serving families Raleigh, NC
kelly bullock
Raleigh Family
Photographer
Preserving authentic joy of motherhood
From the (all too early) morning snuggles to the last bedtime story, your days are full, mama. There are meals to be made, diapers to be changed, shoes to be tied, and drop-offs to be on time for, all before youāve finished your first mug of coffee.
But in the midst of the chaos, there are those momentsāyou know the onesāthat make every second worth it. The way their faces light up when you walk into the room. Their dimpled fingers reaching up to interlace with yours. Their infectious giggles as you twirl around the kitchen together. Their sleepy heads nestled heavily onto your shoulder.
Family Photographer in Raleigh
Iām Kelly Bullock. As a Raleigh family photographer, I preserve the most precious moments of motherhood, creating heirloom images that your family will cherish for decades to come.
Raleigh Family Photographer
Hi friend!
Iām Kelly, serving you, mama, as your Raleigh family photographer. With three little ones myself, I believe there is no greater gift than motherhood. Life is chaotic, but it is laced with so many details that I never want to forget, and I know you feel the same way. When Iām not pulling out all my tricks behind the camera to bring out your little onesā genuine smiles and giggles, youāll find me heading up my houseās diaper-changing assembly line, opening fruit snack baggies, and making pourover coffee (plus espresso cups of steamed milk for our toddlers) with my husband. Iām right there with you in this magical, wild season of motherhood, so I find preserving those memories for a lifetime as a family photographer my incredible privilege and joy.
Hi friend!
My offerings
My offerings
Family
Admist the chaos, celebrate the joy of being together, exactly as you are in this fleeting season.
Maternity
Cherish these nine months of anticipation and wonder as you prepare to meet your new family member.
Newborn
Capture every precious detail of these most tender early days, soaking up your littlest love.
The experience
The experience
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schedule and Prepare for your session
Once your creative fee is received, your date is secured on the calendar. You will receive my complete family prep guide, plus an in-depth questionnaire to help me learn all about your story. You gain full access to my client wardrobe, which includes a selection of beautiful dresses I have curated for mamas in every season of motherhood, as well as timeless newborn and toddler styles. As your Raleigh family photographer, Iām with you every step of the way as we dream up the most meaningful, joyful way for me to capture your family.
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Enjoy your session
This is where the magic happens! My unique approach to Raleigh family photography encourages natural interactions and play, allowing authentic moments to unfold in front of my lens. That means you donāt need to worry about a thingāsimply have fun and love on each other, exactly as you do every single day.
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Receive artwork youāll cherish for years to come
From digital images, to heirloom albums your family can flip through for generations, to museum-quality fine art prints for a gallery wall in your home, the artwork you have selected arrives, ready to be displayed and cherished.
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Gallery reveal and ordering appointment
A few weeks after your session, we get together on Zoom for your gallery reveal! During this appointment, we will also decide how you would like to enjoy your images daily, and select the photos you love most to create your album, matted prints, and/or framed artwork.
Why itās important to print your photos
As both a Raleigh Family Photographer and a mother, I believe deeply in filling our homes with family photos, as it is proven to increase a sense of joy and belonging in our children. With access to the highest quality printers and artisans, I make the process of getting your photos from your hard drive to your home effortless and enjoyable, every step of the way.
Heirloom artwork
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Heirloom album
We print your most beloved images in a velvet or linen-covered album embossed with your name or initial, ready for countless generations to flip through and admire.
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Heirloom matted album
The most elegant upgrade to a traditional photo album, this matted album features your favorite vertical images, matted and bound in a gorgeous velvet or linen-covered heirloom.
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Matted prints
Ready to shuffle through and pass around the table or put in a frame, fine art prints of your favorite images are matted and stored in a keepsake linen box.
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Framed fine art prints
Whether you opt for a statement piece or a curated gallery, expertly framed and matted fine art prints keep your family photos looking their very best on your walls for decades to come.
Love notes from clients
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![Mom and dad kissing while mom is on bed holding six month old by Kelly Bullock Photography.]()
"Kelly made us so comfortable that I didnāt feel nervous at all!"
āI donāt typically like getting my photo taken so I was pretty nervous for our in-home family session, but Kelly made us so comfortable that I didnāt feel nervous at all! She is so good at creating a positive and warm environment. We laughed the whole time! She did an amazing job of capturing our family doing everyday things together. I will cherish these forever.ā
Lauren
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![Dad playing with his daughter and putting her upside down while her mom kisses her check by Kelly Bullock Photography.]()
"She has a natural skill working with families."
āHer communication and happy attitude during the sessions is what truly stands out! Even the kids have fun taking photos with Kelly, and that's not an easy task! A truly one of a kind photographer!"
Caroline
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![Mom kneeling on the ground during a beautiful summer evening with her daughters on both sides of her and her girls are kissing her checks while she laughs by Kelly Bullock Photography.]()
"My kids light up for Kelly! She is so engaging and patient with them."
āAs a family with young kids, itās always nerve-wracking as we donāt know how the kids will be for picture time. My kids light up for Kelly! She is so engaging and patient with them. She has captured so many beautiful moments of our family that we will truly cherish forever. She is our go-to family photographer!ā
JENNIFER
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![Pregnant mother laughing while her husband is holding her hand and kissing her forehead during a beautiful summer evening by Kelly Bullock Photography.]()
"Kelly was an absolute pleasure to work with!"
āPhoto shoots with toddlers are always challenging, and we actually left saying how much fun we had. She spent so much time and energy getting some of the sweetest shots. To top off the wonderful experience, the photos were incredibly beautiful! Kelly has an amazing, God-given talent and we canāt wait to work with her again.ā
COURTNEY
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![four children hugging each other and laughing with their parents behind them and smiling down at them during a beautiful spring evening by Kelly Bullock Photography.]()
"As a mother of 4, nothing can evoke anxiety like the threat of taking 'family pictures.'"
āKelly was by far and wide the best photography experience I have EVER had with or without children. She is a natural and my children just adored her. She has a true connection with them and is very fun and playful and can read them well. Even my husband enjoyed it! The kids ask all the time when they can play with her again. I have pictures to cherish and share.ā
EYDIE
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![Mom holding baby at Raleigh newborn session]()
"She thinks of so many details and makes taking photos so much fun!"
Kelly is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet! She makes taking photos with your family, let alone a newborn, an absolute breeze. She thinks of so many details and makes taking photos so much fun!
Featured sessions
Featured sessions
Check out the journal
From teeny baby toes to ticklish toddlers, peek into some precious moments I have captured during past family, newborn, and maternity sessions as a Raleigh Family Photographer.
as featured in
Raleigh Family Photography
Raleigh Family Photography
Are you dreaming of an in-home Raleigh family photography session (my personal favorite!)? Hoping to remember an especially fleeting season of life during pregnancy or with your newborn? Imagining family photos in your favorite place to spend time together outdoors? No matter your vision, my relationship-focused approach inspires play and genuine interactions in any setting. I capture you and your family in an authentically beautiful, natural way and then ensure you can enjoy your favorite images in your home daily. I believe deeply in the value of printed photos, heirloom-worthy albums, and framed pictures, so I love working with my clients and fine art printing partners to keep your memories always within easy reach.
Connect with kelly
I would be honored to capture this fleeting season of life in photographs your family will cherish for years to come. Follow the link below to complete the form and share your hopes for your session with me and ask any questions you may have about the KBP experience. I can hardly wait to get to know you and your family and become your favorite Raleigh Family Photographer!