Two people in winter attire playfully catch snowflakes during a gentle snowfall in a misty forest setting.
A close-up shot of eyes peering over a dark object with vinyl records blurred in the background.
Group walking together on a trail through a lush green park, wearing casual clothing and hats on a sunny day.
Baby in a pink tulle dress and floral crown sitting beside wooden blocks spelling 'ONE' on white backdrop.
A colorful pride flag with 'WELCOME' text is displayed in a garden setting among yellow flowers and greenery.
Enchanted fairy garden scene with glowing lanterns, mushrooms, and whimsical decor in a magical forest setting.
Young football fan wearing Pittsburgh Steelers jersey number 90 holds team flags while standing in a grassy field.
A smiling child in a white dress leans over a birthday cake with pink and brown frosting.

 

 

 

 

Serving Smithfield, North Carolina


Capturing Moments Since 2022

 

 

 

 

 

You bring the moment, I'll capture it!
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A versatile lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Smithfield, NC, specializing in capturing authentic, unscripted moments across a variety of sessions.  Work spans family photography, senior portraits, maternity sessions, milestone photography, themed shoots, event photography, and pet portraits—all with a mix of studio and outdoor natural light settings.


The style leans toward a darker aesthetic with a focus on real emotions and connections, and likes to incorporate humor and creativity into each session.


At the heart of it,  a photographer who wants to document life as it happens—messy, fun, and beautifully real.

Two people in matching white lace dresses sit side by side on wooden floor in romantic studio setting.

"People don't know what they're missing!"

C.B.

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A group sits together on a fallen tree trunk in a misty evergreen forest setting during a family photo session.
client Testimonials

She handled photographing all five of my kids — including my uncooperative autistic son — seamlessly. I couldn’t recommend a better person for the job.

Hayley

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Children laying on green grass laughing and playing together on a sunny day outdoors.
client Testimonials

She made the session fun — and when I saw the finished photos, I teared up. I will cherish them for years to come.

Lauren

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A country western performer in a striped shirt and cowboy hat poses against red bleachers with an acoustic guitar nearby.
client Testimonials

I’ve worked with several photographers — not one comes close. Her professionalism, communication, and final edits are top notch.

Nathan Wayne

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Artistic black and white portrait series showing a person posing in different positions against a dark background.
client Testimonials

There was no awkwardness — I didn’t even feel like I was getting my picture taken. I was simply able to be me.

Amanda

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Family enjoying a candid outdoor photo session in a misty garden setting with matching white and burgundy outfits.
client Testimonials

We have never felt so welcomed and comfortable with a photographer. We left the session more energized than when we arrived.

Anna

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A dancer in a sparkly rainbow sequin dress strikes dynamic poses in a series of connected photos against a white backdrop.
client Testimonials

We knew right away she was our photographer for the long haul. She never disappoints.

Kristen

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A couple sits together on grass with their brown dog in a backyard setting during golden hour.
client Testimonials

She captured moments I didn’t know could be caught in photos. These images mean more to me than I can put into words.

Michelle

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A split-photo collage showing a floral dress worn in a blooming sunflower garden during summer.

July 21st, 2025

Sunflowers & Sass with Macie

Birthday Milestone, Families/Children, Unique Expression Sessions
Haylee in a blue dress stands amid tall grass during sunset with dramatic cloudy skies in the background during her senior session

June 11th, 2025

Haylee Takes the Stage: Senior 2026 | Krystie Nicole Photo

Seniors
A group walks together along a sandy beach during sunset with waves and ocean visible in the background.

June 9th, 2025

Family Unfiltered - Beach Edition | Krystie Nicole Photo

Families/Children, Unique Expression Sessions

 

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