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New Bern Family Photographer
A guided family photography experience designed around your family, your home, and what matters most.
Every season of family life deserves to be remembered differently
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 how those moments become part of your home.
Real Family Portrait Sessions
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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, just as it is right now.
The way your child still reaches for your hand. The quiet moments in between everything else. The way your family feels when no one is trying too hard.
These images are created with intention so what you walk away with is not just something beautiful, but something that still feels like you years from now.
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childhood preserved
The Early Years
The early years move faster than anyone expects. Small hands, growing personalities, and moments you wish you could hold onto a little longer.
These sessions focus on the in-between. The expressions, the movement, the little details that change before you realize they are gone.
The result is more than a portrait. It is something you will look back on and feel just as much as you do now.
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Tryon Palace and Trent River walk
family downtown
There is something about downtown New Bern at golden hour. The texture, the light, the way everything slows down just enough.
This setting creates space for your family to relax, connect, and simply be together.
What comes from it feels both timeless and real. The kind of images that belong in your home, not just on your phone.
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Atlantic Beach, NC
Growing Families
Along the coast, everything softens. The light, the movement, the way your family settles into each other.
Whether you are expecting or simply gathering everyone together, these sessions are designed to feel relaxed, connected, and effortless.
The result is artwork that holds onto this season in a way that feels calm, natural, and lasting.
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New Bern, NC
Extended Family
When everyone is together, it matters more than usual. These are the moments that do not happen often, and the ones you never want to forget.
From grandparents to grandchildren, these sessions are about capturing connection across generations in a way that feels natural and unforced.
What you walk away with is more than a group photo. It is a record of your family, together, in this moment.
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New Bern, NC
A new addition
Welcoming a new baby changes everything in the quietest, most meaningful ways.
Tiny details. Soft moments. The way everyone leans in a little closer.
These images are created simply and intentionally so the focus stays on what matters most. The connection between you and the newest member of your family.
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New Bern, NC
Milestones
The early years are full of change. First steps, new expressions, and personality starting to shine through.
These sessions are designed to capture those shifts as they happen, before they become something you only remember.
The kind of images that grow more meaningful with time.
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Tryon Palace, Historic New Bern, NC
Growing Up
Childhood does not stay still for long. The little moments turn into bigger ones before you realize it.
Here, children are free to move, explore, and be themselves, creating images that feel natural, expressive, and full of life.
This is not about replacing what came before. It is about continuing the story you are already building on your walls.
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This isn’t just about getting beautiful photos.
It’s about creating something that belongs in your home,
not your phone.
Your NEW BERN FAMILY Photography
Your experience is designed from the very beginning with your home and your family in mind.
From planning outfits and locations to gently guiding you through your session, every detail is taken care of so you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
After your session, I help you choose your images and design artwork that fits your home, so your photos don’t just live on a screen.
They become part of your everyday life.
Whether you're planning family portraits, maternity photos, or documenting a new season of life, each session is designed to create something meaningful you’ll live with every day.
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
Portrait sessions are fully guided and designed with your home and family story in mind. Your artwork is chosen after your session so you only choose what feels meaningful to your family.
Many families will invest around $2,500 to $4,000 in pieces they know they'll enjoy each day and see as part of the story unfolding within their home.
To begin your portrait experience, a $187 creation fee reserves your session date and allows us to start planning the details that will shape your finished artwork.
Artwork + Investment
A limited number of sessions are accepted each season to allow for a fully guided and personalized experience.
FAQs
Family Session
Q: What should we look for in a family photographer?
A: Look beyond just the images. The right photographer will guide you through the process and help you create something your family will actually enjoy in your home, not just a gallery on your phone.
Q: Where are the best locations for family photos in New Bern and Eastern North Carolina?
A: Family sessions are photographed throughout New Bern, Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Emerald Isle, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina locations. Whether you love coastal scenery, historic downtown architecture, open fields, Spanish moss, or waterfront sunsets, we will choose a location that fits your family and the artwork you want to create for your home.
Q: What should we wear for family photos?
A: The best family photo outfits are coordinated rather than perfectly matching. Neutral tones, soft textures, and timeless clothing choices photograph beautifully both outdoors and as artwork displayed in your home. Every family session includes wardrobe guidance to help you choose clothing that feels connected, flattering, and authentic to your family.
Q: When is the best time to schedule family photos in North Carolina?
A: The most popular times for family photography in Eastern North Carolina are spring and fall, but beautiful sessions can happen year round. Sunset sessions typically provide the most flattering light, especially for beach portraits and outdoor family photography. Fall availability fills quickly, so booking early is recommended.
Q: Do you offer wall art, albums, and printed artwork?
A: Yes. Your session is designed around creating lasting artwork for your home rather than images that stay hidden on a phone or hard drive. Families can choose from custom framed artwork, heirloom albums, canvas collections, story boxes, and other professionally printed pieces designed to preserve your family memories for generations.
Q: Do you photograph military families near Cherry Point?
A: Yes. Many of the families photographed are military families stationed at Cherry Point and throughout Eastern North Carolina. Sessions are designed to preserve connection during seasons that often pass quickly, including deployments, homecomings, milestones, and growing families.
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.
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,
Laura B.
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.
Josh M.
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.
Tom 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.
Lovay 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.
Nadine S.
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I want to offer an enjoyable experience and to showcase a special part of your life's legacy. I promise to be by your side every step of the way. Let's chat!
