I'm Michelle
Because you shouldn’t have to choose just one moment to remember, this is your way to hold on to the whole story.
Because some moments are meant to be seen as they unfold, movement, emotion, and the beauty of this season, just as it was.
Are you looking for a family photographer in Topsail Beach who can beautifully capture the love you share with your family, your vacation memories, or simply the joy of being together? You’re in the right place. I specialize in Topsail Beach family photography that’s relaxed, heartfelt, and rooted in connection—capturing the beauty of your family just as you are, on the stunning shores of Topsail Island.
You don’t need to be anything but yourselves. Whether your kids are digging their toes into the sand, running wild with the waves, or snuggling close as the sun dips low—your only job is to be present. I’ll take care of the rest.
My family sessions are relaxed and real, full of love, warmth, and connection. They’re less about posing and more about the honest in between moments—the laughter, the love, the sweet belly laughs and sandy hugs that show the deep love you carry for one another.
I know this season might feel full—full of motion, full of noise, full of busyness. But it’s also full of meaning.
What if, in the midst of it all, you paused for just a moment? Not to make everything perfect—but to remember.
My hope is that through your photos, you’ll see what God already sees:
A family rooted in love.
Joy in the little things.
A beautiful life unfolding in His time.
Topsail Island is more than a backdrop—it’s a place where families come to slow down. The rhythm of the ocean, the softness of the dunes and sea oats, the glow of the morning light… it all sets the scene for something truly special.
Whether you’re local and get to call this beautiful place home, here for a summer vacation, or simply soaking in a weekend of rest, this space invites presence. It invites you to breathe deep and hold your people close.
Our time together is relaxed, heartfelt, and full of intention. From the moment you reach out, I’ll walk with you through every step—so you can focus on what matters most: being present with the people you love.
Our mission is to create a completely stress-free experience where you don’t have to plan a thing.
As a mom, you’re always the one holding everything together—making the plans, checking the lists, taking care of everyone else. Let us take care of you for a change.
Here’s what you can expect:
After your session, we’ll meet for your design appointment—a guided, intentional experience where you don’t have to figure anything out on your own.
We’ll reveal your gallery together, walk through every option, and create something beautiful and truly meaningful for your home:
Artwork for your walls. Heirloom albums for the many hands that will hold them for years to come.
You deserve to see and hold the love that lives in this season.
Topsail Beach sessions tend to fill quickly, especially in the summer months. If this feels like the kind of pause your family needs—where your love is seen and celebrated—let’s make it happen. Contact me to book your session.
I can’t wait to photograph your family—just as you are, in this beautiful and sacred season.
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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Michelle Popp Photography is a Wilmington NC newborn photographer also specializing in family, maternity, and baby photography serving all of Wilmington, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Jacksonville, Figure Eight Island, Leland, Surf City, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
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If this season feels tender, beautiful, or just a little fleeting, it may be His way of inviting you to pause and hold it close. I’d be honored to walk with you.