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Wrightsville Beach Senior Photos in Wilmington, NC | Bailey Simmons

May 15, 2019

Bailey is my first Havelock High School senior and she was a JOY to work with!

Before her session she let me know that she’s a little shy at first but once she’s comfortable she’s bubbly and outgoing. I am so happy I was able to see that outgoing side of her really early on in our shoot!!

I always say it takes a few minutes to get into our groove but after that, it’s more like friends hanging out…and that’s exactly what happened!

Bailey wanted a session that was “beachy and coastal with flowers” and that’s exactly what I gave her! We started in my favorite neighborhood for some casual photos and cap and gown photos.

Her mom made the chalk sign and I thought it was so cute!!! She said it was pretty easy to make too!

Bailey also brought her letterman jacket. I loved that she actually had a jacket because we just got the letters in high school!

We ended her session at Wrightsville Beach, with a little glitter celebration and photos at the Oceanic Pier!

Here are my favorites from her Wilmington senior session 🙂

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

I wasn’t sure if this little area was going to work but it turned out beautifully!

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

The Tassle Was Worth The Hassle graduation chalk sign

Havelock High School cap and gown senior photos in Wilmington, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with letterman jacket

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with letterman jacket

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with letterman jacket

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wilmington, NC with coastal greenery and flowers

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

Havelock High School senior photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC with the Oceanic Pier

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