The Pine Island Lodge WeddingMr. & Mrs. Nowacek
The Pine Island Lodge Wedding
Mr. & Mrs. Nowacek
After a romantic proposal on the beach underneath the Avalon Pier during the pouring and windy rain this past January, it was only necessary to plan their gorgeous wedding day to be on the Outer Banks of North Carolina at The Pine Island Lodge. Their wedding day truly was perfect. With predicted wind and rain al[...]
Sea Turtles – Cape Hatteras National SeashoreDig & Release
Sea Turtles on Cape Hatteras National Seashore
by Caroline Jarvis Photography
🐢😍 guys! I could see baby sea turtles everyday and my heart would still melt every single time. Such an awesome little dude! To see him flapping his flippers and preparing for the deep blue....makes me so in awe! I just love them. Good luck little guy 🐢💦🌴🌾I love Hatteras🌾
As I was leaving[...]
Surprise Proposal in Ocracoke, NCFuture Mr. & Mrs. Brokaw
Surprise Proposal in Ocracoke, NC
It was a gorgeous summer day. Blue skies, calm winds, teal waters, and low tide at sunset with so many ferry's all throughout the Hatteras Inlet. I even had butterflies in my stomach. I was traveling over to Ocracoke to document Ken's surprise proposal to his now, fiancé, Emily Burke, soon to be....Mrs. Brokaw :) Ken had contacte[...]
Wedding & Event Musician – Jessie Taylor “A Major Harmony”by Caroline Jarvis Photography
I remember meeting Jessie for the first time about 5 years ago like it was yesterday. It was on the beach in Buxton by the first jetty on a day with beautiful blue skies and nice waves. She had killer tattoos, fresh fruit for everyone and such an awesome personality that we all sat and talked forever. I never knew that day that we would end up working together so much[...]
Jeffrey & Moira Caruso WeddingProvidence, Rhode Island Wedding
You have moments in your life where you just stop, gaze around, smile and take in your surroundings. You look around thinking…. wow, this is perfect. This is a moment of a lifetime.
This is how I felt all weekend for their wedding in Providence, Rhode Island. We had the honor and privilege of traveling up north to photograph our dear friend, Moira Finnegan…now known [...]
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by Caroline Jarvis Photography
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by Caroline Jarvis Photography.
In my previous post of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Bridal Shoot (check it out here) I expressed how much I was in love with the weather this day! It had been crazy windy for two straight weeks and then we got a few rainy days and then THIS. A beautiful blue sky, puffy white clouds, a light wind, gorgeous[...]
The Outer Banks Bride on Hatteras Island
The gorgeous Outer Banks Bride on Hatteras Island near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Do you have certain places in this world that you just love to escape, relax and get away? Do you have favorite spots that you tend to always end up around either on the beach, the park, on your lunch break, your Sunday afternoon or favorite path to jog around town. Well this is one [...]
Outer Banks Engagement PortraitsCaroline Jarvis Photography
I can only smile when looking back over some of the beautiful Outer Banks Engagement Portraits we have photographed over the years. Such fun-loving and sweet couples celebrating the journey to a new chapter in their lives.
I love forming a genuine friendship with our couples, learning about their unique relationship and love for one another. I love photographing such[...]
Maternity Sessions on the Outer Banks of NCHali Easley | April 28, 2016
I have so much love filled in my heart for these photographs and moments shared with Hali, Derek and Banks. I honestly get tears to my eyes thinking about how much I love and admire Hali not only as a friend but more like a sister. Since diapers we were inseparable and I am so proud of the gorgeous woman and momma she has become. I am so thankful everyday knowing I[...]
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Almond Butter Maple SyrupRecipes by Caroline Jarvis Photography
So Easter morning I woke up with the biggest craving for pancakes…but not just any pancakes, sweet potato pancakes. I was inspired immediately when I opened the fridge and saw two left over baked sweet potatoes from the night before. I started day dreaming about the different ingredient options and decided I would make them with oat flour….yummy :) and perfect flour f[...]
Backyard Vacations – Heart Shaped CoralSeries 1:2
Backyard vacations, Hatteras style.
Stumbled upon this beautiful heart shaped coral when cruising the beaches the other day. It’s safe to say I’m smitten over this treasure!
It’s amazing what you can find when walking the beaches of our island and if you know anything about me, you might know that I have a special love for coral. I was so excited when I found this[...]
Acai Bowl – The Superfood Smoothie :)
I’ve been making this Acai Bowl - Superfood Smoothie Bowl for so long now that it feels like second nature to whip this up after my morning workouts. It’s so delicious, filling, protein-rich, and AMAZING for your bod. The overall health benefits are out of this world and you truly will feel so great the rest of the day.
What I put into the blender….
1 Banana
1 P[...]
Maternity Sessions on the Outer Banks of North CarolinaBy Caroline Jarvis Photography
This morning while drinking coffee on the porch and listening to the wind howl, I was reminiscing on the many different adventures we have taken, wedding’s we’ve photographed, sunrise and sunset portrait sessions with people from all over the world, “buxton backyard vacations,” maternity sessions, underwater photography, and so much more that I decided to start a litt[...]
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
The best banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies you've ever had in your life.....seriously. Some of my favorite random things in life include arising early with the sun, warm peaceful beach adventures, puppies....well all animals, a good cup of coffee, creating photographs, perfect avocados, a.m. workouts, finding coral, having endless supply of lemons in my house, ho[...]
Giraffe Crab AKA Hepatus EpheliticusBeach Adventures
Has anyone else ever seen this type of crab before on the Outer Banks? As I was exploring the beaches this weekend with the pups, I came across three of these "giraffe crabs," proper name is "Hepatus Epheliticus." I was so intrigued by their markings! A little giraffe crab :)
Giraffe Crab
Check out more beach adventures here :)
xo,
Caroline
Inspirational Active Women – Tone It Up – Karena and KatrinaMotivation & Inspiration
Almost 4 years ago when I moved back home to Hatteras from New York City I came across these two gorgeous, inspiring, bubbly and extremely fit beach babes, Karena & Katrina; the founders of Tone It Up. Their energy was incredible and I was immediately intrigued in learning everything about them and their business. If you haven’t ever heard of Tone it Up or Karena [...]
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings…..Super Bowl Sunday StyleFebruary 7th, 2016
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Mmmmmm, I'm still dreaming of these cauliflower buffalo wings.......who else was deep couch sitting surrounded by tons of food this past Sunday for Super Bowl Sunday...? I know I was :) Besides the outcome of the game, I was feeling great the entire night due to some extremely favorable but much healthier versions of your "traditional" sup[...]
Our World, Our BusinessCaroline Jarvis Photography
Our World, Our Business - Caroline Jarvis Photography
I have always been in love with the idea of capturing moments.
I remember when I was a little girl my dad always had a camera within reaching distance. He had a way of documenting our entire life growing up and never missing a beat. I think it was having the opportunity to look through all of the pictures of my[...]