H. Family | Oak Island Photographer

This gorgeous extended family contacted me for updated portraits while they were all vacationing on Oak Island together. The H. family consisted of grandparents with their three adult children and their families, including five grandchildren under 10 years old. They were such a blast to work with and so photogenic! They also a wonderful job coordinating their outfits- I typically suggest choosing a few colors that complement each other, without being super matchy, and I think they nailed it!

As with all my extended family sessions, we got whole group photos as well as each individual family, grandparents with grandchildren, sibling shots, etc ❤️

L. Family | Wilmington Maternity Photographer

One of my favorite locations for outdoor sessions is Belville Riverwalk Park, so I was excited when the L. family decided on this park for their maternity session. They were expecting a sweet baby boy to add to their beautiful family! Mama wore a gorgeous dress which showcased her adorable baby bump (and coordinated with big sister’s cute outfit).

I love maternity sessions that feature authentic connection between parents and sibling(s). This session was no exception and the excitement and anticipation of a new baby just melted my heart. I couldn’t wait to meet and snuggle little brother a few weeks later!

Leanna, 12 days new | Wilmington Newborn Photographer

Leanna’s newborn session was absolutely adorable! We incorporated lots of floral elements and feminine vibes, which were perfect for this sweet girl. However, one of my favorite images from this session is the one using her mama’s wedding veil 💕 Check out that photo and more below:

Winnie, 15 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

I’ve always loved the name Winnie, so I was excited to finally photograph a beautiful baby girl with that name! Winnie was such a sweetheart, snoozing through her entire session. Her mama requested blues, greens, and yellows, so it was fun to get to use some colors that can be rarely used for girls. We also included some floral accents in the patterns of wraps and outfits, as well as headbands.

We also did some family photos in Winnie’s beautiful nursery with her parents. I feel like the love is just palpable in these images ❤️

B. Family | Bald Head Island Photographer

There’s not much cuter than three little girls and their baby brother all in matching outfits! The B. family spent a week on Bald Head Island and they took advantage of the gorgeous scenery for family portraits! We used a beach access with several beautiful locations, including being able to see Old Baldy Lighthouse in the background behind the dunes.

All of these kiddos were under six years old, so we had a fun time laughing and playing on the beach. As a mom of four myself, I know we usually have a limited window of time for short attention spans, so I try to get genuine smiles in a laid back environment.

Check out some of my favorites from my time with this sweet family!