Whether you are a first time mama excitedly (and maybe nervously) scheduling newborn photos or maybe you’re adding a second, or third, or FOURTH and you’re worried about how newborn photos are going to go this time around with extra tiny humans running around. Whichever boat you are in, I want you to know that […]

5 Things I Want Every Mama To Know Before Their Newborn Photo Session

Asheville Newborn Photographer in-home photo session for family with a toddler and dogs in Hendersonville, NC

June 6, 2025

Look, I know traveling with a toddler is NOT easy! In fact, there is not much about toddler life that I would describe as easy. So let me at least make your life a little bit easier instead and help you plan your family vacation TRIP to AVL with 11 Ways to Explore Asheville and […]

11 Ways to Enjoy Asheville, NC with a Toddler!

Activities to do with a toddler in Asheville, NC and Hendersonville, NC while on family vacation blog post by Asheville Family Photographer, Rachel Marie Photography

May 27, 2025

As a toddler mom x2 and a family photographer of 8+ years, I TOTALLY understand the pressure that comes with hiring a family photographer and hoping and praying your kids will behave! I get it, you’re paying for these photos after all! Plus you’re taking the time to plan everyone’s outfits and to actually do […]

The Secret to Happy Kids During Family Photos

April 16, 2025

Hey Mamas!!! And also hey to your children, grandchildren and husbands who are shopping for you! *wink wink* Mother’s Day may be a month away BUT those hubbies and dads and also grown children need ALL of the advance notice and (not so subtle) hints they can get on what gifts you want! Moms, let’s […]

15 Unique Gift Ideas to Make the Most of Mother’s Day This Year

maternity photo session with pregnant mom and toddler girl in a glowy green field, taken by motherhood photographer Rachel Marie Photography in Asheville, NC

April 7, 2025

I just love this trend in family photography. Not fly fishing specifically, but family photos that capture families doing something that they love together! Creating memories together and allowing me to capture the authentic joy that you experience during them! Maybe it’s not fly fishing for you, but something else that is fun and unique! Check out my to 10 Fun Family Session Ideas below!

Fly Fishing Family Photo Session

Family goes fly fishing together in the Davidson River in Brevard, North Carolina near Hendersonville and Asheville, NC and is photographed by family photographer Rachel Marie Photography

March 3, 2025

Pregnancy. It can be the most incredible, miraculous experience and also the most challenging, all consuming struggle. Or maybe both! However you’re feeling about being pregnant, your feelings are valid but also your baby bump is worth capturing! You may not feel beautiful at times, you may not feel like you are “glowing” like others […]

Mountain Maternity Session at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC

Maternity Photo Session at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina with Rachel Marie Photography

February 17, 2025

look good, feel good After what feels like an eternal Winter for us moms out here, we are about halfway through February, which means that Spring is really not too far off for those of us in the South! I wanted to go ahead and put together a guide to help families shop for Spring […]

Spring Family Styling Guide

Rachel Marie Photography shares her Spring Family Styling Guide to help families shop for and coordinate outfits for babies, toddlers, teens and mom and dad!

January 24, 2025

Happy Christmas, Harry! Where are my Harry Potter fans at??? The next time you visit Asheville, or want to have a staycation here, book the Wizards Hollow Airbnb and feel like you are living in Hogwarts! This cozy Airbnb is so uniquely designed and has so many touches throughout the home that bring the books […]

Family Photos at Wizards Hollow in Asheville, NC

Family Photos at Wizards Hollow Airbnb at Asheville, NC Earth and Sky Dwellings Rentals with Family Photographer Rachel Marie Photography

December 10, 2024

Hi Friends! I want to encourage you to shop local for your Christmas and Holiday gifts this year and support Western North Carolina businesses! It has been a really difficult season for Asheville and surrounding areas after Hurricane Helene washed away entire businesses and for the ones that remain, it has also taken away visitors […]

Support Local Asheville Businesses this Holiday Season

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November 19, 2024

Christmas at the Biltmore There is nothinggg like Christmas time at the Biltmore Estate! You know it’s gotta be good when they make a Hallmark movie about it! Check out this romantic couples session (+ their adorable golden retriever) we captured last November at the Biltmore! On this blog you will see just a handful […]

Couples Session at the Biltmore

Couples photo session at the Biltmore Estate at Christmas in Asheville, North Carolina captured by Rachel Marie Photography

September 18, 2024

"Slow down
Won't you stay here a minute more
I know you want to walk through the door
But it's all too fast
Let's make it last a little while
I pointed to the sky and now you wanna fly
I am your biggest fan
I hope you know I am
But do you think you can somehow
Slow down”

Nichole Nordeman

"Slow down
Won't you stay here a minute more
I know you want to walk through the door
But it's all too fast
Let's make it last a little while
I pointed to the sky and now you wanna fly
I am your biggest fan
I hope you know I am
But do you think you can somehow
Slow down”

We’ve done a family session and a 1st birthday session with Rachel. Both times she made everyone feel comfortable, she handled the chaos of photographing kids amazingly, and our pictures were incredible! The atmosphere was relaxed

and we were able to have fun!

Greer

words of affirmation

Spring 2025

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