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130 Red Boutique Goldsboro NC Dakota Hersey Photography

I’d like to introduce you to the woman herself, Chelsea Mercer. She is now the brand new #girlboss and owner of One Thirty Red, a local women’s boutique in Goldsboro, NC. It has been Chelsea’s dream to open up a trendy, local boutique for years–which makes it even more awesome to see this vision come […]

One Thirty Red Grand Opening in Goldsboro, NC

Event

July 9, 2016

McDougall Wedding goldsboro nc goldsborough bridge battlefield

The (new) McDougall’s are back on the blog! They are long time clients and friends of mine and I am so thankful for their faith in me and love of my talents. It was a long year waiting for this day to come (I’m sure they feel the same!), but it was so worth it. […]

Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield Wedding in Goldsboro, NC | Kristen and Jeremy McDougall

Weddings

June 28, 2016

I am so happy I got the chance to photograph these senior portraits for Alli! Even though it wasn’t the best time of day nor was it the best temperature – a whopping 39 degrees…none of that mattered, especially when we found some beautiful white blooms that made her eyes pop. We also got to […]

UNCW Senior in Wilmington, NC | Alli Roy

Seniors

May 23, 2016

Sami and Ned Engagement Hattiesburg MS Dakota Hersey Photography

Sweet Samantha Holley. Y’all, I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this human being. She is the person who has held me together this year, supported me endlessly, and provided me with much needed girls’ nights as I am living 15 hours from home. She radiates with positivity, love, and grace. …which means […]

Downtown Hattiesburg Enagements in Hattiesburg, MS | Sami and Ned

Engagements

February 19, 2016

Rachael, one of my lifelong best friends, reached out to me with an awesome Christmas gift idea for her mom. She wanted a photo of herself, her sister Charlotte…and their two pups who just so happen to hate sitting still. I came over to her house one evening for a quick session (the dogs have […]

Rosewood Family Portraits in Goldsboro, NC | The Kornegay’s

Portraits

January 23, 2016