The Magazine Experience, Tailored to You.
Fun, natural senior portraits for the bold, the creative, and the unforgettable.
High school senior portraits
I know what it was like to be a high school senior and the feeling of being nervous in front of a camera, and I can promise I will do my best to make you feel so glamorous you won't even feel like I'm taking photos of you! It'll become second nature to pose and have giggles in between our takes. It will be one of the best experiences to celebrate your scholastic achievements!
You’ve spent years working toward this moment. Now, it’s time to celebrate exactly who you are right now. This isn't your average, stiff school portrait session. We are throwing out the generic poses and predictable backdrops to create a fully customized experience that feels entirely like you. My mission is simple: to capture your most authentic, joyful self in natural, candid moments, while giving you the unforgettable experience of a professional magazine-style photoshoot.
And the best part of the experience..
I will walk you through all our poses and all you gotta do is just come and have some fun!
Real talk!
For the classic, wind-swept, sun-kissed coastal aesthetic. Beautiful colorful waterways and hidden gardens are a great backdrop for that effortless coastal vibe.
Kure Beach & Fort Fisher: For dramatic coquina rocks, live oaks, and moody coastal dunes.
Wrightsville beach,NC
From the charming streets of Southport to the quiet beauty of Leland. We can create whatever canvas you want!
Surrounding coastal areas:
For brick alleyways, ivy-covered walls, and a chic, urban-editorial edge this is the ultimate southern cityscape.
Wilmington,nc
Senior posing and how we create..
You don’t need to be a professional model to look like one. If you are worried about looking awkward or not knowing what to do with your hands, take a deep breath. I’m here to guide you every single step of the way. We will move, laugh, and explore together to capture those effortless, genuine smiles.By combining relaxed, fun prompts with editorial styling, creative lighting, and expert composition, we will create images that belong on a magazine cover—all while you just have fun being yourself.
Have a Passport? We can Travel!
The Backdrops: From Coast to Canvas
Want to shoot somewhere outside of Eastern North Carolina? Let's pack a bag. Whether you want to head to the mountains, explore a major city skyline, or shoot at a destination that holds special meaning to you, I am fully available for travel worldwide for senior portraits. Tell me your dream location, and let’s make it happen. I will be your personal paparazzi :)
Based in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina, I know the absolute best hidden gems, golden-hour secrets, and iconic spots across Eastern NC to bring your vision to life. Whether your style is sun-drenched and coastal, historic and urban, or lush and organic, we have the perfect playground right in our backyard.
Let’s create images that you’ll look back on decades from now with absolute pride. Dates during the peak spring and autumn senior seasons fill up incredibly fast.
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Hannah in Southport,NC
How It Works
We’ll plan your wardrobe, locations, and overall vibe so your shoot feels completely custom. Once I get a feel of our shoot, I'll start by scouting our locations and getting back to you with photos and notes for our future session.
FIRST:
The Concept
It will be a high-energy, fun day where you get treated like a celebrity and feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Our day will be filled with a planned timeline that will allow us to get the most out of our time.
THEN:
The Shoot
You'll receive high-resolution, magazine-quality digital images ready to download, share online, and print endlessly. The return of your images is usually within 2 weeks.
THEN THIs:
The Digital Gallery
Addie, wanted a retro, art garden vibe for her session. Check out what we created.
It was a fun filled afternoon during the fall. We spent our time first at castle street and then heading towards the Arboretum where we shot inside and outside of their gardens. Both played the best backdrops for Addie's country, artsy style. Let's just say the chicken wall was the find of the day!
Want to create something unique?
A session to stand out from the rest! Theres no blueprint to what your session has to look like, we will create a session authentic to you! Check out the reviews!
What's included?
No hidden fees
The Premium Senior Experience is completely all-inclusive. One flat rate covers your creative session, guidance with styling, full high-resolution digital gallery, and all North Carolina sales taxes and fees. The price you see is exactly the price you pay—no hidden purchase requirements, no surprises, and no awkward sales sessions.
A Stress-Free Experience
* Style Support: Every booking comes with a personalized wardrobe consultation and access to your custom styling guide. This a full guide curated to help with location, style, posing and what to wear.
* Location Curator: You don't have to scout locations or guess where the light looks best. I guide you to the most stunning, exclusive spots in the Cape Fear region based entirely on your personality. This starts the minute we start corresponding. I'll send you what I feel may be good spots and we will work together and finalize the spots.
* Flawless Posing Guarantee: Never know what to do with your hands? Don’t worry. My sessions are completely guided, interactive, and fun. I prompt you every step of the way so you look natural, confident, and completely yourself.
Easy PAyments and Delivery
I understand this any photo session is an investment and with that said, I offer payment plans to cover the cost of our session. After 2 weeks a full gallery will be sent to your email of choice for you to be able to download all your images and of course share with family and friends! This will also be handy for your senior photo submission for your yearbook photo and your senior announcement cards. My goal for capturing last photo shoot of your senior year is to create something that will make your heart burst upon viewing it.
