simple & natural
Newborn sessions
simple & natural
Newborn sessions
Dallas Newborn Photography
the days are long
but the years are short
Newborn sessions that capture your baby just as they are-- perfect.
Welcoming a new baby is an incredibly intimate and emotional experience. By guiding you into posing that feels authentic and organic I am able to capture images that not only preserve what your newborn looks like but images that remind you of what it felt like to hold them in your arms.
I specialize in photographing your newest addition in a simplistic and natural style that focuses on capturing the essence of your baby and all the tiny details that make them so special.
From that tiny swirl of hair on top of baby's head down to the wrinkles and flaky skin on their feet I document it all.
- Danielle
Nothing would prepare me for the overwhelming rush of emotions seeing how perfectly Amanda captured our little one
- Danielle
"Nothing would prepare me for the overwhelming rush of emotions seeing how perfectly Amanda captured our little one."
Featured newborn sessions
BABIES DON'T KEEP
BUT PHOTOS DO
Savor every milestone of
baby's first year
All signature sessions start with an in-studio styling and planning appointment. This step is key to keeping your session day feeling effortless and stress free. We will discuss the vision for your portraits as well as location options if it is an outdoor shoot.
During this brief time together the first thing we will do is select the perfect dress for you. From there we will choose clothing for your children and spouse that compliment your outfit, ensuring we create a beautiful cohesive look.
Together we will make styling and planning decisions with your final artwork in mind. This means selecting wardrobe that will compliment the colors in your home and bringing a phone snapshot of any walls you are considering hanging wall art.
Styling & Planning Appointment
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Your Session Day
You can plan to arrive to my studio 1.5 hours before your session time. My hair and makeup artist will be ready for you when you get here. I photograph baby while you are getting your hair and makeup done. This is meant to be a quiet relaxing time where you get pampered so I always recommend dad brings siblings to the studio separately closer to the start of the session. This helps to keep your littles fresh and happy for photos. When it is time for your session everyone in your family will get dressed in your freshly steamed wardrobe. Depending on the signature session type photographs can take anywhere from 45-90 minutes.
For sessions that that do not take place in the studio my hair and makeup artist will come to your home. I create a custom day of timeline for you based on where you live and the drive time to the location (if applicable) to ensure our time together runs smoothly and is completely stress free.
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Reveal & Ordering Appointment
This is the day you have been waiting for. I know how excited you are to see your final images which is why you will get to come to my studio only 2-3 weeks after your session to view your photos.
Deciding what to do with your portraits can be very overwhelming which is why I created my signature design process. Together we will select all your favorite images and talk through your ideas, design goals and long term dreams.
My design process is unique in that gallery walls can grow with your family and albums can grow with your baby.
Because everything I do is completely custom, if you can dream it up, I can create it.
Custom Heirloom Artwork
PRESERVE YOUR MOST SACRED MOMENTS WITH
Together we can make your house feel like
home
Experience the that comes from printing your photos
joy
framing
Albums
I'm interested in
I'm interested in
Custom Heirloom Artwork
PRESERVE YOUR MOST SACRED MOMENTS WITH
Together we can make your house feel like
home
Experience the that comes from printing your photos
joy
framing
Albums
I'm interested in
I'm interested in
- DIPRIMA FAMILY
"NOTHING WOULD PREPARE ME FOR THE OVERWHELMING RUSH OF EMOTIONS SEEING HOW PERFECTLY AMANDA CAPTURED OUR LITTLE ONE."
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When I found out I was pregnant with my third I planned everything ahead of time. I knew I wanted to document it all. However, as baby's do, she had her own plan. She arrived premature, weighing only 4 lbs 9 oz.
Despite the change in timeline with my little girl's arrival Amanda made it so EASY and got baby in within days of her NICU discharge.
I would 100% recommend Amanda.
- RAY FAMILY
"IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE IN LOVE WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER, IF SO WE TOTALLY ARE!"
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From beginning to end Amanda was so thorough, easy to work with, and the best part, a beaming light.
The dresses she had for me to try on for pictures, props, wraps, and all the bows for my daughter were just an added bonus! We spent 3 hours together and time passed quickly because we were having so much fun.
As a new mom, you can easily get a little squirmy watching someone else with your 9 day old baby. However, Amanda made me feel the opposite. My husband and I cannot wait for the upcoming years so we can document all of our daughters milestones with Amanda.
- SCHROY FAMILY
"AMANDA RADIATES A CONTAGIOUS JOY AND FUN PASSION WHEN SHE IS BEHIND THE CAMERA. IT WAS A BLESSING TO HAVE HER AS OUR PHOTOGRAPHER FOR OUR FIRST FAMILY PHOTOS WITH OUR DAUGHTER."
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We are SO grateful for Amanda! As soon as I reached out to book a newborn session with her she was very helpful, personable, and flexible. I could tell right away that she really cared about us and our story behind the photos.
My husband & I were both so impressed with how much time and effort she put in to think through the details for each step of the process for her clients. With a new baby around, this made everything super easy & enjoyable for us! And our photos turned out so perfect!
