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New Bern Family Photographer
Making Family Portraits feel effortless
The collections above offer a glimpse into the seasons of family life I photograph.
The featured sessions below invite you inside real family stories, from new beginnings to generations gathered together, and show how those moments become heirlooms on your walls.
Inside Real Family Moments
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Downtown New Bern Family
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A New Addition
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Growing Families at Atlantic Beach
Connection preserved
Family Connections
This is more than a session. It is the season your family is in, preserved with intention.
The way your daughter still reaches for your hand.
The quiet look you share while waiting for the life you are about to welcome.
The way your family feels right now.
Every portrait you see here was created with the finished artwork in mind. Thoughtfully styled, gently guided, and carefully curated so what begins as a beautiful experience becomes something lasting on your walls.
Because this season is fleeting.
But the way it felt does not have to be.
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childhood preserved
The Early Years
The early years pass in a blur of small hands, growing personalities, and moments you wish you could hold onto a little longer.
From those first quiet days with your baby to the laughter and independence that follow, childhood changes faster than we expect.
These sessions preserve the tiny details and the milestones in between, creating portraits that grow more meaningful with time and become artwork your family will treasure for years to come.
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Tryon Palace and Trent River walk
family downtown
Golden hour in historic downtown New Bern creates a timeless setting for family portraits. Brick walkways, waterfront views along the Trent River, and the soft glow of evening light come together to form a backdrop that feels both classic and personal.
We began near Tryon Palace, where the architecture catches the last light of the day, then wandered toward the water for relaxed portraits that felt natural, connected, and effortless.
Downtown New Bern offers the perfect blend of charm, texture, and warm evening color. It is one of my favorite locations for families who want portraits that feel elevated while still reflecting the real connection between them.
The result is more than a beautiful session. It is artwork designed to live on your walls and remind you, for years to come, exactly how this season of family life felt.
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Atlantic Beach, NC
Growing Families
Along the Crystal Coast, the shoreline offers a setting that feels both peaceful and timeless. Soft waves, open skies, and the warm glow of golden light create a beautiful backdrop for celebrating the people you love most.
Whether you are documenting the anticipation of a new baby or gathering your family together by the ocean, beach sessions along Atlantic Beach are designed to feel relaxed, connected, and effortless.
The result is more than a beautiful portrait session. It is artwork created to live in your home and preserve this season of your family’s story for years to come.
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New Bern, NC
Extended Family
When families gather across generations, the moments become even more meaningful. Extended family sessions are a chance to document everyone together, whether you are visiting New Bern or bringing loved ones from across Eastern North Carolina.
From grandparents to grandchildren, these portraits celebrate connection, creating natural images that are designed to become custom wall art and heirloom albums.
Because when everyone is together, those moments are the ones you never want to forget.
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New Bern, NC
A new addition
Welcoming a new baby into the family is a season filled with quiet wonder. Tiny fingers, soft breaths, the way everyone leans a little closer to take it all in.
These portraits are created with simplicity and intention so the focus remains on what matters most, the connection between you and the newest member of your family. Gentle light, soft tones, and thoughtful composition create images that feel calm, timeless, and deeply personal.
More than documentation, these photographs are designed to become artwork, a lasting reminder of how small they once were and how meaningful this chapter of your family story truly is.
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New Bern, NC
The early years
The first years are filled with quiet transformation. Tiny fingers grow steadier. First steps turn into confident movement. Expressions shift from wonder to mischief in what feels like a blink.
These portraits are created with simplicity and intention so your child’s personality can take center stage. Gentle light, soft tones, and thoughtful styling create timeless images that celebrate the early seasons of childhood.
Whether marking a first birthday or simply capturing the personality beginning to shine, these portraits are designed to become part of the family story you’re building on your walls.
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Tryon Palace, Historic New Bern, NC
Growing Up
Childhood changes quickly. The little hands you once held so tightly begin to reach farther into the world with curiosity and confidence. Personalities grow bolder. Laughter becomes louder. Each year brings a new version of who they are becoming.
Historic gardens, winding paths, and grand staircases create a setting that feels both timeless and full of possibility. Here, children are free to explore, move, and simply be themselves, creating portraits that feel natural, expressive, and full of life.
