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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Nick & Nicky | a windy wedding by the ocean in Nags Head NC {Outer Banks wedding photographer}

Posted on February 3, 2017 by nassetta

In the heart of winter, I am thinking back on photo sessions from the past year (and my lack of blogging them)… and one of the first was an early Spring wedding at an oceanfront beach house Nags Head NC. It ended up being very chilly and so incredibly windy that the the ocean waves crashed so far in that there was hardly a beach to stand on at all. There was a threat of rain and so with that and the blustery weather, Nick and Nicky decided to get married right on the oceanfront deck of their Nags Head beach house rental. They took the weather in stride though and the excitement was contagious. I think it really says something about a relationship and a person’s character when you are able to let something like inclement weather just slide off your back. The couples main focus was vowing a life together along with a newly formed family… just as it should be. Although it was windy (a typical Outer Banks experience) the rain held off and it was a beautiful wedding.

Nick and Nicky were so obviously in love and the groom was overcome with emotion just before the ceremony. He had happy tears in anticipation of spending the rest of his life with his lovely bride. And capturing emotion? That makes for a very happy photographer.

Nick has a bit of a traditionalist in him and didn’t want to see his bride before the wedding, so the couple opted for a “first touch” as opposed to a “first look.” It was touching to document them sharing an intimate moment while holding hands around the corner of the beach house. Nick was misty eyed again and you could just tell the depth of his love for his bride.

After the ceremony it started to sprinkle rain and we took some quick portraits of the couple on the beach. I’m glad we were able to get a few images of them in front of the gorgeous ocean! I think that the ocean is beautiful on any given day…it just has different moods. I’m honored that I was able to be part of such a special day. Congrats to Nick and Nicky! (soon to be happy 1st anniversary!)

The bride left this review on my facebook page: “You are amazing, our photos are gorgeous!! thanks for making our day memorable!! ”

Thanks for the glowing review Nicky! Hope to see you and your beautiful family when you are on your next vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

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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!

Outer Banks photographers 1st-birthday girl photos of baby in flower crown on beaches Duck-NC

award winning photograph of beach wedding couple in Nags Head NC

Award winning photograph of girl flying daddy - black white photo outer banks NC

family beach photography with red balloon in OBX NC

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Outer Banks family photography, father hugs kids by the ocean, beaches of OBX NC

girl playing with sand in Corolla NC_black white photograph

baby boy beach one year birthday suit crawling reflection photo OBX NC

Girl standing on a shipwreck in the beach of Corolla NC

outer banks nc free people girl twirling by the water

candid photograph family beach photography duck nc

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

father son portrait beach corolla nc

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

twin girls running on beach in corolla NC

intimate baby and mother photograph Outer banks NC

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

Outer Banks wedding photography kitty hawk pier NC - Hilton Garden Inn

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

black and white family photo -hug on the beaches of nags head nc

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

mom and son play in waves on beach of corolla NC - lifestyle photographer OBX

twin girls tween portrait nagshead nc

family of five photograph with gorgeous sunset on the beach in Nags Head in Outer Banks NC

family photograph of local celebrity, bright color wardrobe outer banks NC

mother and son playing in the waves with clothes in outer banks NC - photo

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

mom and boys hug laugh Nagshead woods NC

fairy girl nags head woods child photograph

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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Nags Head senior photo session at the pier and in the waves! { OBX senior photographer: Nags Head, NC}

Posted on April 14, 2016 by nassetta

It’s that time of year again. Another set of high school seniors will be graduating. One of my own nieces will also graduate this year in Northern Virginia (I have 13 nieces and nephews along with a great nephew and two great nieces….so there are a few)! My own little man will “graduate” from preschool this May of 2016. (pass the Kleenex!) It’s a time of transition, a time of change, of exciting opportunities and endless possibility. It’s the perfect time to capture some images before all of the big changes that lie ahead. Senior photo sessions have been popular for several years now and I think it’s a great tradition. Personally, my senior school head shot with a splattered paint shirt is not exactly a flattering memory. Nothing could have been flattering with that sun-in streaked hair and late 80’s style..but natural light photos with a professional photographer might have helped. But I digress. 😉

This photo session is a throw back to the class of 2014. This is Kelsey and she is the daughter of a girl who went to high school with ME! I chose this session because it just feels like it pulls it full circle when you are photographing your high school classmate’s kids!

We started of at Nags Head FIshing Pier and captured a few images there and then headed down to Coquina Beach (across from the Bodie Island Lighthouse) to get some gorgeous beach shots. Kelsey was so great to work with and was up for anything. Some of my favorite photos are when she got in the surf for some fun ocean shots. Luckily she came with a change of clothes. 😉 Kelsey rocked her photo session like a model and I’m sure she is killin’ it a CU! high-school_senior_photos_beach_nagshead_nc senior-girl_photos-on-beach-chair_obx girl_senior_highschool_portraits_obx

senior_portraits_girl-with-crown-on beach_outer_banks_nc senior_portraits_nags-head_nc kelsey_senior_photography_beaches_of_nags-head-nc nags_head_beach_senior_portraits girl_headshot_beach_senior_photos_outerbanks_nc closeup_senior_girl_portraits_nagshead_nc high_school_girl_jumping_on-the-beach_nags-head_nc senior_high_school_photos_playing-in-waves_outer_banks_nc senior_photos_in-the-ocean-waves_obx senior_girl_dressed_playing_in_surf_obx_nc Had to capture one image of mom and daughter at the very end of the session Beauty runs deep in this family! mother_daughter_senior_girl_photo_outer_banks_nc This image below is the front side of a graduation announcement that I designed for Kelsey. I’m also a graphic designer, so it’s fun to incorporate my photography and design skills to come up with press printed products. senior_graduation-card-design_girl_Outer_Banks_NC Hope to see you back in the OBX soon…