at Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Forbes Magazine Named OIB among the most affordable & beautiful vacation destinations in the world for 2021!

Beach Destination WeddingsBeautiful Beach Destination Weddings by Chloe John Photography

The Forbes list of 43 Most Affordable Places To Travel In 2020

January 8, 2020

Laura Begley BloomSenior Contributor 

ForbesWomen

Transformative Travel: I look at how travel can change lives.

Where: Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Chosen By: Becca Ingle is an avid family travel blogger. She is the founder of BeccaIngle.com, where you can read all her travel guides. Follow her on Instagram to see behind the scenes of each trip (@Beccaingle).

Why: Ocean Isle Beach is a small town just north of the South Carolina border that’s surrounded by beautiful palm trees and located an easy 45-minute drive from the Wilmington Airport. (You can also fly directly into Ocean Isle’s small airport.) You will soon find everything costs less in the south. Stay at an a-frame three-bedroom rental or book an adorable home on the water. Hop on a boat and venture out to the local islands, where you can pack a cooler and enjoy your own private beach all day. Dine on the water at Sharky’s, where you can grab a burger and fries for just $7. Ocean Isle Beach has free parking along the beach, and you can fish the pier for a mere $1 entry fee. 

Take the kids to play 18 holes of putt putt at River Country Mini Golf for less than $10 a person—children under 3 play free. Or do some serious golfing at the Brick Landing Golf Course, where you can play a round for less than $50. If you’re looking for a destination wedding, venues are also very affordable and Upstaged Wilmington specializes in event décor on a budget. The town is also building a new amphitheater where free live concerts will be held every Friday starting Memorial Weekend to Labor Day. This same area located at the end of Laurinburg Street will also have a free splash park for kids and a new playground available by this summer. If you’re looking to invest in property or simply move to the area for affordable living, reach out to Baxter Cheek, an Ocean Isle native who can find houses on the market as low as $350k on the waterway.

Sandy toes, sun-kissed cheeks, sandcastles & shimmering sunsets

This is your family, who you are at this very moment. If only time would slow down. You watch as your little ones splash in the waves, collect sea shells, build sandcastles. You want to remember these care free moments forever.

Our favorite family portrait sessions take place on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Carolina & our summer schedule is already booking up fast.

Call our studio today or visit our website to book the family beach vacation session of your dreams!

910-269-9563

Serving Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach & Oak Island NC

We are open for business & still shooting & scheduling sessions

All of us here at Chloe John Photography realize that the current situation with the COVID 19 Virus has caused a disruption for some of our clients. We have published this post to help clarify our policies & best practices for protecting all of the families that work with us. 

1. CLIENT CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS

Our studio will be honoring our client’s wishes to change/postpone dates without the 20% penalty we typically apply to re- schedule.

COVID-19 is not anyone’s fault, and as such, we will be allowing clients to move their date (ideally within 2020 but we remain flexible). All future dates are subject to availability, and weekdays are encouraged for portrait sessions. There are no refunds, but there are also no penalties.

2. FOR OUR SCHEDULED SHOOTS

UPDATE: CDC is now recommending cancellation of events greater than 50 people, and the Governor of NC has advised against groups larger than 10. If Our Clients wish to keep their scheduled shoot date, we use the above guidelines for group size.

when we are shooting we maintain “social distancing” of 6 feet. We will refrain from handshaking for the time being!  While we are shooting, we will wash our hands regularly, use sanitizer regularly & provide the same for our clients.  Although much of our photography work takes place in the fresh outdoor  air of local parks, beaches and forests. Our studio surfaces, including doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures & props are sanitized  and wiped down throughout the day and in-between each & every client. We also have a State of the Art Air Filtration System with  UV Light Technology that continually sanitizes the air as it circulates throughout our studio spaces.

You can read more about the type of  UV Light Air Filtration System we use : https://kdvr.com/news/coronavirus/colorado-company-uses-uv-lighting-technology-to-kill-99-9-percent-of-bacteria-and-viruses

3. CREATIVITY REDUCES STRESS

This no-doubt is a stressful time for all of us! If you have a rescheduled your session with us for a later date- Now is a great time to get creative & truly plan the session of your dreams! Look through our website for inspiration, create a pin board on Pinterest & browse Instagram.  Email us some of your favorite poses & images -We love to tailor our sessions to our clients.

We have so many beautiful outdoor local areas to shoot at in addition to our Studio. Together we can help you coordinate shoot locations, clothing choices and any prop options you would like to include. Also if you have had sessions with us in the past, now is a great time to re-visit your online gallery and print your gorgeous photos, create albums, or order photo gifts for your loved ones. We have issued a SITE WIDE 20% discount on all print orders placed now - May 1st.

4. STAY PRODUCTIVE & HEALTHY

This is a difficult time for many families & businesses. But, we’re all in it together. Most importantly take good care of yourself. Eat healthily, take care of your body and get your exercise in, even if it’s at home! Enjoy this quiet time with your family. Count your Blessings. Stay positive, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, take your vitamins especially vitamins  C & D . One of the best ways to protect yourself against COVID-19 and other viruses/diseases is simply keeping yourself healthy! As always,  we look  forward to working with you, and photographing your beautiful family memories with you.

