Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Timeless Portrait Awaits - Expert Photography in Sanford, NC
At But A Moment Photography, we specialize in creating timeless, artistic portraits that celebrate individuality and empower confidence. With over seven years of professional photography experience and a background in business administration, I, Ashanta, lead a boutique studio in Sanford, North Carolina, serving clients in Raleigh, Durham, and Pinehurst. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized service, ensuring each session is tailored to highlight your unique story.We offer custom portrait sessions, including makeup, wardrobe guidance, and curated product selections from Italy and Portugal, designed to last generations. My philosophy centers on making clients feel seen and valued, transforming how they perceive themselves through heirloom-quality imagery. For photographers seeking business growth, I provide strategic coaching grounded in real-world experience and practical accountability.
Services
Portrait Sessions
Branding Photography
Business Coaching
In-Home Consultations
Custom Wall Art
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- 7 years of professional photography experience with a business administration background
- Customized sessions with wardrobe, makeup, and posing guidance
- Heirloom-quality products sourced from Italy and Portugal
- In-home consultations for personalized artwork and interior integration
- Strategic business coaching for photographers with accountability
Services
Portrait Sessions
Custom portrait sessions include personalized consultation, professional makeup, wardrobe guidance, and curated posing to create artistic, confidence-boosting imagery. Clients select from high-resolution digital files, albums, and wall art crafted for longevity. The experience prioritizes making subjects feel empowered and celebrated.
Branding Photography
Strategic brand photography captures professional authenticity through tailored visuals for websites, portfolios, and marketing materials. Sessions focus on conveying business values and expertise through cohesive, high-impact images designed to elevate client perception and market presence.
Business Coaching
Targeted coaching packages combine photography expertise with business strategy, offering accountability and actionable steps for growth. Sessions address pricing, workflow optimization, and client acquisition, tailored to photographers at various career stages seeking structured improvement.
In-Home Consultations
Consultations provide personalized artwork integration for homes, advising on portrait placement, framing, and interior harmony. This service ensures finished pieces complement living spaces while maintaining archival quality and aesthetic impact.
Custom Wall Art
Luxury wall art features museum-grade printing on archival materials from Italy and Portugal. Options include framed canvases, metal prints, and bespoke albums, all designed to preserve image integrity and visual impact for generations as heirloom-quality keepsakes.
People
Ashanta
Owner & Photographer
With 7 years as a professional photographer and 20+ years in business management, Ashanta specializes in empowering portraiture and photographer coaching. Her approach combines technical expertise with emotional resonance, focusing on client confidence and business growth through personalized sessions and strategic guidance.
Questions
What does a portrait session include?
Sessions include consultation, wardrobe guidance, professional makeup, posing direction, and an in-person reveal to select images. Products are purchased separately.
Do you photograph men?
Yes, while our focus is on women, we welcome men for portrait sessions with the same personalized approach.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Sanford, Raleigh, Durham, Pinehurst, and the Central North Carolina region, with clients traveling for our boutique experience.
Are coaching sessions available remotely?
Yes, we offer Zoom coaching packages for photographers worldwide, with homework and structured accountability.
What makes your products unique?
We use archival-quality materials from Italy and Portugal, ensuring portraits last generations with vibrant detail and craftsmanship.
