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Lindsay & Adam

2008-05-07T17:15:00.002-04:00

Congrats to Adam & Lindsay Leggett! May 3, 2008

Dayna

2008-04-23T22:01:00.001-04:00

I had allot of fun today at my photo session!! I cant wait until my next session! I appreciate everything y'all have done for me. Y'all made me feel very relaxed and made it fun! Y'all are so awesome and allot of fun!! Just like Heather I cant wait till the mudding picture! Once again thank you and I will be seeing y'all on the 6th.

Jenna

2007-09-19T10:15:00.000-04:00

Hey Adrian and Heather

I would just just like say thanks again for all you have done. You have made this experience so much fun. I can't wait to get everything back. I know it will be great!

-Jenna

Shutara

2007-09-18T00:42:00.000-04:00

Hey!!! Remember me?....I enjoyed taking pictures with you.!!!! I know who to come to when i want my pictures done.!!!!

Thank You!!

Shutara C.

Courtney

2007-09-18T00:11:00.000-04:00

Hi Adrian and Heather,

I just want to thank you for making my daughter Courtney Jones senior pictures day so special. We all had a wonderful time. Tell Heather I said thank you for letting me share Courtney's experience with her... I felt like I have known her all my life.

Thank You

Carolyn Jones

Morgan

2007-09-05T14:54:00.000-04:00

Hey Adrian! I had the best time ever yesterday! You made the whole experience really fun! I wish I could do that everyday. I am sooo excited about getting my pictures back! I know you are going to do a great job! My Family really enjoyed it too, which is a very good thing. Thanks for everything : )

A Very Happy Customer...

Morgan

Kristin Update

2007-09-05T14:30:00.000-04:00

Hey Adrian and Heather, I loved my pictures, yall do great work and hopefully i will be seeing you soon again...if i'm in new bern i will stop by to talk...

Thanks again

Kristin Hopkins

Amanda & McKenna

2007-08-03T17:57:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time at the photo session. I can’t wait to see the proofs. You were very patient with the baby and myself. I know that you have captured images that we will treasure for a lifetime. Your laid-back attitude made both of us feel comfortable enough to let our true colors shine. Thank you!

Amanda

Kason B.

2007-07-17T15:50:00.000-04:00

Hey Adrian and Heather!

Just wanted to let you guys know how much I enjoyed working with ya'll the other day. You two truly are the perfect team. Now if I could only get you guys to move to Florida...

Talk to you soon.Niki

Kristin H

2007-07-17T15:01:00.000-04:00

hey Adrian and heather,

I had a great time taking pictures with you. You keep it fun and interesting. Hopefully i will have the pleasure of having pictures taken by you again some time. I look forward to seeing my pictures...

Thanks again,Kristin H

Old Fashion Guessing Game! $1000 Prize!

2007-06-01T11:06:00.000-04:00

This project started as a relaxing day of Lego building with the kids. A half a day later and not a Lego left in the house this huge Octahedron was mostly completed (a later trip to the toy department was needed to complete the monstrosity). The question the arose, "how many piece are in this thing?" So we had the bright idea to have a contest for our clients to see who can guess how many pieces it contains. All you have to do is come in and fill out an entry form (one per visit please), with your best guess. Whoever guesses the closest answer will win a $1000 studio credit to be used whenever and however you like. The contest will end August 31, 2007. The winner will be announced (after we count them) in our September Newsletter and on this blog. Here is the specs:

Height 10.5"

Width 8.75"

Layers 27 (solid, with pieces of all shapes & Sizes)

Weight 5.4lbs

Good Luck. See you soon!

Old Blog is Back With a New Twist!

2007-06-01T00:26:00.000-04:00

Our blog is back! After a long hiatus, we have decided to bring it back with a twist. We would love to hear your testimonials about our service so, very soon after your session, we will send you a survey. Upon receipt of your great testimonials, we will feature one of your images on this blog for you and your friends and family to see. What's in it for you, you ask? Well, the typical turn around time for editing our portraits is about 2 weeks. If you will help us out with great testimonials, we will move one of your great images to the front of our work flow and post it on this blog along with your testimonial! This will give you a sneak peek at what we are up to. On the other side of the coin, if you see opportunity for us to improve, this is your opportunity to let us know. We truly want to know what you think and want your experience with us to be absolutely the best anywhere. So get them typing fingers ready and book your session today!

