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Graduation Portrait Session | Body Positivity through grad portraits

As a graduation portrait photographer in Wilmington, NC   my mission is simple: to celebrate the unique beauty and spirit of every young woman who steps in front of my lens. Recently, I had the absolute joy of photographing Anna, one of the sweetest souls you could meet. With her hot pink hair and vibrant

Wrightsville Beach Family Portraits | Whitler Family

This is one lucky MIL! Imagine a sun-kissed afternoon at Wrightsville Beach, where laughter dances in the gentle breeze, and the salty air fills your lungs with joy. OK this is hella cheesy but this session felt exactly like this… something out of a movie.   I had the privilege of capturing a truly special

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Oak Island Photographer | Anderson Generational Family Session

An Oak Island photographer, and her dilemma.   Picture this, a warm summer evening at the beach. Three teenage girls, that I’ve known for most of their lives. With them: their parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousins. The only thing not perfect about this evening… it was high tide. And the smallest sliver of sandy

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Senior Portrait Session with Mirabella

I wanted to share the incredible experience I had during a recent senior portrait session with the fabulous Mirabella. This girl is the epitome of confidence, and it truly shines through in every image we captured together. Starting in Style: Downtown Wilmington, NC We kicked off the session in the heart of downtown Wilmington, NC.

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Senior Session | Bella, a true queen

Senior Session Can I just say, I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing Bella – a senior at Wilmington Christian Academy who’s about to take on the world. And let me tell you, this girl’s energy is infectious! Now, Bella had this senior session booked for ages, right? And get this – she actually

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Senior Portrait Session | Redefining what it means to be Grace-ful

A Senior Portrait Session Redefining what it means to be Grace-ful So, picture this: a sunny day, a yacht rocking gently on the waves, and Grace – the epitome of her name – stepping aboard like she owns the place. I mean, she practically glowed with confidence and grace, pun intended. Grace is more than

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UNCW Graduation Portraits | Taylor’s Grad Session

The Significance of UNCW Graduation Portraits As a senior portrait photographer, I’ve had the honor of photographing countless milestones, but few are as momentous as UNCW graduation portraits. For Taylor, her recent UNCW graduation portrait session was more than just posing for pictures; it was a commemoration of her journey, a celebration of her accomplishments,

Capturing Authenticity | Keagan’s Senior Photography Session

Beauty Lies in Authenticity In the world of senior photography, there’s an undeniable pressure to conform to certain standards of beauty and behavior. But what if I told you that true beauty lies in authenticity? Meet Keagan – a senior I recently had the pleasure of photographing. From the moment she stepped in front of

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Best locations for your senior session

As a high school senior photographer in the vibrant coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing countless moments against some truly breathtaking backdrops. Here are my top three favorite locations in the Wilmington area that never fail to inspire creativity and beauty:   Fort Fisher: Nestled along the coastline, Fort

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A Family Session in the Woods: Embracing Nature’s Palette

A Family Session in the woods As a family photographer, every session brings forth its own uniqueness, which is why I love being a family photographer.  Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing the Mahoney family’s sweet moments amidst the serene backdrop of the woods. What made this session truly remarkable was not just the

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Professional Sexy Portraits: A Boudoir Session with Flowers in Wilmington, NC

In the cozy confines of my small home studio in Wilmington, NC, I recently had the pleasure of capturing a truly enchanting boudoir session. Mrs. W, eager to infuse her portraits with a touch of natural elegance, brought along delicate white lilies and baby’s breath. What unfolded was not just a boudoir session but the

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Winter Warmth in Wilmington NC: A Family Photo Session Unveiling Connection

A Family Photo Session in Downtown Wilmington Wilmington, NC, with its historical charm and cobblestone streets, becomes a beautiful backdrop for  a family photo session, especially during the winter season. Winter is actually one of my favorite time of the year for family sessions.  I recently captured the heartwarming family in the downtown historical district,

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How a Professional Boudoir Portrait Can Be Transformative

As a woman, it’s easy to fall into the trap of negative self-talk and comparison to others, especially when it comes to body image. We often forget that our unique style and sensuality deserve to be celebrated and pampered. Here’s where a professional boudoir portrait can come in and make a difference. Not only can

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Hot chocolate sessions in senior photography

Hot chocolate sessions in senior photography offer a delightful and heartwarming twist to the traditional photoshoot experience. By combining comfort of hot chocolate with the celebration of individuality and body positivity, I create a safe space for young ladies to see themselves in a new light. Through the lens of a camera and the sips

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Wilmington NC Family Portrait Session | Braddock Family

Motherhood is a journey filled with love, joy, and countless sweet moments. However, it’s not unusual for moms, who are often the ones behind the camera, to feel hesitant about stepping in front of it. As a family photographer, I understand the importance of helping women, especially mothers, feel comfortable and empowered during their family

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The #1 what to wear tip I give to mamas…

As a family photographer of 14 years, (Whoa! When I say it like that it makes me sound old. lol!) one of the most common questions I get is, “what do I dress my family in?” It’s not uncommon for moms to feel self-conscious about their appearance, especially with societal pressures and unrealistic beauty standards.

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Why Annual Family Portraits Matter | Morris Family Portraits

As a family portraits photographer, I have witnessed the incredible value that annual family portraits hold. It goes beyond celebrating the physical appearance of your loved ones as they change through the years. It is about capturing the essence of who you are as a family, documenting the journey of life, and celebrating the beautiful

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Guy Senior Session |Arendt Senior Portraits

In the heart of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, I recently embarked on a captivating guy senior session, creating an unforgettable experience and capturing the essence of one young man’s senior year and personality. Ethan is one of those kids that marches to the beat of his drum. He has a sweet, stoic personality and cares

Senior Photographer | Kiersten’s Senior Session

As a senior photographer, one question that I get asked a lot is, “what do I wear for my high school senior portraits?”. Typically, you may feel the need to go for something over-the-top and extravagant. However, if the outfits don’t feel like you, almost as a rule of thumb, you may not be satisfied

Fort Fisher Family Session | Johnson Family

In a world where time seemingly flies by, moments of togetherness become even more important. The Johnson family understood the significance of cherishing their growing family. They wanted to capture this time in their lives with a Fort Fisher family session while on vacation. With their little boy, Ethan, who was about to turn three,

Keeneth Family Session | Starting Family Portraits Young

Family is everything As we grow older, we realize how rapidly time flies by. That’s why it’s crucial to capture those precious moments through beautiful portraits that will last longer then a lifetime. Starting family portraits at a young age allows us to document the ever-changing dynamics, the love, and the growth within our families.

