based in wilmington, NC
scrapbook
family photos worthy of the
There is so much art in the ordinary (and chaotic) moments...and those are the ones you'll want to remember.
From the day you bring them home to introduce them to their home and siblings, little hands wrapped around your fingers, to the leg rolls of toddlers and the excitement of seeing their individual personalities and interests develop.
My goal for family photos is to artistically archive the nostalgia of your current season of life—the wild, the gentle, the sass, the curious. Whatever will spark the stories of "oh my gosh, remember when you..."
Our favorite photos are often not the ones of everyone looking and smiling perfectly.
they're the ones that show
life and personality.
featured
galleries
the powell family
newborn / wilmington, nc
the Watts family
newborn / wilmington, nc
The whinchester Family
family vacation / wrightsville beach, nc
The cook family
christmas / wilmington, nc
allie & robbie maternity
maternity / wrightsville beach, nc
kyra & evan maternity
studio session / wilmington, nc
My mom gave my brother and me the greatest gift in our family scrapbooks.
They get pulled out anytime we are gathered back in her living room, flipping through pages, laughing at the faces, and sharing our individual perspectives of the memories.
As my friends-turned-family have started growing, I want to bring that same magic to them. I've heard what they are already missing, so I'm here to capture the moments before they become nostalgic in a low-pressure way.
I can't wait to come meet your mini-me's.
Let's re-frame the expectation of family photos.
Family photos CAN be a fun memory. A time where we play together and the kids show off their current favorite toy. Where we can get ice cream by the beach or run in the yard chasing the family dog.
your kids deserve more than iphone photos of their most foundational memories.
Yes, I still believe in portraits where everyone is smiling and looking at the camera. I also believe that if you capture crying at just the right moment, it looks like laughing and that...
take the pressure off needing things to be perfect.
Photos change meaning over time. What feels so ordinary now will be a "I can't believe I almost forgot that" years from now. As I've studied the photos we come back to, the thing that makes them special are the nuances in the details...so don't stress it all being perfect. The "imperfections" add character.
they're going to grow up fast.
My favorite shoots are those where I can come into your world, no matter how grand or small, and capture the way things are. The dog leash hanging by the door. The favorite toys your firstborn can't put down. The decor you stressed over collecting over time.
Use your photos as a time to slow down and connect, and I'll make it look as nostalgic as it feels.
my dream is to continue growing with your family
I've always been a deep relationship person, so being able to come along for the journey brings me so much joy. From maternity to the newborn bubble, to discovering and documenting all of the personality of each season of life, I am along for the ride.
We will spend 1-2 hours together, capturing your family and all of their personalities. I recommend us incorporating a favorite activity so we can focus less on performing and more on playing!
You'll receive a gallery that is a mix of gorgeous portraits and sentimental memories, plus a little something fun and creative (which will depend on your personality, style, and props!).
Includes edited digital images in an online gallery, along with print rights and options to purchase prints and artfully designed albums.
$650
family photo session
for maternity, newborn, and growing families
Studio portraits begin at $350
Fill out the form below with all of your details and what you're looking for with your photos. I love personal style, so leave nothing out! I'll reach out with more details about packages and booking so we can get this scrapbook started.
