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Best Newborn Photographers in Raleigh

Our Recommended Top 20

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Raleigh Newborn Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Holly Springs, NC 27539
  • Newborn Photographer
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  • Baby Photography
  • Newborn Photography

Why choose this provider?

Sally Salerno Photography is a Raleigh-based studio that specializes in newborn portraits. Sally is an all-inclusive photographer, and sessions take place in a home studio where she personally supplies all props. Sally focuses on soft and simple portraits, and she was awarded the 2016 Photography Magazine Excellence Award for Newborns.

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4.9
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4.9 / 5 (126)
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5.0 / 5 (26)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

Website
340 Thornwood Ln, Youngsville, NC 27596

Why choose this provider?

Photographer Michelle Gunton has nearly a decade of experience in newborn and wedding photography. Located in Raleigh, Michelle focuses on providing an enjoyable photography experience, and past reviews have noted her willingness to make her clients happy. Michelle’s photography style is photojournalistic, and she makes sure to capture the candid moments of relationships.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (25)
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5.0 / 5 (3)
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5.0 / 5 (3)

Website
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Why choose this provider?

Christy Johnson Photography accepts projects and serves clients in Raleigh and the surrounding areas. The studio's owner and photographer, Christy Johnson, captures portraits of newborns, babies' first year, maternity, and families. Christy has been running her business since 2009 and has photographed hundreds of newborns, babies, and children in the metro. Her work has been featured in Click and Professional Photographer magazines. In addition, Christy spends time mentoring other photographers on running their own businesses.

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4.9
Facebook
4.8 / 5 (42)
Google
5.0 / 5 (41)

Website
115 East 1st Street, Clayton, NC 27520

Why choose this provider?

AJS Photo Studio is run by Amber J. Sullivan, a licensed and insured newborn photographer serving customers in Southeast Raleigh. Typically earthy or rustic in theme, her newborn sessions are held at her Clayton studio, which has a nursing area, a changing table, and diapers and wipes for clients' use. She ensures that both the studio and its array of outfits, accessories, and props are cleaned with fragrance-free products that will not irritate infants. Sullivan is trained in newborn safety.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (39)
Google
5.0 / 5 (15)

Website
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Why choose this provider?

Nicola Lane is a Raleigh-based newborn, child, and maternity photographer. Nicola is trained in newborn posing and safety, and sessions take place at her in-home studio in Holly Springs. Nicola works to capture timeless photos, and clients are appreciative of her comforting approach to the baby and the family. Nicola Lane Photography is a licensed and insured LLC corporation.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (2)

Website
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Why choose this provider?

Hilary Manzone Photography LLC specializes in family photography, including newborn and first-year milestone pictures. Professional photographer Hilary Manzone works with parents to capture natural images that provide a lifetime of memories. She offers in-studio and at-home newborn photograph sessions that range from one to three hours. Her studio includes a variety of newborn props, backdrops, tiebacks, and wraps, many of which she can bring to at-home photo shoots. Each session includes a 20 to 50 proof gallery set.

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4.9
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (29)
Google
4.8 / 5 (19)

Website
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Why choose this provider?

Photographer Traci Huffman offers newborn, wedding, and lifestyle portraits to Raleigh and the surrounding areas. Her newborn sessions take place in the client’s home, and she specializes in hospital birth photography. Previous customers appreciate Traci’s patience and willingness to capture the best shot. Traci hosts on-location sessions and is willing to travel.

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (27)
Google
4.9 / 5 (23)

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Mae Williams Photography LLC

Website
WILLOW SPRING, NC

Why choose this provider?

Mae Williams Photography LLC holds photo sessions for engagement, maternity, newborn, and family portraits in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina areas. Photographer and owner Abby takes photos in her studio, at the client's home, or on location. She has three newborn photography packages. Two of the packages are conducted in the studio and the other is done at the client's home. The studio packages are divided into a full session or a mini-session lasting under an hour.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (7)

Website
Raleigh, NC 27613

Why choose this provider?

