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This summer has been so fun for me to meet and work with people outside of my main focus of seniors and weddings. I absolutely LOVED meeting and working with Laurie and Josh for their maternity photos during their family vacation to Holden Beach, NC. They are truly so sweet and will be welcoming a […]

Maternity Photos At Holden Beach, NC | Laurie and Josh

Maternity

July 31, 2019

Jasmine recently graduated with her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and is planning on making a difference through public service. This woman is going to make WAVES! She reached out to me after finding me on Instagram because she wanted to document this huge accomplishment. Honestly waiting a […]

UNCW Graduate School Senior Photos on Wrightsville Beach | Jasmine Zavala

Seniors

July 30, 2019

I have to start off by saying I LOVE Hallie Rouse. Our families grew up together and she was on my first senior spokesmodel team. She is absolutely gorgeous AND has the personality to match! She and Cole recently celebrated their 3rd anniversary and Cole wanted to surprise her with photos since they’ve never taken […]

Sweetheart Photos in Fort Fisher, NC | Hallie and Cole

Sweetheart Sessions

July 29, 2019

I have always been thankful for the communities that Facebook allows me to be a part of. It makes my little entrepreneurship world feel a lot smaller and let’s me keep updated with all of the awesome things people are doing with their businesses (even if using Facebook makes me old!). This summer my many […]

Anniversary Photos in Ocean Isle Beach, NC | Katelyn and Will Workman

Engagements, Sweetheart Sessions

July 28, 2019

Okay, PART TWO is HERE!!!! (If you didn’t see part one of our 2020 senior spokesmodel photoshoot, you can see it here!) Last year when I was planning for my next senior spokesmodel team, I had lots of ideas for our big styled shoot to kick off the year. I only do one BIG shoot […]

2020 Senior Spokesmodel Team Photoshoot In Carolina Beach, NC | PART TWO

Seniors

July 26, 2019

This is my THIRD year having a senior spokesmodel team…I can’t even believe that!!! Starting this program was one of the best things I’ve ever done for my business and for my soul –– I love meeting these girls, being able to pour into their lives, and have them love my business as if it […]

2020 Senior Spokesmodel Summer Shoot | PART ONE

Seniors

July 25, 2019

I met Katherine and Cory last year when Cory reached out to me to photograph his proposal to Katherine. I secretly hoped they would reach out to me when they officially started planning and I am so excited to have them as a #dakotaherseycouple!!! For their engagement session, they wanted to include both of their […]

NC State and Meredith Engagements in Raleigh, NC | Katherine and Cory

Engagements

July 20, 2019

One of the things that I’ve found the hardest about leaving the marketing agency world to chase my entrepreneurial dreams was not having a team. As a HUGE people person, I thrive on collaboration and strong relationships. It’s really easy to feel alone in this industry being a one-woman team, having competition, but still wanting […]

The Bader Family In Downtown New Bern, NC

Families

July 19, 2019