Fort Fisher │ Engagement Session │ Andy & Sean
When couples approach me for ideas on photo session locations, I love to draw inspiration from their wedding plans. Andy & Sean are planning a beautiful outdoor ceremony in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and nature. Their wedding color palette features a pretty burgundy color and I loved that Andy wore the perfect maxi dress in this Fort Fisher sunset engagement session! The light was absolutely perfect and even though it was certainly a chilly day, the two lovebirds didn't seem bothered by the weather at all and were such good sports as we knocked out a fun photography session to celebrate their upcoming wedding!
Andy + Sean Fort Fisher Engagement Session
When couples approach me for ideas on photo session locations, I love to draw inspiration from their wedding plans. Andy & Sean are planning a beautiful outdoor ceremony in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and nature. Their wedding color palette features a pretty burgundy color and I loved that Andy wore the perfect maxi dress in this Fort Fisher sunset engagement session! The light was absolutely perfect and even though it was certainly a chilly day, the two lovebirds didn't seem bothered by the weather at all and were such good sports as we knocked out a fun photography session to celebrate their upcoming wedding!
"We hate having our picture taken."
This is a phrase I hear on just about every photo shoot that I have ever conducted. It's usually uttered about 0.2 seconds into the session and followed by questions about how each couple should pose. Here's what you need to know about a photo session with me (and past couples, feel free to chime in in the comments!): I am not as interested in setting you up in the perfect pose as I am in waiting for your natural reactions to each other once I get you into position! I will certainly help you get into "poses" that show off your best angles, the perfect light, the best backdrop but what I am best at is taking a step back and letting you both ease into enjoying this carved out time together. I love catching you in real moments as you laugh with each other, react to whispering in each other's ears, and as you inevitably start to relax and enjoy the engagement session!
My Favorite Engagement "Pose"
One of my favorite things to do during an engagement session is to ask my couple to hold each other close, and one at a time I ask both bride & groom to whisper something in the other's ear. Whether it's a sweet question about what they are looking forward to the most about being married to one another, or something like "Whisper something in your partner's ear that you would NOT want me to hear.", the reactions are always priceless and some of my favorites of any engagement shoot!
Location. Location. Location.
Fort Fisher is the photo shoot location that keeps on giving. Beautiful wind-shaped trees, gorgeous natural light, the ocean, wild and unruly stretches of land that look like something out of a painting, it's definitely easy to see why this location is in high demand. Half of the fun is finding new ways to photograph Fort Fisher because it IS so heavily used by local photographers. I have had my eye on this lone tree for awhile now and am so glad that we were able to use it!
Congratulations, Andy & Sean, I'm so looking forward to your big day!
Fort Fisher │ Merritt Family Fall Session
When a wonderful past bride, Amy, contacted me (see their engagement session here, their amazing wedding post will be up sooooooooon) to schedule a family session for her maid of honor Michelle, I was so excited! Michelle was pregnant with their little boy at the wedding, and has an adorable 3 year old daughter, Chloe who I could not wait to photograph again. They chose a favorite location, Fort Fisher, which never disappoints.
When a wonderful past bride, Amy, contacted me (see their engagement session here, their amazing wedding post will be up sooooooooon) to schedule a family session for her maid of honor Michelle, I was so excited! Michelle was pregnant with their little boy at the wedding, and has an adorable 3 year old daughter, Chloe who I could not wait to photograph again. They chose a favorite location, Fort Fisher, which never disappoints. We started our session with baby Carter, a bundle of snuggable baby thighs and the poutiest baby lips ever!
Once Chloe had finished picking out her outfit, she joined us for our little walk exploring around Fort Fisher. She couldn't wait to push the buttons on my camera (which is typically the bribe I use for the kiddos to find a little patience when the photo session is almost over) and was absolutely adorable from start to finish!
How stinkin' cute is Chloe? I asked her to show me her favorite happy face and this is what she did:
She is the best!
The sweetest moments from our fall photo session at Fort Fisher came when Chloe got to hold her new little brother all by herself. She was so proud!
