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If you’re planning your kid’s birthday celebration in Raleigh you’re in for a treat! From indoor play zones and charming parks to unique creative studios, our city offers a mix of venues that cater to every age and interest. Whether it’s a first birthday bash or 10th, we’ve rounded up some of the coolest locations […]

The Parent’s Guide to the Best Kids’ Birthday Party Locations in Raleigh

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Embarking on the adventure of a lifetime, this first-time mama-to-be decided to document such a special time with not just one, but two distinct maternity sessions. We started in the studio, focusing on her solo portraits in a serene and intimate setting. On a gorgeous evening at golden hour, we met at the azalea garden […]

The Best of Both: Maternity Sessions in the Cozy Studio and Glowing Gardens

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Whether you’re new to Raleigh or you were born and raised here like me, keeping up with the new local businesses is no easy task – things are always changing! Our vibrant city is home to so many wonderful small businesses like mine, and I love to give them my support whenever I can. Since […]

Shop Small: The Best Locally-Owned Children’s Clothing Stores in Raleigh

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Alright, you’ve booked a Spring family photo session – way to go! Spring is such a gorgeous time in our area and with the warmer weather it can make for some seriously beautiful family photos. Now, I know the next big question is “what in the world are we going to wear!?”. Whether you’re dressing […]

Outfit Ideas for Spring Family Photos

Spring family photo outfit idea with light blue and neutral tones
Tips for Including Pets in Your Photo Session

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If you’re like me, your pets are incredibly important members of your family. So, when it comes time to take family photos I completely understand wanting to include them and I highly encourage it! I worked in veterinary medicine for over thirteen years, so being around animals is something that brings me great joy. Today, […]

Tips for Including Pets in Your Photo Session

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It’s hard to believe we’re over halfway through with April, which means that Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and I’m here to help with a gift guide full of my favorites. As a mom who works a lot with other moms, I think I’ve got some great insight into what we love! 1. This Mother’s […]

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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When it came time to celebrate Esme’s first birthday, I was so excited that Mom reached out to document it with a studio photography session! I had the honor of capturing Esme as a newborn, and again at 7 months old – so I knew I was going to be in for a treat with […]

Raleigh Studio Photographer | Esme’s First Birthday Session

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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 […]

Raleigh Photographer | Get to know Valerie

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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 […]

Raleigh NC Photography | The New Worth Capturing Studio

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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 […]

Newborn Photography with Labradoodles in Apex, NC

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