How regular family portraits can cultivate and healthy body image We live in a world that often demands perfection, especially when it comes to how we look. Social media feeds are filled with highlight reels, and it’s easy to feel like we don’t measure up. But as a family photographer, I’ve witnessed something truly magical:
When Hanna and I met up for her senior photo session, I knew right away we were going to have the best time. She has this quiet, sweet confidence about her that instantly makes you feel at ease. And when she told me she wanted her session at the beautiful UNC Wilmington campus, I could
Senior Session Location that reflects you! Your senior year is all about celebrating you—who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re headed next. One of the most important decisions for your senior photo session is picking the perfect location. The spot you choose sets the tone for your portraits and tells a
Gifting a family photo session Gifting a family photo session is a meaningful way to celebrate the love, joy, and connection that make a family unique. One of the most thoughtful gifts you can give is gifting the joy of capturing the people your giftee loves the most in the world. For those in
Keeping Kids Happy During a Family Photo Session Ah, the classic mid-shoot meltdown! I’ve been there. Way more times then I like to admit. :/ You’ve chosen a beautiful setting, coordinated everyone’s outfits, and have smiles all around. Then, halfway through, your little one decides they’re over it. We’ve all been there. Kids are
Photographing candid moments. There’s something so special about photographing candid moments—those in-between smiles, playful gestures, and unplanned interactions that tell the real story of a family. I recently had the pleasure of photographing Chelcie and her adorable three-year-old son, Liam in Wrightsville Beach. This was actually my second time photographing this sweet duo; the
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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,
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,
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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,
Family Sessions in Coastal NC. It’s always tricky scheduling family sessions in September or October in coastal in NC, but it also the most popular time for photographers so many families can have their images for holiday cards! We had to reschedule due to a hurricane coming up the coast, but it ended up being
The holidays are right around the corner and I know we all sometimes struggle to find that perfect gift for someone. What if I told you that the gift of photography, or more-so a LVP gift card that can be used towards any session, is an amazing gift! Why? The photos will last forever.
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
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
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
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
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
Family Portraits Can Boost Your Child’s Self Esteem I’m sure you read the title of this post and thought, “how in the world can family portraits boost my child’s self esteem!?” Well I am here to tell you, they really can! How? In today’s digital age, where selfies and filtered images flood our social
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
Every milestone should be documented. A girls senior year is a special one. The last year of her high school career. Its full of fun and celebration but it can also be a little frighting and the pressure can be added. You are trying to figure out what you want to do after school, college,
Generational Family Session I recently photographed the beautiful Schroeder family at North Topsail Beach NC. Lindsey and Greg have been a part of LVP family for three or four years now (I believe, Im so bad with dates lol!). Lindsey joined my Mommy Photography Program before she had her second child. Then she contacted me
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
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
But What If My Child Gets Shy or Throws a Tantrum?”: A Note From Your Wilmington, NC Family Photographer I hear this a lot from moms before their family session, and trust me, I get it. You’ve spent weeks (maybe months!) planning outfits, picking the perfect location, and getting everyone ready for this special
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Larry’s 50th Birthday What better way to celebrate your 50th birthday than a friend photo session with your college buddies, and everyone’s family? That is exactly what Larry did! Larry and his four friends from college scattered across the US after graduation, but still kept in touch and try to get together as much
Can’t stop, won’t stop. Covid didnt stop the Franklin Family this year! The Franklin Family had a big year this year and wanted to commemorate it with a family session on their family vacation. Christina’s daughter had a baby and her son got married all with in months of each other! The Franklin’s have a
Jessica Mommy and Me Session at home This was Jessica’s first year in the Mommy Program, but not my first time photographing her and her daughter and stepdaughter, Sterling and Gabby. Jessica couldn’t make her original mommy and me session, so we did it at field near her home. They laid out on a picnic
What is better than a glass of lemonade on a hot summer day? The latest Mommy Photography Program event was a lemonade stand at the New Hanover County Arboretum. This location is one of my favorites, the gardens are stunning. Four families came to the lemonade stand portrait session in the blistering heat, but we
Lori’s Mommy and Me Session at home This year was Lori’s first doing the Mommy Program. Due to COVID, we had to reschedule her mommy and me session. So we decided to do her mommy and me session at home. Lori hasn’t had professional photos of her and her son together since her son was
