Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Wilmington, NC Wedding & Family Photography
We are Kevin and Lauren Millard, the founders and lead photographers of KMI Photography. Our journey began in 2001 with a passion for capturing life's fleeting moments through timeless, joyful imagery. Over 18 years, we've grown from a solo venture into a dedicated team of professional photographers and videographers serving Wilmington, NC, and across North Carolina. Our approach combines natural, romantic aesthetics with a deep understanding of family dynamics, honed through years of documenting weddings, newborns, and family milestones. As parents ourselves, we prioritize creating sessions that feel authentic and comfortable, preserving the emotional essence of every moment.Our work has been featured in venues like Wrightsville Manor and Brooklyn Arts Center, and we remain committed to delivering personalized, heartfelt photography experiences. With expertise in weddings, maternity, and lifestyle newborn photography, we strive to create heirloom-quality images that families will treasure for generations. Our dedication to quality and client satisfaction has earned us glowing testimonials from couples and families who value authentic storytelling through photography.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Newborn Sessions
Maternity Photography
Engagement Sessions
Real Estate Photography
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of experience documenting weddings and family milestones
- Our team combines artistic vision with technical expertise for consistent quality
- We specialize in creating comfortable, lifestyle-based photography sessions
- We serve clients across North Carolina with local knowledge of coastal venues
- Our work has been featured in top regional wedding venues and publications
What people say
Stunning photos
Cherish for a lifetime
Wonderful experience
Highly recommend
Beautiful moments captured
Services
Wedding Photography
We document weddings with a storytelling approach, capturing emotional moments and candid interactions. Our coverage includes ceremony details, portraits, and reception highlights. With experience at venues like Wrightsville Manor, we ensure timeless images that reflect each couple's unique love story.
Family Portraits
Our family photography focuses on natural interactions in comfortable settings. We specialize in multi-generational portraits and milestone celebrations. Sessions emphasize genuine connections through lifestyle-based photography in clients' homes or preferred outdoor locations.
Newborn Sessions
We create heirloom-quality newborn images using a safety-first approach. Sessions typically occur in clients' homes to capture authentic family moments. Our photographers have over 15 years of experience documenting infants' first weeks with gentle, natural styling.
Maternity Photography
We specialize in elegant maternity sessions that celebrate expectant parents. Available in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, our sessions focus on emotional connections and natural beauty through outdoor and lifestyle settings.
Engagement Sessions
Our engagement photography captures couples' unique relationships through candid moments and guided portraits. Sessions help build comfort with the camera while creating images perfect for wedding announcements and decor.
People
Kevin Millard
Co-Founder & Photographer
With over 18 years of experience, Kevin specializes in capturing emotional moments through natural lighting techniques. He focuses on wedding storytelling and family dynamics, bringing technical expertise to every session.
Lauren Millard
Co-Founder & Photographer
Lauren combines artistic vision with a warm approach to photography. Her expertise includes newborn and maternity sessions, where she emphasizes comfort and authentic connections through lifestyle-based imagery.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, newborn sessions, maternity photography, and engagement sessions across coastal North Carolina.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
While based in Wilmington, we photograph weddings and family sessions throughout North Carolina including Raleigh, Wrightsville Beach, and Topsail Island.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving clients since 2001, with over 18 years of experience documenting weddings and family milestones.
What makes your photography style unique?
Our approach combines natural lighting, candid moments, and artistic composition to create timeless images that emphasize emotional connections.
How do you handle newborn photography sessions?
We use a lifestyle approach in clients' homes, focusing on authentic interactions while ensuring safety and comfort for the baby.