This Baby Brings Smiles to the Studio

2006-09-12T21:08:00.000-04:00

Every in the studio just thought this little guy was adorable. The whole family was in on the pictures and it really made for some precious moments that they will cherish for years to come.

Another Bridal that I have been Waiting to Show!

2006-09-09T21:01:00.000-04:00

Christy Finally got married this weekend, so now I can show off her incredible bridals! She really shines in the camera room. I will post more of her session on our upcoming Wedding Site. Stay tuned for details.

Jones Co Jr Miss #3

2006-09-07T20:54:00.000-04:00

This is the third Jones County Jr Miss contestant we have photographed so far this year. This head shod was made during her senior session. So far this make three really talented and beautiful entries in the pageant.

Try This View!

2006-09-06T20:35:00.000-04:00

This is an idea I got from a friend of mine in Wilmington who does a lot of senior portraits. I always enjoy looking for fresh new angles to shoot from if you have any ideas or examples of pictures that you like please feel free to bring them in. It is always great to have new ideas.

Seniors of a Different Kind

2006-09-05T20:22:00.000-04:00

Later this afternoon, we had this wonderful couple in to have their portraits done. They were a blast to work with I can't wait for them to see their images.

Jones Co Jr Miss Contestants in for Headshots

2006-09-05T20:11:00.000-04:00

The Race is going to be tight for this year's Jones county Jr. Miss Pageant if the rest of the contestants are any thing like these two, both named Heather by the way. I look forward to meeting and working with all of the contestants this year.

Work Displayed at M&Ms in Oriental

2006-08-31T13:56:00.000-04:00

Me and a close friend of mine, Danny Lloyd are being featured at M&Ms, a top notch restaurant in Oriental, during the months of September and October. All of the work displayed is for sale. If you would like to treat yourself to a great meal and friendly atmosphere decorated with our finest work then head on down and let them know I sent you.

James Works the Camera

2006-08-30T21:51:00.000-04:00

This is another Pamlico Senior showing of his serious side. He says he is glad to be back in school because he worked so much this summer. I hope his senior year is like a vacation for him.

Engagements with Feeling

2006-08-29T21:25:00.000-04:00

I love making engagement portraits. I believe that engagement sessions should be more than two people sitting next to each other with a "cheese smile", however these shots are a necessary part of the session so they will have the picture for the paper. I think Engagement Portraits should be about capturing the feelings that a couple have for each other and showing that in the portraits. This photo speaks volumes about this couple and I am sure that every one who sees it will know that this couples is truly into each other.

I love Headshots!

2006-08-26T21:05:00.000-04:00

Today I did headshot for a very beautiful lady named Kay. I have made her portrait before and new this would be an easy job. As you can see here, she has a really beautiful look. I really enjoy headshot because they are so personal. They allow you to really look into a persons eye in a way that you would not in real life. Kay is planning on using some of the shots from today for some signs that she is going to have made for her work at United Country Realty.

Family Portraits gearing back up.

2006-08-24T21:56:00.000-04:00

This is a change from the usual. Lately, I have been doing mostly senior portraits and welcomed a little change with the Daniels Family who had their portraits done in the studio today. Ms Daniels brought in some examples of what she wanted and we worked together to create some beautiful work. I expect I will be seeing a lot more Families over the next few months as Christmas approaches. If you would like to give a very special gift this season, go ahead and book your session now before the schedule fills up. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Another Successful Beach Day!

2006-08-23T21:41:00.000-04:00

This time Havelock Seniors were the stars at the beach with the exception of Vince from Pamlico who accompanied us on a great session at Fort Macon. We started out in the fort until it closed then went out on the beach and got some shot in the sand and surf. We wrapped up the evening with dinner at Ruby Tuesdays. It was a blast and I would like to personally thank our models for some great work and look forward to showing you guys the photos soon.

Class of 1976 Reunion

2006-08-19T23:34:00.000-04:00

Wow what a great group of people, we had a blast taking photos at this reunion! These guys were still partying when we left a midnight and I heard that they had to move the party to a new location because they closed down the first one. Congratulations Class of '76 for a successful reunion and we hope to see you at the next one.

Color Color Color!

