Simone + Bryar | Holly Shelter Couple’s Session

Simone reached out to book a session with her boyfriend while they were in town from Virginia. She was hoping for a “western” vibe, so I decided to take a chance on a location I’d been curious about for a while — the Holly Shelter Game Lands. With over 75,000 acres of woodlands and wetlands, it can definitely feel overwhelming trying to find the right spot — but we rolled the dice and ended up discovering some incredible backdrops on the west side of the game lands. We wrapped up at the wildlife boat ramp just in time for golden hour, with some gorgeous views of the Cape Fear River to close out the session. Definitely worth the gamble.