Family Photography
family, newborn + pregnancy photography in atlanta, ga
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply freezing time before your little ones grow, each session tells the story of your love in the in-between moments through soft touches, shared laughter, and everyday joy.
FEATURED FAMILY PORTRAITURE
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![A mother and her two daughters huddle close, while the wind blows their hair across the image frame]()
The Peeples Family
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![A family of five stand close together, smiling down at the camera]()
The Morgan Family
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![A family of five stands together on a path in the woods, the parents kiss while the children look around]()
The Vance Family
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![Two young girls in dresses are playing tagether outside, holding hands and laughing.]()
The McEwen Family
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![A family of five sitting walking hand-in-hand through a park, smiling and pointing ahead of them]()
The Demestihas Family
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![A happy family of three, a father, mother, and child, sharing a joyful moment together. The child is smiling broadly, and the parents are engaging with the child affectionately.]()
The Jeon Family
“Mary Claire is a joy to work with and her pictures capture the personality of our family perfectly. She has a very calming presence, putting wild children at ease. We highly recommend her!”
JOHN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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My style is relaxed and semi-structured, with gentle posing guidance mixed with space for real connection and candid moments. I want the experience to feel easy, natural, and genuinely enjoyable.
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Perfect—that’s how kids are. My sessions are guided by play and connection rather than stiff poses, so I follow your children’s lead, encourage laughter and movement, and capture real, in-between moments alongside a few gently directed smiles. All their big emotions are beautiful and welcome!
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I offer two options: the 45-minute session is great for busy families or younger kids with shorter attention spans, while the 90-minute session allows for a slower pace, outfit changes, and more variety across locations.
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Yes! I love to document extended family connections - it’s such a priceless gift for both your children and for grandparents or other relatives to cherish as they grow. I love animals, and heartily welcome all furry family members as well!
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Sessions can take place in your home, at a local park, or around your neighborhood. I photograph throughout the greater Atlanta area, with shorter sessions available inside the Atlanta perimeter.
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Once you have booked a session, I’ll send over some outfits tips along with my inspiration Pinterest board. My goal is to tell a beautiful story of your honest life, so I always encourage you to lean into outfits, activities and locations that reflect your real life.
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You’ll receive a curated online gallery of edited, high-resolution digital images to print, save, and share, along with optional professional prints and albums available for purchase.
“Mary Claire has done a beautiful job of capturing family portraits for us over several years now. She is wonderful with my kids to engage them and keep their attention while taking pictures. She is flexible and fun. She is our favorite photographer we have ever worked with! That's the reason we keep coming back to her! So worth the investment!”
JENN
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Let’s Capture the Moments You Didn’t Know You’d Miss
Your hands are full, your heart is fuller—and I promise, the mess is part of the magic. You don’t have to ‘get it together’ before we shoot. We’ll freeze the wonder of now so you can hold onto it long after the toys are picked up.
