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We offer pregnancy portraits in Raleigh, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Durham and on the NC coast
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Raleigh Maternity Photographer
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As a Raleigh maternity photographer, my goal is for us to capture this season of pregnancy in a fun, laid-back, and joyful way. We’ll get photos of you & your partner, just you & your beautiful bump, and your whole family if you already have children. With big siblings, we’ll follow their cues and you’ll play and snuggle together, as this is your last photo session without another baby involved!
I want to capture your family exactly how you are in this season - just maybe with outfits you get to choose vs sweat pants (just my kids? or me?!). I am always happy to help and will offer wardrobe guidance, fun ideas for things to do during our session, and other tips to make our time together relaxing and stress-free.
Maternity photos can be delightful
Raleigh Maternity Photography
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Caroline Merrill
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Thank you so much for these amazing pictures! I love every single one of them! You captured his facial expressions and personality so perfectly."
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I was so amazed at how easy and comfortable it was. It was such a breeze."
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I was honestly worried about everything, but I didn't need to be worried about anything. The whole experience was more than I imagined. I loved how confident Caroline was and how she immediately got started building a relationship with our [2-year-old] daughter.”
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Raleigh Maternity Photography
- pre-session consultation
- wardrobe guidance
- up to 1 hour session on location or in home
- Online gallery
- 10 digital downloads
- pre-session consultation
- wardrobe guidance
- 1 hour maternity session
- up to 2 hour in home lifestyle newborn session
- 1 seasonal mini session during 1st year
- 1st birthday/cake smash session
- Online galleries
- 10 digital downloads included for full sessions
- 5 digital downloads for mini session
- pre-session consultation
- wardrobe guidance
- 1 hour maternity session
- up to 2 hour in home lifestyle newborn session
- Online galleries
- 10 digital downloads each session
$695
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Additional digitals, prints & full gallery downloads available for purchase with all packages.
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Thank you for taking the time to look at my website, blog and Instagram! If you love my style and think we'd be a good fit, please fill out the contact form and let's chat about your hopes for a session!
Let's Chat
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I'll probably ask you some additional questions to get to know you and your family better. Then I'll get back to you with my availability, details, and pricing. You let me know your thoughts, and I'll cross my fingers that you decide you want to work together!
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I'll send over a contract, you'll send over your session fee, and we'll get your date & location on my calendar! For newborn sessions, I put hold your due date on my calendar, but we'll firm up session date once baby arrives (babies can be tricky like that).
Let's do it!
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No stress, just fun. I'll help as much or as little as you'd like before our session, and the day of our session we'll have so. much. fun. You'll snuggle and cuddle and laugh and kiss your sweet fam, and I'll capture it all. I already can't wait for you to see the final images!
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I usually suggest taking Raleigh maternity photos between weeks 30-36 of your pregnancy (depending on if it’s your first pregnancy, if you’re high risk for any reason, if you’re expecting twins, etc). I typically book 2-3 months out, so recommend reaching out during your first trimester to secure your date on my calendar. It’s never too late to reach out though, and I’ll always try to get you in if possible!
I love both in-home and outdoor maternity photos. I want this session to reflect you and your growing family in this season and capture exactly what you want to remember and feel about this time of life 20, 30, even 40 years from now. Let’s chat details about location options and find the best fit for you!
Wardrobe suggestions will depend on your location choice, and I’m happy to talk through the best options with you. I don’t offer a client closet as I want these images to be a true reflection of YOU during this season. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable, beautiful & that you can show off your bump!
Yes! I do offer packages for maternity and newborn sessions booked together, and even offer maternity mini sessions to newborn clients. I’d love to chat and find the package that is right for you!
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goodbye stress,
hi caroline!
Motherhood is hard enough. I know all about decision fatigue, forgetting why I walked into the living room, and putting "make to-do list" on my to-do list (please tell me I'm not the only one).
Let me make this easy for you. As an award winning Raleigh Maternity Photographer, I'll guide you every step of the way, and I genuinely want this to be stress-free, fun, super comfortable for every member of your family, and an enjoyable time for you together (just with the bonus of gorgeous photos you'll have forever and ever!).
Work together?!
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