About Me


Hi, I'm Maureen and I have had a passion for photography since I was a little girl and was given my first point and shoot camera! I was the girl in the friend group documenting all the moments, never without my camera!


My family and I love to travel! We split our time between the Piedmont and Coastal regions of North Carolina and the Lake's Region of Maine. I am most at peace in nature and love bringing landscapes and wildlife pictures to others. I have a passion for family and portrait photography as well. I love to incorporate nature into the portraits that I create but work with city scape photography with the same passion I have for nature.


Being a mom to two incredible sons has taught me that life is short. It is so important to capture the special moments in our lives. My style of photography is to provide a balance between capturing posed photos as well as those candid moments, moments that you will look back on and be able to remember the personalities of your loved ones through the pictures that I will provide. Hugs, kisses, laughter, a gaze into a loved ones eyes.. moments that say how much we love each other.


It is important to me that I take the time to understand the vision of the session you are hoping to achieve. I will provide opportunities during the session to get those 'sillies' out for the littles and keep them engaged while at times just being a fly on the wall. Believe me, I know that sometimes a photo session is stressful, I will consult with you on tips to ease the stress and make it a fun, relaxing time for the family.


Contact me to schedule your session today!



Testimonials..

NC State graduation portraits

Maureen is amazing and was so patient with us. Our pictures turned out awesome.

  • Christine Hutchens

Family portraits

We had a great photo session with Maureen. She is amazing and the photos came out fantastic! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

  • Sasha So

Family portraits

Maureen is a wonderful photographer and really captured our family love. Being in downtown Raleigh offered a city scape with so many fun spots. We highly recommend Maureen!!!

  • Michelle Mariani

Recommended vendor at the Grand Targhee Ski Resort in Alta, Wyoming

Have you always dreamed about a destination wedding on a mountain? The Grand Targhee Ski Resort is an incredible place to make your dreams come true! The natural beauty of the Teton Mountain range combined with many adventures for your guests make this resort a wedding to remember!

If you are dreaming of a destination wedding somewhere else, I am an avid traveler and would love to capture this dream wedding for you! Contact me for my travel packages!

Publications

  • My work has been featured in a full page spread as well as the cover for Envyd Magazine!

-April Showers 2023 edition Issue 111

https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2478029

  • Snap'd Magazine

-April Spring 2023 edition Issue 49

https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2481552

  • Envyd Magazine

-November 2023 Nov It's Fall/

https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2672973


As seen in

Certifications

Nikon school of Photography Seminar- Nikon- May, 2004

Photography 101- Massasoit Community College, Canton, MA- May, 2005

Photography 102- Massasoit Community College, Canton, MA- Sept 2005

Photographing Nature with your Digital Camera- Wake Tech Community College, Raleigh, NC- August, 2022

Posing Master Class- Udemy- May, 2024


Member of the Holly Springs Women's in Networking Chapter

https://win-nc.com/members/maureen-bates-photography-maureen-bates/


Visit me on Fine Art America!

My images can be made into prints, canvases, note cards, towels, even shower curtains!