Celebrating
motherhood & beyond
Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photography in Raleigh, Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs.
Motherhood is a journey filled with love, laughter, and countless little moments that deserve to be remembered. From baby bump to big kid, I offer a range of photography services designed to beautifully capture each stage of this incredible adventure. With a warm and professional approach, I create timeless, heartwarming images that families can cherish for a lifetime.

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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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.
Newborn sessions begin at $650.
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".