These portraits are not meant to replace the artwork from their early years, but to continue the story already unfolding on the walls of your home.
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Your NEW BERN FAMILY Photography
Your session is designed from the very beginning with your home and your family in mind. From planning outfits and locations to guiding you through every pose, I handle the details so you can simply show up and enjoy the experience.
During your session, I create beautifully guided portraits that feel connected and natural while still looking refined and timeless. Afterward, I help you select your favorite images and design artwork that fits your home perfectly, so your portraits become part of your everyday life rather than files forgotten on a screen.
The result is more than photos. It’s artwork that tells your family’s story and reminds you, every day, how meaningful this season really is.
FOR FAMILIES WHO WANT TO REMEMBER THIS SEASON FOREVER.
We begin with a quick call to learn about your family, answer questions, and make sure we’re creating the right experience for you before moving forward.
1. Discovery call
2. Planning + Design Consultation
During your consultation, we plan wardrobe, location, and how your portraits will live in your home, and reserve your session date so everything feels thoughtfully prepared.
On session day, I guide every pose and interaction so your images feel connected and refined while the experience stays relaxed and enjoyable.
3. Photography session Day
You’ll see your curated images and preview how they can look displayed in your home while selecting artwork and albums designed specifically for your space.
4. Image Reveal + Ordering Appointment
Your finished artwork is personally delivered, and I’m happy to help with placement so your images can immediately become part of your home.
5. Artwork Delivery
Each portrait session is thoughtfully designed, with artwork selected after your images are created so you only invest in what you truly love.
Most families invest between $2,500 and $4,000 in finished artwork and albums designed to live beautifully in their home.
Sessions begin with a $187 creation fee to reserve your date, with artwork and collections selected afterward and options available at a variety of levels.
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FAQs
Family Session
Q: Who are these sessions for?
A: These sessions are for families who want more than just a quick photo update. They’re for parents who want to hold onto this season, celebrate the connection they share, and create artwork their children will grow up seeing on the walls of home. If you've never done anything with your last family photos, this is for you too.
Q: What makes a session with you different?
A: From planning to finished artwork, I guide you through the entire experience so nothing feels overwhelming. My goal is for your session to feel relaxed and meaningful, and for your images to become artwork your family enjoys every day, not files that sit on a phone.
Q: What if my kids don’t cooperate?
A: That’s completely normal. I keep sessions relaxed and give kids space to warm up and be themselves. Some of the most meaningful images come from real interactions rather than perfect poses, so there’s no pressure for anyone to perform.
Q: What should we wear for our session?
A: You don’t have to figure it out alone. After booking, I help you coordinate outfits that photograph beautifully and feel like you, so everything looks cohesive without feeling overly styled.
Q: How do you help us choose what to do with our photos?
A: After your session, I guide you through selecting your favorite images and help design albums or wall art that fit your home and your family. You don’t have to guess what to print or how to display it.
Q: When should we schedule our family session?
A: Many families plan sessions around milestones, annual traditions, or times when everyone will be together. Booking a month or two in advance helps secure the best timing, especially during busy fall and spring seasons.
Allie made the entire experience fun and effortless, and my New Bern senior session turned out better than I ever imagined..
new bern, nc
Laura R.
I've never felt more beautiful.
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I always wanted family portraits but didn’t know where to start. Allie guided us every step of the way and created timeless images that truly made our house feel like home.
NEW BERN, NC
Laura b.
We finally have family portraits we truly love.
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I wasn’t sure what to expect with kids, but Allie was amazing with them and took her time to get everything right. We’ve now done three sessions and love every one.
New Bern, NC
Josh M.
Allie makes photo sessions easy, even with kids.
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Allie made everything simple from start to finish, and the senior photos and album turned out fantastic. We’ll definitely be back for future milestones.
New BERN, NC
TOM S.
The entire process was simple from start to finish.
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Her patience and talent made all the difference, and the photos turned out amazing.
New Bern, NC
Nadine S.
My daughter hates photos, but Allie captured beautiful images anyway.
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Allie was so kind and patient with us and our puppy, and the entire session felt easy and enjoyable from start to finish.
New Bern, NC
Lovay s.
She made us feel completely relaxed, and the photos were amazing.
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