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How to feel comfortable at your family portrait session

How to feel comfortable in front of the camera at your family portrait session   Does the thought of having a photo session make you feel nervous? Well, you are not alone! Many often feel shy in front of the camera, hiding in the background, or just having pictures of their kids taken. This is

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Lauren’s Senior Session | Senior Photographer

Senior Photographer: Lauren’s Senior Session   The collaboration between seniors and a senior photographer goes way beyond simply posing in front of the camera and taking photos. When a senior decides they want to go through a series of sessions, we begin the process of planning. It is an important part of the whole experience,

Batts Family Session

Where are you? As a parent, it comes naturally for you to be obsessed with your kids. The affection ranges from playing with them and cooking their favourite meals to watching them closely as they sleep and taking photographs of literally anything they do. But as time passes, you may look at those sweet portraits,

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McAllister Family Session

Photographing your family is s a great way to capture all the special moments you spend together. Before you know it, your little ones will be all grown up and making their way into their world. Family sessions are perfect for celebrating the togetherness of being a family whenever possible. However, these sessions can also

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Valentine’s Day Session | Photography Program

A session of sisterly love. Oh! These two sweet girls are both beautiful on the inside and outside. I love how sweet they are with each other in this Valentine’s Day Session. Each of them had so much fun in their solo portraits just being who they truly are. Reagan and Paige’s mom is in

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A Family Photographer at Carolina Beach State Park | Embracing Rainy Days

As a family photographer,   I often find myself in awe of the beauty that surrounds us, regardless of the weather. Last November, I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful family at Carolina Beach State Park, and despite the drizzling rain, it turned out to be one of the most memorable sessions I’ve had.

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Murphey Family Session | Landfall Family Portraits

So it’s been a few years since your family session? So what! It’s okay, if you don’t get your family session taken every year. What!! Can you believe I just said that? Yes, I think it’s important to get family portraits taken every year, especially while the kiddos are little (they change so much). But

New Years Eve Session | Mommy Photography Program

New Years Eve Session I’ve wanted to do a New Years Eve Session for as long as I could remember. I added it as a themed session for my Mommy Photography Program this year and I am so glad I did. The kiddos and mamas loved this session too! How often do you get to

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It Pays To Share The Love | Referral Program

Referral Program Give $40., Get $40. VIPs Your referrals are the biggest compliment if you’ve been photographed by me but there’s also a benefit for you! “Give” $40. to a friend and earn a $40. credit towards a current or future session with Lesley Veronika Photography.   How it Works 1. Send your friends and family

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What I wish I could say to mom’s as a family photographer

What I wish I could say to mom’s who hate how they look in their family portraits… As a family photographer, there is nothing more that I want in my business then for you to LOVE your family portraits. After I hit publish on a teaser on social media or show your images to you,

Meredith Family Session

When booking a family portrait session… Many decisions need to be taken into consideration, the most important one being how to choose the location for the family session. Knowing what feel you want to achieve in the family portraits is one of the driving factors in selecting the ideal spot. For example, you can choose

Generational Family Portraits | Howard Family Session

When your family visits allll the way from Germany you take generational family portraits at the beach.   So you probably don’t know this about me, my mom is from Germany. Half my family lives there. I miss them and Germany like crazy. We hold up German traditions and recipes in our house, such as

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Three things your family photographer wants you to know

Three things your family photographer wants you to know – These are three things that all family photographers wish everyone knew. ⁠ ⁠ 1. Let go of perfect⁠ 2. Your kids are going to misbehave. 😳⁠ 3. You do not need to lose weight first. ⁠ ⁠ – The best family portraits are about human

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Powder Session | Mommy Photography Program

What do mosquito’s and powder paint have in common? 🦟 This session! 😳 No really, the mosquitos were so horrible, they were almost swarming like it was a plague. But we survived and then some… we got some pretty awesome family portraits and I have awesome clients who were super understanding about the little pests

Brantley Family Session

Ok I get it… all photographers say they’re obsessed with their family sessions but I truly am in LOVE with this family session. I have never done anything like this before. Natalie (Who I really am convinced is a Disney princess) and her beautiful family were a photographers dream. Her kids are seriously the most

3 Things Your Family Photographer Wants You to Know

These are three things that all family photographers wish everyone knew. ⁠   1. Let go of perfect.⁠ The best family portraits are about human connection. So if you are worried about how you look and what your kids are doing in the portraits, you can’t spend time with them, have fun with them, engage

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Senior Portraits | Mallorie’s Senior Session

Spreading Kindness like Confetti Mallorie was in my Senior Model Program this year and I am so glad that she was. She is an incredible human being. She exudes kindness. <3 Mallorie has the most infectious smile I’ve ever seen. You can not help but be happy when you’re around her. She is sweet as

Senior Model Program | Prom Session

Flowers in Bloom It is not every day you are dressed to the nines. (I think that’s the expression. ? lol!) So I LOVE doing a prom session for that reason.   Every year I do a prom session for my Senior Model Team. This time of year is such an exciting time for seniors.

Senior Model Program | Taylor’s Senior Session

Taylor’s Senior Portraits Taylor senior portraits session was in downtown Wilmington. We walked around finding cool and  funky alleyways and different backdrops that we thought would be fun. We stopped a few times to take senior portraits in spots that Mom and Taylor really wanted.  Taylor loved those white and blue chairs at a downtown

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Senior Swimsuit Session

Bulling helped me become the person I am today. Teenagers have more pressure in society than ever before. There is a social pressure to act, look and be a certain way. This is exacerbated by social media and cell phones. I know I am going to totally age myself… but those things were not there

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Senior Portraits | Future Session | Senior Model Program

Senior Model Program These four wonderful young women have been in this year’s Senior Model Program with me. The Program is designed to encourage high school seniors to embrace body positivity for themselves and practice support and empowerment of the women alongside them. They do all of this and more through their senior portraits. Their

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Senior Portraits | Kaitlynn’s Senior Session

Kaitlynn’s Senior Portrait Session Kaitlynn took my breath away. She is a natural in front of the camera. For her Senior Portraits, she wanted something different. Something no one else does. She pick Carolina Beach State Parkfor her senior session and then we headed to downtown Wilmington for more Urban-like photos. Wow! The contrast of

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Family Beach Photographer | Rowe Family Session

As a Wrightsville Beach Photographer my heart is so happy when my clients come up with new fun locations to take their family portraits. Brittany and Michael has a family friend that own a property on the intercostal waterway. They love taking their kiddos out on the boat or across the intercostal water way to

Wilmington Family Photographer |Johnson Family Session

Fort Fisher is one of the best spots! As a Wilmington Family Photographer, the slight mention of Fort Fisher makes me giddy. Its one of the best spots for family portraits. And here is why… You can get three different back grounds but they all have a cohesive look. The giant boulders that run parallel

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Wilmington NC Family Photographer | Corbin Davis Family Session

Wilmington NC Family Photographer As a Wilmington NC Family Photographer one of my favorite places to photograph is Greenfield Lake. There are so many different areas around the lake that are gorgeous and you can get a different session every time depending on the spot you choose. The Davis session was no exception. Corbin choose

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Generational Family Session | Scott-Joaquin Family Session

The Scott-Joaquin Generational Family Session As a Wilmington NC generational family photographer one of the biggest questions I get asked is “how many images do you take?” or “What kinds of images are included?” And truth be told, it really depends on the family.  I do take a variety of poses and images of everyones

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Wallace NC Family Photography As a Wilmington NC family photographer, I’ve never done a family session in Wallace NC. I was never invited. lol! But OMG, it is gorgeous. The farm lands takes my breath away and I want to do more! It’s a different kind of beauty. Day of the Family Session Christina‘s husband

