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Emily and Teresa Mother-Daughter Film Session

by Elizabeth Tate in Families on September 8, 2016

It's not everyday that I get a request to shoot a grown up Mother-Daughter session, but when Emily reached out to let me know she wanted to gift her sweet mom Teresa with a session, just the two of them, I thought... why in the world not? The mother-daughter bond is truly something special, and I think it's so cool that Emily and Teresa wanted some classic, timeles[...]

Emily and Todd Wilmington, NC Film Engagement Session

by Nancy Ray in Engagements on September 6, 2016

I truly wish every session could be this wonderful. I drove two hours to meet Emily and Todd at this secret, beautiful spot in Wilmington, and goodness was it worth every minute. The setting was an absolute dream. Spanish moss, water, beautiful bridges, boats, trees, and beautiful light. If I could custom order an engagement session to look a certain way, this woul[...]

Laura and Eric Cape Lookout Film Engagement Session

by Olivia Wolf in Engagements on September 2, 2016

Laura and Eric's engagement session was quite the adventure. For starters, it was Laura's birthday! What a fun way to celebrate your birthday, by taking pictures with your soon to be husband. The day was beautiful and we had plans to take the boat out to one of their favorite little spots, Cape Lookout. As we were heading to the boat we quickly noticed the winds picki[...]

September 2016 Goals

by Nancy Ray in Goals on September 1, 2016

September means rhythm. I am so excited to settle into routine and embrace fall a little too early, like I usually do. I can pretty much smell the pencil shavings and new binders and new planners. Summer is over, and a fresh new rhythm of school and work settles in, and I love it. I thrive in rhythm and routine. Yes, even though no one in our home attends school, I ge[...]

NRP AcademyBehind the Scenes

by Callie Davis in NRP Team on August 30, 2016

In August, the NRP extended team got together for a day of training, critiquing and growing as a team of photographers! Our team strongly believes that we should never stop learning, however throughout the years of training and growing we have never all come together as a team to critique and learn about how to continue to become better photographers. This is why I cr[...]

Becca and Tyler High Point, NC Film Wedding

by Callie Davis in Weddings on August 29, 2016

Just look at these two beaming with sheer joy! There was not one moment throughout this entire day when Becca and Tyler did not exude complete joy. From the moments of getting ready to the end of the night on the dance floor, they did not take the emotion and meaning of this day lightly. I mean, just look at Becca's radiant smile! Becca and Tyler were married on a bea[...]

Charlotte Billington Film Newborn Session

by Elizabeth Tate in Newborns on August 25, 2016

I mean wasn't it just yesterday that I photographed Beth and Shawn's maternity session?! It definitely felt that way at Charlotte's newborn session because she surprised everyone by coming almost a few weeks early! Charlotte is truly a baby doll. She is such an itty bitty little thing, snug and warm and precious to hold. I literally could have spent the entire sess[...]

Margaret and Jonathan Film Maternity Session

by Elizabeth Tate in Families on August 24, 2016

I met Margaret and Jonathan at Joyner Park for their maternity session in mid-July... we tried to beat the heat by starting really early, but it was so hot outside! They were definitely troopers as we walked the park with their two pups to find the best locations. Margaret and I went to high school together, but it had been years (maybe almost 10?!) since we'd seen[...]

Patrone Family Film Session

by Nancy Ray in Families on August 22, 2016

I have some serious love for the Patrone family! Their wedding was one of the most unique weddings I've ever photographed, and to see them now with their sweet baby girl just lights up my heart. Could you think of a cuter name than Poppy? It is truly the perfect fit for her vibrant little personality! Just like us, the Patrones' firstborn was a little girl who look[...]

Marie and Wade Durham, NC Film Wedding

by Nancy Ray in Weddings on August 17, 2016

You guys, I wish I was a guest at this wedding. It's a rare thing for me to feel this way, but here are my reasons: This couple. I could forreall just hang out with them and be their friends. The food! The food was just so delicious. The bridal party. Yes, it's the largest bridal party I've ever photographed (almost 40 people). I was nervous, but by the end of [...]