Nicole Faby has been a newborn photographer in the Raleigh area for nearly a decade. For family, child, and newborn portraits, Nicole travels up to 15 miles for shoots and works on location outside or in the client’s home. She also has a home studio, and high-resolution, edited images are electronically delivered via a personal gallery. Nicole treats her clients as friends and is dedicated to working hard for the best shot.

Reputation:

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4.9
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (109)
Google
4.6 / 5 (20)

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5.0
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Website
Durham, NC 27713

Why choose this provider?

G. Lin Photography is a lifestyle photographer that offers newborn and maternity photography. Professional photographer Genevieve Fu conducts both in-home and outdoor sessions. She works to capture the emotions behind each photograph to create genuine and joyful images that provide a lifetime of memories. She specializes in capturing natural, candid moments rather than posed portraits. Ms. Fu is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and received the Best Photographer in Durham award from Durham Magazine.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (35)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (6)

Website
Raleigh, NC 27603

Why choose this provider?

Michelle Studios is a licensed and insured provider of newborn photography in Raleigh that strives to capture infant moments and create family treasures from them. The owner and company namesake has been part of the vibrant industry for more than a decade, and she is a recipient of several awards and honors, including features in fine art magazines. The company operates out of a well-kept farm, and clients praise the safe and secure gardens set-up for outdoor shoots. Michelle Studios also takes expert images of older children, anticipating mothers, and entire families. Michelle Studios works with Stampede of Love and has access to small therapy horses to join photography sessions, such as Lightning, a Shetland pony who loves children.

Reputation:

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5.0

Website
Apex, NC 27523

Why choose this provider?

Val Stone Photography is a maternity and newborn, family and branding portraiture service in Apex. The founding artist serves individuals and families from Raleigh and the suburbs, including Morrisville and the Research Triangle Park, and she welcomes requests for destination shoots in other parts of the United States. Val Stone Photography is a member of Professional Photographers of America.

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T&T Photography

Website
405 Anchor Creek Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Why choose this provider?

T&T Photography is a professional photography studio serving the Raleigh area. The photographer offers lifestyle newborn sessions in clients' homes within three weeks of the baby's birth. During the pre-shoot consultation, photographer Tonya offers hats, headbands, baskets, and wraps. To make the images more personal, she photographs newborns in the home and nursery. Clients have access to a password-protected online viewing gallery. T&T Photography also shoots baptisms and birthday parties.

Reputation:

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4.7
Facebook
4.6 / 5 (5)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

Professionalism:

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5.0
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Website
Holly springs, NC 27540

Why choose this provider?

Nuria Bosque Photography is a photo studio serving the families and individuals of Raleigh and the surrounding areas. The studio offers sessions to take photos of newborn babies in the client's home. Its founder and photographer, Nuria Bosque, works to take real and candid photos of the baby and its family that shows the emotional connection between them. She also hosts portrait-style sessions to capture photos of pregnant mothers and entire families.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (19)

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5.0
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Website
Raleigh, NC 27614

Why choose this provider?

Newborn photographer Melissa DeVoe offers a professional and relaxed photography experience to Raleigh and its surrounding areas. Melissa has years of experience in newborn photography and is comfortable creating memorable poses in a safe environment. Her professional studio is located in Wake Forest and includes a large selection of props. She also received her MBA in 2005, which provided her with the knowledge and skillset to run a successful photography business.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (8)
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Michelle McClafferty Photography

Cary, NC 27518

Why choose this provider?

Michelle McClafferty Photography serves clients in the Raleigh, NC Triangle area specializing in newborn, baby, and child fine art photography. In addition to being a photographer, Michelle McClafferty is an experienced birth doula which led her to specialize in photographing newborns under two weeks old. Sessions are held in her studio in Cary, NC or on-location per client request.

Reputation:

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (42)
Google
5.0 / 5 (17)

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5.0
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Website
404 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

Why choose this provider?

