OBX Style Senior Session

Last summer I was experiencing a bit of a creative slump. I felt like I was on autopilot and wasn’t able to come up with anything fresh and new. Thankfully I am in a group of fellow photographers who are always there to lift up and push me in the right direction. They suggested the Dumpster Challenge, which was very popular on my social media accounts – the goal was to take something considered “ugly” or not very aesthetic and make something beautiful out of it. I loved the creative challenge, and the results speak for themselves.

In that same vein, I polled my social media friends to find out what they might be interested in seeing in order to be further challenged. The responses ranged from Wal-Mart parking lot to “wall of khaki pants”, but the first location I decided to tackle was a session on a shrimp boat, OBX style.

If you live in the Lowcountry, you understand what an integral part of our community the shrimpers are. Shrimping has been woven into the fabric of our coast for generations. We adore our local, fresh seafood and are so appreciative of the hard-working shrimpers that supply us with some of the most delicious food in town. The iconic shrimp boats on Shem Creek may have been a location challenge, but I was so honored to have the opportunity to photograph on one of them.

The combination of sun setting over Shem Creek (where OBX is actually filmed), the light reflecting off the water and the white boat, and lovely Julia’s perfect Pogue styling made for a fantastic senior session.

Many thanks to the Whit’s End and Tarvin Seafood for allowing us to play on your little piece of heaven!