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A Cozy Maternity Session in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Ellijay Ga

A gentle breeze, a hint of autumn in the trees, and a couple glowing with love—this Blue Ridge maternity session with Amy and Shane was the perfect way to welcome the changing season. Set against a soft blend of mountain views and woodsy charm in North Georgia, this sweet October afternoon captured the quiet joy of expecting their baby boy.

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Family Photos at a Blue Ridge Cabin | North Georgia Vacation Photographer

There’s nothing quite like gathering the whole family in the North Georgia mountains. Whether it’s Blue Ridge, Ellijay, or Dahlonega, vacation is the perfect time to capture memories that matter. This sweet cabin session, complete with portraits, laughter, and s’mores by the fire, is a beautiful reminder that family photos on vacation are always worth it.

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A Maternity Session in Santa Rosa Beach | Leah + Andres

There’s something so peaceful about maternity photos by the ocean — the soft breeze, glowing light, and waves gently rolling in. For this session, I traveled from North Georgia to the Florida coast to capture this beautiful mama’s beach maternity portraits. While my heart (and camera!) are based in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I love creating timeless maternity photos that celebrate motherhood — whether surrounded by mountain views, lake reflections, or sandy shores.

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From Florida to the Foothills: a Chilly morning Maternity Session in Ellijay

Austyn and Dusty traveled from Florida to the quiet mountain town of Ellijay for their maternity session—and while the morning was chilly and cloud-covered, it couldn’t have been more magical. With soft grasses, peaceful mountain views, and a whole lot of love between them, this session was the perfect mix of calm, connection, and beauty.

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The Sweetest Secret: A Mountain Gender Reveal

Some moments are more than photographs—they’re memories sealed in time. This sweet gender reveal with Leah and Andres was one of those sessions I’ll never forget. Being the first to know their baby’s gender, capturing their joy, and witnessing their love made this day pure magic.

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A Rainy Mountain Maternity Session | Lily & Jaime

Rain in the North Georgia mountains has a way of softening everything—light, sound, and even time. Lily & Jaime’s maternity session in Ellijay embraced that magic, with misty skies and quiet moments that made their love shine even brighter. As a North Georgia maternity photographer, these are the stories I live to capture—real, raw, and beautifully unexpected.

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