As a mama of two quickly-growing boys, I know exactly what you have on your plate as a mom.
I know the desire to freeze them just as they are with little voices and baby rolls while also being overwhelmed with the idea of the photo process.
Getting dolled up for newborn photos can seem so unimportant when you’re up half the night breastfeeding or still sitting in your own diaper... but my calling is to meet you where you’re at so you can remember the beauty of these moments after the stress of it fades away.
Photographing mamas and their babies isn’t just my job – it’s my own experience.
Maternity & Newborn Photos
Based near Greenville, NC serving Eastern NC families from Raleigh to the coast
Classic Studio Milestones
Motherhood collective
maternity &
newborn portraits
ways to work with me
One moment in time.
Capture the whole journey.
Just for the littles.
As your photographer, I want to serve you with photos that will bring you back to this season - to remember their first little expressions and what it looked like being mom and dad.
For capturing a moment in time
Maternity and Newborn Portrait Sessions
Individual Portait Sessions begin at $595.
Individual portrait sessions can be booked to celebrate your pregnancy, the first few days of your little one joining your family, or as they begin to grow.
I'm here to make this process as easy as possible (even if that feels a little impossible with everything on your plate!) - from preparing for photos, choosing what to wear, coordinating hair and makeup appointments, deciding locations, posing, and even what photos to choose once you see your gallery.
Include 15 digital images with the option to upgrade and add print products.
that helps the images get in your hands and on your walls
How often do we receive large galleries filled with beautiful photos only to be overwhelmed with choosing favorites?
While large digital galleries can feel safe, the downside is getting lost in endless scrolling, trying to choose the best, and making plans to print and hang them. When you’re busy living life and raising babies, this can quickly fall down the to-do list.
When I deliver your gallery you'll choose the ones you love, so you can focus on what matters. No clutter. No distractions.
Sounds nice, doesn't it?
If you need help making decisions, I'm happy to walk through your gallery with you. This is great for bouncing ideas and getting an artistic opinion about what pairs well together (and to get out of
your own head).
intentional gallery delivery
THe Client Closet
Making the process easier, in every way
All sessions booked gain access to The Client Closet, where you can choose from multiple dresses of different colors and patterns all specifically curated to flatter and accentuate your body through every season of motherhood.
Adjusting to life with a bump or newborn, worrying about color coordination, choosing locations, and choosing an outfit to wear (hoping it will be delivered on time) can be overwhelming.
Enjoy your photos, even when they're no longer in frames.
While I do offer prints for displaying your photos all throughout your home, I find that I like to switch photos out as my family grows...but I still want to enjoy and remember all of the past seasons.
Heirloom albums are the perfect solution to collecting all of your favorites from a session and having them available for years to come.
Albums are high quality printed paper that is durable, even as little hands flip through.
If you are looking for photos of more than just one portion of your baby journey, I have created flexible bundles for you to capture your entire story.
don't miss a single chapter
The Motherhood Collective
- announcement
- maternity
- newborn
- 6 month family session
- 12 month family session
When you are a part of The Motherhood Collective, I'll be living life alongside you - keeping the secret of the pregnancy with you all the way up to celebrating your baby's first birthday.
Being a mom myself, I will be there for advice, to hold your hand, and be a consistent friend from bump to toddler!
You'll have a choice of at least two portrait sessions, full digital galleries from each session, an accompanying heirloom album, and more.
Maternity and Newborn
Gender Reveal and Newborn
Maternity, Newborn,
and 12 Month Family
Mix and match what moments you want professionally documented.
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The Motherhood Collective begins at $1695.
Base collection includes 2 portrait sessions with full digital galleries and a 10x10 album with multiple upgrade options.
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Maternity & Newborn
Maternity, Newborn, & 12 Month Family
Gender Reveal & Newborn
Classic Studio Milestones
for 3 months, 6 months,
9 months, and 12 months
Time is fleeting and babies don't keep...there are so many changes in just a few weeks at a time. Classic Studio Sessions are meant to capture all of the details of the first year.
In front of a classic, white studio backdrop, I’ll photograph your little one as they grow through their first year of life.
These are able to be booked individually or as a package to ensure priority dates on my calendar.
Classic studio milestone sessions begin at $295.
Include 5 digital images with the option to upgrade or add heirloom products.
with my crazy, wild one year old..."
"She was so patient
- Eliza C.
I am incredibly honored that you are interested in having me on this crazy, beautiful ride with you. I cannot wait to document the most joy and greatest love you've ever felt.
Tell me a little bit more about you, your pregnancy, and what you are most excited about – I will reach out with more info and the next steps from here.
I know you may be nervous to fill out this form because you are spilling the beans to someone about your big news, but please know that your secret is SAFE with me. I won't tell a soul until your announcement photos are officially out in the world!
Individual Portrait Sessions begin at $595.
Classic Studio Sessions begin at $295.
Investment
Additional digital images, prints, and albums can be purchased at an additional cost.
The Motherhood Collective begins at $1695.
Includes full digital galleries and a 10x10 album.
I recommend BOOKING early in your second trimester.
I recommend SCHEDULING your maternity session for 28-34 weeks so that your belly is poppin', but the risk of you having your baby before your session is low!
The best time to SCHEDULE your newborn session is just after you've had your baby for 7-10 days postpartum.
When I book newborns, I add your due date to my calendar and consider roughly when your session will be when creating my schedule to give you priority scheduling.
WHEN SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY SESSION?
I know that figuring out everyone's outfits can be so daunting, so I have taken the guess work out of it for you!
I'll create a custom style board for your family based on your preferences even including links for you to shop!
All full portrait sessions also include free access to my client closet for mama, so you won't even have to shop for a dress! I'll also bring plenty of swaddles for baby!
WHAT DO I WEAR?
YES! I whole-heartedly believe that we should not only have photos OF our kids but also WITH our kids!
Immediate family (and even the dog or grandma and grandpa) are included in all newborn sessions. You'll receive photos of the full family, siblings, parents, and individual newborn.
DO NEWBORN SESSIONS INCLUDE THE FAMily?
Mini sessions are only offered on designated mini dates in a singular location. These sessions are typically 10-15 minutes long with several families scheduled back to back.
I do not base my full portrait sessions off of time. As a mom of two, I completely understand that children have very short attention spans. However, many times we need a setting unrestrained by time where we can get to know each other, play games, and relax!
DO YOU OFFER MINI SESSIONS?
I primarily serve Kinston, NC and the surrounding areas. However, I do offer travel sessions from Raleigh to the coast! This pricing is for locations within 50 miles of Kinston. A travel fee of $1 per mile will be added for sessions between 50-100+ miles from Kinston, NC.
do you travel?
I got you, mama! I have a mini-session type of husband and two WILD toddler boys!
It's all about organized chaos! If you're looking for photos where everyone is perfectly smiling at the camera in every single one, another photographer may better suit your style.
However, if you're looking for fun photos that you can FEEL...then you're in the right place! We'll absolutely get good smiling photos too, but we will also run, play, and laugh to make for an enjoyable time together!
WHAT IF MY FAMILY HATES TAKING PHOTOS?
let's work together
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