Allison Barrett Carter, Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Allison has a long and diverse background in journalism and publishing that began when she started her own newspaper in fifth grade. Eventually, she went on to the University of Virginia and graduated with distinction in English. A writer for places such as StarNews, Greater Wilmington Business Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, and Redbook, she believes that words connect and build communities. She has been published in multiple books, including a Chicken Soup for the Soul and a Norton Anthology called The Double Bind. As former Managing Editor for North Brunswick Magazine and South Brunswick Magazine, her love of local magazines blossomed.
When she moved to the area from Chapel Hill in 2015 with her husband and their young sons, she yearned for a community to help her take advantage of the area with her active family. Luckily, as a content marketer, SEO-professional and social media manager, she had plenty of experience to allow her to launch Cape Fear Family Magazine. Allison loves to paddleboard, recently tried surfing, loves to travel, and believes that raising kids is a whole lot of fun.
Stephanie Sheehan, Staff Photographer
Steph is a portrait & lifestyle photographer who recently relocated to Wilmington from Boston with her husband, Mike, and their two kids. Steph graduated from Boston University with a degree in Journalism. She gained experience in film & production while living in LA.
Years later, a move closer to home gave her the opportunity to open a photo studio and bou
Most recently, she has been busy with her business Stephanie Savas Photography, freelancing for local magazines and raising her kids.