Mommy & Me photo session in Nags Head NC {Outer Banks family photographer}

Posted on May 24, 2017 by nassetta

Outer-Banks-Mommy-and-Me-photo-session-with-birds-Nags-Head-NC-family-photographer As an Outer Banks family photographer, I see families in all sizes and groupings. There are young families of three with newborns all the way to big family reunions that include everyone from small grandchildren to a couple on their 50th anniversary trip. My favorite thing to photograph asides from toddlers and small children in any photo group at all… are the intimate relationships between two or three individuals. When it comes to intimate bonds, I don’t think much is stronger than between a mom and her child (son or daughter)! When you add three generations to the mix (in this case, grandma), it is even more special. I had the pleasure of photographing three generations of lovely ladies at the beach in Nags Head recently and it may be one of my very favorite photo sessions ever.

Lauren brought her adorable daughter Sadie Jo “pickle” and her absolutely lovely Mother-in-law to the photo shoot. I love that they had a special girls only vacation and that she chose to document those special relationships. Sadie Jo brought her cute little stuffed bunny friend. I even took a photograph of just bunny because it was special to her…and I think a lovie is worth remembering. Hundreds of birds came out to play and flew overhead, which made it an even more magical evening. Did I mention they knocked the “what to wear” to a family beach photo session out of the park? I always send my clients inspiration on what to wear to a photo shoot. Check out this board I created on Pinterest for some ideas on how to coordinate outfits: What to Wear: Inspiration on Pinterest I usually mention that flowy dresses and materials work well on camera at the beach. Lauren used a favorite dress of her daughter’s to build around and found her amazing flowy dress for a song on Amazon of all places. Can you believe it??? I might have to send all my clients there for online clothes shopping from now on.

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Welcome baby Veda | Outer Banks Hospital newborn photography {Fresh 48 OBX newborn photographer}

Posted on March 7, 2017 by nassetta

As an Outer Banks family and newborn photographer I may actually have the best job in the world. Sweet new life. There is just nothing more amazing, precious, and life giving, as the birth of a baby. Those first few precious days can be a haze and I get to document those moments. It is absolute euphoria of bring this amazing miracle into your life. They will never be quite that small again. These are moments that go by in a flash that you never want to forget.Those tiny fingers, that soft newborn hair, those little lips.

While I love the posed newborn photos of a traditional newborn session, the candid lifestyle feel of this type of natural photography are what tug on my heart strings. Real life. Raw moments. Being a part of watching a family grow.

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I went to visit sweet Veda just one day after she was born at the Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head NC. It is the same hospital that I had my own two sweet boys. I didn’t go as a photographer,..but as a friend to her mama. Of course, I did bring my camera in tow. It was a last minute idea, so we didn’t capture her two older siblings in this particular photo session, but we were able to photograph a few details of her first day of life with her gorgeous mama. That sweet newborn smell and those cuddles… it’s enough to give you baby fever. Isn’t Veda absolutely gorgeous!? newborn-basinet-hospital-photo-session-obx-Nags-Head-NC

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While a birth session may not be for everyone, a Fresh 48 session can still capture so many amazing moments without having the intimacy of birth documented.

Fresh 48 takes place within 48 hours after baby is born and typically in the hospital. It’s lifestyle, natural and a great way to include siblings and other family members getting to know the new baby.

These special hospital (or home birth) newborn sessions are now one of my all time favorite things to photograph. Bring on all the babies!

Contact me before the birth to set up your newborn session! contact Lauren at studio nassetta photography

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Top portrait photographs from the past year {Best of the Beach – Outer Banks NC Family & Wedding Photographer}

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Named Best Photographer of the Beach in the Outer Banks of NC? Thanks to everyone who voted for studio nassetta photography!

Well, there is no denying it, I did not keep up with any kind of blogging for the past year. I always have the best of intentions..but many of you know how it goes when you are trying to keep up with two young kids and being a girl boss at the same time. While I still intend to go back and blog a few favorite sessions from the past year, I figured I’d pick a “few” highlights of the year. Of course, going through all of my sessions and picking out the top ones is like telling someone to choose their favorite child. Pretty impossible to do..so I just went for it and still left plenty out of the mix. I’m already having regret to leave out so many. I might have to do a “best of” personal photography blog next. I thought this first image was good for a “looking back” post. It’s a favorite local family’s kids looking out to the ocean. Looking back or looking forward? I think it works both ways.

Best Outer-banks NC photographer, photograph of kids looking out at ocean sunset

In the past year I have photographed numerous families, a business, and a few weddings ranging all over the Outer Banks of North Carolina the way from Corolla, Duck, Southern shores, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head Woods, and the beaches Nags Head NC. I even had one destination photo shoot up in the historic battlefields of Manassas Virginia at the very end of year. I am always willing to travel to more exotic destinations like Hawaii (hint hint). Heck, I’d even take Charlottesville, VA. I was also highly honored this year being named “Best of the Beach” for 2016 in the Outer Banks of NC. https://outerbanksvoice.com/2016/11/04/and-now-the-winners-of-2016s-best-of-the-beach-polling/ Thank you to all who voted and have supported me through out the years..I cannot tell you what it means to me!

Without further ado – here are some of my favorites from 2016. You will recognize many photographs if you follow studio nassetta on facebook..but there are a few that you probably have not seen. I have noticed that many of my favorites involve sweet little girls. Maybe that’s because I’m always photographing my own two crazy little boys and it’s so much fun to have a change of pace and capture a girl and her tutu! I also noticed that many of my favorites happen to be black and white. Usually I tend to edit photos in black and white to highlight the expression in the photo and let it stand on it’s own without distraction. It’s a personal artistic preference..but I just love a good black and white photograph. Unless it’s a gorgeous pink tutu with a flower crown. Then it’s color all the way…

What are your favorites? I’d love to know!

