Our Story

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller

When Chad and Meghan Wilson met for the first time, they had no idea how their lives were about to change. They had a whirlwind romance that culminated in a beautiful wedding on the island of Ocean Isle Beach, with the pier in the background and their closest friends and family gathered around. Although at the time they did not live in OIB, it was always their goal to make it their full-time home.

Fast-forward almost a year later, and they had welcomed their first baby girl, and were presented with an opportunity to move to their dream town. They jumped, with the dream of raising their daughter as a “beach bum” and becoming integrated with the locals.

Both Chad and Meghan work in education, but were seeking a creative outlet. For over 20 years, Chad has pursued amateur photography, capturing images in nature as well as the people he loved most. Meghan has a passion for history, has always enjoyed writing and painting, and has had some success with past blogging efforts. After months of many late-night and early-morning conversations, the idea of Wilson Artistic Visual Experience was born. A true collaborative effort between husband and wife to use their God-given talents in order to share their love for the coast of North Carolina and the treasures it stores. From nature images to lifestyle photography, and sharing the fruits of exploration through writing, Meghan and Chad are here to share the abundance of life they have found on the Southeastern coast of North Carolina.