Thank you Merritt Family for spending the evening with me and my camera! I loved seeing you again and can't wait until the next round! Your family is absolutely wonderful.
Fort Fisher Wedding │ Frank & Jessica
Frank & Jessica wanted an intimate, no fuss wedding with just a few friends and a beautiful setting. That was exactly what they got and I absolutely loved being asked to photograph their Fort Fisher wedding! We couldn't have asked for a prettier backdrop for their wedding ceremony, Fort Fisher is amazing. Here are a few favorites from their wedding day. Enjoy!
Frank & Jessica wanted an intimate, no fuss wedding with just a few friends and a beautiful setting. That was exactly what they got and I absolutely loved being asked to photograph their Fort Fisher wedding! Jessica looked absolutely beautiful & Frank, I have to say you clean up nicely yourself ;) We couldn't have asked for a prettier backdrop for their wedding ceremony, Fort Fisher is amazing. Here are a few favorites from their wedding day. Enjoy!
There was no shortage of happiness for these two on their big day!
Congratulations, Frank & Jessica!
Fort Fisher │Katy Maternity
Through this little camera of mine, I have been able to photograph some of the most amazing parts of my clients' lives: engagements, weddings, high school seniors, watching families grow over the years... but I do believe that maternity & the newborn sessions that follow have a BIG part of my heart! It's just a beautiful time. Katy & Peter are patiently awaiting the arrival of their first baby, a son, who is a few days past due now. We are ALL excited and I thought tonight would be the perfect time to reflect on their last photo session with baby in mom's belly. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful Fort Fisher evening!
“There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation.” – Pamela S. Nadav
Through this little camera of mine, I have been able to photograph some of the most amazing parts of my clients' lives. Engagements, weddings, high school seniors, watching families grow over the years... but I do believe that maternity & the newborn sessions that follow have a BIG part of my heart! It's just a beautiful time. Katy & Peter are patiently awaiting the arrival of their first baby, a son, who is a few days past due now. We are ALL excited and I thought tonight would be the perfect time to reflect on their last photo session with baby in mom's belly. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful Fort Fisher evening!
Congratulations, Katy & Peter, I cannot wait to meet your little boy in the next few days when he makes his big debut! He is so lucky to have you two as his parents.
Fort Fisher, NC | The Davis Family
Fort Fisher is definitely one of my top three favorite local shoot locations, hands down! The setting is absolutely gorgeous, the light never ceases to amaze as it peeks through the trees in the most beautiful of ways and it's just a great way to spend a family photo session because the little ones have so much fun as we explore the property! The Davis family and I spent golden hour there a few weeks ago and I am in love with the images of their lovely family of four!
Fort Fisher is definitely one of my top three favorite local shoot locations, hands down! The setting is absolutely gorgeous, the light never ceases to amaze as it peeks through the trees in the most beautiful of ways and it's just a great way to spend a family photo session because the little ones have so much fun as we explore the property! The Davis family and I spent golden hour there a few weeks ago and I am in love with the images of their lovely family of four!
Thank you so much Davis family for spending a little time in front of my lens! I hope the new year is wonderful to you!
A Fort Fisher Maternity Session: Gabrielle
In just a few more weeks, a new baby girl will be making her big debut into this family's mix! I had to sneak Gabby & Mya away for a maternity shoot at Fort Fisher, one of my favorite locations in the area to capture photographs of this Mama & her babies in all their glory. Here are just a few of my favorites from our shoot!
When I found out that my old coworker, Gabby, and her beautiful family were moving into the neighborhood, I was so excited! Mya, her little girl, is just a few years older than Isla and I cannot wait to see all the fun they have together. Even more exciting is knowing that in just a few more weeks, their new baby girl will be making her big debut into the mix! I had to sneak Gabby & Mya away for a maternity shoot at Fort Fisher, one of my favorite locations in the area to capture photographs of this Mama & her babies in all their glory. Here are just a few of my favorites from our shoot!
Thank you for spending the afternoon with Isla & my camera, girls! I cannot wait to snuggle your little one soon! Eek :)