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Yes, I’m still alive!

Stephanie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:18:18 +0000

My poor, poor blog has been terribly neglected for a terribly long time. It was a whirlwind for me last year, including a nearly 11 month deployment for my husband and a cancer diagnosis for me. Keeping up with clients had to come first, so blogging fell a bit by the wayside! I’ll go into more of that later, but in the mean time here is the long overdue update for the beautiful pregnant mama below.

Little Laurali’s daddy deployed not even two short weeks after her birth and returned 10+ months later to a much bigger little girl! I’m told she adores her daddy and is thoroughly enjoying having him home!

Camp Lejeune, NC Commercial Photographer

Stephanie — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:33:36 +0000

A while back I received a request to do some commercial photography for an upcoming article in Military Spouse Magazine, or MilSpouse, as it’s commonly known.

I was so glad I was able to squeeze the session in and got to meet this wonderful mama-to-be. She’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside!

This was the main feature, but you may have also seen the photo below in future promotions and issues.

Any military spouse will recognize the care package, customs forms, and the ever-present cell phone that goes along with deployments!
I also loved all of the photos on the refrigerator in the background, they really tell the story of their lives and loved ones.

Of course, I am a child and family photographer at heart, and I just could NOT resist her charismatic three year old daughter.

You can check in with Brittany as she navigates being a military spouse and mother to two young children during a deployment here!

Album Spotlight

Stephanie — Sat, 07 May 2011 17:49:40 +0000

A client recently asked for some album options, so I thought I’d post them here too!

First up is my favorite, our beautiful Deluxe Album.

The Deluxe is a press printed keepsake album featuring either watercolor or pearl finish on seamless, lay flat pages.
The pages are nice and thick and it makes an impressive album!

This is a 5×7 size album with an extra thick cover option.

This album is available in a variety of sizes, orientations, and cover options.
The cover options range from fabric to leather to a custom photo cover like you see above.
Isn’t it beautiful?

Next up is our Coffee Table Book

This is an 8×8 size featuring a linen fabric cover.

The pages lay flat, though there is a seam in the center so I would suggest individual rather than full spreads if an important feature will fall in the center.

There are a multitude of cover options for this book as well, including a custom photo cover.
I am not a product photographer, the photos really don’t do it justice!

Lastly for today we have our Matted Album.

This is a leather album available in black or brown.

This brown leather version is a 5×7 size. A 4×6 size is also available, with up to 40 prints displayed.

The photos are presented in a classic black mat format, essentially framing them so that they stand out on the page.

The mats have a slight sheen to them, giving a timeless, luxury appearance.

The binding is high quality and the individual pages are nice and thick.
The matted album is our most economically priced album, yet still offers a timeless, quality presentation for your images.

Protected: Gavin

Stephanie — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:16:44 +0000

{Twins!} – Wilmington NC Portrait Photographer

Stephanie — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:26:29 +0000

Have you ever spent an afternoon with three year old twins who have boundless energy? I had a whole new respect for their lovely parents after hanging out with these two cutie-patooties! (Yes, I just said cutie-patootie on the blog!)

Super three year old energy aside, these two were totally sweet and I had a blast at our session! I can’t wait to see how much they’ve grown next year!

PS – Parents, I’m starting a new blog feature in 2011! If you get 25 unique comments on this post (one per person with individual IP address and valid email), you will receive a free 8×10 of your choice!

{More Blog Catch-Up!} – Wilmington NC Family Photographer

Stephanie — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:58:39 +0000

Whew! After a busy holiday season I’m finally getting back to getting the blog posts up and running again.

Up next is this beautiful family I had the pleasure of photographing just days before the father deployed to Afghanistan. Due to the lovely military scheduling, we had no choice but to shoot on one of the darkest, dreariest days that week! It rained on us the first few minutes of the session and we hid under my reflector and a gazebo, but then it let up and we were able to record some great moments for them!