- SCARMARDO FAMILY
"THEY SAY “A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS,” BUT TIME AND TIME AGAIN THE PHOTOS AMANDA HAS CAPTURED OF MY FAMILY HAVE LEFT ME SPEECHLESS AND IN TEARS, ABSOLUTELY IN AWE OF THEIR BEAUTY."
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Aside from being gifted behind the camera, Amanda has a fun and nurturing character that makes her maternity, newborn and family shoot styles unique from each other and so so special.
Her session styles are centered around familial needs, which allows her to capture beautiful, natural moments.
Amanda has put the tender, freely given, love and care of Christ on display from the moment we met her, and is a true joy to spend time with. We are thankful, grateful and blessed for and by Amanda!
- Henderson Family
"I left our shoot amazed by the experience. THEN I saw the pictures. And I cried. She captured each of my children perfectly."
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She captured their natural smiles, their personalities, our relationships with the kids, all of it, beautifully.
Because of Amanda I never have to stress about finding outfits for my family of 6 or spend time figuring out what to do with my images.
Amanda walked me through her custom design process which allowed me to use our favorite photos from sessions with her over the last couple years to create 2 wall galleries in our new home... she even installed them herself!
- KEETON FAMILY
"I WAS LITERALLY STUNNED BY ALL OF OUR PHOTOS. ALL OF THEM. I WISH I COULD PRINT EVERY SINGLE ONE."
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We LOVE our photos from Amanda. Over the years we've worked with many photographers, and she is one of THE best!
I am especially sensitive about my body after having a baby, so I love that Amanda goes the extra mile by providing flattering photo-ready wardrobe options for her moms and styling advice for the best look.
Usually during photo sessions I feel a bit awkward and posed but she made all of us feel at ease and we had fun!
We treasure your work and couldn't give a higher recommendation.
- BEILMAN FAMILY
"AMANDA NOT ONLY CREATES PRICELESS IMAGES, BUT SHE CREATES PRICELESS MEMORIES TOO."
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Amanda Carter is hands-down the BEST photographer that I've ever worked with. She is very kind and funny, which puts the whole family at ease. And as a bonus she is wonderful with children!
When I look back at the photos that she's taken of us, it brings back such good memories of a fun day together with my family.
I cannot recommend her enough!
- HARRIS FAMILY
"WE’VE HAD THREE SESSIONS SO FAR IN OUR BABY’S FIRST YEAR COLLECTIVE AND WE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER!"
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We love shooting with Amanda! Her photos are beautiful and she is amazing at capturing all the little details. She is so patient with all of our family members and is wonderful with our boys!
She has an incredible moms closet, filled with gorgeous dresses to wear during shoots! Ladies, it is so nice not to have to search high and low for a dress being pregnant and afterward when you are seriously sleep deprived!
We are so excited to see our baby’s next few sessions and watch our baby grow over this first year. This is such a precious time in our little boys life and I’m so glad that we are able capture it with Amanda!
- BONEAU FAMILY
"EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT TO HER TALENT IS HOW PERSONNEL SHE MAKES THE SESSIONS AND YOUR EXPERIENCE. HER ATTENTION TO DETAIL BLEW MY MIND AWAY."
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I had an instant connection with Amanda and I knew God crossed our paths intentionally. Amanda is an absolutely phenomenal photographer. She is intentional with the entire family.
I was so worried about how my 4 year old was going to act during our session and Amanda made a point to focus on him and he fell in love with her from the moment we opened the door.
- DAVIS FAMILY
"SHE MADE US FEEL INCREDIBLY WELCOME IN HER PERSONAL STUDIO, SHE WAS SO WARM AND KIND, AND SHE IS A BABY WHISPERER. I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS SHOOT WITH HER."
Kind Words
I just got my newborn photos back from Amanda and I’m speechless!!
I told her I was wishing for a picture of my toddler and new baby together but didn’t think it was possible...she didn’t just get me one she got me several gorgeous photos!!
The sweet moments she captured I’ll cherish forever.
signature session
A luxury portrait experience perfect for expectant moms, newborns, & families. Available on-location -or- in my natural light studio in Richardson, TX.
whats included:
-In person planning appointment held at the studio with personalized styling
-Use of my curated studio wardrobe collection for your entire family
-Professional hair & makeup
-Full portrait session
-The editing and enhancing of your images (30-45 images)
-In person design & ordering appointment held at the studio to choose your final artwork
-Option to add-on artwork installation
Session fee: $300
*All artwork & digital images purchased separately.
*Clients expect to invest $1,100+ on their custom artwork & digital images.
*All artwork & digital images purchased separately.
*Clients expect to invest $1,100+ on their custom artwork & digital images.
Only 5 signature sessions are offered monthly. I strongly encourage booking early to secure your due date.
book my session
-In person planning appointment held at the studio with personalized styling
-Use of my curated studio wardrobe collection for your entire family
-Professional hair & makeup
-Full portrait session
-The editing and enhancing of your images (30-45 images)
-In person design & ordering appointment held at the studio to choose your final artwork
-Option to add-on in-home wall art installation
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