Celebrate every moment

big + small

big + small

 ASHEVILLE Family + Newborn Photographer

bright, joyful, and timeless

genuine smiles, real emotions, unforgettable moments

Asheville Family +
Newborn Photographer

bright, joyful, and timeless

Hey Mama

I am so glad you are here!

Life is busy and childhood moves fast, but these moments deserve to be remembered.

I’m Rachel, an Asheville, NC family photographer specializing in maternity and newborn photography for growing families. My sessions are calm, playful, and stress-free, creating space for genuine connection and beautiful, natural moments.

From newborn snuggles to missing teeth, I create bright, joyful, and timeless photographs that help you hold onto the magic of childhood and the beauty of motherhood for years to come.

capturing the beauty and grace of family life and motherhood. 

Spring 2026

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I’m an Asheville-based family photographer and former elementary school counselor turned full-time photographer after becoming a mom of two.

I bring a calm, playful, and child-centered approach to every session, helping families document their unique journey with ease and joy. I want your session to feel a lot more like a family play date than a chore!

wife, mama, and so much more

I'm Rachel

Hi, sweet friend!

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Let's capture your family at this beautiful yet fleeting stage of life! During your playful and fun photo session, we will alternate between poses, prompts and candid shots to keep everyone moving and laughing as you enjoy intentional time with your family.

Family

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Whether you've enjoyed every minute of your pregnancy or are just longing for baby to finally be here, the journey you have persevered with your precious baby bump is beautiful, inspiring and worth being captured and remembered! You will look back on these photos one day and admire your strength and resilience!

Maternity

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Let's freeze time and capture those beautiful and intimate moments with your new squishy baby! Newborn sessions are relaxed, peaceful and baby driven! I know you are just getting to know your little one so I will stay flexible as we have adjust for baby's needs and your needs too mama!

Newborn

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sessions

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Think "date night" but with a camera! I'll tell your love story through beautiful and joyful imagery that captures your personalities and connection. Your couples session will be playful and sweet and I'll give you plenty of poses and prompts to help you not feel awkward in front of the camera!

Couple

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Capture your little one's personality in beautiful, yet simplistic detail, with a white backdrop session! With a kid-friendly time of 15-minutes, we'll capture timeless, frame-worthy photos of all of your child's BEST facial expression!

Personality 
Portraits

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I cannot say enough about Rachel. She is AMAZING. She captured our little family perfectly!! She was super fun to work with and put us all at ease during our shoot. The pictures turned out beautifully and I can’t wait to have another session with our new family of four. Thank you so much, Rachel!!

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lindsay

She is an amazing photographer! Such an outgoing and fun person and truly loves what she does. We are so happy with all of the pictures she has taken of our family. She does such good work!!

KElly

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Rachel is very professional and is eager and willing to meet your individual requests. Recently she took maternity photos, hospital photos, and newborn photos of my family. The photos are beautiful and will be treasured for a lifetime.

Thank you for being so patient and taking extra time to calm and position my newborn son for photos. You have a gift!

Cammie

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Whether your a new mama navigating your motherhood journey or a large family looking to enjoy a few carefree laughs while everyone is all together, I would be thrilled to capture your happiest moments! 

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family bonds + motherhood experiences

Do you think we are a perfect match?

family bonds + motherhood experiences

Rachel Marie Photography