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As a maternity and newborn photographer in Wilmington, NC there’s one thing I hear time and time again from parents: “I thought I’d remember it all… but the details are already slipping away.” And it’s true. One day you’re rocking a tiny miracle in your arms, and the next, they’re giggling, crawling, and blowing out […]

I’m beyond thrilled and deeply humbled to share that I was recently featured on Voyage Raleigh in their Daily Inspiration series! My interview highlights my journey as a Raleigh photographer and entrepreneur, and it’s an honor I’ll never forget Being recognized by Voyage Raleigh, a platform dedicated to showcasing local creatives and inspirational stories, is truly special. Their mission to […]

Raleigh Photographer | Honored to Be Featured on Voyage Raleigh

Michelle Popp, Raleigh newborn and family photographer, smiling in studio

Our family of four with two boys, ages 9 and 11, recently had the incredible experience of staying at Mahali Mzuri Safari Lodge in Kenya. We traveled in June 2024, and from the moment we arrived, we knew this was going to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip! One we’ll truly never forget. From extraordinary wildlife encounters to thoughtful luxury […]

Travel

Review of Mahali Mzuri: A Family Safari Adventure to Remember

Beach family photos during a sunrise on Topsail Island are always so magical! As a Topsail Island family photographer, I can confidently say that sunrise sessions are some of my absolute favorites. Sunrise Family Photos on Topsail Island The sun had just started to peek over the horizon, casting the softest golden light across the sand. The […]

Family

Beach Family Photos | Topsail Island Photographer

One of the most common questions I get asked as a Wilmington NC maternity photographer is “When is the best time to schedule maternity photos?” Pregnancy is such a beautiful, sacred, and fleeting season of life, and capturing it through maternity photos is a wonderful way to preserve the memories of your growing baby bump and […]

Maternity

The Best Time to Schedule Maternity Photos: A Guide for Expecting Moms

Capturing Genuine Moments on the Carolina Coast There’s something so special about Topsail Beach family sessions; the soft coastal light, the quiet shoreline, and the way everything slows down just enough to be fully present together. Topsail Island offers such a peaceful, uncrowded setting, making it the perfect place to capture connection in a natural, effortless […]

Family

Topsail Beach Family Sessions | Coastal Portraits in NC

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Save these moments while they're still happening

These photographs become treasures passed through generations. Your children will one day hold these images close, seeing themselves through your loving eyes and discovering the quiet grace that surrounded their earliest days.

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