2006-08-18T00:20:00.000-04:00

Bring in those primary and secondary colors, yes, all of them if you have them. Solid colors are best, but I am willing to try anything. Bringing plenty of clothing choices will ensure that we can coordinate your wardrobe with our backgrounds. Brandy did just that and see how good she looks!

Don't Leave Those Hats Home!

2006-08-17T00:15:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to bring your favorite hats and jackets to your session. They can add a very nice and often unique touch to your portraits as this cowboy hat did for Lindsey. Even you guys can bring in you r leather jackets and baseball caps.

Twins Again!

2006-08-16T23:55:00.000-04:00

Aren't twin great? They provide me with a unique oportunity to capure some very compelling images. These ladies have graced my lens a couple of times in the past but this is the first time I have been able to give them my undivided attention for an entire session. These two are a blast to to work with.

Jones County Jr. Miss Winner in for Prize Portrait

2006-08-16T23:49:00.000-04:00

This young lady was the winner of last year's Jones County Jr. Miss Pageant. As part of her prize package, Adrian Henson Photography, Inc. gave her a 16 X 20 Portrait of her with evening gown and medal. I can't wait to see this years contestants.

More Siblings

2006-08-15T23:32:00.000-04:00

This Brother/Sister team worked really well together and were great sports considering all of our requests of them to pose here, hold hands there, we even him to let her kiss him on the head and as you can see in the image we were pushing our luck!

A Close Up With Selena

2006-08-15T23:14:00.000-04:00

I almost always include head shot with every session even if it is not requested. This style of headshot is done out in front of the studio in natural light. It is a very personal type of portrait that allows the viewer to really connect with the subject. Just look into those eyes, there is real personality there.

This Wedding Went Off With a Hitch!

2006-08-12T23:05:00.000-04:00

Well Ok, it wasn't a very good pun, but they did get "Hitched". Ashlynne and Jonathan's wedding was about as good as it gets. There were some beautiful surprises during the ceremony and the planning and coordination was impeccable. The cake was good too! I have been waiting a long time to show off Ashlynne's bridal portrait so in lieu of a wedding pic, here it is.

Cousins Take Turns for Their Session

2006-08-11T22:39:00.000-04:00

I love working with two seniors at the same time. It keeps things moving in the studio and give friends or cousins in this case to get some of their portraits together. If you have a best friend or family member who is graduating with you, consider scheduling your session at the same time and have some done with each other. It's also a good way to save on gas if you ride together!

Photos Always Make a Great Gift for Mom!

2006-08-10T22:30:00.000-04:00

Sarah & Nick are two siblings that will earn major brownie points with mom when she sees these images. If you are having a hard time trying to figure out what to give that special someone, just remember that portraits are always appreciated and you can be certain that it is a gift that they do not already have one of.

Camp Shoot Wraps Up

2006-08-09T22:26:00.000-04:00

Today I shot for the camp then did Megan and Brittany then went back to the camp at sunset to get campfire shots with the campers. What a long day! It was all good though, especially when I get shots like this. I can't wait to show the camp their images.

Brittany Graces My Lens Again

2006-08-09T22:19:00.000-04:00

I have photographed Brittany a few times now and I am always impressed with the images we get. She is a natural in front of the lens. I look forward to working with her and her family for many years to come.

Megan Makes a Beautiful High Key Senior Portrait

2006-08-09T22:13:00.000-04:00

This is an effect we like to do every now and then. It really showcases the eyes and softens everything else. Megan's eyes makes this effect really sing!

Kayla is Sitting Pretty with Her Senior Portraits!

2006-08-08T22:09:00.000-04:00

Kayla was a great subject today and quietly worked with us to make some excellent portraits. This portrait is just great and kind of unique as it is the first flowered sun dress I have seen all summer.

Quincinera Portrait What a great tradition!

2006-08-08T21:46:00.000-04:00

We made this portrait for Melviz' Quincinera or sweet 15 party. She is absolutely beautiful and we wish her well as she takes a big step towards becoming a young adult. Congratulations Melviz!

Maternity Shot are so Sweet!

2006-08-08T21:16:00.000-04:00

I feel very fortunate when I am able to take part in the special moments in peoples lives. When it is close friends it is even better. Miles and Patti came in today to capture her "Pregnant Glow". I think we did just that. I am amazed every time I get the opportunity to work with expecting mothers.

