Elijah, 10 days new | Wilmington Newborn Photographer

Little Elijah was such a squishy, perfect little nugget! He had cheeks and rolls for DAYS! His parents chose a classic newborn session without family images, so we just focused on getting shots of 10 day old perfection.

We started with some wrapped/unwrapped blanket shots and transitioned to a few adorable outfit poses. Then we got quite a few prop shots (who doesn’t love a baby in a bowl or basket?!).

Many parents look on with disbelief and comment that I “have so much patience!” I do think being a former preschool teacher as well as being a mom of four helped prepare for the patience needed for newborn photography, ha! I do a lot of shushing, rocking, and soothing, as well as waiting while baby feeds, but the end result is so worth it!

G. Family | Ocean Isle Beach Photographer

This sweet family contacted me to take some updated family portraits to celebrate their daughter’s recent first birthday on their trip to Ocean Isle Beach! Little McKinley was absolutely obsessed with the beach. She loved the sand and splashing through the water. We got some great shots in the beautiful dunes as well as some candids of McKinley, her parents, and grandparents playing near the ocean. I dare you to look at her adorable face and not smile!

Parker, 13 days new | Wilmington Newborn Photographer

This little guy was perfectly cozy during his swaddled newborn session. Parker’s mama wanted blues, greens, and neutrals and we were able to fit so much in! Parker was wrapped and swaddled in two bowls, two baskets, and two fluffy flokati rugs, creating so much variety in a relatively short time (swaddled sessions take about 60-90 minutes while full sessions last about 2.5-3 hours).

Here are some of my faves from my time with Parker:

Harbor, 8 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

Harbor was such a sweetheart during her classic newborn session! Classic newborn sessions feature several “blanket poses” (unwrapped in outfits), as well as swaddled poses in props, and lifestyle family photos.

Harbor had cheeks for days and the most perfect little button nose. We used soft, feminine colors, as well as lots of florals. At the end of her session, we took some family shots with her mom, dad, and doggy sibling, who seemed super proud of the new addition!

Layla | Wilmington Cake Smash Photographer

Layla was ALL about smashing her cake to celebrate turning one! Some babies are delicate while eating their cake, but others, like Layla, just go for it. She truly enjoyed herself and by the end of the session, there were just a few handfuls of cake leftover 😂

Her mama requested feminine aspects, such as white, cream, and pinks, as well as florals. Before the actual smashing of the cake, we took some quick portraits of the birthday girl. She is quite the beauty!