Richmond & Charlottesville Family and Newborn Photographer

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Fine art lifestyle newborn, maternity, and family photography in Richmond and Charlottesville: candid, authentic, and created to preserve connection before it changes.

Before It Changes

The days feel long sometimes. The years never do. One day, the toys will disappear from the living room floor. The baby weight will give way to backpacks and independence. The small hand that reaches for yours without thinking will let go. This isn’t about perfect outfits or perfect behavior. It’s about how they fit in your arms right now. The way your family feels in this season.
The quiet magic hidden inside ordinary days.


I don’t photograph perfection.
I preserve connection.


As a Richmond and Charlottesville family photographer specializing in lifestyle newborn and motherhood portraits, I create images gently, honestly, and intentionally, before this chapter becomes a memory.

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Now Booking For Winter & Spring 2026.

Newborn, Family & Maternity Photography in Central Virginia

From in-home newborn sessions in Charlottesville to golden hour family portraits in Richmond, each gallery is created with softness, movement, and honest emotion.

Real families. Real connection. Real moments.

Newborn

mother kissing baby girl during inhome newborn photos in Staunton, VA by Erin E Gallagher Photography

Lifestyle newborn photography in Richmond & Charlottesville

Newborn and Fresh48

Maternity

husband kissing wife's forehead in a field during a winter maternity session at sunset in Richmond, VA By Erin E Gallagher Photography

Motherhood portraits celebrating the beauty of this season

Maternity

Family

Outdoor and in-home family sessions across Central Virginia

mother father toddler son hugging during the fall at sunset in Richmond by Erin E Gallagher Photography
Family

Hi, I’m Erin.

I’m a lifestyle newborn and family photographer serving Richmond, Charlottesville, and surrounding Central Virginia communities.

My sessions are relaxed and lightly guided. No stiff posing. No pressure for perfection. Just space for your family to settle in, breathe, and be together.

I’ve photographed families across Virginia, and what I know is this: the most meaningful images are the ones that feel like you.

Whether we’re documenting your baby’s first days at home or a playful evening with your growing children, my goal is always the same: to create artwork that feels like a warm hug every time you see it.

Your Richmond & Charlottesville Family Photographer

family sitting on a picnic blanket while daughters run over to hug parents

The Experience

A Simple, Thoughtful Process

  1. Plan with Intention

    We choose a meaningful location (your home, a field at sunset, or a favorite Richmond or Charlottesville spot).

son kissing father's neck in a silly manner, making dad laugh

2. Relaxed, Natural Session

Your only job is to be with your family. I gently direct when needed, but most of the magic happens in the in-between moments.

3. Heirloom Imagery

You’ll receive a curated online gallery filled with honest, emotive images designed to live beyond your screen (in albums, frames, and memory).

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Kind Words from Richmond & Charlottesville Families

  • “Erin is great! The whole process felt relaxed and easy and like she was capturing us as we naturally are. She’s also great at talking with kids, which is really helpful. Highly recommend!” 

    Krista J.
    Family and Headshots

  • It was truly lovely working with Erin! She has done family and professional photos for me and each shoot has resulted in excellent photos. She is great at putting everyone at ease and giving lots of tips for natural looking but flattering photos. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

    Alison S. 
    Family, Maternity, and Newborn 

  • picture of newborn girl sleeping in her parents arms in a newborn session by Erin E Gallagher Photography in Richmond, VA

    “Working with Erin for our newborn session was an absolute pleasure! As first-time parents, we weren’t sure what to expect, but she put us at ease by providing an overview of her process beforehand and welcoming all of our questions. Her naturalistic approach to taking photos of our family was very comfortable and peaceful. We are thrilled with the results, and we look forward to working with Erin in the future to capture more memories!”

    Rebecca S. 
    Newborn

Serving Richmond, Charlottesville & Central Virginia Families

Erin E. Gallagher Photography proudly serves families in Richmond, Charlottesville, Staunton, Fredericksburg, and throughout Central Virginia. Travel to surrounding areas is available for lifestyle newborn and family photography sessions.

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Let’s Preserve This Season

These years move quickly.

If you’ve been meaning to schedule family photos in Richmond or Charlottesville, consider this your gentle reminder.

Let’s preserve this season, before it changes.

Personal Branding Sessions

Do you find yourself using the same tired photos over and over on Facebook, Instagram, or your website? It’s time to refresh your image library. A branding session not only provides you with new, dynamic content but also keeps your brand looking fresh and engaging.

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