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Elliot Boudior Session

Michelle‘s couple Boudoir Session at North Topsail Beach. When Michelle contacted me she was really excited about doing a couples boudoir session but she really struggles with body positivity. She asked me if I would photoshop the wrinkles or folds in her skin. I told her I would not do those things because I encourage

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As a Wilmington NC family photographer, the Landfall gardens are one of my favorite locations to photograph. Even as the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to change it seems that Landfall is untouched by Mother Nature. Roses are in bloom and everything is still green. It’s one of Wilmington’s magical spots. 😉 Finding

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Philips Family Session

Your pets are a part of your family. I have so many clients that include their pets in their family portraits. It’s a wonderful way to cherish them. Especially after theyre no longer with you. When I got the call from Jessica, she told me her sweet pup, June wasn’t doing well. She was sick

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Twins Birthday Portraits | Rowe Family

Twins Cake Smash As a Family Photographer I encourage mamas to get in their kids portraits. I hear all too often from mothers that they do not want to be in their kids portraits. I’ve hear it all… -“I want to lose 10 pounds first.” -“I’m not photogenic.” -” I just want pictures of my

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How to survive motherhood as an introvert

Are you an introvert… do you want to learn the secret of surviving motherhood as an introvert? Hey, introvert here. 🙋‍♀️ As a mom and an introvert the constant need for attention and help from my kids is exhausting, overwhelming and it gives me anxiety. (I understand that it’s hard for all or most moms,

Cottle Family Portraits | Wrightsville Beach Family Portraits

Family Portraits at Wrightsville Beach As a Wrightsville Beach Family portrait photographer, there are a few reasons why I love photographing families at the the beach. First, the beach is so neutral, it makes choosing outfits for your family session so easy. Secondly, it is the perfect location and photographs beautifully anytime of the year…

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Mommy Program Swim Suit Session

Family Session in a bathing suit Would you do your family session in a bathing suit? Every year for my mommy photography program, one of the sessions I offer it the swim suit session. This session is designed to encourage body positivity because there is nothing easy about being photographed in your bathing suit. I

Downtown Wilmington NC | Joaquin Family Portraits

Photographing the Joaquin Family in downtown Wilmington NC was just perfect! Well, almost… it could have been a tad cooler. 😉 But summers in North Carolina are anything but cool! I love when families want their images in downtown Wilmington NC. There are so many amazing spots and grungy alleyways that I could photograph families

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Back to School – Mommy Photography Program

Let’s talk Mommy Photography Program with Lesley Veronika Photography As a Wilmington NC family photographer I offer an amazing program for moms. This program focuses on body positivity and self care for the mama who never take time for themselves. One of the only events that I hosted for the Mommy Photography Program this year

Anderson Family Portraits

Oak Island Family Portraits On the rainy and humid evening last month  I met the Anderson Family for their Oak Island family portraits. They vacation there every year. I met them at their beach house and we walked across the street to the beach. The sun was still  a bit high in the sky so

Griffith Family Portraits

Family Portraits at Fort Fisher Oh one of my favorite places to photograph family portrait sessions is at Fort Fisher. The light, the trees, the ocean! It’s all so magical and makes for a really pretty background. When Lindsey got in touch with me she knew she wanted Fort Fisher as her session destination. I

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How to enjoy your summer in a bathing suit | Body Positivity

Its summer time! You know what that means? Life in a bathing  suit! Beach, Pool, backyard, all the time we are in a bathing suit for the next three months. Do you want to let go of shame so you can enjoy your summer in a bathing suit?⁠ No really, can you picture it? Playing

4th of July Portrait Session | Mommy Photography Program

4th of July Portraits Happy 4th of July!   This year for the Mommy Photography Program I knew I wanted to do 4th of July Portraits. It was so much fun coming up with the vintage style set. I chose an American flag background and for good reason. That flag belong to my husband, John’s

How to start saying ‘no’ without an explanation | Self Care

Busy is not a badge of honor. I have a really hard time saying ‘no’ to people. I am a people pleaser and want people to be happy even if that means at the expense of my own happiness, or more times then I’d like to admit, my family’s happiness. Then I get overworked and

Kids Bucket List for Summer 2021

Well, virtual school is out and my kids are going to summer camp! Woot woot! They will be out of my house for the first time in 15 months!!! I’m so excited! I am one happy mama!  However, I know that we only get 18 summers with our kiddos so we have some really fun

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Senior Cap and Gown Session | Senior Model Program

Senior Model Program These four lovely ladies have been in my Senior Model Program this year. The Senior Model Program is for high school seniors in their senior year. It’s designed to encourage kindness, body positivity and support of other women instead of judgement. Teenagers have more pressure than ever to be perfect or Instagram

Christina’s Mommy and Me Session

Christina’s Mommy and Me session I met Christina and her three gorgeous children at the Arboretum one warm and sunny morning last weekend. We started in the rose garden but Will, Christina’s youngest was not loving the idea of photos, so I started with individual images of Lawton and Norah. Will ran off down a

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Emma’s Senior Photo Session

Emma’s Senior Photo Session at Fort Fisher I met Emma, her mother and grandmother at Fort Fisher one warm evening a few weeks ago for her senior portrait session. Before the session mom and I chatted about the kinds of portraits she would like. And she mentioned she’d like a few images of Emma, Mom

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Kristin’s Mommy and Me Session

Mommy Photography Program Kristin is apart of my Mommy Photography Program. This exclusive program is by invitation only. It is designed for mothers because moms NEVER take time for themselves. They are constantly toting their kids to school, soccer games, doctors and dentist appointments, always worried about their kids, always tucking them in at night,

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Lannin’s Mommy and Me Session

Lannin’s Mommy and Me Session Lannin and her sweet three year old daughter Emilia joined me at the New Hanover Arboretum for their Mommy and Me session last weekend. The Mommy and Me sessions were scheduled for the last weekend in April but Mother Nature had other plans. However it worked out perfectly because the

Tricia’s Mommy and Me Session

A Mommy and Me Session and Body Positivity Encouragement Tricia is a part of my Mommy Photography Program. Her and her son, Weston came to one of my favorite events in the program, the Mommy and Me session. This event is designed for moms. It’s to encourage women to see their photos through a new

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Mommy and Me Sessions

Mommy and Me Sessions Moms are the ones who hold the family together. We run our kids to soccer practice, school and doctors offices. We make dinner for our families and attend all school functions and extracurricular actives in our kids lives. ⁠We make sure their holidays are memorable and their summers are full of

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Noelle’s BFF Senior Session

Senior Model Program Noelle is one of the models in my senior program. This year long program helps make these young ladies have the best senior year eva! Going out with a bang! The program has sessions and events every month and February’s session was a best friend session. Dalmatians are a girls best friend.