A Portrait is Forever ~ It's a Legacy. Treasured by you and all the people you Love.

Sending lots of prayers for health to you and yours,

~the Chloe John Photography Family.

Ti 2:13

Sandy toes, sun-kissed cheeks, sandcastles & shimmering sunsets

This is your family, who you are at this very moment. If only time would slow down. You watch as your little ones splash in the waves, collect sea shells, build sandcastles. You want to remember these care free moments forever.

Our favorite family portrait sessions take place on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Carolina & our summer schedule is already booking up fast.

Call our studio today or visit our website to book the family beach vacation session of your dreams!

910-269-9563

Serving Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach & Oak Island NC

at Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Forbes Magazine Named OIB among the most affordable & beautiful vacation destinations in the world for 2021!

Beach Destination WeddingsBeautiful Beach Destination Weddings by Chloe John Photography

The Forbes list of 43 Most Affordable Places To Travel In 2020

January 8, 2020

Laura Begley BloomSenior Contributor 

ForbesWomen

Transformative Travel: I look at how travel can change lives.

Where: Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Chosen By: Becca Ingle is an avid family travel blogger. She is the founder of BeccaIngle.com, where you can read all her travel guides. Follow her on Instagram to see behind the scenes of each trip (@Beccaingle).

Why: Ocean Isle Beach is a small town just north of the South Carolina border that’s surrounded by beautiful palm trees and located an easy 45-minute drive from the Wilmington Airport. (You can also fly directly into Ocean Isle’s small airport.) You will soon find everything costs less in the south. Stay at an a-frame three-bedroom rental or book an adorable home on the water. Hop on a boat and venture out to the local islands, where you can pack a cooler and enjoy your own private beach all day. Dine on the water at Sharky’s, where you can grab a burger and fries for just $7. Ocean Isle Beach has free parking along the beach, and you can fish the pier for a mere $1 entry fee. 

Take the kids to play 18 holes of putt putt at River Country Mini Golf for less than $10 a person—children under 3 play free. Or do some serious golfing at the Brick Landing Golf Course, where you can play a round for less than $50. If you’re looking for a destination wedding, venues are also very affordable and Upstaged Wilmington specializes in event décor on a budget. The town is also building a new amphitheater where free live concerts will be held every Friday starting Memorial Weekend to Labor Day. This same area located at the end of Laurinburg Street will also have a free splash park for kids and a new playground available by this summer. If you’re looking to invest in property or simply move to the area for affordable living, reach out to Baxter Cheek, an Ocean Isle native who can find houses on the market as low as $350k on the waterway.

Give them a gift they will love and treasure for a lifetime! Give them the gift of beautiful family photos with  Chloe John Photography

We offer Gift Certificates in many different amounts. All of our gift certificates can be used towards all of our Sessions and Heirloom Quality Products.

Starting at $50 they are an affordable and unique gift idea

Booking Sessions into 2020

Wishing you a Wonderful Christmas, Holiday Season & Blessed New Year!

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Sandy toes, sun-kissed cheeks, sandcastles & shimmering sunsets

This is your family, who you are at this very moment. If only time would slow down. You watch as your little ones splash in the waves, collect sea shells, build sandcastles. You want to remember these care free moments forever.

Our favorite family portrait sessions take place on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Carolina & our summer schedule is already booking up fast.

Call our studio today or visit our website to book the family beach vacation session of your dreams!

910-269-9563

Serving Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach & Oak Island NC

Check out our Online Senior Magazine. It's packed with all the info you need to plan & style your session. We are offering a new add on this year.   Bring your best friend along and we will do 2 photo shoots for the price of 1 & give you 5 free images of you and your "bestie" to share on social media.

Click this link to read our mag and contact our studio to book your session!

These sweet little sandy toes & sun-kissed cheeks & the stunning sunset made for a perfect beach family photo session. These little ones just loved playing on the beach and they were so in awe of the ocean & the waves.

  Visit our website www.ChloeJohnPhotography.com to see our Specials & Pricing!

These sweet little sandy toes & sun-kissed cheeks & the stunning sunset made for a perfect beach family photo session. These little ones just loved playing on the beach and they were so in awe of the ocean & the waves.

Sandy toes, sun-kissed cheeks, sandcastles & shimmering sunsets

This is your family, who you are at this very moment. If only time would slow down. You watch as your little ones splash in the waves, collect sea shells, build sandcastles. You want to remember these care free moments forever.

Our favorite family portrait sessions take place on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Carolina & our summer schedule is already booking up fast.

Call our studio today to book the family beach vacation session of your dreams!

910-269-9563

Happy Mother''s Day

Wishing all of our Mothers, Step Mothers, Grandmothers & Fur Mothers a Happy & Blessed Mother's Day! We love & appreciate all you do !

This sweet family were perfectly embraced in the gorgeous evening light.  The kids & parents loved the laid back shoot. And I loved getting a spark of new creativity with a blank canvas that comes with a new shooting location.

