Sunrise is such a magical time of the day on the Outer Banks. This sunrise was bold and bright and warm and Sophie and her family were so incredible for every second of this mini session down the road from where I live. I loved being able to wake up first thing in the morning…
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We had one of THE toughest and most potentially awkward windows of time to shoot on the beach…two hours post sunrise! When the sun rises over the ocean…it reflects off the water and almost serves as a really powerful flash pushing light aggressively in our direction, but when I pulled into the parking lot…perfect cloud…
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These two sweethearts – they are SOOOO head over heels for each other! You would feel such joy within minutes of being in their presence. This kind of genuine love keeps me all warm and fuzzy and thankful to work with couples who can flirt and enjoy the beautiful sea and just be grateful for…
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I loved this SO MUCH and Ellen’s family happened to visit on a week where the forecast originally may as well said “HAHA good luck photographers!” LOL! I mean – it was rain every-single-day. And then…it wasn’t. WHEW! When I pulled up, it was sprinkling and I thought, okay, your camera can get a LITTLE…
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This sweet pair…you KNOW it’s going to be good when the groom has the most endearing tears in his eyes as his almost-wife is heading down the aisle! WHEW! We were losing it, Mike and I kept looking at each other saying “yay! He’s crying!” LOL! Because we love that. We know you don’t need…
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WOW GUYS WOW – I know some of you laughed at me on Instastories after I shot this session because I was SOAKED. Mary Kay, you are your family were *so* incredibly agreeable and brave about the weather, the whole drive from Kill Devil Hills to Corolla there was nothing and then it REALLY started…
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This was TOO GOOD!!! I mean we’re not just talking the golden light, the setting, the wide open aperture shots that make my heart sing…it’s all combined with a really gorgeous couple that knows how to play and flirt like pros, which is my personal favorite, because Mike will tell you to this day I…
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I love that these two let me document them because they are a DREAM! I pulled up to the vacation home in Duck, NC and met the sweetest group of people and two adorable dogs. Lory has a light about her that is just undeniable and Mason laughed along as she and I just were…
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These three!!! The biggest feeling I walked away with from this session was, gosh…these two are SO happy to parents!! I always feel like it’s such an honor to work with loving parents. In seven years I’ve seen and experienced a lot and there is nothing like two people are so happy that they’ve started…
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I love this family and I’m going to tell you the BIGGEST reason why! Okay, there are two 🙂 Probably more…but I can highlight two very quickly and easily. They love this little girl with their whole hearts and because I am having the joy and honor of watching them grow together. This little lady was…
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We have been looking SO forward to documenting a wedding here, as much as we spend time here and love this setting and all of the renovations…the aquarium was an incredible location for Carol and Bill to get married on this beautiful warm May Saturday! This is such a unique experience for guests and the…
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This is a tough one for so many people, and I get it. I am WITH you. It feels like all of a sudden you make a decision to go down this road that you know is beautiful but it’s just so unfamiliar to you… and all of these wonderful faith-filled people you know already…
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