East North Carolina Lifestyle Photographer
AKL PHOTO & FILMS Lifestyle PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER
Families • Couples • Extended Groups • Senior Portraits • Maternity • Much More
True to the color • Warm • Shoreline & Storytelling • Candid • Cinematic • Nostalgic
Serving in Emerald Isle • Wilmington • Jacksonville • Surf City • Costal NC • Triangle Area
Our Lifestyle Photography & Videography Services
At AKL Photo & Films, we specialize in lifestyle photography and videography for families, couples, seniors, extended groups, and maternity sessions. Serving Jacksonville, Wilmington, Greenville, Carolina Beach, Emerald Isle, and Surf City, our goal is to capture you authentically and beautifully, whether you're laughing, holding hands, or enjoying life’s special moments. Our style blends candid and posed photography for timeless, natural images and cinematic videos, including behind-the-scenes coverage and Super 8 digital film.
Check out our Pricing Packages
Sand
Mini Session
Perfect for those who want a few beautiful photos during their vacation.
• 30 Minute Session
• 20 Fully Edited Images
• Up to 5 People
• Print Rights
• Online Gallery (1 Year Access)
STARTING FROM
$300
Wave
Popular Session
Our most POPULAR session, designed for families and couples who want a fuller experience with more moments captured.
• One Hour Session
• 30 Fully Edited Images
• Black & White Gallery Included
• Up to 10 People
• Print Rights
• Online Gallery (1 Year Access)
STARTING FROM
$450
Sunset
Signature Session
Our most Luxury session, designed for families and couples who want a fuller experience with more moments captured.
• 1 Hour Session
• 50–100 Fully Edited Images
• Black & White Gallery Included
• Up to 15 People
• Print Rights
• Online Gallery (1 Year Access)
• 30-Second Highlight Video
STARTING FROM
$600
Add-Ons
Extra person — $10
Extra 30 minutes — $150
30-Second Highlight Video — $100
Drone — $100
More Than a Session—A Lifetime Value Experience
When you book with us, you’re not just investing in one photoshoot—you’re stepping into a long-term experience designed to give back.
6 WAYS TO GET more from us
Follow us on Instagram or TikTok
→ Enjoy 5 complimentary photos
Leave us a thoughtful review
→ Receive 5 additional edited images
Book with us again
→ Enjoy 10 extra photos on your next session
Third session perk
→ Lock your session rate at $300 for life
→ Your pricing stays the same, even as rates increase
Fourth session reward*
→ Your fifth session is completely free
Refer a friend
→ You get a $50 credit toward your next session
→ Your friend receives $50 off
*Up to 5 people | Within 30 miles | 40 edited images | 1-hour session
Allie B
I cannot recommend enough!!! This was the absolute best experience! Not only were the pictures absolutely incredible Lili was so fun to work with. The moment I met her she felt more like a friend! She has such a talented eye and skill with the camera! She is super quick and keeps you updated along the way. I can’t imagine ever having pictures done by anyone else ! I would give 10000 stars if I could ! I am just in awe at the quality!
Jessica Hemstreet
We thoroughly enjoyed and were beyond pleased with our family/maternity pictures by Lili! She was very sweet and engaging with our shy 2.5YO. She was quick with poses, keeping us moving, to get lots of different options in our session! Absolutely loved it and how the pictures turned out, we will be definitely considering another family shoot after our new addition arrives!
Natalie Elzeer
Lili truly exceeded my husband and my expectations!! She was so kind and made us feel very comfortable and put in a TON of work for the price. I don't know if she realizes how truly amazing she is, but we do!! Do NOT hesitate booking her.
FAQ
Do you required a deposit?
Yes! 30% to book, the rest on the session date.
What equipment do you use?
Lead photographer: Sony Alpha 7 III / Sony G Master 85mm f1.2 and Tamron 24-70mm f2.8
Second shooter: Sony Alpha 6700 / Sigma 55mm f1.4
Do I have to order prints through you?
No, you don't. Feel free to take the file and print them at your preferred vendor.
What type of Photographer are you?
I like to blend in with the background, however, during portraits I like to step forward and explain to my colleagues things like how my lens works, how to pose, why it's so important to make a geomatric shape with your body and things like that. . . Basically I will say that you will receive a mini body language class :)
I believed with all my heart that a photo shoot is not just about posing, and that's why I try to make it a fun, interactive experience and about you and your surroundings, be prepared to see me doing weird things, like shaking the camera, lying on the ground... to take the scene from a creative perspective and demonstrate the pose rather than simply describing it. :)
Why do you charge so much?
I completely understand your question.
Here is my explanation... to make it quick and simple, I bring around $8,000 in equipment to you, plus +10 years of experience. You may not see me when I'm editing, but after your big day, I will spend the double of time you book editing
How do you charge travel fees?
I include at no cost 60 miles round trip from my home city Jacksonville NC. After that I charge $1.25 per mile.
What beaches do you take photos at?
No extra cost:
Emerald isle
Onslow beach (I don't have base accsess)
North Topsail Beach
Surf City
North Topsail
Extra cost
Atlantic beach
Salter Path
Wrightsville Beach
Kure Beach
Oak Island