Baby Lily | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

I have all the heart eyes in the world for sweet baby Lily and I am so honored to have been able to capture Lily and her parents just a few days after she made her little way into this world.

Watching a first time mama and daddy with their new bundle of joy is priceless and being able to record some of those sweet moments is just my favorite. All the snuggles, cuddles, yawns and even those baby cries are worth documenting. Little Lily decided to stay awake for most of our session (just like a lot of those newborns who can easily get overstimulated), so she got extra snuggles from her mama and daddy for this session.

Thank you, Allison and Jimmy, for inviting me into your darling home to capture your new family of three! xo

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For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniebryanphoto.com or via my contact page.

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May Mama + Me Sessions | Raleigh Lifestyle Photographer

Hey mamas? When's the last time YOU got in a photo with your kids? Excluding selfies. Hmmmm.... That's hard to answer, right? Maybe you snapped a quick Easter family photo, or if you're like me, it was probably Christmas (or even last fall). Let's change that, m'kay?

Why you need a mama + me session

Mamas are usually the ones BEHIND the cameras. They are the ones documenting those little moments of life. Dads are ALL in those photos. But what about you? You need to put on a pretty dress and snuggle your babies and let someone else worry about snapping away for a change!

Capturing the bond of mothers and their children is near and dear to me. I lost my mama when I was just 19 and there isn't one day that goes by where I don't wish she were still here. The photos I have of us together are PRICELESS. Beyond priceless. They aren't professional photos, just snapshots, but I am so thankful someone picked up a camera that day and captured that moment in time. 

After becoming a mama to my two little ones, it just seemed like life passed too quickly and everyone kept changing and growing and evolving. Capturing you and your children NOW is so very important. 

The mama + me details

The mama + me sessions will take place within the month of May. I have a few select openings for these sessions, so don't wait! Together, we will decide on a gorgeous location and I'll even help you figure out what to wear. The goal of these sessions (like all of my sessions) is to have FUN! All you have to do is show up with your babies and snuggle on them. I will do all the rest. 

The session includes:

- a ONE hour session in a gorgeous location

- 10 high resolution digital images with full printing rights and release

- an online gallery of all images (available within 3 weeks of your session) to share with friends and family

- $100 off your next family session (applicable to session fee only. excludes promotional sales + packages)

Mama + me sessions are for mamas and children only.

Investment

There are two options for payment for your Mama + Me session! You can pay a $100 deposit of the full amount to hold your session or you can pay a discounted rate($200)  if you purchase the entire session now. Please note these are on a first come/first serve basis. 

The fine print:

These sessions are completely non-refundable and will be held in the month of May only. Session will be rescheduled for inclement weather only. Session for mamas only. Offer can not be used for a family session. All sessions will take place within 30 miles of Raleigh, NC unless otherwise planned. Session is non-transferable.

Book your session using the two checkout options above, or contact me today with any questions!!

stephanie@stephaniebryanphoto.com

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The McLaughlin Family | Raleigh Lifestyle Maternity Photographer

I met this beautiful mama on my daughter Anna's very first day of kindergarten. She and her sweet daughter, Grace, had matching shoes and Anna and I thought that was SO darn cute. I knew we were destined to be friends. :)

Anna and Grace quickly became "besties" and I am so very thankful to have these two beautiful girls in my life. Megan keeps me sane during the school year and Grace is as sweet as she looks. It was truly an honor to capture their family of three together before the arrival of their dear baby boy.

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For session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.

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Baby Amelia | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Oh sweet baby!

Baby Amelia was maybe THE BEST baby I have ever photographed. She didn't make a PEEP the entire time. Her mama and daddy say she gets fussy at night, but I'm not sure if I believe them. She was a total angel, not to mention the squishiest baby ever.

I love getting a glimpse of my client's everyday....their homes, nurseries, pets, personalities. Getting to really know them and being able to connect with them is really my favorite part of this whole gig. I'm a lucky gal, for sure.

Thank you Arika and Andrey for letting me spend the morning with you and sweet baby Amelia. xo

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For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.

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Mama-to-be Amber | Raleigh Lifestyle Maternity Photographer

Just a few more weeks until this sweet mama-to-be meets here little baby boy. Her little adventurer is going to be loved to the moon and back. And I'm pretty sure his little nursery will soon become his very favorite place to play. There is no detail left undone in this darling nursery! And mama Amber is an amazing designer (not to mention an amazing photographer), so most of the artwork you see, she designed herself! So talented!

Thank you, Amber, for inviting me into your home and allowing me to capture your "right now". I can't wait to snuggle on your sweet baby boy! xo

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Baby Amelia | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Gimme all the babies.

I never tire of spending the day with a new little one + their sweet family. It really is such an honor to be welcomed into someone's home...a family's new life...and allowed to document those moments together.  