PS – Parents, I’m starting a new blog feature in 2011! If you get 25 unique comments on this post (one per person), you will receive a free 8×10 of your choice!

Playing blog catch up! {Wilmington NC Family Photographer}

Stephanie — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:36:14 +0000

Hi all! I am finally catching up on blogging so stay tuned for some recent work over the next few weeks!

I’m kicking it off with this super fun family since I posted a photo from the session already! Spencer is clearly loved but I just don’t know how they keep up with him, he kept me on my toes the whole time! Isn’t that smile just melt-worthy?!

The sand on his nose just makes that first photo for me!

I had so much fun shooting this session and laughing with such a fabulous family!

Wasn’t it an absolutely beautiful evening on the beach in Surf City?

{Oh to have his energy!} – Wilmington, NC Family Photographer

Stephanie — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:18:40 +0000

Last weekend I met up with a lovely family and hung out with them for a little bit on North Topsail Beach. Spencer, even at five years old and 7pm, was full of life and energy! I wish I could tap into that, I’d get so much done!

I had to share a quick one – it’s one of the few truly genuine smiles he gave me for a head shot and I just grin every time I see it! I think the grin totally captures his zeal for the world around him.

I might even see a little twinkle of boyish mischief in those eyes. What do you think?

{Their Story} – Wilmington, NC Newborn Photographer

Stephanie — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:10:30 +0000

I’m way behind on blogging but I had to share this! I delivered this order on Thursday and it was one of my favorite sessions to date. The order captured their session and the love within their growing family so perfectly that it just made my heart happy.

This client purchased one of my collections, which are structured so that you’re not locked into a certain size/number of prints or products. Everyone’s photo plans are different and I didn’t want to limit the possibilities by asking a client to choose from a limited print option. They built their own photo package using the collection structure and saved a good bit of money versus buying a la carte in the process! It definitely tells their story, their way. What will your story be?

Out of town notice

Stephanie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:01:42 +0000

I just wanted to post a heads up that I will be out of town as of this afternoon and unable to return phone calls or emails. Any communication will be returned on Tuesday, June 15th. Thanks for understanding!!

What’s Your Story?

Stephanie — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:55:32 +0000

Storyboards are another of my absolute favorite products and these just came in, so I had to share them!

This storyboard just made my heart sing to see it! I was able to capture some of this family’s most poignant moments over the last year and they’re all here in one storyboard to be displayed in their home. It all started with Andrea’s maternity session, then led to the birth of her beautiful son Quinn, Quinn’s newborn session, and finally introducing father and son as Andrea’s husband returned from Afghanistan. The journey is all here in one glance and I love that about storyboards!

These are mounted on MDF with a striking beveled edge and a glossy coating over the entire image. They come with a keyhole mount so they are a ready-to-hang product!

An entirely different story can be told in just a few moments of beautiful simplicity, such as the stretch and peaceful slumber of a newborn baby.

It’s a bit difficult to tell on the above photo, but the black option has the same beveled edge.

Aren’t they gorgeous?!

So tell me, what story will go on your storyboard?

{Sneak Peek for a lovely family} – Wilmington Family Photographer

Stephanie — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:02:44 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of spending a Saturday evening with this beautiful family. The children are adorable and the love their parents have for them was readily apparent! I could have happily spent all day photographing them!

Z family, here is your sneak peek!

This was my absolute favorite image from the session! I literally said “Awww!” as soon as it downloaded!

{Canvas, Canvas, Canvas!}

Stephanie — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:16:39 +0000

I LOVE canvases. Love them! When I get them in for clients I always have to resist buying a second one for myself because they look so fabulous! The texture is just divine and the richness of the colors are phenomenal. Not to mention how great they look on a wall!

I’m delivering this canvas this afternoon and just had to take some photos to show you why I love canvases SO much!

I just love how phenomenal a canvas looks on a wall! There is a slight sheen to them and it just stands out beautifully!!!