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Girl standing on a shipwreck in the beach of Corolla NC

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children whalehead club portraits Corolla NC photographer

black and white obx beach family portrait

maternity photograph with flower crown, Kitty Hawk Pier, outer banks NC

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little girl holding baby doll by dunes of Coquina Beach, nags head NC

baby in baptism gown in field of yellow flowers in Currituck, NC

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first birthday girl photo shoot with pink tutu on the beach in the outer banks of NC

one year old boy photo shoot with suspenders on the beach at nagshead NC

family walking photograph with Balloon in Nags head NC beach

preschool portraits in Kill Devil Hills NC

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lifestyle photography - joy and chaos children chasing in OBX Pine Island NC

sibling kids portrait on old pallet on the beaches of nags head NC

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1st birthday photo shoot with party hat and yellow tutu on beach at Nags head NC

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christmas photo of beautiful girlby vintage ford truck in nagshead woods North Carolina

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All images shot with my trusty Canon 5D Mark III. Also a new addition to the studio nassetta family this year!

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Telling a story: Special connections with family groups {Nags Head NC Family Photography}

Posted on March 9, 2016 by nassetta

Although the Outer Banks has the perfect back drop for large family photos… I admit it, big family groups used to make me a little nervous. The thought of coordinating everyone at the same time including the littlest of the bunch into one photo where no one is closing there eyes, sneezing, hitting their brother..etc… was an overwhelming task. But the reality is, while it take s a bit longer to set up the big extended family shot, it really usually comes together fairly seamlessly and then there is the good old fashion head-swap in Photoshop if we are really desperate. And the reality is family groups are really just a few smaller families bunched up together…and showing the intimate relationship between family members is my favorite thing to take photos of.

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This family was referred to me by a local friend from Kitty Hawk and it could not have been a nicer group of people. Sometimes you come across a family who’s story resonates with you even before you meet in person..and this was such a group. When you connect with with a family and share intimate details during emails before the photo session it can make the photo shoot all the more meaningful. Sometimes it’s a family member with a terminal illness, or a mother’s birthday, or an anniversary of sorts. Often it’s just a rare family reunion where everyone can get together for one big shot. When I connect with a family I am better able to tell their story through photographs. All I know is that I connected with this family in a special way and I wish we could hang out as friends. I think if a few of them lived closer perhaps we would. I like to think so anyways.

These images were taken this past September at Coquina Beach in Nags Head, NC. They are special to me and I hope the family cherishes them for years to come.

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New family of Three in Corolla NC {Outer Banks Family Photographer}

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I have two young boys. I’ve had a family photo session for my own family in the Outer Banks. Of course I take photos of my own kids. I know what it’s like when your little one isn’t happy or cooperating when you desperately want them to play nice for the photographer. Toddlers are unpredictable, on their own timetable and not easily manipulated into a fake smile. Honestly, a fake smile is not really what I strive for anyways. And that’s what I love about little children anyways… the genuine response, the real moment they give you. I have a few tricks up my sleeve to coax a genuine happy face or emotion out of a child though – so I’ve never had a photo session with an out of sorts kid that didn’t end up with some truly joyous images in the end. Usually it surprises my client to no end when they receive their gallery. “He or she was so cranky… how the heck did you get these photos?” is usually close to the response.

This little man was 6 months old and our sunset photo session on the beaches of Corolla was right when he was supposed to be in bed for the night. He was not a happy camper. Still, we managed to capture the essence of this sweet young family and even a few happy smiles for the camera. The best thing about this is that now they have images that speak to who they were as a family at that time… and life is not all about posed shots and fake smiles. Real life is about connection, about snuggles with mama when you are feeling sleepy and out of sorts, it is raw, messy, joyous, and always uniquely you. family photography of couple and baby walking on the beach in Corolla NC Outer Banks photo of young family on beaches of Corolla NC family-hug-beach-portrait-obx Mommy and toddler photograph - Corolla NC Photograph of six-month-old todder on the beaches of corolla NC smiling_toddler_corolla_beach_house

The biggest blessing was when I received this review after delivering the images…it couldn’t make my heart any happier than knowing I’ve truly captured the essence of a family on “film” and that a client will treasure their images forever!

from the Dad: “Lauren was incredible for our family shoot! Our six-month old was none too pleased to be up so late trying to take pictures, but Lauren was calm, cool and collected as she adapted to the circumstances and worked with our fussy baby. And, at the end of it all, she produced some incredible images that have so much life and character, and you wouldn’t even know the uphill struggle of the shoot! If you’re in the OBX and looking for some great photos, we would definitely recommend her!”

xoxo – Lauren

If you want to book your own family photo session in the Outer Banks of NC, please email me at studionassetta@gmail.com or use my contact page at contact Lauren at studio nassetta photography

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Mommy & Me photo session in Nags Head NC {Outer Banks family photographer}

Welcome baby Veda | Outer Banks Hospital newborn photography {Fresh 48 OBX newborn photographer}

Top portrait photographs from the past year {Best of the Beach – Outer Banks NC Family & Wedding Photographer}

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Telling a story: Special connections with family groups {Nags Head NC Family Photography}

New family of Three in Corolla NC {Outer Banks Family Photographer}

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