Dyal Studios

We highly recommend Kimberly Ogden Photography! We initially hired Kim for a maternity and newborn…read moresession and we loved her work so much that we had her photograph our daughter at 3,6,9 & 12 months as well! Kim has captured our daughter's life from belly to one year old and we're so sad that we'll be moving away and won't be close enough to have her take pictures of our youngest daughter. She is a true professional and her work and the time she spends with you in her studio or on location is worth every penny!

From the owner: Newborn Portraits Family Portraits…read moreBaby Milestone Portraits First Birthday Portraits Maternity Portraits Professional Headshots

Ashley Walton Photography

4.0

Pros -nice studio…read more-beautiful sets -pretty pictures -friendly service once I got there Cons -very hard to get on the phone or to respond to messages -took a week to edit 10 photos of my daughter and one picture still had my husbands head in the corner of it -pricey for lack of communication, amount of photos, and time to get photos

Got pictures on the beach in Emerald Isle. This is the 4th year in a row we have used Ashley and…read moreTravis, her husband. Our pictures always make the whole family look great and she has cute poses for the family and just the kids. We have been very pleased with the pictures we have received over the years. We plan to continue our annual beach photo sessions!

KJ Photo

100% recommend KJ Photo for anyone needing beautiful pictures done! We are SO in love with the…read moreevery picture we had done hands down they are the best photography I've used. So patient and made everything so easy! Thank You KJ Photo!

From the owner: I love to focus on natural interactions and genuine smiles. My goal is that your love shines…read morethrough while I capture raw and unscripted moments that bring joy!

Seaside Topsail Photography

Human touch with expertise create a product with beauty that stands the rest of time. We hired…read moreTopsail Photography to handle both my daughter's wedding as well as my grandson's baptism. Amy's talent is second to none. The photographs we received are classic and their composition will make them stand the test of time. Amy's work is heirloom quality. She can magically capture the emotion of the moment, whether it be tender, joyful, triumphant, pensive. Her ability to be in tune with her subjects makes her work so very human and relatable. Amy tells your story through pictures. I am not sure how, but she does. Amy is beyond professional. She is a joy to be around and her lighthearted spirit puts everyone at ease. Hard working is an inadequate term. She arrives early, stays late, and absolutely refuses to deliver a product that is less than perfect. Topsail Photography will be my family's lifelong photographer, and should be yours as well.

Amy and her assistant did a wonderful photo session for our annual girls trip! We are a group of 9…read moreladies and she captured our trip on the beach and was so friendly and sweet! We got so many beautiful images and it was a great experience! Thank you Amy!

Twig & Feather Photography

4.3

(14 reviews)

My name is Sunja and I came across Mandy's work online looking for a maternity photographer in…read moreWilmington. Really liked the pictures and reached out. Initially she responded and we were supposed to speak over the phone but I never heard back so I followed up. She then did and we ended up speaking. I asked her to send me an invoice so we can lock in the date but she didn't for a while so I followed up again. She then did. Then the week of our scheduled photoshoot I saw the weather wouldn't be good on our shooting day and I texted her to hop on quick phone call to discuss further and potentially see how we can make it happen or pick a couple other shooting day options. Again no response for days who knows if I didn't reach out maybe longer. I reached out a third and final time to request a refund which I haven't received yet. I'm baffled by the fact that Mandy is running a business and lacking basic good communication, I've been repeatedly experiencing a lack of responsiveness in this short time of working together which has left wondering, kind of stressed and certainly taking all the joy out of it for me all while being in my last trimester of my pregnancy. She specializes in working with pregnant people and new moms, I just don't understand the lack of consideration and professionalism. Save yourself the headache and work with another photographer. I wish I did, now I'm running out of time hoping to find someone else to work with for a maternity shoot while still pregnant all last minute. Quite Upsettin!

Mandy was very nice and pleasant to work with. We love our family photos, she is very talented…read more However, her pricing is extremely costly and she charged an extra $25 per photo after an initial set of only 20 photos! Yikes! It felt like a very bad experience to see all your amazing photos and have them blocked, after a very costly upfront fee. Our family photo shoot ended up costing us $750.

Samantha Ann Photo

Definitely recommend her she does an amazing job I love her work and has so much patience with…read morebabies !

From the owner: We Samantha Ann Photo is Swansboro’s only licensed commercial portrait studio, specializing in…read morefamily and senior photography across the Crystal Coast and Emerald Isle. With 10+ years of experience, we create stress-free sessions that result in heirloom prints and wall art, not files lost on a hard drive. From outdoor beach sessions to studio portraits, we provide planning, wardrobe guidance, and in person image reveals, and design consultations. We also offer limited Newborn & Christmas sessions in our certified safety-trained studio.

