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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new.bern waterfront
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 thoughtfully guided to reflect each student’s personality, style, and interests. Artwork is selected after your images are created so you only choose what feels meaningful to your family.
Many families find their finished artwork and albums naturally come together around $2,500 to $4,000, creating pieces that celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime season and become part of the story unfolding within your home.
Your senior portrait experience begins with a $187 creation fee, which reserves your session date and allows us to begin planning the locations, styling, and artwork that will bring their vision to life.
Artwork + Investment
A limited number of sessions are accepted each season to allow for a fully guided and personalized experience.
FAQs
Senior Session
Q: Who are these senior sessions for?
A: These sessions are for seniors and families who want portraits that feel true to this moment while also creating meaningful artwork to celebrate the transition into adulthood.
Each experience is thoughtfully guided to reflect personality, interests, and the story unfolding during this once-in-a-lifetime season.
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 is sports, music, dance, cars, or something uniquely their own, incorporating personal interests helps create images that feel authentic and lasting.
Q: WHAT SHOULD MY SENIOR WEAR FOR THEIR SESSION?
A: During planning, I help guide outfit choices so everything photographs beautifully while still feeling natural and true to your senior’s style.
Q: HOW MANY IMAGES ARE INCLUDED, AND DO WE RECEIVE DIGITAL COPIES?
A: After your session, you will be guided through selecting favorite images during your reveal appointment. Artwork and albums are fully customized, with corresponding digital files included, so you receive both beautiful pieces for your home and images to share.
Q: WHEN SHOULD WE SCHEDULE SENIOR PHOTOS?
A: Many families choose to schedule senior portraits before the school year becomes busy with activities and college planning. Booking early allows for greater flexibility in locations and ensures artwork is ready for announcements, celebrations, and gifts.
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.
new bern, nc
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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