Legacy Sessions, The Vision Starts Here…
"Legacy isn’t built in boardrooms or posed portraits — it’s built in dirt, sweat, salt, and steel. These sessions aren’t about standing still and smiling for the camera. They’re about documenting your story where it happens: in the shop, on the boat, in the field, or at the counter. The grit, the tools, the land, the labor — that’s your family’s inheritance, and it deserves to be remembered just as it is."
Honor the work, sacrifice, and tradition.
“Your farm, your boat, your shop — they’re not just a living, they’re your legacy.”
“Legacy Sessions: preserving the grit, the tools, and the places that matter most.”
These aren’t polished portraits, they’re real-life stories.
“We don’t pose legacy — we capture it.”
We make it about protecting history.
“Someday the dirt under your nails, the nets on your boat, and the tools in your shop will be stories your grandchildren tell. Let’s make sure they have the pictures too.”
“This isn’t a portrait. This is your legacy — your land, your boat, your work, your story.”
“When your grandkids ask what built this family, show them.”
Legacy Roots — $350
For the families who want the heart of their work remembered.
2 hours on location
15+ fully edited storytelling images
Focus on the spaces and details that define your life (barns, tractors, house, tools, livestock, or a single vessel at dock)
Legacy Sessions
Legacy in Motion — $575
For the ones who want to capture a day in the life of their legacy.
Half-day session (up to 5 hours)
Unlimited images
Full documentary approach — from sunrise to quitting time
A mix of wide environmental images and close-up details that show the grit of your work
The Legacy Archive — $1,200
For the families who want to leave a full visual record behind.
Full-day session (sunup to sundown, or an agreed block)
Unlimited images, carefully curated
Combination of environment, tools, work, and natural portraits
Includes a custom heirloom photo book designed to be passed down
These sessions are able to be customized for harvest times, or anything else so that we can truly document the legacy and heritage of your story. If times need to be split, then we split it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Legacy Sessions are about documenting the story of your farm, boat, business, or land. It’s not polished studio portraits — it’s the barns, the tools, the grit, and the people who built it. These sessions preserve your heritage so future generations know what life here really looked like.
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Not at all. Legacy Sessions often focus on the places, the work, and the everyday details. If family or workers are included, I capture them naturally — in the middle of what they’re doing — not posed or stiff. It’s about authenticity, not formality.
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Barns, boats, fields, machinery, livestock, family homes, workshops, tools — anything that tells the story of your life and work. Every detail matters, because it all adds up to a legacy.
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Yes — I come to you. Most sessions happen right where your story is rooted: the farm, the dock, the shop. If you’re in Pamlico, Craven, or Beaufort counties, travel is included. Beyond that, a small mileage fee may apply.
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These sessions run longer than traditional portraits because they’re about capturing a whole story. Most last 2–3 hours depending on what we’re covering, and can be extended if needed.