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Welcome, I'm Courtney!

photographer | Traveler | wife | Mother

Welcome to my little slice of the internet! I've been joyfully photographing love & family throughout the Outer Banks since 2006, and I love getting to share about life on this sweet little sandbar with my clients.

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Joyfully and thoughtfully photographing Love & Family throughout the OBX & Beyond since 2006.

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Some of the sweetest moments during engagement ses Some of the sweetest moments during engagement sessions are the ones in between the poses — the laughter, the snuggles, and just being together. ✨ The Outer Banks has a way of making everything feel a little slower and a little softer, which makes it the perfect place to capture this season of life before “I do.”

If you’ve been thinking about booking an engagement session during your OBX vacation, this is your sign. 🌾🌊
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Sometimes the magic happens when you stop asking l Sometimes the magic happens when you stop asking little ones to “look at the camera” and just let them play. 🤍

Beach sessions with babies and toddlers are rarely about perfectly posed smiles - they’re about sandy hands, little giggles, golden light, and the way your family loves each other in this season of life. Sometimes we pivot, slow down, bring out the buckets and toys, and follow their lead…and honestly, those moments usually become the favorites. ✨

If you’ve been thinking about family beach portraits on the Outer Banks, this is your sign to book the session....wiggles, play breaks, sandy toes and all. ☀️
Senior portraits, but make it coastal 🌊✨ . . Senior portraits, but make it coastal 🌊✨
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We hear this all the time - “Our kids go to bed We hear this all the time - “Our kids go to bed so early, I don’t know if they’ll make it through a sunset session.” And honestly… we get it. Vacation with little ones can already feel like a juggling act, and the idea of pushing bedtime sounds risky.

But here’s the thing - in our experience, kids tend to surprise you in the best way while you’re on vacation. Their internal clocks shift a bit, they’re soaking in all the excitement of the beach, and they usually rally way better than expected. 😊

Our sessions are scheduled around sunset for a reason. That soft, golden light is what gives your photos that dreamy, glowing look — and the beaches are much less crowded, which makes everything feel more relaxed and enjoyable for everyone (especially kids who need a little space to just be themselves).

We keep things easy, flexible, and kid-friendly. There’s plenty of movement, a little exploring, and lots of room for those natural, candid moments — no pressure for perfection.

If bedtime is your biggest hesitation, you’re definitely not alone… but we promise, it’s almost always worth it 🤍

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