Extended Family Session | {Corolla Family Portrait Photographer}

Members of this family came as far as Charlotte & Washington DC to gather together with their family for a week at the beach! I met up with everyone (pups included!) on their first night of vacation at The Whalehead Club in Corolla. They just had enough time to unpack the car and get ready to meet me!









Katie (above) called and scheduled the session. I had photographed her husband's family at this same location a few years ago when they were vacationing on the Outer Banks. You can view that session, here.

Brower Family | {Outer Banks Beach Portraits}

I met up with this beautiful family back in August during my beach mini session special! Isn't this little one just the cutest?

Happy Birthday, Brother!

Today's my big brother's birthday! Just wanted to give him a shout out! Hope he has a wonderful day! xoxo

Toes in the Sand | Outer Banks Beach Photographer

This family was also vacationing down in Corolla from Colorado. They were so much fun to photograph and hang out with! Isn't this little one, one of the most precious kiddos you've ever seen?

Perryman Family | Outer Banks Family Photographer

This lovely family vacationed this year in Corolla. I was referred to them by their friend that was also vacationing down on the OBX at the same time, who'd heard about me from a previous client. I'm extremely thankful when clients give my name and web address to other people. That's one of the best compliments I could ever receive!

These kiddos go to bed early so their session was earlier in the afternoon than normal. But we were fortunate to get some amazing backlighting for their portrait session.

The Harrell Family | Outer Banks Beach Photographer

I met up with this gorgeous family a few weeks ago down on the Outer Banks. All three of Mr. Harrell's girls and their families came to the OBX for a family vacation. I was even able to pry the boys away from watching the end of the Masters for a few minutes. ;)

Cox Family | Outer Banks Beach Photographer

You may remember Miss Camille from her past posts on this blog. I was able to photographer her as a newborn and again at a year old. This time her Daddy's family was taking a trip to the Outer Banks and I was invited to take a few photos on the beach of the extended family.

This session was a little tricky. The Outer Banks has been battling lots of smoke due to the Pains Bay Fire which began on May 5th. Currently 45,294 acres has been burned. Depending on wind direction and other things determines which nearby counties get lots of smoke in their area. I have had a few sessions at the OBX already this year and somehow managed to dodge the smoke or end up driving out of it by the time I got to my session. This particular evening with the Cox family, I wasn't so lucky. I do think we managed to get some great shots of their family. Although the sky behind them is smoky/hazy, I do like the feel it gives to some of the parituclar images.

Take a look at this fun family:

Gwen + Eric {Married} | Outer Banks Wedding Photography

Eric and Gwen knew each other when they both attended Chocowinity High School, but it was a few years after high school when they actually got to know each other. Eric was best friends with Gwen's cousin, David. Gwen visited David one day and Eric happened to be there too and they all began hanging out. Soon, Eric and Gwen started dating and after 14 years Eric finally proposed Christmas 2010. She found her ring in her stocking!! Gwen told me it was really fun to watch the shock on everyone's faces when they found she finally had a ring. She says she thought everyone had given up on them. :) I know Gwen's glad she didnt give up!

One thing Gwen loves to do is go to the beach. She and Eric have spent a lot of time on the beach so when they were talking about where to have the wedding, they both agreed on somewhere on the Outer Banks. On May 29, Gwen, Eric and all of their family and friends met in South Nags Head at a beautiful beach cottage to exchange vows. I hope you enjoy these photos of their day...

Gwen's bouquet was extra special. Tied to her bouquet were her mother & step-father's wedding rings. Her step-father passed away and wasn't able to be a part of her wedding day. This was a way that he could be present and close to her on her big day.

Gwen & Eric- thank you for allowing me to be a part of your big day! I hope your day was a dream come true! xoxo- Megan