Business Details
14 Years
experience
Rhode Island Newborn & Family Photography
Michaela Marie Photography has been specializing in maternity, newborn, baby, and family portraiture since 2012, establishing itself as a trusted name in Rhode Island. Our approach emphasizes natural, simple, and organic styles to create timeless photographs that capture genuine connections and emotions. With a background in early childhood development, we bring both artistic vision and deep understanding of family dynamics to every session. Our commitment to preserving fleeting moments has earned us recognition as one of Rhode Island's top newborn photographers. We prioritize creating memorable experiences while delivering high-quality artwork that families cherish for generations.Our portfolio includes maternity, newborn, lifestyle, and milestone photography, all designed to document life's most precious chapters. Through personalized service and attention to detail, we ensure each client's story is told authentically. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in consistent client satisfaction and repeat business from families we've photographed over the years. Located in North Kingstown, we serve clients across Rhode Island with professionalism and compassion. As both artist and business owner, we maintain creative control over every aspect of our work to guarantee consistent quality and artistic integrity.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Sessions
Family Portraits
Milestone Sessions
Fresh 48 Coverage
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Specializing in newborn photography since 2012 with over 10 years of experience
- Combines photography expertise with early childhood development knowledge
- Focuses on natural, organic styles that emphasize emotional connections
- Maintains creative control over all aspects of production
- Proven track record of client satisfaction and repeat business
What people say
Phenomenal photos
Wonderful experience
Capture connection
Professional service
Timeless quality
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions focus on capturing delicate details and natural interactions during a baby's first weeks. Using organic props and soft lighting, we create timeless images that document this fleeting stage with safety and care. Our expertise ensures comfortable, posed and lifestyle shots that highlight each infant's unique personality while preserving family bonds.
Maternity Sessions
Maternity photography celebrates the beauty of pregnancy through elegant, emotive portraits. We emphasize natural curves and family connections with flowing fabrics and soft outdoor or studio lighting. Sessions typically occur between 32-36 weeks to showcase the baby bump while allowing time for planning announcements or keepsakes before delivery.
Family Portraits
Custom family sessions capture multi-generational connections in both studio and natural settings. We guide posing while encouraging authentic interactions to document current family dynamics. Sessions accommodate extended family groups and special requests for heirloom-quality images that reflect each family's unique relationships and personalities.
Milestone Sessions
Documenting developmental milestones from first smiles to first steps, these sessions track growth through intentional compositions. We photograph key stages at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months using age-appropriate props and activities that showcase personality development while maintaining consistent artistic quality across multiple sessions.
Fresh 48 Coverage
Hospital newborn photography captures immediate post-birth moments within the first 48 hours. We document natural interactions between parents and baby, focusing on tiny details and emotional reactions in the hospital environment. Sessions include family members and siblings with minimal posing to preserve authentic, documentary-style memories of this special time.
People
Michaela
Photographer & Owner
Founder of Michaela Marie Photography since 2012, combining early childhood development expertise with artistic vision. Specializes in newborn and family photography, focusing on emotional storytelling through natural portraiture. Committed to creating meaningful art that preserves family connections across Rhode Island.
Questions
What is your photography style?
We specialize in natural, organic photography emphasizing emotional connections and timeless compositions using soft lighting and minimal props.
When should I book a newborn session?
Schedule newborn sessions during pregnancy, ideally between 20-32 weeks, to reserve your preferred date before baby arrives.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We provide detailed wardrobe guidance including color palettes and texture coordination to ensure cohesive, timeless images.
Do you travel for sessions?
We primarily serve Rhode Island but consider nearby locations; travel fees may apply for locations outside our standard service area.
How long until we see our photos?
Professional editing takes 2-3 weeks for newborn sessions and 1-2 weeks for other sessions, with sneak peeks available sooner.
Reviews (6)
Alexandra Malloy
Dec 28, 2021
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We took our daughter for newborn/family photos when she was only 5 days old. Michaela was extremely kind, helpful and understanding. When our daughter needed to eat Michaela never made us feel rushed. She was very gentle and warm with our baby, knowing exactly how to handle her. I can not speak highly enough about Michaela Marie Photography!
J. Gilley
Jun 18, 2021
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She's amazing hands down. Experienced, nurturing, and communicated every move shot done. Not once did I feel nervous someone else handling my baby. Amazing photos. Book her.
Shauna Mundorf
Oct 22, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very professional photographer in RI. Michaela takes her time, very patient and takes beautiful photos. I am beyond happy with the photographs I have received so far!
Very professional photographer in RI. Michaela takes her time, very patient and takes beautiful photos. I am beyond happy with the photographs I have received so far!
Kerri Ann
Oct 03, 2019
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Michaela was wonderful to work with and the final images were better than I could have imagined. I'm so glad we chose Michaela for our sons newborn session, she was incredible with him. Not to mention, she has the most beautiful props to choose from!
Anne Johnston
Oct 18, 2017
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Michaela was great! She is so talented and made the experience so pleasant. I will be back to get more photos in the future. Thanks Michaela!!
Jennifer Johnson
Nov 12, 2016
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After seeing a cake smash session from a friend of mine, I contacted Michaela right away. I hired her to take photos of my 3 month old daughter and 2 year old son. During the photo shoot, Michaela was very professional and so good with both my kids. Not only did the photos come out amazing but it was a great experience all together for both me and my children. I would highly recommend Michaela Marie photography to my friends and family!
