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SENIOR PORTRAITS THAT FEEL LIKE YOU
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New Bern, NC
Own the Moment
Senior portraits should not feel awkward or overly posed. They should feel powerful. This session moves from historic brick streets in downtown New Bern to the waterfront at golden hour, proving that modern senior photography can be bold, natural, and distinctly masculine without losing style.
From clean urban lines and textured architecture to open skies and coastal light along the Neuse River, every location was chosen to reflect Dominic's personality. Relaxed. Confident. Forward-thinking. Senior photos are not about standing stiff in front of a backdrop. They are about capturing who you are right now and where you are headed next.
Whether your style leans toward downtown brick, waterfront views, or a mix of both, your senior session should reflect you.
Modern. Confident. Ready for what’s next.
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Downtown New Bern
Where She’s Been, Where She’s Going
Senior year lives in that beautiful in between. Still rooted in home, already stepping toward what’s next.
Along the beautiful New Bern waterfront at golden hour, we captured her confidence, her college commitment, and the quiet legacy of the people who helped her get here.
This wasn’t just a session. It was the beginning of a new chapter.
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STEADY. STRONG. READY.
Senior year is not about pretending to be someone you are not. It is about standing confidently in who you are becoming.
Along the New Bern waterfront and beneath open coastal skies, this session moved from dockside textures to golden hour light on the water. Modern senior portraits do not need stiff poses or forced expressions. They should feel natural. Grounded. Confident.
With layered flannels, waterfront light, and the steady rhythm of the Neuse River behind him, each image reflects strength without arrogance and style without effort. From historic New Bern to quiet moments by the water, senior photography should capture not just how you look, but where you are headed next.
Modern. Personal. Ready for what’s ahead.
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New Bern | Martin Marietta Park
creative / Grounded
Senior year lives in that space between expression and direction. Creative energy paired with steady focus.
From the brick walkways of downtown New Bern to the open field and water at Martin Marietta Park, this session moves between structure and freedom. Confident in who she is. Steady in where she is headed.
Downtown brings texture and strength. The park brings light and movement. In the studio, surrounded by the instruments that shaped years of dedication, creativity becomes intentional. Bold without being loud. Grounded without losing imagination.
Senior portraits should feel personal. Not staged. Not forced. Designed around who your senior already is.
Creative. Grounded. Ready for what’s next.
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Your NEW BERN SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
This season passes faster than anyone expects. One day they’re starting high school, and the next they’re preparing to leave home.
Your senior session captures their personality, confidence, and individuality now, creating images that reflect who they are in this moment. Those images then become beautiful artwork your family will enjoy long after graduation day.
CELEBRATE WHO THEY ARE RIGHT NOW
We start with a quick call to talk through your senior’s vision, answer questions, and make sure we create the right experience before moving forward.
1. discovery call
2. Planning & Design Consultation
Together, we plan outfits, locations, and the overall look of the session so everything feels prepared and effortless on session day. During this consultation, we also reserve your session date.
I guide your senior through posing and movement so they feel confident and comfortable. We incorporate your senior’s interests, hobbies, and personal style to create a session experience that feels authentic to them, resulting in images that celebrate and capture the story of their senior year.
3. Session Day
Seeing your senior’s finished images for the first time is one of the best parts. Together, we’ll choose favorites and design artwork and albums to celebrate this exciting season.
4. Image Reveal & Ordering Appointment
Your finished artwork is personally delivered and ready to enjoy so this once-in-a-lifetime season becomes part of your home.
5. Artwork Delivery
Senior sessions are fully customized to reflect each student’s personality, style, and interests. Artwork and albums are selected after your session so you only invest in the images you truly love.
Most families invest between 2,500 and 3,500 in finished artwork and albums designed to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone, with options available at a variety of levels.
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FAQs
Senior Session
Q: Who are these senior sessions for?
A: These sessions are perfect for seniors who want images that feel true to who they are right now. Whether your senior is outgoing or quiet, sporty or artistic, or somewhere in between, each session is designed to reflect their personality and celebrate this once in a lifetime milestone.
Q: CAN WE INCLUDE MY SENIOR'S HOBBIES OR INTERESTS IN THE SESSION?
A: Absolutely! Senior sessions are designed to reflect who they are right now. Whether it's sports, music, dance, cars, or something completely unique, incorporating personal interests helps create images that truly feel like them.
Q: WHAT SHOULD MY SENIOR WEAR FOR THEIR SESSION?
A: You don't have to figure that out alone. During planning, I help guide outfit choices so everything photographs beautifully while still feeling authentic to your senior's style and personality.
Q: HOW MANY IMAGES ARE INCLUDED, AND DO WE RECEIVE DIGITAL COPIES?
A: After your session, you'll choose the images you love most during your reveal appointment. Artwork and albums are fully customized, and the corresponding digital files are included with the artwork you purchase, so you receive both beautiful pieces for your home and images to share with family and friends.
Q: WHEN SHOULD WE SCHEDULE SENIOR PHOTOS?
A: The best time to schedule senior photos is before the school year gets busy with sports, activities, and college planning. Booking early also gives you more flexibility with locations and ensures your images are ready for graduation announcements, and gifts for family.
I gave my daughter her portrait for Christmas, and seeing how emotional she became reminded me how meaningful these images truly are. These are memories our family will cherish for years.
New Bern, NC
Carol F.
She opened the portrait and immediately started crying.
Allie took the time to get to know our family and helped with locations, outfits, and posing so the whole experience felt easy and comfortable. The photos truly reflect who our son is, and we are so grateful to have these memories from his senior year.
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Jessica S.
She really captured his personality.
I’ve never felt more beautiful! It was a lot of fun walking around downtown New Bern. Allie had so many great ideas and they all turned out amazing. Even though it was super hot and windy, I still had a great time.
new Bern, NC
Laura R.
I’ve never felt more beautiful!
Absolutely amazing experience! Allie made the process so simple and easy from start to finish, and the pictures turned out fantastic. We will definitely be returning for more photos as the next ones are up for graduation.
new Bern, NC
TOM S.
Absolutely amazing experience!
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