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Wayne Christian Senior Photos in Wilmington, NC | Anna Grace Bradford

March 26, 2019

Oh, Anna. I am SO thankful that she joined my 2019 spokesmodel team because I don’t think I would have laughed nearly as much without her! She is truly one of a kind –– AND she brings a basket of makeup to every single shoot. It’s like her trademark!

I was excited to spend some 1-1 time with her for her individual session because I knew it was going to be so fun and different. My seniors know I will help them with every aspect of posing, but it’s perfectly okay (and encouraged!) to do some of your own things.

Anna always takes my poses and then gives me at least 4 variations with each one, whether it’s changing her face or giving me a laugh or twisting her shoulders. It’s great for me because I just have to say “YES! Keep going!” and we end up with a FULL gallery of photos!!

My goal is for every senior that gets in front of my camera to feel that comfortable!

For her session, Anna wanted really beachy with bright colors (of course, what else would a #dakotaherseysenior want?). I took her to my favorite “Charleston” neighborhood and then to Wrightsville Beach. It’s hard to pick my favorite set of photos because they are all so beautiful!

Here’s what I narrowed it down too…it was a tough job!

Wilmington NC Senior Photos with Palm Trees

Gosh, I can’t get enough of Anna’s smile! She is just so stinkin’ cute.

Wilmington NC Senior Photos with Palm Trees

I also love photographing Anna because she always gives me the best faces!! She’s not ever afraid to be silly, which made her session that much more fun!

Wilmington NC Senior Photos with Palm Trees

I love this “Charleston” neighborhood with all of their white and palm trees!

Wilmington NC Senior Photos with Palm Trees

Charleston High School Senior Photos

Charleston High School Senior Photos

Charleston High School Senior Photos

Then we discovered what may be one of my new favorite spots!!! The way the sun hits this white gazebo is GORGEOUS!

Bright, colorful senior photos with gazebo in Wilmington NC

Bright, colorful senior photos with gazebo in Wilmington NC

Bright, colorful senior photos with gazebo in Wilmington NC

Bright, colorful senior photos with gazebo in Wilmington NC

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

On to the beach! Anna wanted a really beachy session so we used a bunch of different boat docks!

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

This was Anna’s idea!!! So cute! The water was actually FREEZING but I love the way it turned out!

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

Of course we had to get some with mama!!

Wilmington high school senior photos

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

The classic “Anna wink”…I love it!!!

Senior photos on a boat dock in Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Lastly we headed to the actual beach. I thought it was going to be tough to beat what we had so far but these may just be my favorites of all time!

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

SHE’S AN ACTUAL MODEL. I can’t get over it.

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

If only we all looked this good with wind-blown hair!! If you are doing photos on the beach, you have to be okay with things getting a little crazy…but I love the way it looks!

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

These are some of my favorites!

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach senior photos in Wilmington, NC

And we have to end with some of the funny behind the scene photos. We can’t resist a pink Cadillac or a spiral staircase lol. This girl always keeps me laughing!

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