Shenandoah Valley Lifestyle Family Photographer

Capturing Real Moments, Not Just Poses

Hey, I’m Nicole, your trusted lifestyle photographer in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. I specialize in documentary-style photography that focuses on genuine connection, movement, and storytelling. Whether you’re looking for family, maternity, newborn, couples, or engagement photography, my goal is to create timeless images that feel natural, emotive, and true to your story.

With over seven years of experience, I bring a unique warm, nostalgic editing style that enhances the beauty of your moments without making them feel overly processed. As a mom myself, I understand how quickly time passes, and I strive to capture the small, meaningful interactions—the soft touches, playful giggles, and quiet in-between moments that define your family’s journey.

Family Photography Sessions in Shenandoah Valley & Beyond

I offer outdoor and in-home sessions throughout the Shenandoah Valley, including Winchester, Woodstock, Strasburg, Harrisonburg, Front Royal, and surrounding areas. Whether you want a session among the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, at a scenic farm, or in the comfort of your own home, I’ll help you find the perfect location to complement your story.

Session Pricing

15 min

$180

for quick and easy sessions

15-20 of the best images

color graded in my specific style

delivered online in a gallery

30 min

$250

enough time to get all the essentials

25-30 of the best images

color graded in my specific style

delivered online in a gallery

1 hr

$325

for adventurous folks who want all the images they can get

35-40 of the best images

color graded in my specific style

delivered online in a gallery

Newborn Photography

Because the little things don’t stay little for long.

The newborn season is sacred—soft skin, sleepy snuggles, tiny toes, and the slow, quiet rhythm of new life settling in. My newborn sessions are designed to honor that stillness and intimacy, capturing the real moments that unfold in the comfort of your home.

I won’t bring props or ask you to mold your baby into stiff poses. Instead, I’ll gently guide you into natural connection—rocking your baby in the nursery, cuddling on the couch, soaking in every detail of your brand new world. Whether your baby is sleepy or wide awake, crying or calm, we work with the flow of the moment and preserve it just as it is.


Newborn Session Options

All sessions include:
✔ Lifestyle approach (no props or posing)
✔ Time for feeding, soothing, or sibling breaks
✔ Online gallery with hand-edited, high-resolution images
✔ My signature warm, nostalgic style


15 min

$180

Perfect for simple documentation of your new arrival

15-20 of the best images

color graded in my specific style

delivered online in a gallery

30 min

$250

Great for baby + parents and a few sibling shots

25-30 of the best images

color graded in my specific style

delivered online in a gallery

1 hr

$325

ideal for full storytelling in your home: baby, nursery, family moments

35-40 of the best images

color graded in my specific style

delivered online in a gallery


Maternity + Newborn Bundle — Save $75

Document your journey from bump to baby with a bundled session and save $75 when you book both together. Choose the session lengths that work best for your needs—whether short and sweet or full and story-rich.


Grow With Me Package — $750 (Save $100)

Your baby’s first year is full of fleeting moments—let’s make sure you remember them. The Grow With Me Package captures three milestone sessions, each 30 minutes long, to document your family’s journey through this beautiful season.

Sessions:

  1. Newborn Session (30 Minutes) – $250
  2. Sitter Session (6–8 months, 30 Minutes) – $250
  3. One Year Session (30 Minutes) – $250

What’s Included:
✔ 20–25 hand-edited images per session
✔ Online galleries in my signature warm, nostalgic style
✔ Lifestyle approach (no props or stiff posing)
✔ In-home or outdoor location options
✔ Session prep + styling support
✔ Option to upgrade to a keepsake album at the end of the year


If you’re searching for a family photographer, maternity photographer, newborn photographer, or engagement photographer in Shenandoah Valley, VA, I’d love to document your story in a way that feels effortless and true to you.

Let’s create something beautiful together.

Know what you need? Get in touch with me below!

Email: nicole@littlenorthmountaincreative.com

Text or call: (540)333-3903