Amy Stern Photography

Business Details

21 Years

experience

Professional Headshots & Portraits in Carrboro, NC

Amy Stern Photography has been delivering professional photography services since 2005, specializing in business headshots, personal branding, and portrait photography. Our founder, Amy Stern, is a Master Photographer (M.Photog.) and Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with extensive experience in creating polished, natural images for individuals and teams. We serve clients in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Pittsboro, Hillsborough, and Raleigh, North Carolina, offering sessions in our Carrboro studio or on location.

Our approach prioritizes client comfort, ensuring relaxed and authentic expressions in every shoot. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee, we are committed to delivering high-quality results that meet professional and personal needs. Our studio is wheelchair accessible and LGBTQ-friendly, reflecting our dedication to inclusivity. Clients consistently praise our ability to make even the most camera-shy individuals feel at ease, resulting in images that capture genuine personality and purpose.

Services

Business Headshots Team Headshots Personal Branding High School Senior Portraits Family Portraits

Details

Year established: 2005

Highlights and features

18+ years of professional photography experience since 2005
Certified Professional Photographer with Master Photographer designation
Flexible studio and on-location services across the Triangle area
Wheelchair accessible studio and LGBTQ-friendly environment
100% satisfaction guarantee with re-shoot or refund policy

Associations and certifications

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

What people say

Fantastic Great interpersonal skills Extremely pleased Talented Highly recommended

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Services

Business Headshots

Professional business headshots for LinkedIn profiles, websites, and marketing materials. Sessions include styling guidance, multiple outfit changes, and digital delivery of edited images. Clients receive polished, confident portraits that enhance professional branding while maintaining natural expressions.

Team Headshots

Consistent professional imagery for business teams of all sizes. Services include on-site coordination, uniform background options, and bulk pricing. Ideal for corporate websites and marketing materials, ensuring cohesive visual representation across organizations while minimizing logistical challenges.

Personal Branding

Comprehensive personal branding sessions capturing headshots, full-body shots, and lifestyle images. Designed for entrepreneurs and professionals needing diverse content for marketing platforms. Includes strategic planning to align visual content with individual brand identity and audience engagement goals.

High School Senior Portraits

Custom senior portraits celebrating milestones with studio or location shoots. Sessions emphasize natural expressions and personal style, offering both traditional and creative compositions. Includes guidance on wardrobe coordination and multiple outfit changes for varied, meaningful keepsake images.

Family Portraits

Natural, relaxed family photography sessions capturing multi-generational groups and individual dynamics. Available in studio or outdoor locations, with styling guidance to ensure cohesive, timeless compositions that highlight authentic connections and relationships across all family members.

People

Amy Stern

Owner & Lead Photographer

Master Photographer (M.Photog.) and Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with 18+ years of experience. Specializes in business headshots, personal branding, and senior portraits. Member of Professional Photographers of America and Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce.

Questions

How do I book a photography session?

Use our online calendar to select available dates and times. Contact us directly if no slots work for your schedule.

What should I wear for my session?

Choose solid colors or small prints. Avoid busy patterns. Coordinate group outfits without exact matching for cohesive visuals.

Do you offer on-location shoots?

Yes, we photograph at preferred outdoor locations in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh areas.

What is your satisfaction guarantee?

We offer re-shoots or refunds if you're not completely satisfied with your final images.

Are newborn sessions available?

Yes, we offer in-home newborn photography or studio sessions with specialized props and safety measures.

Reviews (4)

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Kelly Broughton

Dec 08, 2021 Report

Amy is The Bomb! We chose Amy to do my daughter's Senior photos in an outdoor setting and it went beautifully. She gave us ideas ahead of time for outfits, props, and venue choices. She took us to a couple of different locations in Carrboro that provided so much depth and diversity... some edgy and industrial backdrops... and also some outdoorsy, natural settings. It was fun and relaxing... not stressful and pressured or rushed like so many experiences I've had in the past. Amy took her time with us and made my daughter feel like a model! Amy is so laid back, kind-natured, and easy to work with

Sharyne Donfield

Oct 20, 2021 Report

If you avoid the camera whenever possible, Amy Stern is the photographer for you when avoidance is no longer possible. To my whining and whinging, she explained that everyone is self-conscious about having their pictures taken. She talked me through it, made me laugh, answered my unending questions about her life to provide distraction, and gave me confidence by showing me the results along the way.

As far as the practical side of things, making contact, and scheduling were a breeze. Amy provided a large set of proofs within hours after the photos were taken, retouched a selected subset, and provided

Megan Parker

Jun 16, 2021 Report

I had an amazing experience with Amy. She was very responsive and had a clear, easy process in place for booking session, narrowing and selecting final photos. She was easy to talk with on site and customized based on my needs. I am thrilled with not only how my pictures turned out but how easy the entire process was from start to finish! Thank you Amy!

George Bukenya

Jun 05, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
Excellent experience. Very timely, professional, and quality work. Truly enjoyed my time, I would 10/10 recommend her services.