06/16/2026
There is truly no greater compliment than being invited back to document another chapter in a family’s story.
Welcoming a new baby is such a fleeting season, and it is always an honor to be trusted with preserving these first memories. Watching families grow over the years, and getting to meet the newest little faces along the way, is one of the greatest joys of my work.
One of the beautiful benefits of working with the same photographer year after year is the comfort and connection that naturally develops. Your children know what to expect. They know my voice, my silly antics, and the little monkey that somehow always ends up on my camera. What begins as a photographer-client relationship becomes something much more familiar.
By the time a new baby arrives, I’m no longer a stranger holding a camera. I’m simply Mrs. Courtney - the one with candy in her bag, endless patience for toddlers, and a heart deeply invested in documenting your family’s legacy.
It was such a joy celebrating this sweet new addition and creating these memories for a family I’ve had the privilege of photographing for years.
Moms HMU: Ashley Whetstone | NC MAKEUP ARTIST