Baby's first year goes by so quickly…in the blink of an eye. The first birthday marks a big celebration! The celebration of life…of coming through the first year and all of the changes! It deserves to be captured and I must say I always have so much fun at these sessions! 

We were then able to take advantage of the gorgeous golden evening light as the beach was quieting down. It was the a wonderful way to document a  family vacation while celebrating their soon to be new addition!

To say I simply adored working with this genuine beauty would be an understatement.  I absolutely LOVED photographing Kayla! It’s pretty obvious that she is a natural beauty, but her beauty isn’t just on the outside, it’s on the inside too! Congrats on your upcoming graduation from Southeastern Christian Academy. I know the best is yet to come for you!

Isn't she just the most adorable little cherub?! 

Spring Modeling Session

We'd also like to thank our adorable models Elijah & Ellie for modeling these outfits perfectly!

Adorable handcrafted Outfits for Newborn Photography

I'm so looking forward to meeting & photographing her little Cowboy when he is born in a few weeks!

What does your dream photography session look like? Whether your looking for family, newborn, maternity or wedding photography, Chloe John Photography offers you a one of kind fully custom photography experience combined with heirloom quality artwork that will endure and be treasured for a lifetime. 

Dreamy Maternity Session with Horses www.ChloeJohnPhotography.com

Studio to do what I love most!

Look at this sweet little piece of eye candy, Isn't she the most adorable little Valentine!

Sunset Beach, NC was named the 4th Best & Most Beautiful Beach in the World!

-by National Geographic

Chloe John Photography is Rated the Best Family Photographer On Sunset Beach, NC.

Plan your vacation to Sunset Beach, NC for this summer and book your Family Beach Photography Session with Chloe John Photography

Mention this Blog Post and receive a $25 Credit Towards your Session!

www.ChloeJohnPhotography.com

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What to wear for your Senior Photo Session

What to wear for your Senior Session!

Below are a few examples of layering styles for your Custom Senior Photography Session.

One of the biggest concerns that my senior girls have is WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Senior pictures are big deal and you want to look amazing! So, I have put together this simple guide for you.  Basically, you want to have VARIETY. Pants, shorts, skirts and dresses are all outfits that you can wear that can give your different looks a lot of variety. Layering different textures & fabrics is a great way to add interest to your photographs.

I always suggest 3 outfit "Types" for my Senior Sessions. 1-Be Classic, 2-Be Comfortable, 3-Be you!

Classic Styles are those that aren't too trendy and go out of style quickly. Think of Vintage, beautiful clothing choices that will look as gorgeous 20 years from now in your photos as they do today. I tell my clients to steer clear of heavily patterned clothing. I always suggest a solid color dress/ skirt option that pairs well with a variety of accessories. Layer with a jean jacket or vest, a scarf, hat , bangles or necklaces. This gives you multiple looks with one outfit.     

While keeping variety in your different looks, you can still maintain modern fashion trends while anchoring them with timeless foundations like denim, a simple lace dress, a favorite hat, or your favorite jeans. Bring one outfit that is your favorite. Something that you are very comfortable wearing. Last but not least, bring and outfit & accessory that tells the story of who you are, a sports uniform, your ballet shoes, Your guitar, or other props that show your interests and hobbies.

Follow these tips and your senior photographs to be as unique and beautiful as you are.

Photography by: Chloe John Photography

      What to wear for your Maternity photo shoot?

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1.   Colors - I like solid colors: white, black, brown, gray.

2.   Fabrics - look for thin clingy, not necessarily tight, fabrics with a little stretch.

3.   Pants - jeans (any color), black pants (yoga pants work well). It doesn't matter if you're wearing maternity jeans with a big, stretchy band. I make it all work.

4.   Dresses - these can be incredibly beautiful but choose carefully. Look for dresses that cling to your shape, not the loose, comfortable style. Dresses with rouching at the side seams work beautifully.

5.   Tops - I like big, white, button-down, men's shirt. Any shirt or cardigan that opens down the front works well

6.   Sleeves - Long-sleeved shirts tend to be the most flattering, but sleeveless and spaghetti straps also work.

7.   Necklines - select v-necks, squarenecks or deep scoop necks.

8.   Tanks or camisoles - anything clingy, fitted or stretchy in solid colors (white, black, pink, blue...)

9.   Jewelry & watches - in general, avoid them (unless there's a really good story behind the piece). The BIG exception is wedding and engagement rings! Classic, small and tasteful pieces like pearl or diamond studs make sense and are totally appropriate.

10.                Special & unique - unusual items like large swaths of fabrics. Consider saris or large and luxurious scarves. Consider fabrics that are exceptionally sheer or have a little bit of sheen.

      What should the "New Dad" wear?

·         Men should bring jeans or khaki pants or any other dark bottoms.

·         I encourage soft (not starched), plain white shirts. Cotton and linen are both great choices.

·         Throw a regular, WHITE and/or BLACK crew-neck t-shirt in the bag, too.

·         Bring solid, dark colors like black, dark brown, navy blue and charcoal gray tops and bottoms. Layers are great; wear the t-shirt under a crew- or v-neck sweater or jacket.