Ashley Lowder is an internationally award-winning photographer with 17 years of experience and a specialty in fine art newborn portraiture.

Unlike a quick-turnaround studio, Ashley offers a fully guided, white-glove experience — from wardrobe styling and professional hair and makeup, to a curated in-studio session and heirloom artwork installation.

Every session is planned with the final display in mind, so your portraits are as beautiful on your wall as they are in your heart.

A fine art newborn session goes beyond standard baby photos.

It's a carefully crafted portrait experience that combines artistic lighting, intentional composition, and expert posing to create images that look like timeless works of art — not just snapshots.

At Ashley Lowder Photography, every image is created with your home and legacy in mind.

When searching for a newborn photographer, look for someone with specialized training in newborn safety, a consistent and artistic portfolio, and a guided client experience.

Ashley Lowder Photography serves Huntsville, AL and the surrounding North Alabama area, offering one of the region's most comprehensive luxury newborn experiences.

Absolutely.

Baby safety is our highest priority. Ashley has years of specialized training in newborn posing and handling. All composite poses are created with multiple safety layers, the studio is kept warm and comfortable for your baby, and sessions are never rushed.

You are always welcome to be present and involved throughout the entire session.

Your session includes a pre-session planning consultation, professional hair and makeup for mom, access to our full wardrobe and prop collection, your studio session, and a private in-studio ordering appointment. We also offer optional artwork installation so your portraits are displayed perfectly in your home.

It is a complete, end-to-end experience — nothing is left to chance.

We recommend booking during your second trimester — ideally around 20–25 weeks.

Newborn sessions are most popular in the first 7–14 days of life, and those spots fill up quickly. Booking early ensures we can reserve your due date window and have everything planned and ready before your baby arrives.

The booking fee is $690, which includes a $500 product credit toward your heirloom artwork.

Images and artwork products are purchased separately at your ordering appointment. Maternity and newborn clients at Ashley Lowder Photography typically invest around $3,000 in their portrait collections. We believe in complete transparency — no surprises, ever.

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A maternity and newborn pairing is one of our most treasured experiences. Documenting both the anticipation of pregnancy and the arrival of your baby creates a complete story of this season of your life.

Ask about our maternity + newborn experience during your consultation.

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