on Bald Head Island and the golden hour vibes did not disappoint that evening! The S. family contacted me to get some updated portraits. Their kids were 9 and 3 (the sweetest siblings!) and were rock stars during the session. I know they made mom so happy, especially with some of the individual and sibling shots.

Bald Head Island has some of the best spots of our area beaches. It’s secluded and has amazing lighting and beautiful dune grass, which makes a super pretty backdrop.

Caleb, 10 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

All of my four children had very little hair at birth (and stayed that way until at least two years old), so I LOVE photographing a baby with a head full of hair! And Caleb definitely delivered! The hair plus the squishy cheeks is an adorable combo and I almost wanted to take him home with me (see: above mentioned four kids of my own, ha!).

Caleb’s newborn session included lots of blues and neutrals and tiny props such as a small teddy and felted heart.. The session took place during the holiday season, so we also took a few family shots in front of their gorgeous fireplace/mantle.