A Sweet Newborn Mini Session in Jacksonville, NC This sweet baby girl’s newborn mini session was soft, simple, and full of the tiny details parents never want to forget. We started her session swaddled in white, tucked into a cozy prop setup with warm wood tones, soft texture, and delicate daisies. Swaddled images are one...
Teaching Studio Maternity Photography in Jacksonville, NC There is something incredibly special about creating while teaching. Recently, I had the opportunity to teach a studio maternity photography class. During this class, I walked other photographers through how I approach maternity portraits from start to finish. We discussed lighting, posing, styling, fabric movement, and body awareness....
Fairy Butterfly Garden Cake Smash Session in Jacksonville, NC This sweet first birthday cake smash session was full of soft color, garden magic, and the happiest little smiles. For this baby girl’s milestone session, we created a whimsical fairy butterfly garden theme with lavender tones, greenery, oversized butterflies, floral details, glowing lights, and a beautiful...
Classic Baby Boy Studio Newborn Portraits in Jacksonville, NC A Timeless Studio Newborn Session Focused on Simplicity and Connection My studio Newborn sessions are designed to be slow, calm, and intentional. This studio session was a beautiful reflection of that approach. If you’re looking for newborn portraits in Jacksonville NC, you’ll love how I create...
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...
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