Laura Karoline Photography provides newborn, baby, and maternity photography services to clients in the Raleigh metro area. This company offers various packages that clients can decide upon based on the type and scale of their needs. It conducts studio newborn sessions in Laura's studio space located in downtown Cary, and also offers lifestyle newborn sessions in the client's home. Clients also receive access to props and outfits that they can use on their babies. Laura Karoline Photography has over ten years of experience photographing newborns.

Reputation:

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5.0

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5.0
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Website
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Why choose this provider?

Linsley Schneider Photography provides newborn, expectant mother, and family portraits in the Raleigh area. Ms. Schneider creates authentic images with an emphasis on safety during newborn poses. The studio offers a wide range of packages from a 30-minute sessions to covering an infant's first year, including a cake smash. The photographer's focus is to create an intimate moment that expresses an emotional connection between family members. Sessions may be conducted outdoors, in the studio, or at the client's home.

Reputation:

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (35)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

Why choose this provider?

Heather Anne Photography has specialized in newborn photography in Raleigh for over five years. Owner Heather Finocchiaro holds in-studio sessions for newborns with a focus on capturing special, unique moments. Heather is a member of the International Association of Newborn Photographers, and her work has been featured on NewbornMagazine.com and PhotographyMagazine.com.

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (8)
Google
5.0 / 5 (7)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

Website
Raleigh, NC
  • Family Portraits

Why choose this provider?

Still Waters Photography serves individuals, couples, and families in Raleigh and the surrounding areas. Located in Fuquay Varina, it offers clients newborn, maternity, and portrait photography. Lisa Marie, the owner of business, offers studio and outdoor sessions and can also come to her clients' homes to perform lifestyle sessions. Specializing in newborn photography, Lisa Marie has been trained extensively in safety and posing and has a full wardrobe of props and designs to choose from.

Reputation:

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (19)
Google
5.0 / 5 (18)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Newborn photographers have the skills and knowledge to create enchanting photographs while ensuring the baby’s safety. They’re comfortable holding newborns and setting up captivating poses with care. They understand what’s comfortable for the infant and how various positions will photograph. 

    Props and unusual poses are often a part of newborn photography. Some newborn photographers specialize in creating unique and fascinating photographs.

    However, those methods aren’t essential for capturing a beautiful, engaging photo of your baby. Simplicity, skill, and experience can work wonders. A discussion with potential baby photographers and a review of their portfolio can help new parents choose the newborn photographer that best meets their needs.
  • When is the best time to schedule my newborn session?

    Newborn photography session scheduling can be challenging. Parents have a very narrow window after the baby arrives to secure those time-sensitive photos. But babies don’t arrive on schedule. So, it’s best to find a newborn photographer well in advance of your due date. Be sure they're flexible and available in the weeks prior to and after that date.

  • How soon should you have your newborn photo shoot after birth?

    Newborns are easily identifiable by their size and the tight fetal position they had in the womb. But they don’t maintain those curly poses for long. So, it’s important to have their photo shoot a few days after birth. Try not to wait over two weeks post-childbirth if you want the brand-new infant image for your photos.

  • How long does a newborn shoot typically last?

    The length of a newborn shoot varies. But expect it to take at least two hours, possibly three to four hours. The infant’s comfort and safety are the priority. Little ones are unpredictable, and the photographer might need to wait until Baby has been lulled to sleep. Plus, the infant will probably need to be fed and changed during the shoot.

  • How much does newborn photography typically cost?

    On average, professional newborn photographers charge between $100 and $300 per hour, and the photo shoot can easily take up to four hours. Those fees should include the digital images. Parents will pay separately to have them printed. Other photographers charge flat fees per session or per number of photographs. Most of these services start at $100 or higher.

  • Why do you photograph babies between 5-14 days old?

     A productive photo shoot is difficult with newborns younger than five days. They’re hungry and restless, as they’re not yet familiar with being outside the womb. Wait about five to seven days when they’re on a somewhat reliable feeding schedule and sleepy and relaxed for longer periods of time. But waiting longer than two weeks risks losing that familiar newborn look.