PHOTOGRAPHY IS A WAY OF FEELING, OF TOUCHING, OF LOVING. WHAT YOU HAVE CAUGHT ON FILM IS CAPTURED FOREVER… IT REMEMBERS LITTLE THINGS, LONG AFTER YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN EVERYTHING.

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Beautiful pregnant mama lies back against a rich orange ruffled dress during a maternity session at Charlottesville photography studio.

Let’s get to know each other


Welcome, My name is Emily

I'm so glad you are here! I am a Charlottesville, Virginia newborn, maternity, baby, and family photographer. I am honored to serve families in central virginia, capturing first moments and milestones--preserving the seasons of life in timeless photographic art that will be enjoyed for generations to Come.  


Meet Emily

My cozy Charlottesville photography studio, just north of town, is designed for relaxed and beautiful newborn, maternity, baby, and family sessions. I create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel at ease—whether you're snuggling your newborn or laughing with your toddler. As a full-service Charlottesville newborn and family photographer, I handle the planning, styling, and posing so you can simply enjoy the moment. Every session includes digital images, with the option to add heirloom-quality prints, albums, and wall art.

Four big siblings, dressed in blue kiss their baby sister in a field, captured by Charlottesville family and newborn photographer.
Charlottesville baby photographer, nautical-themed first birthday cake smash session for baby boy in Somerset Portraits studio.
Backlit images of adorable, smiley, perfect, baby girl, captured by Charlottesville family, newborn, and maternity photographer.
Baby boy makes a mess with cake in his warm white, boho-inspired cake smash in Charlottesville, Virginia newborn studio.

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Family, dressed in cozy sweaters and henley embrace against a colorful fall backdrop, captured by Charlottesville family photographer.
Brother and sister hug and smile at each other against a rich, warm autumn nature backdrop, captured by Charlottesville family photographer.
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Celebrate your child...


Invest in heirloom-quality photographic art that you--and your little one--will enjoy for many years to come!

Celebrate your child...


Invest in heirloom-quality photographic art that you--and your little one--will enjoy for many years to come!

upgrade your session with Heirloom-quality Fine Art albums, Wall Art, and Matted Prints (Because These Memories are for Showing and ShaRing).

Fine art album featuring purple-hued newborn girl photos taken by Somerset Portraits, a Charlottesville family and baby photographer.
Neutral room with gorgeous canvas wall art of parents cuddling their newborn, taken by Somerset Portraits in Charlottesville.
Fine art box with matted photos and usb of baby girl, available through Somerset Portraits, a photography studio in Charlottesville.
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Testimonials

Mary Ann

Emily was amazing with our newborn! She took so much time getting the perfect pictures of our daughter. She was so patient and gentle with her. Every single photo turned out so great! I recommend 100%!! I found her prices more than reasonable, her communication was always prompt and she is so kind! We will definitely use her again!

Three Steps to beautiful Memories:

A mommy and me photo, captured by Charlottesville baby photographer Somerset Portraits, hangs framed on the wall of an English cottage.

Get in touch


Contact me using the contact form and I will respond promptly. I so look forward to getting to know you and discussing your vision for your session.

A newborn photo, captured by Charlottesville family photographer Somerset Portraits, hangs framed over a bed in a blue cottage bedroom.

Session time


This is the fun part! We will take the time we need to make those beautiful memories. I strive to put my clients at ease and provide a warm and inviting environment in my studio.

Newborn photography portrait, captured by Charlottesville maternity photographer Somerset Portraits, hangs in a white boho nursery.

View and select images


This is also the fun part! I will provide the proofs gallery and you can select the images and the prints you want to cherish for years to come.

New mom cradles her sleeping baby girl against a warm black backdrop, captured by Charlottesville newborn and family photographer.