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Morris Family Portraits

Family Portraits This is the second year in a row that Ive had the pleasure of photographing the Morris Family Session. Last fall, we met at Oak Island for family beach portraits at sunset. This year Liesel wanted something a bit different. She mentioned wanting something with a field or maybe trees behind them. Since

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Valentine’s Day Sessions | Mommy Photography Program

Valentine’s Day Sessions For my Mommy Photography Program’s January event I decided on Valentine’s day Sessions. I got my inspiration from a photographer I found on Pinterest. She did a tutorial on how to DIY this session at home and I though it was so cute. You can find her tutorial here. I used my

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Life Changing Event It happened like that, in the blink of an eye, I was in the hospital, after Amelia was born, with post-partum pre-eclampsia. And that was it, that was our life event that changed the way we spent money.  John and I were always pretty good with money. We had a budget, we

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Mrs. ‘L’ Maternity Boudoir Session

Body Positivity and Pregnancy Women tend to struggle with body positivity their entire lives. It often becomes more difficult during pregnancy. I know it did for me and for a lot of other women I have talked with as well. We struggle with our growing belly, thighs and hips. Even our faces tend to get

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Mrs. ‘N’ Boudoir Portrait Session

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of photographing the beautiful Mrs. ‘N’s Boudoir Portrait session. She was kind enough to let me share these images only from her boudoir portrait session (because my clients number one priority is privacy. I never share any images without permission first.) Mrs. ‘N’ had several outfit changes

Body Positivity after the Holidays

Having good self esteem and a healthy body image after the Holidays is soooo hard. We ate sugar, carbs and a whole lot of food since, lets be real… Halloween. Two months of parties, family get togethers, work related events and the food and booze are flowing at all the places. Society, typically gains, on

New Years Eve Session | Senior Photographer

New Years Eve Session for my Senior Model Program The December session for my Senior Model Program was New Years Eve. As a senior photographer, I am so excited to share this session. It was so much fun! When I was planning the sessions for this year Senior Program, I knew I wanted to go

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Fall Family Portraits | Mommy Photography Program

Fall Family Portraits When I was first planning the fall family portraits session, I was thinking I wanted to do something with a LOT of pumpkins, perhaps at a pumpkin patch and with bright, colorful leaves in the background. Well, this session ended up nothing like that! lol! Here in Eastern North Carolina the leaves

Belville Elementary Family Session Fundraiser

Family Session Fundraiser Hello Friends! I am really excited to announce my Family Mini Session event. I don’t offer Mini Session unless you are in my exclusive Mommy Photography Program. So this is a one time exception to benefit the Belville PTO! The family sessions will take place at Belville Riverwalk Park across from Belville

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How to feel more confident in family photos

I hear women say all the time, “I’m not photogenic.” Growing up as a kid, body positivity wasn’t something I ever thought of. Even when I was a teenager and in most of my 20’s. I would have the occasional thought about my thick thighs or the shape of my nose, but it wasn’t something

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Noelle’s Bathing Suit Session | Senior Model Program

Senior Model Program Teenagers have more pressure than ever to be perfect or Instagram ready. Positive body image starts at a young age, some research suggests as little as age 5 both girls and boys can have body image issues. 🙁  Society, media, ads and even other women, convince women they are not enough. Thats

Addie’s Bathing Suit Session | Senior Model Program

Senior Model Program My photography business practice has a stand for something I care deeply about – women seeing their real beauty. I’m not talking about the stick figure, make up covered, photoshopped models you see in every ad on this earth. I am talking about so called “flaws”. At a young age, women are trained

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Kenzie’s Senior Portrait Session

Kenzie went through so much to get to the end of her senior year, so her sister, Carly, wanted to commemorate her incredible accomplishment with a gorgeous photo shoot. I offered to give her a complimentary senior portrait session. Throughout her whole life, Kenzie has had issues with her kidneys. The first half of Kenzie’s

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Kids Bucket List for Summer 2020

This post contains amazon affiliate links and I will be financially compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links.   KIDS BUCKET LIST FOR THE SUMMER Well, virtual school is out and now I have to keep my kids entertained for ANOTHER 3 months. *insert half laughing, half crying here* We’ve spent the

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“You are your worst critic” | Body Positivity

Have you done this? Look in the mirror and find a flaw in your body and fixate on it until you hate that part of yourself. I think the quote, “You are your worst critic” is so true. We have spent most of our lives looking at photoshopped images of women that aren’t real and expecting ourselves

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Mommy and Me | Instagram Giveaway

Mother’s Day during a Pandemic Seriously, if you are anything like me you are sooo over COVID-19 right now. I know all us mamas are working our buts off at keeping life together right now. If you are anything like me you are laying on the guilt because maybe you are struggling with homeschooling, or

Mom life during COVID-19 | #covidquarantinechronicals

This post contains amazon affiliate links and I will be financially compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links. Mom Life during COVID-19 It feels so surreal. This odd time we’re living in, life during the Corona Virus. Those of us with kids are trying to balance a home/work life more so than

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Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Mom | Wilmington NC

It’s that time of the year again, the Holidays. Which means, as a wife and a mother, you add about 4000 more things to your to do list. That Instagram influencer who’s life seems perfect and your crazy large Pinterest boards are not helping with your obsession to make everything look and be perfect for

What to Expect Guide | Family Portrait

Family Portrait Session – What to Expect Guide YAY! You’ve just booked your family portrait session with ME,  Lesley Veronika Photography! I hope you are as excited as I am. It’s ok to be nervous too, after all, getting mom, dad and kids smiling in front of a camera, it can be kinda stressful. But

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The Thomas Family Session

This post contains amazon affiliate links and I will be financially compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links. Family Session in Carolina Beach I feel so honored to photograph the sweetest little family last month in Carolina Beach, NC. So Cassie and Wes live in West Virgina but they come to visit

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Wilmington NC Mommy and Me | Almond Session

Mommy and Me Session You are never too old to have portraits taken with your mom. <3 I photographed this Wilmington NC Mommy and Me session back in April. Anna and Olivia came to me in March but before that I had the privilege of photographing Olivia 4 years ago for her high school senior

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Our Summer Bucket List | Family Beach Portraits

  Schools out! For most of us, our kiddos are out of school. The realization popped in to my head a few days ago. I have to keep my children entertained for three months.      Our Summer Bucket List I have to admit there is a lot more screen time on summer vacation that

Senior Photographer | Jordan’s graduation portraits

Senior Photographer As a senior photographer, I photograph a ton of sessions this time of the year. On this particular evening in May, I photographed Jordan’s graduation portraits. At the time, it was two short weeks until graduation. So I wanted to get her images to her as fast as possible. That evening, it was

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Miss ‘W’ Boudoir Session | Wilmington NC Boudoir Photographer

Creating a Comfortable Boudoir Experience: A Guide to Wilmington NC Boudoir Photography   As a boudoir photographer based in Wilmington, NC, my priority is to ensure that women feel at ease throughout their entire session. From helping you choose the perfect outfits to guiding you through poses, and respecting your privacy, let’s explore how I

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Miss ‘M’s Boudoir Session | Wilmington NC Boudoir Photographer

In Wilmington, NC, boudoir photography has become an empowering and liberating experience for individuals seeking to embrace their true selves. Miss M’s recent boudoir session serves as an example of how sharing this journey with a friend can help one’s comfort and confidence in front of the camera.   A Journey of Empowerment: Miss M

Maria’s graduation portraits | Wilmington NC Senior Photographer

As a Wilmington NC Senior Photographer, I photograph quite a few graduation and senior portraits. I had a blast with Maria! I photographed Maria one very windy evening last month.  As soon as Maria and I sat down to chat about her senior session, she knew exactly what she wanted. She wanted photos downtown, on

