I'm Allie

New Bern family and senior photographer creating artwork that feels like home.

I didn’t grow up with many photos of myself, and for a long time I didn’t feel like I truly belonged. Seeing a photo of myself and my family at my grandparents’ house changed that. It made me feel seen, loved, and like I belonged somewhere.

That moment is part of why I became a family and senior photographer serving New Bern and Eastern North Carolina.

Now, I photograph families and high school seniors so they have something real to hold onto and look back on. Images that remind them who they were in this season and how deeply they are loved.

Sessions with me are relaxed, guided, and intentionally designed from start to finish. I help with planning, outfits, location selection, and posing so you never feel like you have to figure everything out on your own.

After your session, I help you turn your images into custom artwork designed for your home, not files forgotten on a hard drive.

As a mom of three and a Marine Corps veteran, I know how quickly life moves. If things feel busy or imperfect right now, you are probably in exactly the right season for photos.

Let’s create something you’ll love seeing every day.

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My Favorite Things

Allie Cline with her children smiling in front of a colorful mural

My kids

My three boys

My kids are my whole world. They are loud, funny, stubborn, tender, and endlessly growing. They are the reason I believe photographs matter so deeply. Time moves fast. One season blends into the next. Capturing them as they are right now reminds me to slow down and be present. Motherhood shapes the way I see light, emotion, and connection in every family I photograph.

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Allie Cline photographing the city skyline while traveling

Tourism / Travel

Chicago Bean

I love exploring new places. Wandering unfamiliar streets, studying architecture, watching how light hits buildings in different cities. Travel stretches perspective. It reminds me that beauty exists everywhere and that every family has a story shaped by where they have been. Adventure fuels my creativity and keeps my work fresh and inspired.

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Allie Cline and her husband at a live concert inside a stadium

Concerts

Metallica 2025 - Charlotte

Concerts are my reset button. There is something powerful about standing in a stadium with thousands of people singing the same song. It is energy, emotion, memory all at once. Music has a way of anchoring moments in time. That feeling is what I chase in my photography too. Not perfection, but presence. Not posed, but felt.

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What others have shared

Kind Words

Laura R.

Never felt more beautiful! It was a lot of fun walking around down town New Bern. Allie had a lot of good ideas and they all turned out amazing. Even though it was super hot and windy I still had a good time.

Laura B.

I love love did I mention my family portrait!

I am not kidding when I tell you I have the best photographer ever! You need to go to Allie Cline Photography if you want your photos done right.

A little sneak peek of our experience at out outdoor photo shoot. There was several photographers out and about with their clients. Not once did I hear them give their clients directions, poses, or why a pose may feel awkward but look amazing.

The other photographers and clients all stopped to pay attention to what Allie had to say. The experience is amazing and her work is stunning. Can not wait to show yall what I am getting,

Josh M.

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.

Tom S.

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.

Woman holding her dog during a family studio photo session in New Bern, North Carolina

Lovay s.

Allie was so kind and patient with us and our puppy, and the entire session felt easy and enjoyable from start to finish. She made us feel completely relaxed, and the photos were amazing.

Nadine S.

My daughter hates photos, but Allie captured beautiful images anyway. Her patience and talent made all the difference, and the photos turned out amazing.