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New Bern Family Photographer
Making Family Portraits feel effortless
The collections above give you a look at the types of sessions I photograph. Below, you can explore full sessions to see how portraits come together and how your images can live as artwork in your home.
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Featured Sessions
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Downtown New Bern Family
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Studio Newborn
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Family
Tween at Tryon Palace
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Connection preserved
Family + MATERNITY
This is more than a session. It is the season you are in, preserved with intention.
The way your daughter still reaches for your hand.
The way he looks at you while you carry the life you both created.
The way your family feels right now.
Every portrait you see here was created with the finished artwork in mind. Thoughtfully styled. Gently guided. 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
NewBorn + Children
From those first quiet days with your newborn to the personalities that grow bigger every year, childhood passes faster than we realize. These sessions preserve the tiny details and changing milestones, creating portraits that become artwork your family will treasure for years to come.
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Tryon Palace and Trent River walk
family downtown
This family session in historic downtown New Bern blended golden hour light, brick walkways, and waterfront views along the Trent River. We began near Tryon Palace, where the soft glow of evening light wrapped around the architecture and created a timeless backdrop. As the sun dipped lower, we moved toward the water for relaxed portraits that feel natural, connected, and effortless.
From playful sibling moments to quiet in between embraces, every image was created with the intention of becoming artwork, Downtown New Bern offers the perfect mix of charm, texture, and sunset color, making it one of my favorite locations for families who want portraits that feel both elevated and deeply personal.
This gallery is a beautiful example of how meaningful family photography can feel when it is thoughtfully planned and designed to live on your walls for years to come.
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Atlantic Beach, NC
Beach Maternity
Beach sessions along the Crystal Coast are perfect for maternity and family portraits alike. The open shoreline, soft waves, and golden light create a timeless backdrop for celebrating connection in every season.
Whether you are documenting the anticipation of a new baby or gathering your family together by the ocean, these sessions are designed to become heirloom artwork that lives beautifully in your home.
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New Bern, NC
Extended Family
Extended family sessions are perfect for multi generational families visiting New Bern or gathering in Eastern North Carolina.
From grandparents to grandchildren, we create natural, connected family portraits designed for custom wall art and heirloom albums.
Because when everyone is together, that moment matters.
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New Bern, NC
Studio Newborn
The newborn days are impossibly tender and quietly fleeting. Tiny fingers, soft breaths, the way we lean in close.
This studio session was designed with simplicity and intention, allowing every detail to remain the focus. Gentle light, neutral tones, and thoughtful composition create portraits that feel calm, refined, and deeply personal.
More than documentation, these images are created to become artwork — a lasting reminder of how small they once were and how meaningful this beginning truly was.
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New Bern, NC
Studio milestones
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 a matter of months. These early seasons deserve to be remembered with care.
This New Bern studio milestone session is designed with simplicity and intention, allowing your child’s personality to shine. Soft neutral tones, gentle light, and thoughtful styling create timeless portraits for first birthdays and toddler years alike.
Whether celebrating a first birthday or documenting your growing toddler, these studio portraits are created to become heirloom artwork — a beautiful reminder of how quickly this little chapter passed.
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Historic New Bern, NC
Tryon Palace
Tryon Palace offers a breathtaking backdrop of historic brick, iron gates, and manicured gardens. It is the perfect setting for girls who love princess gowns, regencycore romance, and a touch of high society elegance. Here, imagination meets timeless beauty, creating portraits that feel both graceful and unforgettable.
From sweeping staircases to blooming garden paths, each corner invites movement, imagination, and heirloom worthy portraits that feel both classic and enchanting.
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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
Every session is custom designed, and artwork is selected after your portraits are created so you only invest in what you truly love.
Most families invest between 2500 and 3500 in finished artwork and albums designed for their home, with 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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