I am in my fourth year of business and have had the pleasure of photographing hundreds of families. My style of photography is relaxed, natural and authentic. I serve all of Wilmington, Hampstead, Topsail Island, Jacksonville, and all the areas in between. Whether you're interested in a session or simply want to say hi, I'd love to hear from you!
I am a lifestyle newborn, maternity and family photographer based near Wilmington, North Carolina. I'm in my sixth year of business and have had the pleasure of photographing hundreds of families.
I am a lifestyle newborn, maternity and family photographer based near Wilmington, North Carolina. I'm in my sixth year of business and have had the pleasure of photographing hundreds of families.
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Hey there, I'm Erika! I'm a California girl currently enjoying the southern pace of life in the Wilmington, NC area with my husband and two adorable boys. Prior to launching my photography business, I studied visual arts for four years and obtained my second bachelors degree from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Family photography has been the foundation of my photography since it's humble beginning in 2014. Through my own journey of starting a family, I have come to treasure the gift that children are, and documenting your family is an honor for me. What can you expect from a family session with me? Lots of playing, laughing, chasing, tickling, and fun! Sessions typically take place at an outdoor location and include up to 5 family members.
Maternity sessions are not only a way to beautifully document the sweet anticipation of pregnancy, but also a great way to capture tender moments with your partner. These sessions typically take place between 32-38 weeks of pregnancy. To ensure my availability, it's best to contact me during your first or second trimester.
There is no sweeter time than those first few days at home with your newborn, and these sessions are intended to document that time in a natural and authentic way. Newborn sessions typically take place within 1-3 weeks of your baby's arrival and last about 90 minutes. I will use the natual elements of your home, without the use of props, and minimal posing to capture the sweetness of your baby and family.
You wouldn't know it if you were just passing through, but Hampstead is a hidden gem and one of my favorite places in North Carolina for family portraits! I've reached out to a handful of really awesome local businesses that have allowed me to shoot at their locations.
One of these lovely businesses is Ash's Japanese Maple Nursery, which I love to offer around mid-fall when the Japanese Maple Trees turn a variety of gold, yellow, red and orange colors.This rare sight only happens for a couple weeks out of the year before they lose their leaves for the winter!
One of these lovely businesses is Ash's Japanese Maple Nursery, which I love to offer around mid-fall when the Japanese Maple Trees turn a variety of gold, yellow, red and orange colors.This rare sight only happens for a couple weeks out of the year before they lose their leaves for the winter!
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Peter Clarkson
Oct 27, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Erika has taken photos for our family multiple times and we are always so happy with the outcome. It allows us to live in the moment during special events and not have to worry about capturing the memories ourselves. She is a joy to be around and frankly feels like part of the family by the end of the day. Thank you Erika!
Erika has taken photos for our family multiple times and we are always so happy with the outcome. It allows us to live in the moment during special events and not have to worry about capturing the memories ourselves. She is a joy to be around and frankly feels like part of the family by the end of the day. Thank you Erika!
Sarah Robinson
Oct 19, 2021
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Erika photographed my large immediate family, including siblings and their families while we vacationed in Surf City. She is so talented! Our photos turned out even better than we imagined and it is clear she loves what she does. I am impressed by her efficiency in photographing all of us, as individual families, as couples, as a large group and then dozens of cousin groupings, all within the beautiful “golden hour”light. She commanded the attention of even the littlest children and the proof is in the gorgeous, laughing, smiling, perfectly candid photographs. She captured the love and life
Nicholas Mazzone
Oct 05, 2021
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Kristie Dandeneau
Oct 02, 2021
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Shaila Schaefer
Jul 18, 2021
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Shauna Drye
Jul 17, 2021
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White Family
Jul 02, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Our multi generational family of 15 had a fantastic experience with Erika. She came right to our beach house and took some truly fabulous photos. She was extremely friendly and worked great with the smaller children making it a fun experience for them.
Our multi generational family of 15 had a fantastic experience with Erika. She came right to our beach house and took some truly fabulous photos. She was extremely friendly and worked great with the smaller children making it a fun experience for them.
Kelly Southerland Kelley
Jun 29, 2021
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Mandy Mike Healey
Jun 24, 2021
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Courtney Faber & Winston West
Nov 01, 2020
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I am so happy our research led us to Erika for our maternity photos. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. She made us feel at ease when both my wife and I are slightly awkward picture takers, and because of this our photos turned out beautiful. Erika is definitely a pro at finding the best scenery and lighting shots and we can’t even narrow down our favorites! We are looking forward to having her capture our newborn photos once baby arrives!!
