Specializing in Lifestyle Newborn, Maternity & Family Photography in Raleigh NC
Raleigh newborn photographer
Wasn't her toddler just a baby swaddled in her arms? She desperately clings to every preschool play, every soccer game, every last first of motherhood. Will today be the day her oldest child stops kissing her goodbye?
She stares at the portraits on her walls from her Raleigh newborn photographer, flips through her album and admires her maternity photos from that very brief (yet oh so long) stage of life. Trying to remember the way the baby hair smelled, the weight of her baby falling asleep on her chest, the flutter kicks in her belly. She counts the baby toes all over again and remembers the way her baby's small hand felt while holding hers.
She grasps at the memories.
She wants to press pause.
What if she could press pause?
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Her children are growing right before her eyes.
• Where you don't have to worry about your wardrobe because there's a full collection of gowns for you to borrow from
• You get to sit in the comfort of your home while a stylist does your hair and makeup
• You experience a guided yet relaxed session where you get to play and snuggle your children
• You walk away with heirlooms to treasure and pass down to your children
Imagine A Raleigh Newborn Photography experience:
"A.J. was a true gift for our Raleigh newborn photographer. A.J. not only delivers beautiful images but she brings a calming presence to the session."
~Whitney
Hi, I'm A.J.
A Raleigh newborn photographer simply trying to help moms freeze time
What I want for you:
I want your session to feel like a break from reality. To put the rest of life on hold and enjoy this one brief moment where your only job is to snuggle your baby and breathe in the smell of baby hair.
you deserve to feel beautiful:
Be part of the memories:
I will focus on you being part of the family unit you put so much love and care into raising. Then we'll create art with your images because your kids deserve to have you in the photos.
More about the experience
By providing your wardrobe and facilitating hair & makeup services for your newborn photography session, so that you look and feel the best version of yourself. You just grew a human, you deserve to feel beautiful!
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"A.J. is everything you could want in a Raleigh photographer! She is as wonderful a human as she is talented; she listens to your vision, she has thoughtfully planned all the details to make the photoshoot go smoothly (including many I never considered!), and she is exceptional at making you feel celebrated by these photos. The photoshoot was absolutely magical and her ability to be flexible and creative on the fly made the experience an absolute joy. She is one of a kind and I can’t recommend highly enough!"
- Reade
More about Newborn sessions
Newborn sessions are relaxed sessions where we create lifestyle and traditional portrait images. My focus is you as a family unit. Snuggling, playing, and just being in your newborn bubble. I will take some individual portraits of your baby if he/she will let us, but for the most part parents are actively in the photos snuggling their baby and older sibling(s).
Raleigh newborn photographer sessions are in the home but can also be done on location at an outdoor space or rented venue,
As your Raleigh Newborn Photographer, I provide a client wardrobe full of beautiful dresses for you to wear. Also included is complimentary in-home hair and makeup services for certain packages.
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"A.J. is amazing!! She has taken pictures of our family a few times (maternity and newborn photography in Raleigh) and each time I am amazed at the beautiful images she is able to get of our family. She is so patient and knows exactly what to say/do to make our kids feel comfortable and laugh to get the perfect picture!"
~Paige
Maternity sessions are such a special thing to photograph. This stage of life feels so long, but really it's very short. These are the last photos before your life changes. That's what makes these so very special.
Raleigh maternity photography sessions are done outdoors on location at various gardens, parks or venues in the area. They can also be done in-home.
As your Raleigh Maternity Photographer, I provide a client wardrobe full of beautiful dresses for you to wear. I will also help you facilitate hair and makeup services for your session.
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More about Maternity Sessions
"I couldn’t be happier with my maternity photo session with A.J. She captured such beautiful, candid moments featuring my bump and our family—it was exactly what I hoped for and more. The photos feel so natural and genuine, full of love and connection. A.J. made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun, especially with my little one involved. She has a great way of working with children and made us all feel completely at ease. The final images are full of warmth and emotion, and I’ll treasure them forever. If you’re looking for someone to capture real, meaningful moments during your pregnancy, I can’t recommend A.J. Dunlap Photography enough!"
- Courtney
More about Family sessions
Family sessions are such a fun time as a family to play, connect and create some beautiful photos together. I do a mix of lifestyle and smiling at the camera with my focus being letting your kids be themselves. The more we embrace their current stage of life, the better your phots will be! I will take some individual portraits of your kids if they will let us, but for the most part parents are actively in the photos playing with their kids.
Raleigh family photographer sessions can be done in the home or outdoors on location at a park, garden or other special place for your family.
Mini sessions are seasonal.
Full sessions are available year round.
As your Raleigh Family Photographer, I provide a client wardrobe full of beautiful dresses for you to wear. I will also help you facilitate hair and makeup services for your session.
Raleigh Family Photography
"A.J. is so talented! I can't stop looking through our photos. I will cherish these forever. She was so warm and she captured so many smiles from our toddler."
- Nicole
"A.J. has been there through all of our biggest milestones, starting in 2013. Since then, we have had countless Raleigh family photographer & Raleigh newborn photographer sessions with her for 4 of our babies.
What I love most about all of the photos A.J. is her photos aren’t forced or over staged. Her photography approach is natural and authentic. Whenever I look back at the thousands of pictures she has taken for us, I am immediately taken back to those specific moments in time. After each photo session, I always tell A..J that I need to build a bigger house because all of the photos always turn out so beautifully that I end up framing so many of them and I am now running out of wall space! We are so grateful for all of the priceless photos A.J. has taken of our family over the years and look forward to many more in the future!"
~Andrea Z.
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"We had the best time with AJ from planning our session all the way to receiving our photos. We ended up doing our shoot at 7:30am which sounded crazy at the time but was absolutely the best time of the day to get my kids to be the best versions of themselves (happy, clean, and fully awake) with little impact to our day. We can’t wait to do it again!"
~Alexis
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"A.J. was a true gift for our Raleigh newborn photography. A.J. not only delivers beautiful images but she brings a calming presence to the session. My husband and I are not natural in front of the camera but he always comments on how relaxed she made us feel and captured the sweetest moments. He recommends her to all of our friends. We can't say enough great things about A.J. (and her family photographer, Carter, to capture as the little one grows). She will always be our newborn photographer and friend!"
~Whitney D.
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"A.J. photographed our wedding 10 years ago so we already knew that we loved her, but we had no idea she was so amazing with the kids! They had FUN during the session and she captured their genuine smiles. I will always look at these photos and see my babies exactly as they are at this perfect stage. Thank you AJ for these special photos that I will always cherish."
~Angela
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"In the home, photos are more than decor: they're visual love letters that communicate a child's importance & their family's history."
-Anonymous
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"A.J. is such a professional when it comes to photography! Not to mention, she is super personable and makes you feel so comfortable! A.J. has done our Raleigh newborn photography and is such a joy to be around! Her Raleigh family photography style is gorgeous and she delivers photos in a timely manner. 10/10 recommend her services!"
~Kristen
"A.J. is so nice, fun to work with, and so professional. And to top it all off, her quality is incredible! I am so grateful I found her to take our Raleigh family photography!"
~Danielle
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