Photography Studio Jacksonville, NC
NEWBORN | STARTING AT 700
The full newborn experience is designed for families who want a calm, unhurried session with space to truly settle in. These sessions allow time for feeding, soothing, and gentle transitions, resulting in a complete and cohesive collection of images—created with both your memories and your home in mind.
This is a fully guided, in-studio experience where every detail is handled for you, including the creation of finished artwork designed to be enjoyed beyond a screen.
Includes:
2–3 hour fully guided session
Multiple setups and poses
Time for feeding and breaks as needed
Family and sibling images
Artwork included
A slow, intentional pace from start to finish
First Year Collections are available for families who wish to reserve newborn, sitter, and first birthday sessions together. Details are shared during consultation.
Best for:
Families who value a complete experience—from the session itself to finished pieces they can live with and love.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book?
Newborn sessions are best reserved by the end of your second trimester to ensure availability around your due date.
When will the session take place?
Newborns are typically photographed within the first 14 days of life, when they are sleepiest and most flexible.
Do I need to bring anything?
Everything needed for the session is provided. Personal items are always welcome if you’d like to include them.
How long is the session?
Full newborn sessions last approximately 2–3 hours, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and a relaxed pace.
Can family be included?
Yes. Parents and siblings are welcome to participate.
How do I book?
We’ll begin with a brief consultation. Afterward, you’ll receive a booking portal to complete your agreement and submit your retainer, which secures your due date on my calendar.
NEWBORN MINI | STARTING AT 250
Newborn Mini sessions are a simplified, streamlined option for families who want to preserve their baby’s early days with a smaller time commitment.
These sessions follow a structured flow using swaddled and table-based poses, which helps keep babies comfortable and allows the session to move smoothly without feeling rushed.
Minis are intentionally limited in scope and availability.
Includes:
Up to 60 minutes
2–3 setups, depending on the collection selected
Baby-only or Baby & Family options available
A focused, efficient session flow
Best for:
Families who want something meaningful, but prefer a shorter, more contained experience.
MATERNITY | STARTING AT 400
Pregnancy is powerful. This season deserves to be seen with intention, care, and reverence.
Maternity sessions are designed to help you feel confident, supported, and beautifully held—without pressure to pose, plan, or perform.
Before your session, we’ll meet at the studio for a brief consultation to talk through your vision and styling. You’ll have access to my curated client closet, with gowns selected to flatter, support, and elevate the body through every stage of pregnancy. You’re also welcome to bring a personal piece if there’s something meaningful you’d like to include.
Sessions may take place in the studio or outdoors within 40 miles of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Together, we’ll choose a setting that reflects the feeling you want to embody—calm, bold, intimate, or powerful.
This experience is fully guided from beginning to end. You simply arrive and allow yourself to be seen.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book?
Maternity sessions are best reserved by the end of your second trimester to ensure availability.
When does the session take place?
Sessions are typically scheduled between 30–34 weeks, when your belly is beautifully defined and movement is still comfortable.
What should I wear?
A curated collection of gowns and accessories is available in the studio. Styling guidance is always provided to help you feel confident and comfortable throughout your session. Personal pieces are welcome if you’d like to include them.
Can my family join?
Yes. Partners and children are welcome to be part of the session.
SITTER SESSION | 200
This stage is short, joyful, and full of personality—when your baby can sit confidently, explore the world, and show off those chubby cheeks and chunky thighs. Sitter sessions are designed to preserve this in-between moment with simplicity and intention, without overwhelming your baby or rushing the experience.
Sessions take place in my studio and are fully guided from start to finish. Styling, props, and pacing are all thoughtfully handled so your little one stays comfortable and engaged throughout.
Includes:
30–60 minute guided session
10–15 hand-retouched images
Access to studio props and outfits
A calm, baby-led flow designed for this age
Outdoor sessions may be available for an additional fee, weather permitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should we schedule a sitter session?
Sitter sessions are best scheduled once your baby can sit unassisted without support—typically between 6 and 9 months.
How long does the session last?
Sessions last between 30 and 60 minutes, allowing time for movement, breaks, and a relaxed pace.
Do you provide outfits and props?
Yes. A selection of studio outfits and props is available. Prior to your session, we’ll review options together and ensure everything fits comfortably.
Can we photograph outdoors?
Outdoor sitter sessions may be available for an additional fee, depending on weather and scheduling.
CAKE SMASH | Starting at 350
Your baby’s first birthday is joyful, messy, and full of personality—and this session is designed to celebrate it without overwhelm. Cake Smash sessions are thoughtfully guided to balance fun with simplicity. I’ll handle the setup, pacing, and cleanup, so you can relax and enjoy watching your little one explore, smash, and celebrate. Sessions take place in the studio and move at a baby-led pace to keep the experience light, comfortable, and enjoyable from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule?
Cake Smash sessions are best scheduled approximately 8 weeks in advance to allow time for planning and availability.
Is the cake provided?
The cake is not provided. You’re welcome to bring one, and I’m happy to share recommendations for local bakeries upon request.
Do you provide outfits and props?
A selection of studio outfits and props is available for use. For safety and ease, more delicate items are not used during cake smash sessions.
Additional portrait offerings are available on a limited basis.
Let's Get In Touch!
Ready to document your beautiful family with me? That's great! Give me a call or send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
(910) 378-9221 | al@pleasantlycaptured.com
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