One of my favorite things in life is getting the chance to work with good friends of mine when it comes to photographing their major life events. Like THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE! I’ve known Cameron (aka Shack) since I’ve moved to Wilmington, and I remember us being the only two single girls left in our friend group. And then I remember when she met Tripp. Everything changed. And now they’re planning a future together and I couldn’t be happier for them. They’ll be getting married in February at Saint Thomas Preservation Hall, in downtown Wilmington. So it was only fitting that we wandered around downtown to get some gorgeous engagement photos of the two of them before the big day. I just want to give a shout out to mother nature, because we were absolutely blessed with the sunset that we got at the end of our photos – I couldn’t have asked for better! I’m so so so so so so so so excited for their wedding day!!!! – Allison
Read MoreFort Fisher Engagement Photography | Montana & Alex
One of the parts of my bio on my website says that I love working with couples who aren’t afraid to be themselves around each other. I’m lucky enough to work with some of the most fun and laid back clients that most people dream about working with, but not only that, couples like this completely exceed my expectations. When I say they aren’t afraid to be themselves around each other, Alex and Montana take that to an entirely new level. They were funny, goofy, they picked each others noses, Montana leapt into his arms with no second doubt, they laughed, they made me laugh, and they told me some awesome stories about when they first started dating. They’re perfect. Aside from having the best time with these two, I also got some of my favorite photos I’ve taken lately. It makes me that much more excited for their wedding to come in October at Ironclad Brewery. Check out some of my favorite moments from our engagement session at Fort Fisher 🙂 – Allison
Read MoreDowntown Wilmington Engagement Photography | Mallory & Chase
Mallory and Chase are getting married next May at Mike’s Farm in Beulaville, NC. We met up in downtown Wilmington to get some photos with the old houses, ivy walls, white picket fences, and the river. I think my favorite part of photographing downtown is that I can do multiple shoots in a week there and I can always find something different. One of the highlights of this session for me was finding the beautiful back patio at the new restaurant downtown, Dram Yard. It’s GORGEOUS! We planned our shoot to start early in the morning and even at 10 am, we were sweating our butts off from the humidity – so thank you guys for putting up with the heat and thank you to Chase for humoring us on all the romantic poses – you did great! I can’t wait for their wedding next year! – Allison
Read MoreGreenfield Lake Engagement Photography | Jen & Paul
I met Jen & Paul last weekend at Greenfield Lake near downtown Wilmington on the warmest, sunniest afternoon for their engagement photos. No, we did not see any gators, but these two did keep me laughing the whole time. They’re so relaxed and comfortable with each other it made my job so simple! Jen’s dress was giving me ALL the witchy American Horror Story – Coven vibes and I mean that in the BEST way possible. With a little help from the wind and the sunlight we were able to score some DREAMY fairy-tale photos. They also brought their two fur babies, Chum and Rocco! I’ve said it before and I’ll never stop saying it, but I ALWAYS love when couples decide to bring their dogs to their engagement photos! I may be a crazy dog lady, but so are a lot of you, and I’m just here to support you 🙂 hint – if you get married at Ironclad you’re able to include your pup in the ceremony if you choose to do so. Anyway, meeting these two made me even more excited for their wedding day. I know I’m in store for a lot of belly laughs and a whole lot of love when they tie the knot at Ironclad Brewery in August! – Allison
Read MoreFort Fisher Engagement Photography | Aleasha & Chris
Aleasha & Chris met up with me for their engagement photos on a gorgeous day last weekend at Fort Fisher Historic Site. They brought Aleasha’s son, Bryson, after just getting home from a trip to Disney World! So basically these three were troopers for signing up for their photos right after getting home from vacation. I love getting to know my clients during their engagement session and learning things about them, for example, just how small of a world we live in. We learned that Aleasha is from a small town in Ohio just 40 minutes from where I grew up, and even CRAZIER – she went to high school with my best friend that actually started this photo company with me! Normally if we have a connection like that we end up getting together out of word-of-mouth referrals, but Aleasha found me completely randomly on her own. I love it!!! Thanks to both of you for being so easy to photograph, for bringing fun and energetic little Bryson, and for dealing with my crazy last minute out of town trips! I can’t wait for their wedding next year!! – Allison
