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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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What to Expect at a Newborn Photography Session (Especially If You’re Tired, Nervous, or Overwhelmed)

May 4, 2026

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  • NEWBORN,
  • Photography Tips
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in neutral tones, posed on a soft blanket in a Swansboro NC photography studio

What to Do With Your Newborn Photos So They Don’t Sit on Your Phone Forever

April 27, 2026

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  • NEWBORN,
  • Photography Tips
first birthday cake smash photography in swansboro nc studio. photos to take the first year by photographer Samantha Ann Photo near hubert

Favorite Ideas for First Birthday Cake Smash Photos (From a Photographer Who Sees It All)

March 23, 2026

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  • STUDIO,
  • Photography Tips,
  • PARENTING,
  • NEWBORN
top photography props and accessories for first birthday cake smash photos by Samantha Ann Photo studio photographer swansboro Emerald Isle

My Favorite Accessories for First Birthday Cake Smash Photos

March 9, 2026

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  • Photography Tips,
  • Printing and Photo Gifts,
  • NEWBORN,
  • PARENTING,
  • STUDIO

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
When to book newborn photography Swansboro NC. Photographer Samantha Ann Photo studio near jacksonville, nc and camp lejeune.

The Real Value of Professional Newborn Photography (and Why Phone Pics Aren’t the Same)

September 9, 2025

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  • Lifestyle,
  • NEWBORN,
  • Photography Tips,
  • Printing and Photo Gifts,
  • STUDIO
Professional Newborn Photography Swansboro near jacksonville, Emerald Isle, and Hubert. newborns and family photos professional

Why Our Newborn Photography Studio is the Safest Choice for Your Baby in Swansboro, NC

September 1, 2025

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  • NEWBORN,
  • Photography Tips,
  • Printing and Photo Gifts,
  • STUDIO
newborn photos in swansboro nc near camp lejeune by Samantha Ann Photo studio family photographer

What No One Tells You About Newborn Photos (But You’ll Be So Glad You Did Them)

August 18, 2025

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  • NEWBORN,
  • PARENTING,
  • STUDIO
first birthday studio cake smash session at Swansboro nc studio

What a First Birthday Session Really Gives You (Beyond the Photos)

August 4, 2025

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  • Lifestyle,
  • NEWBORN,
  • Printing and Photo Gifts,
  • Photography Tips,
  • PARENTING,
  • STUDIO

Why the 6-Month Sitter Session Might Be the Most Overlooked Milestone in Your Baby’s First Year

July 29, 2025

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  • NEWBORN,
  • PARENTING,
  • Photography Tips,
  • STUDIO

From Cloud to Keepsake: Why Your Favorite Photos Deserve a Real Home

July 14, 2025

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  • NEWBORN,
  • PARENTING,
  • Printing and Photo Gifts,
  • Photography Tips,
  • Seniors,
  • STUDIO,
  • Lifestyle
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