Amanda Cherie Photography

07/31/2026

✨ Where the sea whispers, magic begins… 🧜‍♀️🌊

Some moments feel like they belong in a fairytale. These beautiful mermaids traded the ordinary for an evening beneath the waves at Radio Island, where the crystal-clear water and a bird’s-eye view from my drone made it look like they had truly returned to their underwater kingdom.

Mermaid sessions are some of my absolute favorite portraits to create because they’re more than just photos—they’re an experience. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, creating memories with your child, or simply embracing your inner mermaid, we’ll make magic together.

Who says fairytales have an age limit? 💙

✨ Mermaid Sessions Now Booking
📍 Crystal Coast Beaches & Surrounding Areas
📸 Drone imagery available (weather and location permitting)

Ready to become part of the story? Send me a message, and let’s create something unforgettable.

07/27/2026

07/11/2026

✨⚡ Nature showing off her electric personality ⚡✨

There’s something almost magical about slowing down a storm… the sky stops being a quick flash and turns into a dance of light across the clouds. 🌩️💙

Three little moments where Mother Nature grabbed her paintbrush, dipped it in lightning, and reminded us that even stormy skies can create something beautiful. ✨

07/05/2026

A few more from last nights fireworks at Beaufort!

07/05/2026

Here’s a handful of tonight’s firework in Beaufort, NC.

06/29/2026

Scary, yet absolutely incredible. Yesterday’s storm rolled in with some of the most amazing cloud formations I’ve ever seen. If you took a few moments to step outside and watch the shelf cloud approach, it was like witnessing nature put on a show.

The clouds swirled and rolled like giant ocean waves crashing toward the shore. At times, it looked as if you were standing on the seafloor, looking up at the underside of waves as they curled overhead. It was both beautiful and humbling—a reminder of just how powerful and artistic Mother Nature can be.

06/28/2026

Some pretty intense weather out there moving out towards down east

06/25/2026

I’ll admit it… I’ve never been a morning person. 😅 But sunrise photo sessions have completely changed my perspective. The beach is quiet, there’s hardly any foot traffic, the light is absolutely beautiful, and there’s just something so peaceful about starting the day by the ocean. 🌅

As an added bonus, we were lucky enough to watch a large pod of dolphins swim by during this morning’s session! 🐬 Moments like that make those early alarms completely worth it.

Oh and not to forget breakfast at Four Corners Diner is one of the best places to eat after a beach sunrise session!!

06/25/2026

Praise God for being in the right place at the right time. For the little miracles we almost miss, the kindness of friendly strangers, and the breathtaking beauty of another sunrise. Some of life’s greatest blessings aren’t loud—they’re found in the quiet moments that remind us He is always there. ❤️☀️🙏

06/22/2026

🎆Who's ready for Fourth of July fireworks this year? 🎇
Raise your hand if you can't wait to see the sky light up! What's your favorite part of the Fourth of July-fireworks, food, family, or all of the above?

Tell me where you'll be watching the
fireworks this year!

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