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.

We highly recommend Kimberly Ogden Photography! We initially hired Kim for a maternity and newborn…read moresession and we loved her work so much that we had her photograph our daughter at 3,6,9 & 12 months as well! Kim has captured our daughter's life from belly to one year old and we're so sad that we'll be moving away and won't be close enough to have her take pictures of our youngest daughter. She is a true professional and her work and the time she spends with you in her studio or on location is worth every penny!

From the owner: Newborn Portraits Family Portraits…read moreBaby Milestone Portraits First Birthday Portraits Maternity Portraits Professional Headshots

My family and I have had multiple sessions with Lara E. Photography over the last few years. Lara…read moreis AMAZING!!! Our first session was when our daughter was only 3 months old. Lara was patient through the newborn meltdowns, she was happy to pause and allow me to nurse my daughter between shots when needed, and our photos were absolutely stunning. Our next shoot was another family session with our then one year old. Lara again was incredibly patient and sweet, and we had an amazing session. The third session was our photos with Santa session. First of all I'd like to note that lara's Santa is THE best Santa I've ever seen. But most importantly, Lara and Santa were patient with an untrusting one year old, and even through some tears were able to gain her trust and we got some incredible photos. Had we not left the marine corps and moved home, we'd still be using Lara for our sessions because she is THAT amazing. She is talented, she is kind, she goes above and beyond. And above all, you have a good time with Lara! It's not awkward. It's not weird posing. It's not just another session. Over our sessions, Lara became a friend. My husband, who HATES when I make him do photos, even had a good time. And THAT is saying something! I'd recommend Lara E. photography a million times over!!! She is truly WONDERFUL!!

From the owner: Lara E. Photography is a full service premiere wedding photographer and portrait photographer based…read morein Jacksonville North Carolina serving Eastern North Carolina and surrounding areas.

100% recommend KJ Photo for anyone needing beautiful pictures done! We are SO in love with the…read moreevery picture we had done hands down they are the best photography I've used. So patient and made everything so easy! Thank You KJ Photo!

From the owner: I love to focus on natural interactions and genuine smiles. My goal is that your love shines…read morethrough while I capture raw and unscripted moments that bring joy!

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.

Happy 8 did an excellent job with our family photos earlier this year! They took their time, gave…read moreexcellent direction and we ended up with wonderful pictures. I will definitely use them for all my photography needs in the future. I can't recommend them enough!

From the owner: Happy 8 Photography is a family oriented freelance company based out of Wilmington, NC…read more Specializing in several varieties of photography & videography, Happy 8 ranges it's skills from real estate/newborn / maternity / lifestyle to weddings and events. Drone footage also available for all of your aerial and real estate needs. Be sure to check us out on Facebook for frequent updates!

My wife and I live in Charlotte and wanted to have a photo shoot at the beach to announce our…read morepregnancy. Elizabeth was very accommodating to our schedule and did a fantastic job for our pregnancy announcement photo shoot. She went above and beyond and we are blessed to have had her as our photographer.

Elizabeth is an incredible photographer. She helped make me comfortable through the photo session…read moreprocess, including helping select outfits, choosing locations and setting up poses. Her eye for composition that completely surprised and impressed me. We would be walking, and she would start taking photos. I had no idea what inspired her until I saw the final pictures, which were stunning and perfect. And then I knew... she just has the ability to capture something that many photographers don't.

Thank you so much for our family fall photos! They looked great! Definitely will be booking in the…read morefuture. We have a 12 month old and she was very patient with our little one :)

From the owner: Shayla Kay Photography specializes in beach maternity, couples, and engagement photography in…read moreWilmington, NC and the surrounding coastal areas. I focus on capturing natural, timeless moments by the ocean, creating relaxed sessions that highlight genuine connection and beautiful coastal scenery