Newborn and maternity photographer in Burlington, NC
Heirloom portraits made in your home, in the studio, or at the hospital, with artwork you'll keep on your walls for years.
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Newborn sessions
Made where it feels right for your family
Newborn sessions are best scheduled by 42 weeks gestation, or within 14 days of life if your baby arrived full term. I have wraps for baby and will walk you through propping and wardrobe.
In the studio
Posed studio newborn
Soft wraps, baskets and simple props, set up and ready when you arrive. Newborn sessions run up to 90 minutes.
At home
In-home lifestyle
A relaxed session in your own home, in the rooms you already live in, with your family just as you are.
At the hospital
Fresh 48
Your first days together, photographed in the hospital. Fresh 48 sessions are available at Alamance Regional and Moses Cone.
After your session
One week later, we sit down together for your in-person reveal, where you choose the wall art and albums that will live in your home.
Maternity
Before baby arrives
Maternity sessions can be in the studio, in your home, or on location, wherever you feel most like yourself. It's a quiet pause to remember this season, and the portraits become artwork you can hang long before your baby is here.
Plan your maternity session
Artwork and albums
Made to hang on your walls
Every session ends with an in-person reveal one week later. We look through your gallery together, and you choose the wall art and albums that will live in your home.
Artwork is a big part of how families invest in these sessions, and I'll help you choose pieces that fit your space.
$190Session fee, the same for every session type.
$500 to $2,000What newborn families typically invest, with artwork and albums.
Kind words
From families I've photographed
She was so patient with our little guy
Working with Alison on our newborn session was perfect. She was so patient with our little guy who was pretty fussy during the shoot and still managed to get a ton of beautiful photos. I highly recommend Alison for any portrait needs.
AlyssaMebane, NC · In-home newborn sessionOur kids have felt so comfortable with her
Our family has had two wonderful experiences with Alison Tapp Photography! Alison is so friendly and easy to work with and our kids have felt so comfortable with her. The studio space is beautiful and the photos came out perfect.
LindsayGibsonville, NC · Studio newborn sessionI got lasting pictures of my son and who he really is
She has done everything from maternity, wedding reception and yearly photos. She lets him be him and takes pictures of him being in his own world. She captures his yearly silly faces which I LOVE!! I highly recommend Alison for any type of photo.
AliciaBurlington, NC · Milestone session
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Newborn and maternity FAQ
Questions, answered
The things families ask most before booking a newborn or maternity session in Burlington, NC.
Check my datesWhen is the best time for a newborn session?
Newborn sessions are best scheduled by 42 weeks gestation, or within 14 days of life if your baby arrived full term.
How long does a newborn session last?
Newborn sessions run up to 90 minutes.
Where do you photograph newborns near Burlington, NC?
In my studio in Gibsonville, in your home, or at the hospital with a Fresh 48 session. Fresh 48 sessions are available at Alamance Regional and Moses Cone.
What should we wear, and do I need to bring anything?
You don't need to plan much. I have wraps for baby and will walk you through propping and wardrobe.
Do you photograph maternity sessions?
Yes. Maternity sessions can be in the studio, in your home, or on location.
How much does a session cost?
The session fee is $190, the same for every session type. Newborn families typically invest between $500 and $2,000 with artwork and albums.
When will I see my photos?
One week after your session, we sit down together for your in-person reveal, where you choose your wall art and albums.
Meet Alison
Hi, I'm Alison
I'm a mom too, and I've been photographing families since 2011. I trained at Randolph Community College and spent years working alongside photographers in Burlington and Greensboro before opening my studio in downtown Gibsonville.
I also have a second career as an Account Director and Partner at a global content agency, and I serve on Gibsonville's downtown advisory board. At sessions I almost always end up in an awkward position on the floor, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
More about me
Giving back
The Little Legacy Project
tiny lives, big loveFree monthly photo events for families with babies in the NICU at Cone Health Women's & Children's Center in Greensboro. A volunteer team makes a quiet few minutes for every family, and each family receives about five images in an online gallery roughly two weeks later.
An Alison Tapp Photography program, with volunteers Alison Tapp and Tamara Queen.
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Let's find your date
Send me your due date or your baby's birthday and I'll check my calendar. Newborn sessions are best scheduled by 42 weeks gestation, or within 14 days of life if your baby arrived full term.
Check my datesAlison Tapp Photography · 201 E Main St, Unit A, Gibsonville, NC
(336) 264-1775 · alisontappphotography@gmail.com
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