Coley K Journal

There is a lot of terminology thrown around with photography between Mini Session, Lifestyle Session, Petite Session, Extended Family Session, etc. In this post I’m going to walk you through all of what I offer, what they each include, and what makes them different. This will hopefully give you a better idea of understanding what […]

Are Pregnancy Photos Worth it? Let’s face it. You can’t do everything. There’s not time. Everyone must make personal choices about what is “worth it” to them. I’m going to be honest. With my first child, I was working full time. I was very sick. I did want maternity photos, but I didn’t actually want […]

The cost of maternity photos can vary widely depending on several factors such as the photographer’s experience and reputation, location, and the package chosen. On average, maternity photo shoots can cost anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. It’s a good idea to research and compare different photographers and their packages, and determine […]

Often people are looking for Maternity Shoot Poses because they’re worried about having to direct themselves for their own photos. One of the major roles of a photographer is to direct clients, to become “experts” on all things posing, to observe people and how they appear most flattering and comfortable. No one wants to worry […]

Asheville Maternity Photography Asheville Maternity Photography is the first step in celebrating the birth of your little one. 9 months of preparing to meet a new little person. You counted kicks. You listed names. You curated a registry. You painted a nursery. You haven’t left any detail to chance. Now you’re searching for the most […]

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 […]

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 […]

Craggy Gardens Craggy Gardens  photoshoot features beautiful mountain views, prairie-like grass and flowers! I love the wide open space available on Craggy Gardens which is right before Craggy Pinnacle. It makes a lovely little hike and is perfect for a photoshoot. The hike is only about a third of a mile up and while its […]

Coley K Photography is a Black Mountain Maternity Photographer specializing in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography. She has a studio in the heart of downtown Black Mountain and creates simple, classic, joyful portraits. About this session: This is a petite maternity session. Petite maternity sessions are 20 minutes long and include 10 digital photos. Clients […]