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

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.

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

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!

If you're on the fence about hiring Erin as your photographer, this is your sign to leap OVER the…read morefence and call her up immediately and book her ASAP. She is PHENOMENAL. Clearly, she is beyond talented and her photographs are the REAL DEAL. I mean heck, just look at her portfolio on her website as well as her IG. Erin's photos for you - no matter what you hire her for and no matter how big the project - will be just as high quality as the shots you see on her website. Absolutely first class. Erin is also an excellent communicator and really works closely with you. She digs into things to figure out EXACTLY what you want and need. I've used Erin a few times for business pictures (nutrition and fitness) and she made me extremely comfortable throughout the entire process. I'm not exactly a natural when it comes to standing in front of the camera, but she was able to pull SO many amazing shots out of me! She also thinks really outside of the box. She's creative. She's NOT going to give you some generic photos that you see everyone else use or have. You're going to get something UNIQUE. I swear, at the end of your photoshoot, not only will you have some awesome photos and memories, but you'll probably want to take Erin out for coffee every single week just to hang out. It helps to work with someone who is engaging, friendly, and encouraging.

Erin is truly one of a kind. Her attention to detail and amazing artistic ability make her rise…read moreabove the competition and it is evident in her photography. Her easy going personality and great sense of humor will allow you to relax in front of the camera. She's simply one of the best people, and photographers I know.

From the very beginning I knew Karen was the one to take our pictures for our special day. Karen…read morealways answered my emails and phone calls quickly and professionally. She made all my dreams come true and more on our wedding day. Loved how she made me and my family feel special. She takes amazing pictures and even ones when you don't know it. Karen went above and beyond on our wedding day and my bridal portraits. She is official apart of the family now. Will be using Karen in the future for other special occasions.

From the owner: Fresh, modern wedding photography. Just the way you've always dreamed it…read more That's my goal--to capture the pure joy, spirit, and emotion of every wedding. I want my images to capture the excitement of the day; to speak about who you are, as a couple, as a family, and as friends. I strive to create photographs that illuminate those relationships. It is a privilege to be chosen as your photographer and I take great pride in the responsibility. These images will keep your memories alive long after the last wedding toast or your children are grown and have families of their own.

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.

There is no way to fully quantify how wonderful Karen and Kevin are!…read more My brother and I wanted to do a session of family photography for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary this year and we were all going to be together (my wife and I live in CA) at Topsail for one week. I reached out to Karen on Monday and we had a session on Friday. One hour, fantastic setting, and great experience. I've only seen a handful of the photos she took and I can already tell they are mindblowingly great! Honestly, the best idea ever! Go to her website and look at what she can do. Get your family photos taken by Karen. You will not believe your eyes. Amazing work! Totally amazing!

I reached out to Karen after a recommendation and seeing her beautiful pictures on her website. My…read morefamily had never had professional pictures taken and I knew North Topsail Island would be the right place. The day/night of our shoot on the beach it was expected to rain and the weather couldn't make up it's mind. We kept in touch all the way up to the minute she arrived. I was seriously worried about the pictures and wanted them to be perfect. I do not know why I even bothered being worried. These pictures are AWESOME! We could not have asked for anything better to capture our amazing vacation memories we have on that beach. Don't hesitate when trying to choose a photographer. Do it!