“I loved how I looked and I didn't even notice the time when I was with you.”
-Emily
The Essential Tier- $800
1 hour session, one to two outfit changes. One location
Senior Pricing
Each tier is designed to accommodate the senior that just wants a simpler shoot, to the senior who wants more photographs to choose from.
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collections starting at $800
(All pricing includes nc city and state tax & Local Travel Within 1 hour of Leland)
-Extended Travel (Over 1 hour drive): $80
The Luxury Tier — $1,295
1.5-2 hours, 2 locations, 3 outfit changes
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Don't see a collection that fits your needs? No worries! We can customize something, this is just a nice guide to help the undecided.
The Luxury Tier- $1,650
2.5-3 hours, up to 4 locations, 6-8 outfits (average gallery amount is 300 images)
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There is no greater joy than watching your stories, businesses, and families grow over the years. Loyalty means everything to me. If you’re a returning client, inquire today for a special thank-you discount on your next portrait experience—it is an absolute honor to remain your personal photographer
Your hand-edited, high-resolution digital files will be delivered through a beautiful online gallery within 2–3 weeks of your shoot. From there, you can download your files instantly, share them on social media, and print them at any lab.
Can we shoot at multiple locations?
Of course! Depending on your chosen package, we can mix and match styles. For example, we can start with a chic, urban look in Downtown Wilmington and chase the golden hour sunset at Wrightsville Beach.
Bring outfits that reflect your true style. We recommend a mix of casual, trendy, and one formal or high-fashion look. Once you book, you will receive my exclusive Style Guide to help you coordinate colors and textures that pop against our coastal and urban backdrops. The more options the better :)
Most requested answers to have the best session!
Do you offer makeup and hair services?
I used to offer this into my packages but as of recently, I have noticed a lot of my senior girls know how to do their own makeup and hair. They have been using youtube videos and instagram to get the natural look they love. These images are forever, so you want to make sure it's your every day look but a bit elevated. If you want professional hair and makeup, I can always recommend some professionals in the area. But it seems like senior girls know what they are doing :)
What happens if it rains? Or we have bad weather for my chosen date?
When should I book my senior session?
How and when do I get my digital images?
Do you travel outside of Eastern North Carolina?
Coastal North Carolina weather changes quickly. If bad weather or high winds are predicted, we will make a call 24–48 hours before your session. If anything I am watching the weather all week to make sure we are fully prepared, and I like to always chose a backup date when we are doing our booking. Just for this reason! :) There is always the option of a full reschedule and it's no additional cost to you.
Yes. While we love our local spots like Kure Beach and Southport, we are fully available for travel. If you want to shoot across the state, in the mountains, or at a dream destination, just let us know during your consultation for a custom travel quote.
The sooner, the better! Peak senior seasons (September–November for autumn vibes and March–May for spring/graduation) fill up months in advance. We recommend reaching out at the start of your senior year—or even the summer before—to secure your preferred date and sunset times. Also one thing to remember is your vibe, if you want more of a garden feel, choose a spring date, and if you want more buildings and a quiet beach, choose the fall and winter for your ideal session type. A plus to the less warmer months is less sweating and less humidity to deal with :)
"I wanted to hate it, because I didn't want to take pictures, but I LOVED my images and how I felt when I would see my previews".
Senior session client
SAvannah
It was the best time spent!
digital or print? I got you!
want images you will love forever
Want a style shoot? A shoot that leaves you feel empowered! And beautiful?
know how to pose or Don't know how to pose
you want a completely unique photo session
Is This Right For You?
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Whether your vibe is the historic charm of Southport, the sun-kissed shores of Wrightsville Beach, or a historical brick garden space in Wilmington, NC, I am here to guide you every single step of the way to create breathtaking art. Spaces for peak spring and autumn senior seasons are strictly limited!
Ready to Design Your Dream Senior Session?
Lets create your magical day!
"It was more than I could have ever thought it would be, it was so much fun, and I loved how fun and relaxed I felt. Thank you for including my dog, sister, and dad too".
"I didn't know what to expect, but thank you for not making me look awkward!"
High school senior photos
Hannah
"Thank you for an experience I feel everyone should have in their lifetime. I literally felt like I was at my own fashion shoot, and the high of experiencing this was amazing".
"Being in front of the camera like this was such an experience, I felt so alive, I felt so pretty!"
Kate
Modern women portraits
"I needed these photos for my real estate website. I hate taking photos, but this experience was great. Not only did she get images that show the real me, but it was nice to spend time with her too".
-[my sister]
"Being a realtor, your face is truly the only thing that sets you apart. These photos were gold!"
REaltor headshots
Elizabeth
Client experience
"I wanted to gift myself something that would allow me to remember the person I was before being the wife, the mom, the daughter and the house manager if you will.. These images will be treasured for my lifetime, and also such a beautiful gift to share with my daughter. "
"Paula made me feel like I have always wanted to feel about myself..!"
Laurel