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Afton’s Session | Wilmington NC Children Photographer

I am so in love with this session and this girl! We photographed Afton’s session one evening in March at 1 Oak Equestrian Club in Hampstead NC. Afton is an amazing girl. She takes horse back riding with Suggs. He’s the horse. 😉 Suggs was too funny. It was dinner time so he was a

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Hot Chocolate Sessions | Mommy Photography Program

Well hello there blog… I’ve been bad about posting to my blog lately and I have so many beautiful sessions to share. The first is the last session from my 2018 Mommy Photography Program. We did Hot Chocolate Sessions at Hugh Macrea Park and they were so much fun! The weather was perfect! I was

Life in 52: Week 5/52 | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

My life in 52 project is going great! So far I have been lucky enough to capture my family in the last 5 weeks. Mostly my girls at least. This week was uneventful and pretty routine. But I love it that way. Here are some of my favorites.  Cover photo caption: When you want to

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Top 5 Images from 2019

These are my top 5 favorite photos from 2018. It was so hard to choose because I love them all. <3 I am so thankful for each and everyone of my clients. I seriously have the best job ever!   Ready to book your family session in the New Year? Fill out the form below. 

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Life in 52 Project | Week 2/52

This week seemed to have been especially crazy. Trying to remember to pull out my camera is difficult. I get caught up in the moment of what needs to be done and forget about being in the moment. Enjoying my life and my kids. But thats what this project is about for me. So here

Halloween Spooktacular 2018 | Halloween Mini Session

3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular This year, Halloween Spooktacular was a great success. As part ONE for my Halloween Spooktacular we had Halloween Mini Sessions. A week later and part two, we hosted a Spooktacular Party to premier the images. Its food, fun, costumes and of course pictures!  Great Costumes We had a huge turn out

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Jade and Brad’s Family Session | Wilmington NC Photographer

Jade and Brad’s Family Session at the trails behind Poplar Grove First of all, I am so happy to share this sweet little family’s portraits. When Jade and I sat down to plan her family session, she wasn’t exactly sure where she wanted to do it. She had a few places in mind including the

Starting Kindergarten

Olivia started Kindergarten This has been an emotional time for me. Amelia turned one this week and today Olivia started Kindergarten. KINDERGARTEN! When did that happen? It feels like it was just yesterday that I held her in my arms for the first time. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the last five years

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Melissa and Rob’s Family Session | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Melissa and Rob’s Family Portrait Session at New Hanover County Arboretum You will swoon at this sweet little family session at the New Hanover County Arboretum. I photographed Melissa and her beautiful family last year. This year she has joined my mommy photography program and I could not be more excited. I’ve been able to

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Mommy and Me Session with Jessica | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Jessica’s Mommy and Me Session at the Arboretum Jessica’s mommy and me session took place at the New Hanover County Arboretum. It is one of the most gorgeous places in Wilmington. We photographed her and her beautiful kids one evening in May. The weather was a bit hot but was starting to cool down since

Mommy and Me Session with Lauren | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Lauren’s Mommy and Me Session at the Arboretum Lauren’s Mommy and Me Session this year was at the New Hanover County Arboretum in Wilmington NC. The weather could not be any more perfect. It was just the right temperature. The sky was blue and their was the perfect amount of clouds in the sky. We

A letter to moms | Mommy and Me Sessions

A letter to you… Dear Moms,      Yes, you! As a mother myself, I know we live in the everyday. The bandaids and soccer practice, homework and dinner. We see our children at their best, rocking that spelling bee. And their absolute worst, total epic meltdown in the middle of the grocery store. We

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Vacation Family Photos

Enhancing a Family Vacation in Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach is a prime spot to plan a family vacation! From the beaches to the gardens, restaurants, and museums, there are destinations to entertain all ages. Whether you’re from the area or your family is a group traveling from afar, there are ample opportunities to take advantage

Swain Family | Wrightsville Beach Family Photography

Morgan and Ryan’s Family Beach Portraits at Wrightsville Beach My last but certainly not least family session from my Mommy Program from 2017! I could not be more thrilled that Morgan joined my program. She is a sweet, beautiful mama! She is an inspiration and I am so honored that I got to photograph her

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5 Favorite Images from 2017 | Wilmington NC Family Photography

Wilmington NC Family Photography with Lesley Veronika Photography in 2017 Wow! What an incredible year for me, both personally and professionally! First and foremost, I had a baby. Our sweet girl has been an amazing addition to our family and life could not be any better. <3  And secondly, Lesley Veronika Photography had an amazing

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Sosne Family Portraits | Family Photography at Airlie Gardens

Quinn and Adam’s Family Portraits at Airlie Gardens I am still playing catch up from maternity leave but this sweet little family is next up on my list to gush about! Quinn is a part of my Mommy Photography Program and I could not be more thrilled that she joined this year. It has been

Vanderslice Family Session | Oak Island Family Photographer

Perfect Beach Day in Oak Island NC I am so happy this family choose me to photograph their family portraits. As an Oak Island family photographer, I ALWAYS talk with moms about family portraits. But this time it was dad that contacted me. He knew his wife wanted beautiful family portraits so he contacted me

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McAllister Family Portraits | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Lauren and Ian’s Family Session at Smith Creek Park I’m still playing catch-up from when I was on maternity leave. But I just have to post this sweet little family session. <3 Lauren is a part of my mommy program and I could not be more thrilled that she joined this year. Its been amazing

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Halloween Spooktacular 2017 | Halloween Mini Sessions

My Halloween Spooktacular was so much fun and what a great success! This year, Halloween Spooktacular was a great success. We had Halloween Mini Sessions at Greenfield Lake, Wilmington NC. Halloween Spooktacular is by invite only. You must be a Lesley Veronika Photography client or know some one who is! Those who came to Halloween

True Beauty

True Beauty If you know me, you know, I truly believe in all women loving their bodies. Body image is not easy. Somedays it can cripple us, other days we can wear out highest of high heels and strut our confidence. I often post words of encouragement towards loving your body and your fellow lady

Wilmington NC Family Photography | Lauren’s Bathing Suit Session

Mommy Photography Program Lauren and her beautiful girls are a part of my Mommy Photography Program. If you follow me on Instagram or my blog, then you know that I am a firm believer in all women feeling beautiful and confident about themselves. Because you see, women rule the world! If we feel inspired, empowered

Cousin Session | Wilmington NC Children Photography

Cousin Session in Wilmington NC I am so excited to share this sweet little session. When Ashley first contacted me she mentioned that she wanted to gift portraits of her niece to her sister and then of course, she wanted images of her own sweet girls. Ashley has portraits of her girls taken every year

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Topsail Beach NC Family Photography | Vacca Family Session

Vacca Family Session at Topsail Beach NC I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet family session this summer at Topsail Beach NC. Jessica contacted me back in March to photograph her family on the beach. They live in Virginia and vacation in Topsail quite often. This year they decided to have family portraits taken

Oak Island NC Family Photographer | Arendt Family

As an Oak Island NC Family Photographer Family beach portraits are such a special way to capture those little moments that mean the most, especially at a gorgeous spot like Oak Island. As an Oak Island NC family photographer, I’m all about making sure everyone, especially moms, feels comfortable and confident in front of the

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Wilmington NC Baby Photographer | Walker’s 1 Year Session

Walker’s One Year Photo Session When Bailey first contacted me about doing a one year session for Walker she mentioned that this is such a wonderful time in Walker’s life. And she’s absolutely right! Her baby is growing up way to fast and before she knows it, he won’t be a baby anymore. How does

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Family Photographer | Jameson’s Fourth of July Session

Mommy Program and Themed Sessions Here is one more from my Fourth of July Session! Jameson’s mom is part of my Mommy Photography Program. This program is a one of a kind and completely exclusive that features  mamas and their kiddos. One of the great things about the mommy program is themed sessions all year long.

