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About

Deborah Sawyer, of Beach Portraits, is an experienced photographer, based in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She specializes in weddings and portraiture. Deborah has been capturing stunning moments for 40 years and works predominantly in North Carolina, Florida and Virginia. She works closely with her couples to make sure that she tells their love story beautifully, through candid and artistically posed photographs.

Services Offered
Using only the best photography and lighting equipment, Deborah makes sure to comply with her clients' wants and needs throughout the photography process. In addition to wedding photography, Beach Portraits also offers bridal and engagement sittings. You can choose anywhere between 1.5 hours of coverage all the way up to 10 hours of coverage. No matter what package you decide on, you can expect to receive all high-resolution images along with the copyrights to print your own images.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Beach Portraits

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100% recommend it
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Valerie P. Sent on 07/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing

Choosing 11th hour events was the best decision we ever made regarding our wedding! Deborah was always very helpful and answered any questions we had! She was very professional and knowledgeable from the start. Even though the weather wasn’t what we expected on wedding day, Deborah made sure to meet our needs and move us to the golf course at Powell’s Pointe, in the end everything turned out perfect. And we left with a huge smile on our faces, and our guests included! Thank you Deborah and thank you to all your team and vendors for making our day memorable and something we will cherish for the rest of our lives!
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Arianna B. Sent on 10/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, kind, AMAZING!!

Deborah did the photography for our wedding in October this year and I can’t even find the words to truly express how impressed we were! Deborah and I connected prior to the wedding to go over the informational sheet she emailed to be sure that any questions we had were answered and to assure me of the time of her arrival. She arrived early, and took ALL of the pictures I could have imagined asking for, and different shots I didn’t even think to ask about. Deborah made myself and my wife feel comfortable, and empowered throughout the entire experience and you can see that come through in our photos. She was also great with our rowdy bunch and had us joining our cocktail hour ahead of schedule. We can’t recommend Deborah/ Beach Portraits enough, if you’re considering look no further!!
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Miranda Sent on 07/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer in the OBX!

Deborah was just wonderful - she took both engagement and wedding photos for us, and each time she went above and beyond to make sure we had beautiful pictures from these important events! She is extremely well priced, and beyond professional - I loved how she would help us and our guests pose to get the most flattering pictures, she did such an amazing job directing people.
It suddenly started pouring rain right before the ceremony was supposed to take place on the beach, and Deborah was on point - she was running back and forth from the beach to the beach house, getting photos with the ocean in the background whenever the rain stopped, and making sure we got all the pictures we were looking for!
And for all the photos she took there was a very quick turnaround, they're beautiful and I know I'll be looking at them often to remember that special day! She really captured how wonderful my wedding day was!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Nordstrom Events Nordstrom Events Wedding Planners

Deborah Sawyer Photography / Beach Portraits is the preferred professional photographer for Nordstrom Events. With over 40 years of photographing weddings and portraits, Deborah is one of the most experienced and talented photographers on the Outer Banks!

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Beach Portraits frequently asked questions

Beach Portraits includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Beach Portraits includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Beach Portraits offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Beach Portraits offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Beach Portraits offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Beach Portraits is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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