Jacksonville North Carolina Maternity and Newborn photographer

Growing your family is powerful—and tender. You don’t need more to-do lists, decisions, or pressure to “get it right.” You need a place where you can exhale.

I am your person.

From maternity through newborn, I provide a fully guided, in-studio experience designed to help you feel safe, celebrated, and deeply cared for. Everything you need is here—wardrobe, props, styling, and direction—so you can simply show up and be present with your body, your baby, and this season of life.

For maternity clients, this is more than a photo session. It’s an invitation to see your body with reverence—to feel bold, beautiful, and powerful in the midst of transformation.

For newborn clients, it’s quiet confidence. Steady hands. Calm guidance. A space where your baby—and your nervous system—are safe.

You don’t have to perform.
You don’t have to prepare.
I’ll take care of the rest.

Hello, hello!

I’m Al—maternity and newborn photographer behind Pleasantly Captured Photography.

I work with growing families who want a calm, fully guided experience—without pressure, overwhelm, or the feeling that they have to get anything “right.”

From maternity through baby’s first year, my studio is a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and trust that every detail is taken care of.

You simply show up.
I’ll take care of the rest.