My favorite part of any session is being able to connect with all the mamas and daddies. I always strive to make everyone feel comfortable and at home...not stressed or worried about pictures or certain moments being captured.

Amelia's mama, Ann, is an amazing photographer, so naturally she was completely at ease with our session. We cuddled baby Amelia, chatted, chased her sweet son around the house and snapped some pictures. It was my very favorite way to start any Saturday!

Thank you so much, Tobler family, for allowing me to capture a glimpse of your wonderful life together with sweet baby Amelia. xo

The Francis Family | Raleigh Lifestyle Family Photographer

Oh this family. Oh those smiles....

You have to love NC in the late fall. Even though most leaves had fallen from the trees, there was still a sprinkling of color on this unseasonably warm December evening. 

I've known this sweet family for years and have had the pleasure of photographing them a few times. I'm pretty sure they think I'm crazy with my ideas, but they roll with it and as always, we had a ton of fun. There is really nothing better than seeing the love and bond of a family. Thank you, Francis family, for letting me capture your joy. xo

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For lifestyle family session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.

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The Mull Family | Raleigh Lifestyle Family Photographer

There is no love like the love of a family....

I was so honored to photograph the Mull Family one beautiful December evening. They are as sweet as they look and I could have easily packed up their two precious girls in my bag and taken them home with me. Watching the love and compassion of siblings, children and parents through the lens takes my breath away. There's something about being able to pause a moment of their life + their love that is just so special and I am so grateful to those who let me capture just that!

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For lifestyle family session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.

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Cherish

One thing I truly and deeply believe in is getting your beautiful photos OFF of your computer or camera and into an album (or print)! These memories are priceless, and we all know that things change and people grow SO very quickly. Faces change, teeth fall out (and grow back in as BIG PEOPLE TEETH...whhhhhy? I miss baby teeth.), hair gets cut, little baby feet grow into big kid, smelly feet.... Capturing, recording AND cherishing these little things is what photography is all about. It's a moment of time....your life, your crazy days....captured forever. 

I am a big fan of Artifact Uprising and use them for all of my client albums. Delivering these bundles of joy is always my favorite part. Having these memories to look back on and share with others is so totally priceless. So go print something! Make an album! Share a memory! I promise you won't regret it! 

Baby Malayna | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Oh sweet baby!

I would give anything for a third baby, but my husband keeps saying no, so I'll just have to live vicariously through all of these sweet newborns. Newborn session has become my new favorite. They're slower paced, quiet and so darn sweet. There is nothing more precious than seeing new parents with their sweet bundle of joy.

I had the pleasure of capturing sweet baby Malayna and her beautiful mama one chilly morning early December. Malayna was born a few weeks early, so she was teeny-tiny. And she reminded me so much of my sweet Anna. Anna was full term, but I had some complications and ended up staying in the hospital for the week after she was born. She lost quite a bit of weight before we were able to go home and weighed in at a whopping 5 lbs. 12 oz. when we were discharged. Malayna was just as small as Anna and was just so precious. It brought back all of those mama memories and I my craving to do it all again grew as I held and photographed sweet Malayna. For now, though, my husband says I have to stick with newborn photography to get my baby fix.....

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For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.

Pleasants Family | Raleigh Lifestyle Family Photographer

Give me all the sweet three year olds!

Three just has to be my favorite age. I love how inquisitive and happy and honest they are at this stage. Hanging out with sweet Beckett and his family was definitely the highlight of my Sunday afternoon. This family is just amazing and so.darn.cute. And the blonde hair...sigh. I can barely stand it. We had the most fun running around the greenway and being silly during this session. Just the way I like it. Don't get me wrong....I love a good "family" photo, but those other moments...the ones that happen EVERY DAY, ALL DAY LONG, are my very favorite. I love squeezes and hand holding, giggles and thumb-sucking. These are the memories that fade with time and that you will long to remember years down the road. Capturing these little details is why I love photography so much. You can make time stand still. 

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For session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.

The Ward Family | Raleigh Lifestyle Family Photographer

I am so incredibly grateful for friends who allow me to capture their family and the little moments in-between. The Wards live down the street from me, but have a beautiful 500-acre farm just outside of town. They invited me out to their farm one beautiful Saturday afternoon and I was awe-struck with not only their farm, but their love for one another. We had the best time explore the farm and all of the beautiful little hideouts. 

Since I take a lifestyle approach to my sessions, I'm always a little trepidatious when it comes to photographing older children. I can handle the little ones who don't care less about me and don't want to look at my camera to begin with. But older children know the "picture" drill...they are used to being asked to stand and "smile"....and while I do love capturing a pretty smile with everyone looking at the camera, the in-between moments are my favorite. I love watching a family  interacting, playing and being silly together. I love getting a glimpse of their REAL life - not just the "pose-for-the-camera" look. The love the wards have for each other is amazing and I am so honored they allowed me to capture a piece of their life. xo

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For session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page. 

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