Read MoreFigure Eight Island Engagement Photography | Kristin & Bryan
I got to adventure around one of my favorite places in Wilmington recently to photograph Kristin & Bryan’s engagement photos. Kristin’s grandmother has a home on Figure Eight Island, which also holds a special place in my heart, so it was even more fun for me. I grew up vacationing on this island, and ultimately it’s the reason I moved to North Carolina. We went all the way down to the end of the island, we explored some beach walkways, and we ended up at the docks near the clubhouse. We brought their energy ball of a pup, Oscar with us, and he was a blast. Kristin walked around in 45 degree temperatures with no shoes on and didn’t complain ONCE, and Bryan laughed at our weirdness the whole time. These two actually found me because I photographed one of her good friends’ weddings the first fall that I lived here, Caitlin & Michael, so I felt like I already knew them! Thank you for making me laugh so hard the entire time, I seriously can’t wait for your wedding!! -Allison
Read MoreWrightsville Beach Engagement Photography | Jenni & Drew
I met Jenni & Drew the other week at Wrightsville Beach to photograph their engagement session! I love including an engagement session in each wedding package because I love the opportunity it gives me to hang out with my couples before their wedding. These two were absolutely great. They were charming, sweet, they have adorable dogs – WEARING FLORAL NECKLACES – and they were so easy to photograph. A couple that purely enjoys being around one another are the best ones to work with, they can be silly and laugh with each other in front of the camera. We absolutely lucked out with a warm day and a gorgeous sunset at the end, too. Thanks for enjoying the beach with me, Jenni and Drew – and I can’t wait to be there for your wedding! They’ll be getting married at one of my favorites – Brooklyn Arts Center, in May and it’s going to be amazingggg! Allison
Read MoreWilmington NC Engagement Photography | McKenna & Will
McKenna & Will had me over to their home to take their engagement photos, just a few short weeks before their wedding! I loved getting to know these two and I LOVED photographing them – they made it so easy for me! When you meet awesome couples like this, you get even MORE excited to be at their wedding. They even let me become besties with their two fur babies, which is always a bonus in my opinion. Just under two weeks until their big day and I can’t wait to see how it’s all come together! Here are a few of my favorites from our session. – Allison
Read MoreCarolina Beach Boardwalk Engagement Photography | Elizabeth & John
I met up with Elizabeth and John to take their engagement photos at Fort Fisher as well as heading over to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. They brought their adorable dog – which I ALWAYS encourage doing, by the way – and he happily wore a bow tie and smiled accordingly for every photo! I love taking engagement photos of all my couples because it really gives me the chance to get to know them before their wedding day. After meeting Elizabeth and John, it reminded me once again how grateful I am to do what I do – I get to work with the BEST couples. They made me laugh the entire time and I’m that much more excited for their wedding day, now. Thanks for sweating it out with me during the afternoon sun, and for showing me around some of your favorite spots in Carolina Beach! Ahem – Britt’s donuts, anyone?? Now go look at all my favorite pictures from our shoot!!!! – Allison
Read MoreDowntown Wilmington Engagement Photography | Nicole & Dylan
Nicole and Dylan are getting married in September, and I had the pleasure of walking around downtown with them and taking their engagement photos last weekend! Downtown Wilmington has so much to offer for photography backdrops, I just love the variety of options. I do find myself wandering back to a few of my favorite spots a lot of the time, but I try to do something different with them each time I come back. These two were so relaxed and casual, which are two of my favorite things about my clients. It gives me a taste of what their wedding will be like, and I know with Nicole and Dylan that we’re going to have a great time come September. I’m excited to be a part of their wedding day, but for now, enjoy some sneak peeks of their engagement pictures! – Allison
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