T. Family | Ocean Isle Beach Photographer

This beautiful family traveled to Ocean Isle Beach for their beach vacation and I was honored to take some updated photos for them! The T. Family consisted of grandparents, three adult children/spouses, and three grandchildren (the little matching dresses were perfect!). I adore extended family sessions because of all of the connection I’m able to capture. I always try to get all the combos, such as the entire group, each individual family, grandparents with grandchildren, cousins together, adult siblings, etc.

Here are some of my favs from this sweet session:

Jack, 11 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

This little nugget was pure perfection during his newborn session! We incorporated greens and blues which I think complemented Jack’s skin tone and features beautifully. He snoozed through so many poses and especially enjoyed being nice and wrapped during the swaddled portion of the session. My favorite images of Jack are the ones that showcase his squishy cheeks!

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: