My Website » children

Outer Banks, North Carolina Family Photographer | Wallace

sheenamariebean — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:15:34 +0000

I’m kinda in “this is the last” mode…..meaning, every time I do something, I wonder “is this the last time i’ll be doing this before we move?”

This is probably the last beach session i’ll shoot on the Outer Banks, and I’m so glad it was for this family. Not only are they just crazy wonderful

to be around, they also filled to the top with love and smiles and giggles, so shooting them is always a happy time. Love you, Wallaces!!

Elizabeth City, North Carolina Family Photographer | Woods

sheenamariebean — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 01:02:16 +0000

Edenton, North Carolina Family Photographer | Cullipher

sheenamariebean — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 17:14:52 +0000

Currituck, North Carolina Family Photographer | Clark Family

sheenamariebean — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:27:40 +0000

Elizabeth City, North Carolina Family Photographer | Thorpe Family

sheenamariebean — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:37:28 +0000

Elizabeth City North Carolina Family Photography | Harris Family Pt. 1

sheenamariebean — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 18:48:09 +0000

You know those places you drive by every day and don’t really “see” until you SEE them? This little slice of heaven is just a couple miles from my house and I drive past it daily. At 8 am and 12 noon and 4 pm, its nothing more than a gravel-y overgrown lot near a subdivision. At 7:45, though, something magical happens. The sun starts to sink, the grasshoppers start to sing, and this little 1/2 acre weed patch suddenly becomes something it never was before….

Eastern North Carolina Lifestyle Newborn Photography | Allison Janz

sheenamariebean — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:47:03 +0000

Lifestyle newborn sessions are starting to gain popularity, and it’s easy to understand why. The first few weeks with a new baby go by so quickly. In between middle-of-the-night feedings, the umpteenth outfit change, screaming baths, and enough diapers to fill a small zip code, it is hard to remember the moments of bliss and serenity that seem to get lost in the chaos sometimes. Lifestyle newborn sessions allow you to capture the feel of those first few days in a raw, candid, and unscripted way that traditional newborn portraiture just doesn’t do. I have been shooting my newborn with a more lifestyle feel over the last 6 months or so, and it has absolutely changed the way I feel about newborn sessions. What used to mean loading a ton of props into the car, stressing about whether the baby would sleep, and worrying about finding the perfect light in a new house has now become a chance for me to connect with families and get to capture the precious moments of newborn baby love.

Elizabeth City North Carolina Family Photographer | Happy 2nd Birthday, Trevor!

sheenamariebean — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:42:14 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TREVOR!!!!

balloons + sunshine + little boy smiles = sweetness for days

Elizabeth City NC Maternity Photographer | Nicolette

sheenamariebean — Fri, 16 May 2014 17:41:33 +0000

I feel like I could write a whole back story to go with this photo session about how much I love and am blessed by this family. Without making this a really long post or sharing details of their story that they may want to keep for themselves, I just want to say that this little ohana is an awesome trio (soon-to-be foursome!!) of people who love God and who live it out. I knew daddy Zach before he met his gorgeous wife and was so elated when Nicolette and Tegan came into his life. Seeing him become a daddy, and then getting to know Nicolette and Tegan, I have no doubt that this crew is going to do big things with their lives. Zalewski family, we love you guys and feel so thankful that God brought you into our lives. We can’t wait to meet your newest little love bug and get to know this 4th member of your wonderful family!!

Elizabeth City Lifestyle Newborn Photographer | Sawyer Proffit

sheenamariebean — Wed, 14 May 2014 16:04:02 +0000

This session was so much fun, both in the way it came to be and in the time I got to hang out with this awesome mamma and her sweet sister. It’s kinda long story, but I remember meeting Blair for the first time over 10 years ago. I was a student at UNCW, and Blair’s friend, Lindsay, was a good friend of mine. Blair came to visit Lindsay at school and I remember having a short little conversation with her and that was about it. Fast forward, probably 10 years later, and Blair sent me a super sweet and encouraging facebook message in response to something i’d posted. We because “facebook friends” and I have enjoyed watching her gorgeous little family grow and have been blessed by the few conversations we’ve had over facebook messages in the last couple years. Coincidentally, both of our husbands are in the Coast Guard, so when Blair wrote to me asking if i’d like to do a newborn session for her while she happened to be in town over Easter, I jumped at the opportunity to meet her sweet little son, Sawyer, and to have a few hours to get to know her better. I had such a great time fellowshipping with my new friend/sister-in-Christ, I love how this photography thing has allowed me to meet so many people I wouldn’t otherwise get to. It’s such a blessing!

So, big sissy Landry and little bro Sawyer were so great to hang out with. I love shooting siblings who are so close in age because their interactions are totally organic and spontaneous. It’s hard to “direct” a 19 month old and a newborn, and I love the challenge of sessions like this one. The Proffit crew came to our house to shoot this session since they were staying in a hotel in town while visiting daddy as he attends a USCG training school. We had a super fun time and I can’t wait to shoot this awesome family again once little man gets a bit older!

Elizabeth City NC Photographer {Newborns: Sawyer} Sneak Peek!

sheenamariebean — Mon, 05 May 2014 17:52:06 +0000

Phew! There are A LOT of sessions on the editing table right now. This time of year is a blessing

as far as being busy is concerned, but it also means that all my free time goes to editing pictures and my

house cleaning suffers in the mean time. I’m working through this sweet little newborn session right now, but

I had to share a few of these shots because I could’t keep all the baby cuteness to myself.

Spring Mini Sessions {Cartwright}

sheenamariebean — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:23:14 +0000

I love working with new clients! I am so thankful for families who have trusted me for many years to photograph their lives, but

I always get so excited to work with new clients. As soon as I saw the amazing head of blonde curls on this little sweetie, I couldn’t get

behind the lens soon enough. I love shooting little ones with curly hair; it adds so much life and movement to the pictures. Blonde hair

is so lovely to backlight too, so I knew that we would get some great images out of this session. I am really loving shooting in the spring blossoms

this year. After our ridiculously long winter, these mini sessions in the sunshine sure felt wonderful!

Spring 2014 Mini Session {DeHart}

sheenamariebean — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:14:33 +0000

Mini Session #3, the DeHart family. If I had to describe these guys in 3 words, they’d be genuine, joyful, and lovey. Made my heart happy to see

so much love in one family. Good stuff, that’s all there is to say about that. Enjoy!

Spring 2014 Mini Sessions {Royce Family}

sheenamariebean — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:56:24 +0000

Mini Sessions Take Two: The Royce Family

Nautical Family Session {Thorpe Family}

sheenamariebean — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:09:31 +0000

Disclaimer: This session is legitimate eye-candy. Hot mamma? CHECK! Studly dad? CHECK! Ridiculously adorable blonde boy with curls? CHECK!

Now that i’ve gotten that out of the way, get a load of this beautiful family. Jennifer called me a few days before this session asking if we could fit it in. Her sister-in-law

owns a little boutique and had sent her these fantastic outfits to use for some advertising. She asked if I knew of a good nautical location to do the session and I

knew the marina would fit the bill to a “T.” We fit this little session in in the 20 minute window before sunset, but we got so many lovely pictures in that little

window of time. Having gorgeous models and divine lighting sure made this photographer love her job!

A little lovey moment is pretty much out of the question when you have a two year old boy in the mix!