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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 […]

A Gentle Reflection on Time, Memory, and Meaning December: The Season That Invites Us to Remember December always arrives quickly, but then it asks us to slow our steps and look back on the year that shaped us. For some, the past months were filled with new beginnings—babies born, milestones met, love deepening in unexpected […]

✨ 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 […]

“The most beautiful stories are the ones we choose to step into“ The breeze along the coast has changed. The days feel cooler now. The sun dips below the horizon a little earlier, casting that dreamy golden light we all love, as it falls out of sight. While we don’t get the beautiful fall colors […]

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE RAFFLE!!! Today’s the day! ✨ The Sage Willow Black Friday Raffle is officially open! One lucky winner will receive a FREE photo session to use in 2026—imagine golden light, easy laughter, and heirloom photographs you’ll hold onto forever. The winner may choose from a Family Session for up to 5 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’ve been following along on this three-part Summer Series, congratulations, you have reached the final post in the series! We have covered Surf City Beach and North Topsail Beach so far. Now we cover the south end of the island, Topsail Beach. Most people have their favorite beach town on the island and for […]