See the beauty of this season in its most honest form
I’LL FREEZE THE MOMENTS OF JOY SO THEY LAST A LIFETIME
Raleigh Maternity Photography
Once you're officially booked, we'll start planning your session in detail! Throughout the prep process, we'll uncover the heart and soul of your relationship and family. Who are you as a couple or family at your core? What do you want your photos to feel like? What wardrobe choices make the most sense for you? What rooms in your home will we use? We'll dig into all of the details, so that you feel totally prepared on the day of your session.
Step 2
It's session day! During your session, I strike a balance between directing you and letting life unfold in the in between moments. I keep it laid back and relaxed and leave ample time for breaks, wardrobe changes and easing our way through the experience. I believe that maternity photos should be an enjoyable experience, and I do everything I can to make sure that happens.
Step 3
Two to three weeks after your session, we'll set up a time for you to view your photos through an online appointment. We'll view your photos through a slideshow set to music (and we'll cry together at how incredible your growing family is!). Then I'll guide you through the process of narrowing down your favorite images so that you can select a collection that best suits your needs!
Step 4
After you've selected your collection during our appointment, I'll send you the high-resolution downloadable files of your choosing. You will also gain access to your online gallery and print store, where you'll have one month to use your print credit on products such as albums, framed prints and deckled prints.
Step 5
What will it be like though?
Learn More About the MWP Maternity SESSION EXPERIENCE
Raleigh Maternity Photography Session Experience
Raleigh Maternity Photographer
AH the beauty of bringing a new life into the world! As a mama to four boys (including a set of twins), I know the ups and downs of pregnancy well. It's a magical season full of anticipation and wonder and simultaneously doesn't come without its share of hardships.
The one thing I've learned over and over again, though, is that this season is monumental. Whether it's your first baby, second, third or sixth, your life and your family unit as you know it will never be like this again. And while that's a beautiful thing, there's also this hint of mourning that comes along with it. It's the bidding farewell to this chapter of life as you currently know it and starting a new one. It's bittersweet.
I've felt those feelings myself every time we've welcomed a new child (or children!) into our family. And it's exactly why this time in your life should be preserved beautifully and honestly. Your life will quite literally never be like this again.
Learn More About Morgan
Zach + Megan
"Morgan came into our home prepared and professional for what I thought would be the average family photo session. IT WAS SO MUCH MORE THAN AVERAGE. In preparing for our Legacy Session, she asked the right questions to draw our natural interactions and moments that my family of 6 share regularly. Somehow, with patience and grace she was able to capture my favorite photos of our family EVER. My kids were unruly, I had some moments of insecurity, but it all became part of this beautiful portrayal of who my family really is. This session produced works of art that I hope are passed down through generations. The true character and personalities of my little tribe were painted through her camera lens. The only problem I have now is choosing my favorites, ha! They are all so good! Highly recommend. It's worth the investment and time it took to capture the heart beat in our home. I'm so thankful!"
"The true character and personalities of my little tribe were painted through her camera lens."
Michael + Yihan
"The emotions, connections, and rawness of life captured in these images are just incredible"
"I don't even know where to begin, but I'm sooo happy that we decided to go with Morgan to document this season of our lives. When she says she captures connections, She.Does.Just.That! I have never done an in-home session before, but after this I may never go back! The emotions, connections, and rawness of life captured in these images are just incredible - it left me crying when she presented our gallery. Have I mentioned she uses film? This is our first time working with film photography too, and there's just something about them that touches the heart. Morgan also made the whole process so seamless and comfortable for all of us. She guided me step by step in choosing the outfits for the whole family. I can't recommend her enough!"
Ted + Hayley
"We have used Morgan twice and honestly,I am absolutely floored with the heart that comes out of the photos she takes."
"We have used Morgan twice and honestly, I am absolutely floored with the heart that comes out of the photos she takes. This most recent time, we did a legacy session, which was honestly a little out of my comfort zone trying to define what my family does in our home that I wanted to make a substantial investment to capture. Morgan swooped in with thoughts and ideas and was so helpful leading up to and planning the session. I had put it off for a long time, thinking I should wait to lose the extra weight or get my home more in order but then I realized my kiddos were only getting older and changing every day so I booked Morgan. Well let me tell you… there was so much of our special family magic captured in each photo. I could hardly believe the detail and expressions she had managed to snap when scrolling through our final album. Even coming out of our session, I was wondering if it had gone well enough to have captured what I was hoping for. But once the sneak peaks came out I was in tears of joy with how they exceeded all my expectations!!! So all that to say - book Morgan, trust her, collaborate with her - she will be sure to capture that magic that is inside each family dynamic and freeze those sweet moments in time that are so fleeting when kids are young! Thank you, Morgan!!"
Jon + Anisha
"No one compared to Morgan - her aesthetic alone makes her amazing."
"Morgan is magic. I was on the fence about hiring a photographer and candidly, had looked at a few less expensive options. No one compared to Morgan - her aesthetic alone makes her amazing. Once I started working with her, the real magic showed through. Morgan is a professional in every sense of the word. She has everything in an easy to understand format, clear timelines and touch points, and lets you make lots of decisions. I’m terrible at dressing myself, and she helped me figure out exactly how to match our entire family. Like sat down with me for an hour on zoom with ideas and links of things to buy from various sites. The day before our shoot, the weather turned windy and cold, and SHE (not me) reached out to offer a reschedule. We did and it was worth it. The day of the shoot, she was wonderful with my toddlers (4 and 1) and helped me feel at ease about their lack of ability to, say, smile at the same time. And the pictures themselves are wonderful.
If you’re on the fence, go with Morgan. This is your sign. You won’t regret it. Morgan, thank you for capturing the precious, hard, and wonderful stage of life that my family is in."
DON’T TAKE IT FROM ME...
If you have at least one window in your home with good natural light that streams through it, we can make magical photos of your family happen in your home! Your home doesn't need to look like a page straight out of a Pottery Barn magazine or have an updated kitchen with all of the bells and whistles. One good window and a home full of people who love each other is all I need!
I want to do an in-home session, but i'm not confident my home will photograph well. how can i tell if it will work or not?
In-Home Family Photo Sessions take place on weekday mornings around 10 AM when the light is most beautiful inside. I recommend making a day out of your family photo session! Take a vacation day from work, pull the kids out of school and make fun plans for the afternoon that everyone will look forward to!
When are in-home family sessions photographed?
You'll be in good company, because I've never photographed a family session with 100 percent perfect behavior from all of the kids the entire time. And here's the thing - I in NO WAY expect it either! I actually need your kids to be kids - that's what makes for the best photos. Yes, you may have to reel them back in here and there, but more than anything I need you, as parents to keep smiling. That is what makes the difference. And we'll be in your home, so if your kids need a break to play or run wild up and down the hallways, let's do it! Sometimes these instances make for the best photographs anyway!
What if I invest in the family photography experience and my kids don't cooperate?
I believe in providing a full service experience until the very end, which means I don’t want to leave you with tons of digital files from your session and zero direction as to what to do with them. Throughout our time together, we'll discuss your options for artwork so that you can ensure these images will be passed down for generations to come. You do have the option to purchase all digital files as well.
DO WE GET ALL OF THE DIGITAL FILES, AND CAN WE PRINT THE IMAGES OURSELVES?
Fantastic! To reserve a date on my calendar, I’ll need a completed contract and payment for the session fee. The remainder will not be due until after you view your final images and choose a collection or a la carte selection that best suits your needs.