The edges are beautifully finished and you can either opt to wrap the image over the edge or use a solid border instead!

Just look at all this delicious texture!! The detail able to be preserved on canvas always blows me away too – see her eyelashes?!

I secretly hope all of my customers buy a canvas, I just love seeing my work and their loved ones so beautifully presented!

{7 days new and so tiny!} – Wilmington, NC newborn photographer

Stephanie — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:29:37 +0000

Yesterday I spent the morning with the cutest little peanut of a baby girl. She slept nearly the entire time and was just so adorable I kept wanting to kiss her cheeks and little fingers! This is the only shot I’ve had time to fully edit before I head out of town tomorrow, but I wanted to give her parents a sneak peek before the gallery.

I just love how little she looks compared to the hat!

{ Newborn Casting Call } – Wilmington, NC Photographer

Stephanie — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:18:46 +0000

Hello dear friends and clients,

I am seeking to add some fresh new (very new!) faces to my portfolio! If you are pregnant and due in March or April or a new parent and would like some beautiful images of your newest addition or know of someone who would be interested, please read on!

The session will consist of:
* A free 2-3 hour newborn session in your home ($150 value)
* Two free digital images ($150 value), with absolutely no obligation to purchase anything else.
* A gallery with 10 photos to choose from
* 10% off pricing for any purchases
* 15% off pricing for custom birth announcements

All of this is yours in exchange for just the permission to use the photos taken for my portfolio!

At this time I am seeking one girl and one boy, as well as one set of twins. Babies must be under 14 days old. (This allows us to get that sleepy, serene newborn look.) Participants must be available for a morning weekday session for up to 4 hours (to account for set up time) and be in the immediate Jacksonville to Wilmington driving vicinity.

If you are interested in a session, please contact me at stephanie[AT]lalumierephoto.com for details! I can’t wait to work with you and your new little ones!

{49 Years – Sneak Peek} – Topsail Beach Photographer

Stephanie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:20:51 +0000

Heather contacted me a few weeks ago about doing a beach session for eleven people in her family to celebrate her parents’ 49th wedding anniversary. At first I was a bit overwhelmed by the logistics of the task, but it turned out to be a blast! Heather’s family was wonderful to work with and you could definitely feel the love between all of them.

I have a bunch of images to process from this fabulous session, but I couldn’t resist sharing these!

I am in love with this next image. I absolutely love the joy between them! This is what it’s all about.

Sorry Heather, I told you I’d post it! I couldn’t resist, he was too funny!

Sneak Peek for Mary Katherine & Ted {Wilmington Engagement Photographer}

Stephanie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:03:41 +0000

I had a wonderful session with Mary Katherine & Ted last evening! I am so thrilled with the photos, I had a very difficult time narrowing their preview. Their obvious love for one another absolutely made the photos and made my job so easy!

{Sunrise} – Surf City Photographer

Stephanie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:18:36 +0000

I had a sunrise session today with the cutest little 13 month old I know, and I managed to grab these images while we were there. I’m a night owl by nature so seeing a sunrise, especially one this beautiful, is a rare treat. It takes a photo session to get me out of bed before dawn but I’m so glad I was there this morning!

I love my job!

{Happy Birthday} – Sneads Ferry Child Photographer

Stephanie — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:16:28 +0000

Today I had the fantastic pleasure of photographing Merryn for her one year old pictures! I am still on hiatus until my husband deploys but I squeezed Merr-Bear in and edited one for her Mom & Dad to print for her party on Sunday. She’s so stinkin’ cute, I had to share.

LaLumierePhoto.com is live!

Stephanie — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:00:21 +0000

The website is up! Please visit, let me know what you think, and feel free to share the link with your friends!

As mentioned previously, sessions over the next few weeks will be limited, due to our upcoming move and my husband’s pre-deployment schedule. I already have a spot reserved for an adorable 11 month old little miss, and would love to fit your family in too if at all possible! Please drop me a line if you would like to book a session.