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There’s something about senior year that’s hard to put into words. It’s loud and quiet at the same time.Full of excitement… and a little bit of letting go. One foot still in childhood.The other already stepping into something new. And if you’re a parent reading this…you feel it even more. Because you’ve watched this story […]

How to choose a photographer who will preserve your story for generations There is a moment that comes for most people—quiet, unexpected—when you realize just how quickly everything changes. It might be while scrolling through old photos on your phone.Or watching your child do something that suddenly feels older than yesterday.Or noticing that someone you […]

Celebrating Aubrey’s unforgettable Senior Session along Topsail Island March arrived carrying that quiet shift we all wait for along the coast. The light softens. The air warms. The island begins waking up again after winter’s hush. And for me, March also marks the beginning of my 2026 season. The 2026 season of sessions has officially […]

A Wilmington, NC Photographer Reflects on What’s Ahead There’s something about the beginning of a new year that invites both reflection and hope. As I step into 2026, my heart feels incredibly full. The past year introduced me to so many wonderful families, couples, and seniors who trusted me with their stories — and that […]

✨ We Have a Winner In The Sage Willow Black Friday Raffle! The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here, and my heart is doing cartwheels as I type this. After weeks of excitement, shares, and entries, it’s finally time to announce the winner of the Sage Willow Photography Black Friday Raffle — and […]

I am beyond excited to share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes—an updated website that now beautifully reflects all the ways Sage Willow Photography tells your story. From family sessions filled with salty air and tangled giggles, to couples sessions that celebrate your love and the life you’re building together, to a new […]

“Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain” There have been some interesting local Facebook posts recently, both from photographers and clients. The topics of those posts were brought up while chatting with some friends the other day, resulting in a long discussion. In short, the posts paint a […]

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes, the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” <>Roald Dahl When I returned from my own family vacation in early August, I had two sessions booked that first week […]

When my family moved to Surf City, NC, we were blessed to find a wonderful neighborhood on the mainland, just a mile from the island. Our nextdoor neighbors, the Manleys, were the first people we really met. In the years we have lived here, we have enjoyed their family and some good laughs! So when […]

Together is our favorite place to be… The Greenlee Family was in town vacationing with friends and we had a plan in place to photograph their family. Mother Nature decided it would be fun to spice things up that week and she brought us a week of storms and rain! It definitely had us looking […]