East North Carolina Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

AKL Photo & Films | Wedding Photographer & Videographer | Lifestyle Photographer

Photographer • Videographer • Drone • Content Creator • Digital Super 8

True to the color • Warm • Shoreline & Storytelling • Candid • Cinematic • Nostalgic

Serving in Emerald Isle • Wilmington • Jacksonville • Surf City • Costal NC • Triangle Area

Weddings

Photos & Video

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Families

Form new born to adults

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Maternity

Announcement, Nursery

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Groups

Family Reunions

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Couples

Engagements, Anniversary

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My style blends warm, true-to-color tones with a soft film-inspired finish -emotional, romantic, candid; always looking for authentic emotions.

 

 

 

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Jacksonville Wedding Photo and Video Team. Wedding photography. East NC Wedding Photo and video. NC Coastal Wedding.

Tony Devore


We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Lili for multiple photo sessions over the years—from family portraits to special occasions—and most recently, a family wedding and vacation. Every single time, she blows us away with her talent, professionalism, and warmth. She has a gift for capturing not just beautiful images, but real emotion and connection. We’re so grateful to have found someone who feels more like family each time we work together. Highly, highly recommend!

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Jacksonville Wedding Photo and Video Team. Wedding photography. East NC Wedding Photo and video. NC Coastal Wedding.

Berea Diehlmann


Lili is truly a master at her craft! This was my first time getting pictures done and as a new mom and dad we finally have pictures to hang! Ones that we will remember forever and be able to show our little one! She made us feel so comfortable and felt like she was apart of the family! She knows how to really capture the moment, I was nervous about being awkward and not knowing what to do. With Lili there is absolutely nothing to worry about she knows what looks best! Apart from how amazing she is, the pictures are something I will treasure forever. I can’t wait to look back on this moment in life and also think about how great she is! She will definitely be doing our pictures again! I’m in love with everything in our gallery!

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Jacksonville Wedding Photo and Video Team. Wedding photography. East NC Wedding Photo and video. NC Coastal Wedding.

Deudys Lopez


"After working with multiple photographers in the area I can confidently say that Lili is the best. She provided everything we needed to have a successful shoot. Her styling guide is very detailed and informative. She selected the best time and place for the shoot. She was super friendly and patient with the little ones. The turn around time for Gallery delivery was quicker than usual. We will definitely be booking our next family shoot with Lili"

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“What your eyes see is temporary
But what we capture through the lense is forever”