Lara E Photography

My family and I have had multiple sessions with Lara E. Photography over the last few years. Lara…read moreis AMAZING!!! Our first session was when our daughter was only 3 months old. Lara was patient through the newborn meltdowns, she was happy to pause and allow me to nurse my daughter between shots when needed, and our photos were absolutely stunning. Our next shoot was another family session with our then one year old. Lara again was incredibly patient and sweet, and we had an amazing session. The third session was our photos with Santa session. First of all I'd like to note that lara's Santa is THE best Santa I've ever seen. But most importantly, Lara and Santa were patient with an untrusting one year old, and even through some tears were able to gain her trust and we got some incredible photos. Had we not left the marine corps and moved home, we'd still be using Lara for our sessions because she is THAT amazing. She is talented, she is kind, she goes above and beyond. And above all, you have a good time with Lara! It's not awkward. It's not weird posing. It's not just another session. Over our sessions, Lara became a friend. My husband, who HATES when I make him do photos, even had a good time. And THAT is saying something! I'd recommend Lara E. photography a million times over!!! She is truly WONDERFUL!!

From the owner: Lara E. Photography is a full service premiere wedding photographer and portrait photographer based…read morein Jacksonville North Carolina serving Eastern North Carolina and surrounding areas.

Dny Cleaning Services

4.6

(12 reviews)

10/10 recommend for a move out clean! Super quick response and flexibility. The house looked…read moreamazing after their hard work!

Thanks to all of the wonderful women who came out to work on this home…read more It had been sitting for quite a while and needed heavy cleaning. It was estimated to be more than the original quote and after a quick call with DNY Cleaning a new agreement was reached and the crew got to work immediately. Five hours later we were blown away how much work was done and how nice the house looked. DNY went above and beyond, much thanks and would recommend to future customers.

The Housekeeping Squad

4.3

(6 reviews)

Started out wonderful, then quality went downhill. Called off sick too many times. Seemed like once…read morethey started doing the beach houses, making more doing those, my little home was no longer a priority. Wanted over 600 to do what they did as a standard cleaning. Sent me bad cleaners and then would not do even a partial refund. Would not vacuum cat hair off of furniture. So I said goodbye! And because of all this, I do not recommend this company.

Such a lifesaver! The Housekeeping Squad did a last minute deep clean and the place looks amazing.read more

The Dancing Broom

The only reason I'm giving this five stars is because I can't give six stars. Marvelous work!…read more This house looks amazing, thanks to Nikole. Do yourselves a favor- if you need house cleaning- book The Dancing Broom. You'll be glad you did!

Let tell you... Nikole is just amazing she came in made my home look 1000% better. You won't be…read moredisappointed. I will be using her regularly..

Nick’s Boat Service

I was fortunate enough to find this company. They were punctual, professional, and most of all…read moreknew what they were doing. Highly recommend! Pat Henderson, New Bern.

From the owner: Nick’s Boat Service…read moreis your go-to mobile boat maintenance and repair company serving all of Carteret County. Locally owned and operated, we bring expert service right to your dock—saving you time and hassle. Whether it’s routine maintenance or emergency repairs, we keep your boat running strong so you can enjoy more time on the

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Claudia M.

15 years ago

It is well known here in Jacksonville what fantastic photographers make up the Dyal Photography team. It is also a known fact that the photographers are full of spunk and laughs! The reason I wanted to write this review is to share another amazing reason why I love the Chicks...... Dyal Photography CARES! It is so wonderful to see a business want success not only for themselves (as many businesses do) but for their clients and also their community!!! I have witnessed this business reach out to other businesses, our military, our military families, charity events and even encouraging kids to strive for excellent grades and even promoting anti-bullying. This group of amazing women have made a difference in the community of Jacksonville, NC. Oh, and did I mention what fantastic photographers they are?? I won't take my business anywhere else!!!!! read more

Art F.

15 years ago

Over my 75 years... I've had a lot of photo's taken... most were not very good... now my daughter takes decent photo's.... so I wasn't really wanting to go to a professional.. However, she nagged me into in... Now, I would not go to anybody else. Dyal's is an outstanding photographer.. she makes it fun, and the photo's are fantastic... !! When are company was raising money for Relay For Life, she volunteered to take photo's of clients with Santa... and did all the work (to her it obviously not work, but a love, for free... Here at Century 21 Champion Real Estate, we recommend all of our agents to have their photo's (if they want great photo's) taken by Dyal Photography... She's great, fun... and very, very professional... read more

Kayla W.