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NC Family Photography | Reagan and Paige’s Fourth of July Session

Mommy Program and Themed Sessions I am so excited to share this sweet, little Fourth of July Session! Reagan and Paige’s mom is part of my Mommy Photography Program. This is a one of a kind totally exclusive program that caters to mamas and their kiddos… but mostly to mamas. 😉 One of the fun

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Cullen Family Session | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Marlena and Randy’s Family Session As a family photographer, I always have this idea of the perfect family photos. And this sweet little session could not have been more perfect! When we were planning their family session, Marlena told me that Jameson LOVES flowers. I immediately thought of this beautiful field right across from Poplar

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Jessica’s Mommy and Me Session | Wilmington NC Family Portraits

Jessica’s Mommy and Me Session Ohh! This sweet little session! Swoon! I absolutely LOVE Jessica’s Mommy and Me Session! We photographed her session on a pretty hot day in May. However, we started mid morning so it wasn’t too bad yet. The light was coming perfectly through the trees at Greenfield Lake. Jessica’s sweet kiddos

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Morgan’s Mommy and Me Session | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Morgan’s Mommy and Me Session Morgan’s fun, little mommy and me session is one that I’ve been waiting to post! I absolutely LOVE these images. We photographed her mommy and me session at Greenfield Lake’s Floral Garden. The coves of trees and the fountain was the perfect location for Morgan to enjoy playing with her

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Lauren’s Mommy and Me Session | Wilmington NC Family Photography

Lauren’s Mommy and Me Session Lauren’s beautiful Mommy and Me Session was at Greenfield Lake in Wilmington NC. It was a bit hot that day but Lauren and her girls barely noticed. We walked along the paths at Greenfield Lake and Lauren enjoyed spending time with her kiddos. She hugged and kissed them, laughed with them

Quinn’s Mommy and Me Session | Wilmington NC Family Photography

Quinn’s Mommy and Me Session First of all, I am so excited to share this beautiful session of Quinn and her stunning kids. I photographed them at the Temple Garden in Landfall in Wilmington NC. It was the perfect location for her mommy and me session. The grassy field was great for Quinn to chase

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Downtown Wilmington NC Family Photos | Judge Family Session

Jessie and Bryan’s Family Session in Downtown Wilmington NC Jessie and Bryan are a photographers dream. They are a sweet, fun-loving couple. And absolutely adore their girls. They enjoyed their session thoroughly. We walked around Downtown Wilmington, NC. We found some fun ally ways and brick backdrops to photograph their beautiful family. This session wasn’t just about

Valentine’s Day Mini Session | Hampton and Keegan

Valentine’s Day mini sessions to benefit Coastal Horizons  I was very excited to be joining up with Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter for my Valentine’s Day event this year! The event took place on Saturday, February 4th. All proceeds from the event went to Coastal Horizons. This non profit organization does wonderful things for the women

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Real Beauty | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Real Beauty Dove, you know the soap company, did a study on real beauty. According to @dove only 11% of girls globally feel confident enough to say they feel beautiful. 11%!! That makes me want to cry.   What is it that we are teaching our daughters? Shouldn’t we be building up their confidence? Telling

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Real Beauty | Family Photography

What is real beauty? My family photography practice has a stand for something that I deeply care about – real beauty. You are used to the stick figure model. Real beauty is not getting dolled up in gobs of makeup and ridiculous hair. I have struggled with, the women in my life, constantly criticizing the way they

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Me and My Daughter | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

As a family photographer, I make an effort to have photos of myself and my daughter.  I am so unbelievably thrilled with this image of me and Olivia. As a Wilmington NC family photographer, I am always behind the camera. It seems as though the times I pass the camera to someone else, Olivia is uncooperative. Most of

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Happy Birthday Evan! | Wilmington NC Family Photography

Happy Birthday to my sweet little nephew! It feels like just yesterday that I photographed his newborn sessions on Thanksgiving. He was born 3 days before Thanksgiving. Today he is 3 years old. There is something special about your brother and sister’s kids. It’s not quite like the love of having your own little bundle of joy.

Let’s be grateful! | Wilmington NC Family Photography

Whoa! Thanksgiving is a week a way! Before we know it, it will be here. We keep ourselves constantly busy, constantly working, constantly wanting more. I, myself am guilty. I find myself wanting a new handbag, new hardwood floors or an expensive vacation. This week, I want to stop and remember all the things I

Halloween Spooktacular – Ducky | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

My Halloween Spooktacular was so much fun and what a great success! This year, Halloween Spooktacular was a two part event. First was Halloween Mini Sessions at Greenfield Lake in Wilmington NC. The second event was a Halloween Party to premiere the images from the Halloween mini sessions! Halloween Spooktacular is by invite only. Those

Halloween Spooktacular – Strawberry | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

I am a bit behind on posting photos from my Halloween Spooktacular but I just LOVE seeing all the kiddos in their Halloween costumes, so I just had to share! My Halloween Spooktacular was a two part event! First was Halloween Mini Sessions at Greenfield Lake in Wilmington NC. The second event was a Halloween

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Halloween Spooktacular | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Oh my gosh! What a blast I had putting on a Halloween Spooktacular this year! My Halloween Spooktacular consisted of two Parts: Part one – Halloween Mini Session & Part 2 – A Halloween Party to premiere the Halloween Mini Sessions. I had so much fun doing this I am definitely going to do it

Olivia’s 3 year old portraits | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Words can not even explain how I am feeling right now. My baby girl, who is not so baby anymore, started her first day of preschool today. As I walked her to her classroom, I was trying to hold back the tears. And as I ushered her through the door, my mind flashed through all the memories

Williams Family Portraits | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

I am so excited! I photographed the beautiful Williams Family this summer! Which means… new friends for me! If you are a IG follower, then you have heard me say it a million and a half times… My clients are friends for life. Sorry guys, there is no getting away from me. 😉 So, whenever

How to photograph your kids | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

With summer coming to a close it important to document this time in your children’s life. Because when the new school year starts, life gets even busier. One little tip I have for photographing your little ones, especially in the summer… go outside! Outside is absolutely perfect for photographing children.Local parks are among my favorite locations

Tyler’s music | Wilmington NC Photographer

I am so excited to show you this session. Tyler is a friend of mine. We worked together at Front Street Brewery, what feels like a lifetime ago! She contacted me last month about doing some promo materials for herself. She is an amazing singer and guitar player. And you need to go check her

Donovan Family | Holden Beach NC Family Photographer

I am so excited! I got to photograph one of my favorite families this summer. They vacation in Holden Beach every year and most summers I get to see them! I love that I can capture this time for their family. They vacation at the beach to make memories, to spend time together as a

Coastal Duck Derby | Coastal Horizons | Wilmington NC Photographer

Friday was the 2nd annual Coastal Duck Derby to benefit a local youth shelter, Coastal Horizons. Unfortunately, it rained on Friday, so it was not as big a turn out as the 1st Coastal Duck Derby. Despite the horrible weather, many came out to join in the fun and festivities. Many local business donated prizes.

