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Ashley up here on the Outer Banks, she knows all of the most picturesque spots on the OBX from Hatteras to Corova and can’t wait to share those backdrops with her clients.

What makes us worthy of your memories you ask? We feel it is our passion, experience, and love of what we do that separate us from the competition! Making your wedding photos spectacular has just as much to do with matching personalities and client relationships as it does with talent behind the lens. On your wedding day, it’s important to have professionals you can trust to capture memories of your day’s events and forever document the special moments of friends and family. After all, your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime photo event! We know what to look for, where to be, and how to capture the important images of your first day together as husband and wife, all while keeping things fun! This allows you to celebrate, relax and enjoy the big day.

For us, weddings are an opportunity to capture LOVE! What does love look like? We feel love may be a look between two people, someone overtaken with laughter, or just something as simple as holding hands. We all know it when we see it and it is such an adrenaline rush when you can capture “The SHOT”! You can feel it as well as see it and when you can capture it in a photo, that is just FUN! This feeling is what drives our passion to show up for our clients and we do everything in our power to make sure you see all the LOVE that surrounds you

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
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
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Island Photography

Kata
Kata Sent on 06/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for capturing the love and joy in our special day!

I just cannot thank you enough for all the amazing photos from our wedding!! It was such a magical day and you captured every moment. Both the planned and unplanned!! The pictures are just ........ I have no words. I tear up every time I look at the moment you captured on my sweet husband's face as I walked out to meet him. It will never be forgotten. Thank you again for shooting our special day and making it as magical as we felt!!
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Alicia Sent on 08/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ashley is amazing at what she does! We had her for our entire wedding day, from start to finish! She was with the girls getting ready in the morning and running from house to house to make sure she got pictures of the guys getting ready as well. Extremely professional and personable, works with you to make sure she gets the pictures you personally want as well as traditional wedding day photos. Great at keeping everyone on task! I'm sure a lot of you know how hard it is to keep the groomsmen on task. She knows every in and out of the wedding world, if your not sure of something, ask, I'm sure she's got the answer! In addition to our wedding photos she also did our engagement shoot when we first got engaged, which turned out amazing!!
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Nicole Sent on 07/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My whole wedding day would not have been the same without Ashley and Island Photography. They were prepared for EVERYTHING, and taking pictures with them was a blast. Even my husband enjoyed having them--I was worried about him feeling awkward having so many pictures taken! We also LOVE that they give you a CD of every picture they took--they believe its your wedding and your images should belong to you. I can't recommend them enough!
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Deanna Sent on 12/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Loved our engagement pictures. Ashley was so easy to work with and made us feel comfortable.
Our wedding day went by so quick, we are so happy have the great pictures that Island Photography took for us. Thank you Ashley for your talent and great memories that we get to look at over and over again for years to come.
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Andrea Sent on 07/25/2012
5 out of 5 rating
All I can say is they were amazing! Allie, Mike and Ashley were just simply the BEST! It is not that easy to plan something from a distance but they make it so easy. From the first time I met Allie I just knew she was the perfect person to shot my wedding and I was right. She has the cooliest vibe and so down to earth. The day of the wedding you knew this was not their first time at the rodeo. Allie had everything we had forgotten in her bag, it was just amazing. They knew every important shot and they were all placed at the right spot at the right time. There are a lot of photographers in OBX but I am so happy with everything they did for us. I HIGHLY recommend them! They get you your shots back so quickly and I have so MANY people tell me how awesome they were! The pictures look absolutely amazing and gives me a changes to relive that wonderful day again and again!
Heather
Heather Sent on 10/11/2011
5 out of 5 rating
When we started looking for photographers, I immediately knew at the wedding expo that if I had my choice of anyone it would definitely be Island Photography. The engagement pictures were awesome and everyone loved them…..now everyone loves the wedding and trash the dress photos! Mike & Allie are so much fun. The day of they both knew exactly what needed to be done and made sure everyone had what they needed, etc. It was almost like having an additional planner. That is not something I even expected with a photographer. Also, Island Photography was one of the few that gave you copyright to your images. Now, we can have all of the pictures we want and can always access copies if needed. We knew we were in good hands, and it definitely shows. Would def recommend to anyone!
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Katie Sent on 08/12/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We can't even express how grateful we are for all of Mike and Allie’s help and hard work on our wedding day and the beautiful photos that they captured! We had a very small wedding with only immediate family, but they were both so great with everyone, from 1 year old Aiden to his 77 year old Great Grandma whose claim to fame is being "allergic" to having her picture taken!!
The day flew by so fast and the images really tell the story of our day! The YouTube video that they created within a week is just awesome and such a great way to give friends a glimpse of our beautiful ocean-side wedding!
We can't thank them enough and would give them our highest recommendations to anyone!
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Jennifer Sent on 07/26/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Mike and Allie are so friendly and take amazing pictures. We got some amazing candid as well as posed photos. Everyone commented on how great they were at the wedding. We received the pictures quickly as well.
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Caroline Sent on 06/19/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Mike and Allie are awesome. Allie follows you around with a little backpack fixing your hair and makeup and calming you down. Not only do their fun personalities show in their pictures, but the photos are also beautiful!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 01/10/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Mike & Allie were so awesome!!! They gave us lots of chioces and pics to choose from, they were easy to get along with and made our special days even more wonderful!!! The best!!!!!
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Awards

18
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park Park & Outdoor Weddings

Mike and Allie have captured some of the most breathtaking images of weddings at The Whalehead Club over the years. They are super friendly, professional & easy to work with. Island Photography is an excellent choice for beautiful wedding photos that will last a lifetime!

Just Beachy Events LLC Just Beachy Events LLC Wedding Planners

Mike and Allie Hawkins are without a doubt two of the most fun and talented people we have ever had the opportunity to work with. They have an amazing eye and a gift for capturing the most special moments of your life! We have enjoyed all the weddings we have teamed up with them in the past and always look forward to working with them in the future. If you want to have a blast with your photographers and have amazing images to immortalize one of the most important days of your lives, choose Island Photography. You will be so happy you did!

Seaside Ceremonies Seaside Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

Island Photography are two of my favorite photographers on the Outer Banks and beyond for several reasons. Their enthusiasm for what they do shows through and allows them to connect with their clients. This connection allows them to capture your true feelings through your pictures. Coupled with their wonderful eye(s) for the incredible shot, you will be blown away by the results! If I was getting married again, I would want them there. Since I won't... I'll settle for my family portraits ; )

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Island Photography frequently asked questions

Island Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Island Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Island Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Island Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Island Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Island Photography is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in average response time.
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