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Enjoy these keepsakes from families I’ve photographed. You will find my favorite locations, resources, and tips to help you and your family organize your session.

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Pregnant woman in a fitted cream dress standing along the shoreline during a Crystal Coast maternity photo session near Swansboro, NC

What to Wear for Beach Maternity Photos (Without Overthinking It)

July 13, 2026

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  • Beach,
  • Lifestyle,
  • MATERNITY
Beach maternity photographer in Swansboro, NC. Emerald Isle beach family photos by studio photographer Samantha Ann Photo.

A Slower Kind of Session: What a Beach Maternity Session Really Feels Like

June 22, 2026

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  • Beach,
  • Lifestyle,
  • MATERNITY,
  • PARENTING,
  • Photography Tips
Pregnant mother walking along the shoreline during a sunset beach maternity session in Emerald Isle, North Carolina with soft natural light

The Best Time to Take Maternity Photos at the Beach (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

April 20, 2026

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  • Beach,
  • Lifestyle,
  • MATERNITY
Pregnant mother in a flowing neutral dress standing on the beach at sunset in Emerald Isle, NC during a maternity photography session

Why So Many Moms Are Choosing Beach Maternity Photos on the Crystal Coast

March 30, 2026

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  • Beach,
  • Lifestyle,
  • PARENTING,
  • MATERNITY

Studio Maternity in Classic White: A conversation about keeping this season simple

March 3, 2026

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  • Photography Tips,
  • STUDIO,
  • MATERNITY,
  • PARENTING,
  • NEWBORN
Newborn baby swaddled in neutral wrap during professional session by Samantha Ann Photo in Swansboro, NC

Capturing Your Baby’s First Year: Beyond the Newborn Session

October 20, 2025

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  • Photography Tips,
  • PARENTING,
  • NEWBORN,
  • MATERNITY,
  • STUDIO
Emerald Isle destination beach photographer Samantha ann family photography studio in swansboro taking beach photos of seniors

Why You Deserve a Real Photographer for Your Emerald Isle Vacation

October 13, 2025

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  • Lifestyle,
  • MATERNITY,
  • PARENTING,
  • Photography Tips,
  • Printing and Photo Gifts,
  • Seniors,
  • STUDIO
maternity photographer in swansboro nc Samantha Ann Photography near Jacksonville, hubert, Morehead city

Capturing the Glow: Why and When to Book Maternity Photos

April 22, 2024

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  • MATERNITY,
  • NEWBORN,
  • Photography Tips
pregnancy journaling during your maternity period by newborn photography studio Samantha Ann photography studio swansbor

The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy Journaling: Documenting the Journey of Parenthood

September 12, 2023

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  • NEWBORN,
  • MATERNITY
EMERALD ILSE NC BEACH MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER SWANSBORO NC PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO SAMANTHA ANN PHOTO NEWBORN STUDIO

Tips for Preparing for Your Emerald Isle Beach Maternity Photoshoot

April 24, 2023

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  • Lifestyle,
  • MATERNITY
SWANSBORO NC MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT PORTRAIT STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER Samantha Ann PHOTOGRAPHY NEAR Emerald Isle PHOTOGRAPHER

Capturing the Glow: Finding the Perfect Timing for Your Maternity Photoshoot

January 23, 2023

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  • Lifestyle,
  • MATERNITY

PREPARING FOR YOUR MATERNITY FAMILY SESSION SWANSBORO, NC STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER Samantha Ann Photo

November 28, 2022

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  • Lifestyle,
  • MATERNITY
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