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Mommy and me | Wilmington NC Family Photography

Well, Mothers Day is just about here! I want to share this beautiful little duo from my mommy and me session. Kat and Ella were so stinkin’ sweet! Ella was so full of enthusiasm and she is just a happy kid! Kat is absolutely beautiful and so sweet with Ella. She just enjoyed herself and

Mommy and Me | Wilmington NC Family Photography

With Mother’s Day right around, we are celebrating moms! I photographed a wonderful Mommy and me Session last month and I am so excited to finally share it with you! Next up on our list is the beautiful, little Sarah and her mom, Jamie! Sarah is a doll and so full of life. She was curious

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Mommy and Me | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we are celebrating mom’s, here at Lesley Veronika Photography. I’ve been really lucky to be able to photograph some wonderful families over the years. One of my favorite mom and daughter duo was Stephanie and Isla from last month’s mommy and me session. OMG… Stephanie is the sweetest and Isla

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Throwback Thursday | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

OMG! Where the heck has the time gone! I feel like I just photographed little L! He was just a baby, I believe 8 months old at the time. Now he is all grown up! I just love the colors in the photo from their session and the interaction between everyone. Family portraits are not

Mommy and Me | Wilmington NC Family Photography

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to feature a momma on the blog. This is the beautiful Tatham and Layne. They were the cutest little mommy and me duo! And they were a dream to work with. They followed direction well and just had fun with each other. Little Layne was a

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Throwback Thursday | Wilmington NC Senior Photography

Happy throwback day! 🙂 With senior portrait season coming up I am getting so excited! I wanted to post Hailey from 2 years ago! We photographed her at the Burgaw Train Depot. It was my first time there. That is a great spot for photos! Plus,  she was a natural in front of the camera! With her

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Family Photographer | Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday – family photographer Uh! Swoon! I took this little beauty’s photos almost 2 years ago. It feels like it was just yesterday. I always love children and family sessions but this session was one of my favorites. As a family photographer in Wilmington NC, the arboretum (especially in the spring) is one of

Emma’s Newborn Portraits | Wilmington NC Family Photography

OMG! I am so in love! My sister had a baby girl last month. She is my first niece! I have 3 nephews! 🙂 I took a quick trip after Olivia’s birthday to meet sweet Emma and of course… take her newborn portraits. Here she is at 5 days old. She is such a good

Vendor Love – Harbour Club Day Spa and Salon | Wilmington NC

One of my favorite place in Wilmington NC is Harbour Club Day Spa and Salon. Talk about relaxation city! Its one of my favorite places to let down my hair and get pampered! Harbour Club opened in 2001 by Mary Jo Tolar. From the beginning she wanted an atmosphere of total relaxation, a place her

Evan and Emma | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

OMG! I can not even handle the cuteness! We welcomed my sweet niece into the world this month. I took her newborn photos and of course included my nephew in the portraits. I am so proud of both my niece and nephew. They rocked their portraits! My sweet little niece slept for 2 hours straight

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Throwback Thursday | Wilmington NC Baby Photographer

Oh my gosh! Look at my little girl! She is looks so young in this photo. It was a year and a half ago! We are coming up on her 3rd birthday in a few days and I can not even believe it! She is officially not a baby anymore and it makes me a

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Throwback Thursday | Wilmington NC Newborn Photography

Happy TBT everyone! I photographed this brand new sweet family a year and a half ago! So hard to believe! The family has since moved away from the Wilmington area but I had a blast with this little newborn. He was a perfect little baby! He slept the entire time. I photographed some great images

Kelsey’s Edgy Urban Session | Wilmington NC Photographer

Do you remember Kelsey’s teaser? Well here it is! The entire session. Well… 28 of my favorite images! HA! I had a really hard time narrowing down which ones I LOVE.  I don’t want to toot my own horn but… toot,toot! #kiddingnotkidding I am really proud of this session. It has helped me grow as

Spencer’s Senior Portraits | Wilmington NC Senior Photographer

Spencer’s mom came to me in October and mentioned she wanted to get senior portraits done for her son. From the beginning we clicked! I was so excited about this session from day one! Spencer’s mom said that he was the outdoors type. He loves to surf and go rock climbing. So, when I was

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Kelsey’s Edgy Urban Session Teaser | Wilmington NC Photographer

If you could be madly in LOVE with an image… this is it for me! This January, as things slow down a little bit for me, I wanted to do a personal project. Right now, the VERY trendy thing is flowy dresses and flower crowns… which, don’t get me wrong, I love as much as

Alexa’s Maternity | Wilmington NC Maternity Photographer

I am so excited to finally show you this beautiful mama-to-be session. I photographed her in November. She was at 37 weeks and we got her photographed just in time! She had the baby 2 weeks early! I used to work with Alexa. She is a free spirit.  So, when we were planning her maternity

How to Photograph your Kids | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

As a family photographer I get asked all the time about how to take candid photos of kids. With a little one and 6 years of family photography experience I know how it is! Children are so unpredictable, especially those toddler years. They are constantly on the move, learning their independence and having fun is

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Throwback Thursday | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

I can not believe it has been a year since I photographed this sweet little girl! I was lucky enough to see little Hadley grow through her first year. Her mom booked a Baby’s first year collection with me and I just love it when mom’s bring their children in year after year. I love seeing

Best of 2015 | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

I blinked and 2015 was gone! It was an amzing year both personally and professionally!  Thank you so much to all my clients! Without you there would be no Lesley Veronika Photography! I seriously have the best clients! 2015 was an amazing year and I can not wait to see what 2016 brings! Happy New

How to Photograph New Years Eve | Wilmington NC Photography

Is 2015 over already?? With the last night among us, you’re sure to want the PERFECT pictures of the night, which is what you promised yourself last New Years. This year, though, you’re equipped with my handy How To Photograph the New Year guide. Step 1: Lightly Plan the Night What do you want to

Free Friends and Family Day!! | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Free Friends and Family Mini-Mini Sessions Join me on January 23rd for a customer appreciation day! Bring a friend or two and have your kids photographed for free. Receive one print sized digital file and Facebook sized digital file (of the same photo) for free. Mini sessions will be 5 minutes per family and Valentines

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Rehema’s Headshots | Outdoor Wilmington NC Senior Photography

So when Rehema came to me, she knew exactly what she wanted. She wants to be an actress. So we decided to do a senior session, head shot session in one. I wanted to get her some great head shots for her acting career but I also wanted to capture her bubbly personality.  We spent

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Thompson Family |Candid Wrightsville Beach NC Family Photographer

Every year I photograph sweet little Ella! You may remember her from many past blog posts. She’s one of my favorites! 🙂 This year when Jamie realized she would have her entire family in town for Thanksgiving, she wanted to take a big extended family photo. So the weekend of Thanksgiving we headed to Wrightsville