Lauren’s Mommy and Me Portraits at Long Leaf Park Lauren’s Mommy and Me Portraits Session this year was at Long Lead Park, previously known as Hugh Macrea Park. The location was absolutely gorgeous for a photoshoot. We walked through the paths and bridges and to the pond to take pictures. Even though it was hot
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
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
This post contains amazon affiliate links and I will be financially compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links. Picking your senior session outfit I know picking out your outfit for the day is already a big decision, so when the outfit is going to be photographed, the pressure is really on. But
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Jessica and Josh’s Family Session in Downtown Wilmington NC I am in LOVE! In love with this session, this family, these photos! Allow me to explain… Jessica is part of my mommy photography program. She was an active member last year and I am so excited she joined again this year. When we sat down
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
Lindsey and Gregg’s Family Portrait Session at Fort Fisher Lindsey is a part of my mommy photography program. She is a beautiful person on both the inside and out, so I am thrilled to have her in my program. When we sat down to plan her family session, she wasn’t sure exactly what or where
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Abby and Chris’s Family and Maternity Session Abby is a part of my Mommy Photography Program. And when she joined, I was so excited! Abby and I were only 3 weeks a part in our pregnancy, both with our second child. Its been a fun ride these last couple months with her. She had her
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Marlena’s Mommy and Me Session I am seriously in love with the images from this sweet little mommy and me session. <3 Marlena and Jameson is a photographer’s dream. We photographed their sweet little mommy and me session in downtown Wilmington. It was the perfect setting for this fun little duo. Jameson has such a
Abby’s Maternity Mommy and Me Session Oh my gosh! I am so honored that I was the one who captured these sweet moments. You see, Abby and I are both pregnant with our second child. Our due dates are only 2 weeks a part. So when Abby joined my mommy program, I was ecstatic!! To
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
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
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 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
Kaitlin and Dan’s Downtown Wilmington NC Family Portraits Kaitlin and Dan’s Family session was in the beautiful, downtown Wilmington NC. Not only did they want their beautiful family and kids captured, they wanted something that captures the essence of the Port City. Because, you see, they lived here years ago, moved to California and now
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 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
♥︎ ♥︎ What to Wear ♥︎ ♥︎ Mommy & Me | Valentine’s Day Edition Teddy Bears, Flowers, Chocolate and Candy Hearts… you see them everywhere and the answer is yes: Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Moms-don’t know what to wear for a photography session? Aqua Fedora has you covered. With a location in downtown Wilmington..
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
WINTER WHAT TO WEAR: Mommy & Me Edition So… it’s that time of year when the weather is getting colder and colder and you may be thinking, “What do we wear to our mommy and me photo session?” Moms-look no further! Aqua Fedora has you covered. With two locations, Downtown Wilmington and in Lumina Station.. Aqua
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
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
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.
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, 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 who
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meet the beautiful Grace family. I photographed them this summer. They vacationed in Kure Beach. Their beautiful daughters were a delight to photograph. And so amazingly easy too! They were two of the most well behaved kids I’ve ever met! Haven was one and Jazlyn was three at the time, she just celebrated her fourth birthday. When
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“How should I do my hair?” We are asked/ ask this all. the. time. And it seems like for every occasion, too. You’re hyper aware of every root showing, fly-away, and awkward strand in your face when you look at photos, so I understand that pressure to make your hair perfect. Whether your hair is long
This month we celebrated my sister’s second pregnancy with a sprinkle. While I was there, we had a mini session for her maternity and family portraits. Jen wanted to get a few photos of her belly. Isn’t she beautiful? Plus, my nephew turned 2 a couple months ago and we still needed to take a
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
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
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
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
I just love taking photos of my little one. I often don’t have the time (or the energy) to grab my DSLR when Olivia is being cute. My iPhone is usually in arms reach so its what I normally use to photograph her at home. I then realized that a lot of mom’s are probably like
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
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
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
I can’t believe I started photographing this little beauty 4 years ago! wow! She is growing up in to a beautiful young lady and I can not wait to photograph her and her family this November!
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
Happy Halloween from my favorite little Micky and Minnie Mouse! Like this Look… Get it Here!
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
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.
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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
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
