Oh the options! Its overwhelming. And it starts right at the beginning. Where will you deliver? Will you get an epidural? Maybe you want to go to the birth center? What about an induction? When do you find out the gender? What will you name the baby? What color will you paint the nursery? What […]

I visited my hometown, Tallahassee, last year for the first time in many years. I was visiting for an old friend from high school’s baby shower. While I was there I took photos of another friend and her new baby. It was an odd and beautiful trip. Its odd to revisit the place you grew […]

The Biltmore Estate is one of the loveliest places in town for Maternity Photography. Year round you can access gardens, mountains and beautiful architecture for Biltmore Maternity Photography. When do I take Maternity photos? I recommend having Maternity Photography around 30-32 weeks. This is recommended for three major reasons. Most mamas have a noticeable, cute […]

There’s nothing quite like Asheville NC Maternity Photography in the Mountains. If you’re looking for a great place to take a Babymoon, Asheville, NC is your spot! Many folks love taking a little vacation towards the beginning of their third trimester which is perfect timing for a Maternity Session. I recommend taking Maternity photos between […]

Baby Milestone Photos Baby Milestone photography is about preserving your Baby Story in a meaningful, thoughtful way. Alban George’s 1 Year old Baby Milestone photos were inspired by his newborn photos. Both outfits are available in the studio wardrobe available to all clients. In his 1 year session, I wanted to specifically capture his playful, […]

Biltmore Family Photographer As your Biltmore Family Photographer, I know the estate very well and can find the best spots for your vision and lighting. The Biltmore Estate is one of the most beautiful places in Western North Carolina. If you’re visiting in the area and want family photos there, I recommend getting day passes. […]

This month I had the joy of taking some Biltmore Family Photos for blogger, Well Traveled Child! “We LOVED our session with Coley K Photography. Coley is a gifted family photographer, and she was able to get our girls to smile and laugh naturally with silly banter. She takes full charge of the shoot and really […]

When Should I have Newborn Photos Taken? Many moms contact me and ask “When should I have newborn photos taken?” I recommend taking newborn photos between 5-14 days old. This is because this window is when the newborn is at their smallest and sleepiest. Around 3 weeks, newborns hit a growth spurt. In addition to […]

One of the questions I get asked the most is “What time should we take pictures?” If we’re doing an outdoor session, I insist we start our session about an hour before sunset. Nearly every single (outdoor) photo you’ll see on my instagram or website,  is taken within the last hour before sunset. If  you […]

My Philosophy for Maternity Photo Poses My philosophy for maternity photo poses is the focus should be on relationship. Relationship between parents and with the new baby. If there are siblings, they can be included too! Here is a sweet maternity session with a new brother and here is one with multiple siblings. “Will you […]