More Photography for Camp Seagull

2006-08-07T21:35:00.000-04:00

Today was really cool, I woke up before sunrise to get early morning shots at the camp. I stayed most of the day then camp back in the evening to photograph the "swimin' show". What a great place, I know why the kids like it so much!

Commercial Shoot For Camp Seagull

2006-08-06T21:30:00.000-04:00

I am very fortunate to have been asked to shoot scenes to be used in the next Camp Seagull brochure. Today I spent a few hours shooting and getting a feel of what goes on around the camp. I look forward to going back to shoot more images, I hope I can get every thing as there is so much going on.

Kurtis Gets Composite with meaning

2006-08-04T21:18:00.000-04:00

This is a composite of some of the shots we took of Kurtis and his VIP flag for basket ball. It is great when I get personal items to work with as it always gives us new ideas.

Vince Sizzles for the Camera, sssssss!

2006-07-27T19:59:00.000-04:00

Although the weather was nice it was Hot! Vince was a great sport though and hung in there with us while we made some great images around the down town area in New Bern. He's got the look now he just has to find a way to put it to good use.

Second Senior Today, Lots of work Tomorrow!

2006-07-26T20:13:00.000-04:00

Sarah came prepared with lots of cool accessories and tons of cloths. It was great! We had lots of different outfits and combinations to work with. I can't wait to edit these images.

Coolest dog ever! The Senior was Cool Too : )

2006-07-26T19:57:00.000-04:00

Lexi Had her senior portraits done today and brought in her beautiful little dog. They were both a pleasure and we had a great time capturing images that she can be proud of for many years to come.

Shanita Looks Great, Check Her Out.

2006-07-25T18:11:00.000-04:00

Shanita was a quite subject but buy did she show her good looks in the studio. You seniors never cease to amaze me. I can't to make our 2006 seniors studio sample book. It will be fill with some of the most amazing people I have ever met.

A Day at the Beach

2006-07-23T11:03:00.000-04:00

It's that time of year! The water is finally perfect at Fort Macon. Stephanie had her senior pics done at the fort, then in the sun and surf out on the beach. It was a blast and I hope she had as much fun as I did. Anyone who is interested in having their session at the beach or any other destination should call now while spaces are still available before school starts. I can't wait to get back to the beach.

Smiles abound when She's Around!

2006-07-21T18:53:00.000-04:00

Dee kept us in stitches all afternoon. It's great to have someone so full of life in the studio. This session was a blast from start to finish.

Senior # 2

2006-07-20T18:40:00.000-04:00

Here is senior #2 for today. She did a wonderful job and has a great look. I can't wait to show you guys your portraits.

Two in one Day!

2006-07-20T18:33:00.000-04:00

I usually only book one senior per day unless it is two close friends who want to book their session together and have portraits together as well as separately. But today I had Cory in first, then Kate later in the day. It worked out nice and I was able to spend plenty of time with each. I encourage anyone who would like some portraits with a best friend to coordinated the session so that you come in at the same time.

No Lions No Tigers But Lots of Bears! Oh My!

2006-07-15T18:52:00.000-04:00

What a great couple of days! I have been fortunate enough to see 5 bears in two days (six for the year). Yesterday, My wife and I saw a very large bear (300 lbs+/-) on the way in to work. Unfortunately, it was a fairly short sighting of about a minute which is longer than most but not enough time to dig up the cameras that were in the back of the car. But today, on the way to a camera club meeting, while talking about the bear encounter from the day before, my mother and I came upon this bear and three cubs which were hiding in a tree nearby. It was a perfect situation because, since the cubs were in the tree, the mother bear could not leave, no matter how bad she wanted to. We had the privilege of photographing the family for over twenty minutes which is almost unheard of. We think that the increased sightings may be caused by the drought which has the bears on the move looking for water.

Pets Welcome!

2006-07-14T19:20:00.000-04:00

Brittany Brought her lovely little Chihuahua to include in her senior session. I love having pets in portraits but do require that they be managable. Also be aware the shy pets may not allow their photos to be taken. Please ask us about incuding your favorite pet in your portrait session.

Caroline Works it for the Camera

2006-07-13T22:25:00.000-04:00

Today was a blast working with Caroline who could certainly become a model if she wanted to. We shot in some new locations that I have been eyeing in the downtown area and worked on some new lighting techniques in the studio. As always, she is a pleasure to work with. I would also like to thank Corey, who worked as my lighting assistant. We couldn't have done it without him.

