Celebrating
motherhood & beyond

Maternity, Newborn, Early Childhood, and Family Photography in Raleigh, Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs.

Motherhood is a wild, beautiful ride full of love, laughter, chaos, and all those little moments you never want to forget. From the baby bump days to watching your little one grow, I’m here to capture it all. My photography is all about keeping things simple and real—so you can hold onto these memories forever.

Hey Mama.. I see you.

I see you wondering if you’re doing this motherhood thing right. I see you getting so excited as your baby starts to develop new skills but simultaneously feeling sad that they are growing up too soon. I see you bearing the mental load of planning for family pictures because you know they will only be this little for so long and you want to remember this stage forever. I’m here to help. From maternity and newborn sessions to baby’s first year and family portraits, I specialize in capturing your family’s journey in a genuine, relaxed style—creating memories that will become your family heirlooms.

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Heirloom

Heirloom portraits are a timeless treasure, capturing moments that transcend generations. The classic Southern traditional children's portrait with white vignetting honor the past, celebrate the present, and create legacies for the future.

Behind the Camera

I’m Amy - your family’s new favorite photographer. I’m A minimalistic newborn, maternity & family photographer in Raleigh, N.C. I’m good with fart jokes, making animal noises, being your ultimate hype-girl, and baby whisperer. And, I’m here to make your life easier when it comes to documenting your little ones.

As a mom of three, I know how quickly children grow up and I love watching your families evolve from behind the lens. My goal is for you to leave the session saying it was fun and easy, and taking the mental load off of you when it comes to printing your photos.

 “I AM SMILING EAR TO EAR AS I SCROLL THROUGH THESE PHOTOS. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT AND EXACTLY HOW I WANT TO REMEMBER THESE DAYS AT HOME WITH MY FOUR BABIES”

~A Happy Client

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My first outdoor session of the season! I’m so thrilled that temperatures are rising and the days are getting longer. The golden hour is simply beautiful. In the spring and fall, depending on the location, sessions can often wrap up by 7 PM&md
Why is the two week mark kind of a sweet spot for newborn photography? There are a couple of reasons: 🤍 The baby is still really sleepy. They sleep long stretches, usually during the day and not at night, which is great for me.. not so great for
yaaaaaas.. I love when a mama wants to show off her baby bump! 🤰 . . . Raleigh Maternity Photography | Raleigh Maternity Baby Photographer #maternitystudiosession #maternitysession #babybump
🩰 Do you have a Tiny Dancer that wants to come and twirl and show off all their moves? Limited client wardrobe available for use. Book here: https://book.usesession.com/s/497s94wMWK
"Alexa, play 'Hop Little Bunny' by Miss Rachel." 🤣 How many times do some of you hear that song in a day? 🐰 I will have fake bunnies for your kiddos to snuggle, pet, feed fake carrots in the studio, along with some beautiful floral decor
I have so many sneak peeks to show you guys this week 🥰 The studio is the perfect option for a newborn session if you prefer a timeless, crisp, minimalistic look. No crazy props or poses. Just baby in their natural state (addddorable.) . . . . Rale

Contact Amy

Overwhelmed with the options to document your pregnancy or new baby?

I got you.

Reach out so Amy can help you plan your perfect maternity and newborn photography session.

Raleigh, NC photographer, Amy Carter Photography, offers custom portrait photography with a professional minimalistic studio in Wake County. Specializing in maternity, newborn, baby’s first year. With over 10 years’ experience photographing newborns and their families, serving Willow Spring, Raleigh, Garner, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Clayton, Benson, Lillington, Dunn, Durham, Knightdale, Wendell, Cary, Morrisville, Fayetteville, and Smithfield. Find the perfect maternity and newborn photography studio “near me".

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