YOU'RE EXPECTING?


CONGRATULATIONS!!! Several things to know and consider when booking your maternity portraits...


First, the typical time to take maternity portraits is between 28-36 weeks. If you're considered about comfort level, we recommend more towards the 28 mark than the 36. Older siblings? Absolutely include them! During a family session we can capture a variety of couples, individual, and full family images.


Choose outfits that are timeless in nature and compliment the colors of your home. While flashy Pinterest dresses may be the "trending" thing to do, we personally specialize in wall art that you will want to display and cherish for decades to come. Trends fade, classics do not. We also recommend considering whether warm or cool tones are complimentary to the colors in your home and your skin tone. This subtle consideration will make a BIG difference in how you look back on your captures.


Choosing colors that compliment the nursery or living space are always a good idea.


Making sure your choice fits. No, make sure it really fits. Take the time to alter that dress, if needed, to have the proper length, neckline, bust fitting, etc. Not only will this matter to your comfort level during the session, but it will matter to you in how the portraits are revealed. Please, also, steam, iron, or dry clean that dress ahead of time.


If you're unsure of location, we are here to guide you. Unless looking for a classic studio look, I almost always recommend a versatile location to maximize the variety in your images and to keep older siblings entertained.


Let's chat about your due date, what to expect, and how we can capture this special time for you.

TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo
TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION BY SWANSBORO PORTRAIT STUDIO, Samantha Ann Photo

Samantha Ann Photo provides newborn photography in Swansboro, NC (Onslow County) for busy moms who want a stress-free and luxury portrait experience. Also offering family, maternity, and baby photography, our studio is located in the heart of Swansboro serving families from surrounding areas such as Jacksonville, NC, Hubert, Pelletier, Emerald Isle, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Havelock, and Morehead City. 


We offer a high-end, full service experience including a pre-session consultation, exclusive access to our curated studio wardrobe, and same-day image viewing. Uniquely to us, our clients view their captures same day and can choose what best fits their family from an array of heirloom albums, custom wall galleries, and digital images are included with wall art purchases. If you are searching for a comfortable, safe experience with stunning heirlooms for your family, we can't wait to serve you!