Atlanta Newborn and Maternity Photography
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As an Atlanta twin newborn photographer, some sessions stand out above the rest. Gaia and Athena’s was one of them. Twin girls named Gaia and Athena, photographed alongside four generations of the women in their family. But what made this session truly special started with the girls themselves. At one month old, these two were […]

If you are researching newborn and maternity photographers in Atlanta and want straightforward answers before you reach out, this page covers the questions I hear most often. Pricing, what is included, when to book, what to wear, and how the whole process works from first contact to final delivery. If something is not answered here, […]

If you are researching newborn and maternity photographers in Atlanta and trying to figure out who to trust with some of the most significant moments of your life, this post is for you. I am Mariela Duval, an Atlanta newborn and maternity photographer based in Sandy Springs. Here is what you should know about me […]

This is the question I get asked most often from expecting moms, usually sometime in the second trimester when the reality of everything that needs to happen before the baby arrives starts to set in. When do I need to book? The short answer is earlier than you think. When to Book Your Maternity Session […]

Some sessions just come together from the very beginning. Leila’s was one of them. As a newborn photographer serving Brookhaven, I get to work with a lot of families in this area. But this one was special from the start. I first met Leila’s mom when she came to me for her maternity session. So […]

Let me guess. You’ve thought about booking a maternity session, and then talked yourself out of it. Maybe it was something like: “I’ll do it when I feel better about how I look.” Or “I’m not the type of person who does maternity photos.” Or just a general feeling that this is something other women […]

Many expecting moms hesitate to book a maternity photo shoot because they don’t feel camera ready. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Pregnancy is a lot. Your body is changing every week, your schedule is packed, and the last thing on your mind might be getting in front of a camera. For a […]

Some newborn sessions stay with you. Phoenix’s is one of them. Phoenix came into my studio at eight days old. He was calm, sleepy, and completely at ease from the moment we started. But before we picked up a single prop, his dad Paul told me something that reframed the entire session. A Name With […]