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Rincon Family | Candid Raleigh NC Family Photography

I am so excited to show you the new and improved Rincon family. I got to photograph their brand new baby girl last month and I enjoyed every second! She was a perfect little angel and she slept almost the entire time. I am ABSOLUTELY in love with all of the family photos. Check out

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Happy Halloween | Wilmington NC Senior Photographer

Happy Halloween! I did a really fun hooked mermaid session with Kelsey at Wrightsville Beach over the weekend. She is a natural in front of the camera! She was not afraid to get wet or sandy! And it was cold! We even got lucky at the end of the session with a full moon! Check

Colbee and Ben | 1 Year Anniversary Session

Happy Anniversary Colbee and Ben! I photographed their beautiful wedding last fall! When Colbee came to me and told me she wanted to do a 1 year anniversary session, I was so excited!  When she started showing me images of the style she wanted, I was ecstatic! We took their anniversary images at Greenfield Lake.  The perfect

Tilkes Family | Bald Head Island NC Family Photography

Last month I had the honor of photographing the beautiful Tilkes family. They were vacationing on Bald Head Island NC. I took the boat ride over while some grey clouds rolled in.  The rain had been teetering on and off all day but I said “Lets go for it!” The result was amazing! We powered through

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Throwback Thursdays | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

I can’t believe I took this photo a year ago! My little girl is growing so quickly! This series I did with her was one of my favorites ever! There is a small window of time where these sunflowers are blooming and beautiful! I am so glad I took these. I will have these images

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Throwback Thursday | Wilmington NC Senior Portraits

Happy Throwback Thursday! I photographed Mary last summer. Her family goes to Topsail Beach every summer for their family vacation. Mary is such a free spirit. We clicked as soon as we met. Mary plays golf so we took a few photos on the Belvedere Country Club golf course and then we moved the beach for some

Baylee’s Senior Portraits | Oak Island NC Senior Photographer

I photographed the beautiful and sweet Baylee last weekend at Oak Island Beach, NC. She will be a senior this coming school year at Indian Land High School in South Carolina. Her mom wanted to celebrate this occasion with a portrait session! Baylee wanted something totally different then her friends senior portraits. They visit Oak

Sophie’s Senior Portraits | Class of 2016 | Topsail Beach NC Senior Photographer

I recently photographed Sophie in Topsail Beach NC , only 30 minutes from the beautiful, historic, Wilmington NC. Sophie has a love for a lot of things and photography is one of them! She has photographed a lot of her friends senior portraits. After realizing she wasn’t going to be able to photograph hers, she thought of her childhood

Thoen Family Beach Portraits | Kure Beach, Fort Fisher Family Photography

Sasha and Frederick got married a few weekends ago in downtown, Wilmington NC. The day after Sasha and Frederick’s wedding we did a family beach session at Fort Fisher. Fred’s family is from Belgium. His grandparents traveled all the way from Europe to attend his wedding. They wanted to celebrate their togetherness with family portraits.

Throwback Thursdays | Wilmington NC Senior Photographer

I photographed, the gorgeous, Haley last year for her senior portraits. She graduated from Laney High School in Wilmington NC. This session was so much fun! Haley was gorgeous and sweet and very fashionable! She wanted a place that was different for her Senior Portraits so we went to the Train Depot in Burgaw NC. It

Photography Referral Program | Lesley Veronika Photography

Did you know, I offer a Photography Referral Program? For every referral from you that books a complete session with us you receive A $75 print credit from a previous session OR $100 off when you book a new session with us! There is no limit to how many clients you can refer. Get rewarded every single time.

Throwback Thursdays | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Happy TBT! This little cutie is Xander! It seems like a lifetime ago that I photographed him and his family! It was the summer of 2012 on Topsail Beach NC. We did some family photos first and then a few of the Xan man! I took so many of him smiling. He was such a

Throwback Thursday | Juliet’s Graduation Portraits

Happy TBT everyone! With UNC Wilmington’s graduation last weekend I had to show you one from last year! Today I am gushing on sweet Juliet! Juliet graduated from UNC Wilmington last spring. Now she is a big time paralegal. I love to see all my seniors become successful!

Lindsey’s Graduation Portraits at UNCW| Wilmington NC College Senior Portraits

Lindsey is graduating from UNC Wilmington with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing. We walked around UNCW on Saturday and photographed her graduation portraits. We took a lot in front of Cameron Hall, which is the Business administration building. I just love the those images. They will be very special to Lindsey, even years

Throwback Thursday |Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Holy cow! Time sure does fly! I had the honor of photographing Rachel and her gorgeous girls 2 summers ago when the hubs and I went back for a weeks vacation. I am so glad we did. Rachel is a friend from high school and it was so great catching up and meeting her beautiful girls.

Belle’s Senior Portraits | Wilmington NC Senior Portraits

I am so excited to show you my gorgeous sister in law’s senior portraits. When my husband and I started dating, Belle was 5 years old. So, I had the privilege of watching her grown up into a beautiful, free spirited young woman. This senior portrait session was so much fun and very special to

Throwback Thursday | Wilmington NC Senior Portraits

Happy Throwback Thursday everyone! I had to share with you one of my favorite seniors to date…. Miss Anna. I photographed her senior session back in 2012. We photographed her at Topsail beach NC.  Anna Has vacationed with her family to Surf City NC every year since she was a kid. She just knew she wanted her senior

The Lorenzo Family | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

I photographed the beautiful Lorenzo family this weekend. Their son, Issac is sweet as pie! We walked around downtown Wilmington NC getting some beautiful memories for their family! Isaac absolutely loved being able to run around downtown.         Like what ya see? Click this link and “like” my Facebook fan page to follow my

Olivia’s Senior Portraits | Wilmington NC Senior Photographer

I had my first senior session of the year this week. Woo! Miss Olivia was born in Wilmington NC. Her family moved to Texas when she was just a baby. But this week she was in North Carolina looking at colleges and wanted her senior portraits taken in Wilmington. We started downtown and finished at

Throwback Thursday | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

OMG! I am so excited! I photographed Nadine and Brandon’s little family 2 years ago. Their little girl is sweet as pie! And now this summer I get to photograph their family again. And there is a new member, baby girl Leah. I can not wait to meet her! This session was so much fun.

Happy Thanksgiving from Lesley Veronika Photography!

  Happy Thanksgiving! This year for my TBT I am celebrating my nephew turning one! Last year on Thanksgiving I photographed his newborn session! This year I get to post his one year old cake smash! I am a little bias but I LOVE these photos. My little nephew is adorable!

Happy Halloween | Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Happy Halloween from my favorite little Minnie Mouse!   Please be safe out while trick or treating tonight! Here are a few safety trips to make sure you have a fun and safe Halloween; 1. Carry a flashlight so cars can see you. 2. Look both ways when crossing the street and always use a

Mary’s Senior Session |Wilmington NC Senior Portraits

Last month I had the privilege to photograph Mary’s Senior session! Mary and her family vacation every year in Surf City NC. You may remember her sister’s senior session from 2 years ago. Mary was so much fun to photograph. She has a really loving, sweet personality. She loves to have fun and be silly too.

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