Seniors seniors Seniors

2006-07-11T22:59:00.000-04:00

I have been amazed at the response from all of the seniors that have been booking over the last few days. I can't thank you guys enough for helping to make this our best senior season ever! I can't wait to meet and work with each and every one of you. This is Lauren from Havelock which is a special treat for us, as we have not worked with many Havelock Seniors in the past. We look forward to providing Havelock with some of the best Senior portraits ever!

Smiles by Dr. Hoard, Reconstructive Dentist

2006-06-29T19:14:00.000-04:00

Today the studio was graced with perfect smiles as we worked a commercial shoot for Dr. Hoard, a local dentist/"smile artist" here in New Bern. We had many models with great smiles to work with. The portraits will be featured in "before and after" examples of Dr Hoard's work that will be used in brochures as well as displayed at his office on Glenburnie Rd.

Senior Shoot at China Grove

2006-06-29T18:48:00.000-04:00

Kali requested that her shoot be at the China Grove Plantation which is owned by a friend of her mom. This turned out to be a great location. We love when seniors come up with unique locations and look forward to hearing your ideas. If you have a cool place in mind for your photography, give us a call, we would love to get started today.

Mother & Son Pics are a Hit!

2006-06-28T19:18:00.000-04:00

This lovely mother/son team came in from Virginia for their portraits today and were an absolute pleasure. I am amazed at all of the beautiful people I meet daily in my profession. These two were no exception.

Gift for Mom Will Earn These two Brownie Points!

2006-06-27T18:27:00.000-04:00

These brothers came in today to get their portraits done as a gift for their mom in Ohio. I know that she will be pleasantly surprised when she receives this one of a kind gift!

Wedding Bells Ring in Bayboro

2006-06-24T18:32:00.000-04:00

We recorded Laura and Mark's wedding today. We started with family and group portraits outside at a close friend's home. This was followed by an elegantly, quiet ceremony, then a feast on a reception. We can't wait to show the images as they are sure to be cherished for many years to come.

One More Biker Shot

2006-06-23T21:59:00.000-04:00

I Like this shot from the "Carly Harley" Shoot so much that I had to post it too. It turned out so good that it almost does not look real but it is. If you are interested in having a portfolio of shots of your bike of car, give us a call, I love doing this type of work.

Models, motorcycles, and Great Weather!

2006-06-23T20:44:00.000-04:00

What more can you ask for. This shoot with one of our local models, Carly, and Mel Hardy's Harley is quickly becoming an all time great. We will be posting a slide show in the portfolio section of the website soon. I hope the server can handle the traffic!

Fantastic Senior Session at Dawson Creek

2006-06-20T18:09:00.000-04:00

I spent a beautiful evening photographing Catherine at the Lee's house at Dawson Creek. What a great location. This picture is one where we used my Honda Element as the background.

Hawaii Senior in for Portraits.

2006-06-20T15:34:00.000-04:00

We at AHP would like to welcome Elizabeth all the way from Hawaii! She is georgous and great fun to work with. I hope that she enjoys North Carolina.

Summer is Here and We are Loving it!

2006-06-16T18:23:00.000-04:00

Wow what a busy day in the studio. While Heather handled multiple viewing and a wedding consultation, I worked on this session with lovely Latoya. This shot was out front and the weather was great. I really look forward to showing her portraits to her.

New Blog Launched at blogger.com

2006-06-15T08:58:00.000-04:00

To make our website more user friendly to more people we have moved our blog here at Blogspot. This is a wonderful free service that I would recommend to anyone. Start your own blog today by clicking "Get Your Own Blog" in the upper right hand corner.

And The Winner Is?...

2005-09-06T21:24:00.000-04:00

JOEY ROBERTS! father of Morgan Roberts! guessed 1743 and is the winner of the $1000 studio Credit. He only missed the actual total of 1730 by 13 pieces, that's amazing! The Roberts' live in Reelsboro and Morgan is a senior at Pamlico County High School. We just wonder if Joey is going to share his prize? Maybe, if she is good :)

We would like to congratulate the Roberts' and encourage all of you to stay tuned for our next contest which will be announced in our next newsletter. Thanks for playing.

Adrian Henson CPP
Heather Henson