229

15 years ago

Dyal photography is the best in town. Not only do they have good pictures but they make taking pictures enjoyable and know how to have a good time. Everything they do and how they handle themselves is very professional. Their work ranges from modeling to family portraits to team pictures to birthday parties to daddy dolls but they're not limited, if you have an idea they can make it happen. They are a bunch of experienced, innovative girls that are really growing in popularity and will continue to. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. They're also very sweet. read more

Lesa C.

15 years ago

My family has been part of the Dyal photography family since the Grand Opening of their Henderson drive studio in June of 2010. Their customer service and quality of photographs surpass any I have experienced! The chicks also have huge hearts and are very involved in our community with local fundraising events! The studio atmosphere is electric and always professional! No matter what concept or style of photography you are seeking (portraits, location, portfolio building, pageants) they will deliver a masterpiece! read more

Sara M.

15 years ago

I LOOOOVE the chicks at Dyal! They have done several fabulous sessions for me including headshots for my business, formal couples shots for the USMC Ball with my husband, and playful shots to send with him on deployments. They make me feel like a rock-star everytime, and I'm not sure who had more fun me or them because they obviously love what they do! :) If you have not smiled for the chicks yet, you are missing out! I find myself making up occasions just to take more pictures with them! Haha! :) read more

Jules B.

15 years ago

Dyal Photography has my utmost endorsement. Their staff is professional, talented, and genuinely seeks to capture the essence of your family. The memories that they recorded for us perfectly reflected our sentiments and emotions. We will be forever grateful to them for making the experience so enjoyable and for being so responsive to our family's unique character. We look forward to continued patronage of Dyal Photography for all of our future special moments. read more

Jennifer E.

15 years ago

I cannot recommend this studio enough! Dyal Photography is the photographic equivalent of Disney World! Nervous babies, children AND adults are immediately put at ease by the warmth that emanates from the studio! The photographers are impeccable professionals and do an outstanding job. Dyal Photography enjoys a sterling reputation amongst both the local Jacksonville community and the Military community After your first visit, you will see why! read more

Cristina J.

15 years ago

My colleagues and I love Dyal! They are creative, unique, fun and professional! Their wonderful attitudes and service make a trip out to see the Chicks well worth it...they have a way of making everyone feel special regardless of how small or large the project. Thanks Dyal! The Eastern Carolina Brawling Betties and colleagues at Century 21 Champion Real Estate think you ladies ROCK!! And we can't wait for more from the Chicks! read more

Brandi C.

15 years ago

LOVE the Chicks at dyal! Their work is amazing! I have gotten both business and personal photos done at their studio and they couldn't have turned out any better. They are professional and fun to work with, no matter what type of shoot! I trust the chicks so much I refer them to all of my friends & clients because they deserve quality and I know they will be satisfied! Great job chicks, I can't wait for our next shoot! :) read more

Pam F.

15 years ago

Dyal Photograpy is absolutely amazing!! We use them for all of our business photos and our agents love their photos they also have a great time at every setting! Tricia,Jen and the entire staff are so talented and beyond creative! We love them!! Thank you ladies for sharing your talents and passion with our wonderful community!! Pam Furtney Century 21 Champion Real Estate Owner Broker read more

Courtney C.

15 years ago

WOW! this place is amazing and I can not say enough good things about it. I took my son there fro his 1 year pictures and I was amazed at the quality they came up with even though my son was sick and cranky. My husband and I have gone back to them and had our own private couple pictures done for an anniversary gift and again WONDERFUL!! I highly recommend these ladies!!!! read more

Diane C.

475

15 years ago

As a local business owner, I have utilized their services in both my personal life and my business. They have excellent customer service! My children had a great time behind their cameras and the pictures turned out excellent. My business pictures were perfect and I look forward to lifelong continued pictures through Dyal Photography. read more

Cassandra H.

12 years ago

The team at Dyal is amazing! We use Dyal for my daughters pageant photos, modeling portfolio, modeling comp card and head shots!! We also use the studio for our family photos! They always go way above our expectations!!! The ladies at Dyal; are classy, professional and easy to work with! My family loves them all. read more

Christy G.

15 years ago

I have been going to the Chicks at Dyal for the past 6 years! They have done all my family and business pictures. They have a full staff of professionals that can help with wide range of photography needs. The Chicks fun bubbly personalities not only make us smile but keep us coming back for more. read more

Karen P.

157

15 years ago

This is a wonderful studio full of fabulous photographers!! Definitely the "go to" studio in Eastern NC!! You will NOT be disappointed when you schedule a photo session with these ladies. They offer a fresh approach to portrait photography and create wonderful works of art from your session. read more

Cristina S.

7 years ago

I just got my Real Estate license and need it some pictures taken for my business cards I went to Dyal Studios and had such an amazing experience plus I love my pictures too. read more

Stacy S.

7 years ago

Just had a great photo shoot with Tricia. She made it so easy and relaxed!

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