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A warm and welcoming family, a beautiful brand new baby girl, a gorgeous nautical nursery, and an adorable pup. What more could I ask for? As an artist focusing on newborn photography in Raleigh, NC – this session was a dream. Styles of Newborn Photography As I describe this beautiful session & share lots of […]

Okay so I have been a photographer here in Raleigh for over five years now, so it’s probably time to tell you all a little more about me right!? Hello, I’m Valerie Worth of Worth Capturing! I’m that silly, laid back mom & photographer who has mastered the monkey sound to coax laughs out of […]

When I photograph babies as newborns, they’re so snuggly, sleepy, and tiny which is insanely cute. However, as a baby photographer in Raleigh, NC I have to say that seeing those newborns come back when they’re sitting up absolutely makes my day. At this age they’re starting to really show their personality. They’re spunky, playful, […]

Raleigh Maternity Photographer | 4 Reasons Why You Should Have A Maternity Session

When you’re expecting a baby there are so many exciting things to do to prepare yourself for becoming a parent or adding another little one to your family. A lot of women consider having maternity photos taken but may decide against it for a number of reasons. As a maternity photographer in Raleigh, I hear […]

Being a photographer focusing on baby photography in Raleigh, North Carolina has got to be one of the most fun and fulfilling jobs out there. I get to follow along with couples as they celebrate bringing a new baby into their lives, and then photograph their children as they grow! I have had the pleasure […]

Today I am sharing an absolutely gorgeous in-home newborn session with you! As a newborn photographer in Raleigh I usually don’t have too far to travel for sessions. However, the trip up to Louisburg NC was absolutely worth it to get to meet this gorgeous little guy and his sweet family. I arrived on a […]

Heirloom Portraits have been one of the most popular offerings in my studio located in Raleigh, NC. I absolutely love how these beautiful, yet simple images can perfectly capture a child’s personality! Today I’m going to be answering some of the most frequently asked questions about my heirloom studio portraits. When and where are your […]

I first met this beautiful family when I took family photos for them last Spring at Fletcher Park. When I found out that they were expecting another baby I couldn’t have been more honored to photograph them again. I couldn’t wait to see how sweet these big sisters would be with a newborn baby brother! […]

In 2021, our family began building a new home (just across the street from our previous home) in the Five Points neighborhood which meant that my in-home Raleigh, NC photography studio would be moving as well. This was such an exciting time for us and for Worth Capturing! We had done home renovations before, but […]

If you’re already a follower of mine then it’s probably no surprise that I love working with pets during family & newborn sessions. So, when Jenny reached out to me about hiring me for maternity and newborn photography including their two precious mini labradoodles in Apex, North Carolina, I was ecstatic! Not only are their […]

Styles of Newborn Photography When you’re researching local options for a Raleigh lifestyle newborn photographer, you’ll quickly notice that there are very different types of sessions (often lifestyle vs. studio) but each can vary greatly based on the photographer that you choose. Are you interested in having photos of your baby photographed in a studio […]

As an in-home newborn photographer with over 5 years of experience, I’ve learned a lot about what makes beautiful images. One of my favorite parts about being an in-home newborn photographer is how authentically you can capture families in their own space. I also think it’s a wonderful way to document this exciting phase as […]