One of the greatest joys of my job is watching families grow and capturing the fleeting moments that define a baby’s first year. From the moment the O’Dell family welcomed their sweet baby boy home to the joyous celebration of his first birthday, every step of their journey has been filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. And The Motherhood Collective captured it all!

What is The Motherhood Collective?

The Motherhood Collective is an exclusive, boutique experience that tells the whole story of your motherhood journey from announcing your big news to capturing the freshness of your little family to embracing your life together!

Your collection includes:

• 2+ portrait sessions with full galleries for digital download
• 10×10 heirloom album
• hard copy of exclusive “Motherhood Collective” guide
• full family styling with access to client closet for mama
• scheduling and coordination of professional makeup for mama
• and so much more!

The O’Dell Family’s Motherhood Collective Experience

The O’Dell’s newborn session in their home set the perfect backdrop for those first snuggles. Their toddler, already a proud big brother, was eager to love on his baby brother. Watching their bond begin in those early days was heartwarming, and I had no doubt it would only grow stronger over time.

At six months, we met at a beautiful golf course, where lush greens and soft golden light created a dreamy setting. This session was full of energy (as all sessions with a toddler tend to be!), but those in-between moments—the sweet giggles, the way big brother made baby giggle—were pure magic. It was clear that baby boy adored his older brother just as much as big brother adored him.

By the time we reached the one-year milestone session at a stunning local greenhouse, the sibling bond had transformed into something even more special. Big brother wasn’t just doting on his baby brother anymore—he had gained a best friend. Their playful moments and sweet hugs were a testament to the love their family has built over the past year.

The Heirloom Album

Throughout each session, the O’Dells brought their fun-loving spirit, making every moment feel effortless and full of life. Their choice of blues and greens in each session tied everything together beautifully, creating a cohesive and timeless collection of images that tell their story in the most authentic way.

Now, as we put together their heirloom album, I can’t help but think how this will be the ultimate baby book—one they’ll flip through for years to come, reminiscing on these incredible memories. The tiny newborn days to the drooly smiles—it’s all there, forever preserved.

Madison Z Photography provides newborn and family photography in Eastern North Carolina for busy moms who want a stress-free and luxury portrait experience. Also offering maternity, milestone, and baby photography. Based in Kinston, NC, I serve families in Greenville, Goldsboro, New Bern, Washington, Jacksonville, and all throughout Eastern North Carolina.

I offer a high-end, full-service experience including pre-session preparation, exclusive access to the carefully curated Client Closet, a beautiful gallery of emotion-filled images, and an array of family heirlooms such as albums, prints, custom framing, and more to pass down to your children. If you are searching for the perfect maternity, newborn, milestone, or family portrait photographer near Greenville, NC and want to create heirlooms for your family, I can’t wait to serve you!