Erin took great pictures of my son at his preschool. Unfortuantely all of the links she provided to…read morebuy them did not work and she hasn't responded to my emails or voicemails so I have no way of actually buying them. I've contacted her about 10 times because I wanted to get the pictures for my parents as a gift, not a word in response. I'm not sure how you would go about getting in touch with this business.

Honest caring photography. Its hard to find caring honest people nowadays, do yourself a favor, if…read moreyour looking for a photographer, you can now stop looking.

Marisa did our newborn photoshoot - she did am amazing job! The pictures are beautiful! I will…read moretreasure them forever. The photoshoot was so fun and relaxed! Marisa was always quick to respond to any questions I had about the photoshoot. I highly recommend Marisa for your newborn shoot or family pictures.

Absolutely love our wedding photos! They look amazing and I can't stop smiling when I look at…read morethem. Marisa is very easy to work with. Makes things easy if you are the type that just wants to have fun on your wedding day and want someone else to take control. Super nice and amazing talent.

Definitely recommend her she does an amazing job I love her work and has so much patience with…read morebabies !

From the owner: We Samantha Ann Photo is Swansboro’s only licensed commercial portrait studio, specializing in…read morefamily and senior photography across the Crystal Coast and Emerald Isle. With 10+ years of experience, we create stress-free sessions that result in heirloom prints and wall art, not files lost on a hard drive. From outdoor beach sessions to studio portraits, we provide planning, wardrobe guidance, and in person image reveals, and design consultations. We also offer limited Newborn & Christmas sessions in our certified safety-trained studio.

I felt so comfortable. James was very professional and knows what he is doing. The photos turns out…read moreamazing. I highly recommend them. I cannot wait to do another one

The couples boudoir shoot was a wonderful experience, and I can definitively say that it was one of…read morethe most fun "dates" I've ever been on in my life. We had a blast during our session, and it was an opportunity for closeness and bonding. Our images turned out gorgeous and classy, and it was a challenge to narrow down the selection. In fact, some of the pictures turned out so fantastic I couldn't believe they were really me! It's definitely a confidence booster and I love being able to appreciate the still frames of my partner. We wanted our images to be 'electric' like our connection, and James absolutely nailed it. I think everyone deserves to feel sexy and confident, so a boudoir shoot is a fun and creative way to do just that.

Got pictures on the beach in Emerald Isle. This is the 4th year in a row we have used Ashley and…read moreTravis, her husband. Our pictures always make the whole family look great and she has cute poses for the family and just the kids. We have been very pleased with the pictures we have received over the years. We plan to continue our annual beach photo sessions!

Pros -nice studio…read more-beautiful sets -pretty pictures -friendly service once I got there Cons -very hard to get on the phone or to respond to messages -took a week to edit 10 photos of my daughter and one picture still had my husbands head in the corner of it -pricey for lack of communication, amount of photos, and time to get photos

I was so nervous to step out of my comfort zone for this maternity shoot, but Storm made me feel…read moreconfident, beautiful, and completely at ease. Her creativity blew me away--every pose, fabric, and detail was thoughtfully planned and felt like art. On top of that, her professionalism made the whole experience seamless and stress-free. These photos are something I'll cherish forever. I highly recommend Storm for timeless, stunning photos you'll always treasure

From the owner: Storm Pierre Photography is a full service luxury photography studio located in downtown…read moreJacksonville. From senior portraits and extended family beach photos to elegant and refined studio portraits, Storm takes great care in designing fine art photos for professionals and families alike. Enjoy a design and styling consult to plan your session as well as an in person reveal and ordering appointment to choose your artwork. Business portraits begin at $295 and portrait sessions begin at $1250.

I recently stayed at the Abilena Mansion for a friend's wedding and appreciated how inclusive the…read moreproperty is. The mansion sleeps 14 people with 7 queen beds, but we were able to accommodate more by using the spacious couch in one of the bedrooms and sleeping 3 to a bed another night. It was so nice to have the entire wedding party stay in one place. We had the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception on property, and there was enough lawn parking for all guests. The ceremony space is outside overlooking a peaceful lake that beautifully compliments the sunset. We used the dock for wedding party photos and as a place to hang out and chat on our fist night (tip: bring bug spray). The reception area is also outside but completely covered and with optional side shading. Both areas are the perfect size for small-to-medium size weddings. A big con, should it affect you and your guests: the mansion and grounds are not wheelchair accessible. There are quite a number of steps to get to the ceremony area with no alternative route. Guests who cannot walk or climb steps may not be able to view the ceremony next to everyone else. I also did not notice a ramp leading inside the mansion. We joked that the kitchen has everything you don't need. They have like 3 cheese graters and 50 wine glasses, but no Pam, scissors, or a wine/beer bottle opener. The owners probably don't stock the place with these essential items because guests could easily steal them, so please, for your own good: BRING A WINE BOTTLE OPENER. The kitchen has two refrigerators--enough room to hold 5 bags of ice in each freezer. The mansion also has a washer and dryer and plenty of clean towels. And a piano! And a pool. And tons of room to work on wedding decor projects. Basically this place has almost everything you could want in a wedding location. The owners are available via phone at almost any time and are quick to reply. The husband and wife duo visited every day to clean up, check-in, and help with ceremony set-up. My biggest complaint with the Abilena Mansion is the wi-fi. It worked for about 30 minutes when I first connected and then died for the rest of my multi-day stay. No one's phone could successfully connect to the wi-fi even though it appeared available. This is a huge downside for a place that's supposed to service large groups of people who want to stream music, look up information, post on social media, and activate other celebration-related things.

We just attended a Wedding here and it was beautiful. The backdrop of the water for the ceremony…read morewas perfect. It was about 98 or so degrees out but with all of the shade and the breeze it was tolerable. We ate outdoors under a kind of covered porch with great views of the water and sunset. Parking was easy and they had a golf cart shuttle service to and from the ceremony site. We walked through the house (the bridal portraits we in one of the side rooms) it was a charming older home with early 1900s finishings. To get 5 stars, we would need it to be a bit easier to navigate, there were a lot of large stairs that were hard for those wearing heels. I don't know how much control over the event the owners have but it was a bit confusing knowing where to go and when, maybe bigger signage would help. Overall it was a lovely outdoor venue.