Elegant Studio Maternity Portraits in Jacksonville, NC One of the biggest advantages of a studio maternity session is the ability to slow down and focus fully on the experience. This session was a beautiful example of that. Photographed entirely in the studio, this maternity session was designed with intention from start to finish. Clean backdrops...
Life After the Uniform: Real Transition Resources for Service Members & Spouses Updated February 2026 More Than Just a Photographer I’m a photographer by trade — but this work runs deeper than cameras and sessions. At the same time, I’m also a military spouse. I walked alongside my husband as he retired from the military....
Cake Smash Photographer in Jacksonville NC | Royal One! A Royal First Birthday Cake Smash with a Signature Bubble Bath Finish First birthdays deserve to be celebrated — and a cake smash session is one of the most fun ways to mark that milestone. This studio cake smash session was designed for a baby boy...
Newborn Session in Jacksonville NC | Baby E Timeless Mini Newborn Session An Intentional Mini Newborn Session in the Studio Not every family needs a full newborn session — and that’s exactly where mini newborn sessions shine. This newborn session was photographed as a baby-only mini session. It is designed for parents who want timeless...
Studio Maternity Photographer in Jacksonville NC | Family Preparing to Become Five A Studio Maternity Session for a Family Preparing to Become Five There’s something especially meaningful about photographing a growing family — not just the pregnancy, but the season they’re in together. This studio maternity session celebrated a soon-to-be family of five. Two older...
Why Certification is a Bonus When Choosing a Photographer Near Wilmington & New Bern When searching for a maternity or newborn photographer, many parents focus on style — light and airy, dark and moody, posed or lifestyle. Aesthetic matters. But it shouldn’t be the only factor guiding your decision. Professional certification is often overlooked. Not...
34 and Thriving | A Glamour Birthday Session That Slayed When this stunning mama reached out to book a glamour session for her 34th birthday, I was so excited—and honestly, incredibly honored. We first worked together during a model call a while back, and after that shoot, she told me she just knew I was...
Welcoming Baby E | Newborn Studio Session in Jacksonville, NC Every newborn session is unique, but Baby E’s was especially meaningful. From heartfelt personal touches to soft, timeless styling, her session showcased everything I love about capturing the early days of life. Her quiet presence, dreamy features, and relaxed poses made this gallery one of...
Studio Maternity Photography in Jacksonville NC | Timeless Bump Portraits Jacksonville NC Maternity Photographer Some sessions stay with you long after the final image is delivered—and this was absolutely one of them. This stunning mama-to-be came into the studio for a maternity session that had been gifted to her with love. From the moment she...
Turning Five – A Magical Milestone Session in Jacksonville, NC Five is such a fun age — full of personality, imagination, and pure joy. This sweet girl’s milestone session was the perfect celebration of everything she loves right now: twirling in a fabulous dress, pretending to be Elsa, and proudly showing off that she’s officially...
Alysia, or Al as she is affectionately known as by most, is a wife, mother of 2, and a certified professional photographer. She has been photographing bellies, babies, birthdays and families since 2012 and opened her studio in Jacksonville, NC in 2014.
Ready to document your beautiful family with me? That's great! Give me a call or send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
(910) 378-9221 | al@pleasantlycaptured.com
