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If we haven't met, hey, I'm Alisha! 🤍

Wife, mama, photographer, book lover, music lover, and an elder emo with a soft spot for nostalgia and a camera roll full of memories. 🖤

I've always loved the things that make us feel something. Songs that take you back to a specific time in your life. Old photographs that make you miss people and places. The little moments you didn't realize were special until they became memories.

I think that's why I love photography so much.

I get to freeze the moments that time refuses to slow down for — your wedding day, your growing babies, your family's laughter, and all the beautiful, ordinary pieces of life in between.

My style is romantic, a little dreamy, a little coastal, and rooted in real connection.

Because someday, these photos will be more than pictures. They'll be the memories you return to, the people you remember, and the feeling of being right there all over again.

And honestly? That's the magic of it. ✨

Makeup: @taramosss @honeycomb_salonnn
Studio: @studio__francis
Vest: @masondixon_shallotte

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Owning a business is truly one of the hardest, yet most rewarding things you can do. You’ll doubt yourself. You’ll question if you’re good enough. You’ll compare yourself to others, feel burnt out, and have days where you wonder if you’re even doing the right thing.

But then you’ll have moments that remind you exactly why you started.

6 years of doing something I genuinely love. 6 years of learning, growing, creating, and meeting so many incredible people along the way. I’ll never take for granted that people trust me to capture some of the most special seasons of their lives. The fact that this little dream of mine has turned into a business I get to call my own still feels so surreal.

Cheers to 6 years of Brianna Hamilton Photography. And to everyone who has supported me, booked a session, shared a post, recommended my name, or simply cheered me on… thank you. I truly wouldn’t be here without you.🥹🩷

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Mother and Father of Wild, if you will 😂 it was so fun to update photos of these two for their floral company @motherofwildnc !! they push the envelope on floral designs and truly are so inspiring, running their successful biz and chasing three little ones. 💓

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in the studio with the taylor’s 💓

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updated photos for @therapywithshaina 🌟we’ve known eachother since highschool, and this lil town reconnected us as shaina needed updated photos for her ever-growing career in therapy! she’s a joy, and incredibly inspiring, and if you need an amazing therapist she might know someone for that 😉

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the cutest family!!! 🥹 studio sessions have become a favorite of mine 🤭

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update the headshots! rent the studio! people want to see your face :)

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Autumn outfit inspo 🍂 ☕️ Which outfit is your favorite.

#autumnoutfitideas #sardines #boutiquefashion #oversizedsweater #outfitinspos

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If you’re considering a move to Wilmington, put down Zillow and answer these questions first.  
1. What do you want your everyday life to look like here? Morning coffee in a walkable neighborhood? Sunset strolls along the Riverwalk? Beach any day of the week? Dinner at a different downtown spot every Friday? Maybe a mixture of it all?   2. Where do you actually want to live? Wilmington, NC covers a lot of ground. Downtown historic neighborhoods, beachside communities, and all of the other pockets of Wilmington can all feel completely different. Knowing you want to move to Wilmington is one thing. Knowing which area will actually fit your lifestyle is another.  
3. What are your non-negotiables? Not just beds and baths. I mean neighborhood feel, lot size, new construction vs. a historic home with character, proximity to the beach, walkability score. Think about what you do on a normal Tuesday. Your home should support that life. 
4. What does your budget actually look like in this market? What your budget gets in Wilmington depends heavily on the neighborhood, the age of the home, and how close you want to be to downtown or close to the water. This is one of the first things I help my relocation buyers get clear on, because what you expect and what you find are often two very different things in the best way. 
5. What are you really moving toward? Slower pace? Warmer weather? Being closer to family? Waking up 5 minutes from the beach? A place where you actually know your neighbors? A fresh start somewhere that feels alive? Relocating to Wilmington is so much more than buying a house. You’re choosing the version of your life you actually want to be living. 
Hi, I’m Hannah! I was born and raised here, and I know these neighborhoods only the way a local can. My job isn’t just to find you a house. It’s to find you the neighborhood where you’ll feel at home the moment you pull into the driveway.

If you’re considering a move to Wilmington, NC, save this post for when your time comes. Comment “WILMY” and I’ll send you my FREE Moving to Wilmington Relocation Guide!

🫶🏻Hannah Karns, Realtor/Broker

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