Pink Penguin Studios

Journal · October 25, 2025

Surprise Proposal at Johnnie Mercer Pier

I love that Brandon and Arianna picked Wrightsville Beach for their engagement photos. As a Wrightsville Beach wedding photographer and owner of Pink Penguin Studios in Wilmington, North Carolina, I’ve photographed couples here for over 13 years — the soft sand, pier views, and light during sunset always create something real.

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