Born and Raised Studio began as a personal pursuit. I couldn’t find the kind of portrait I wanted of my own children and time was slipping away so I picked up a camera. Then I picked it up again. Soon, families started asking for portraits too. And then their friends did. What began as a personal passion quickly grew beyond anything I imagined. I left my job as an L&D nurse and began photographing children across the country, chasing those fleeting baby features for others, just like I had for myself. I saw what families really needed—someone to guide them, style them, and slow down the process. What started as a quiet dream in Auburn is now the first and only nationwide directory of Certified Heirloom Photographers. Each one trained in our signature approach—intentional, consistent, and deeply rooted in honoring the season you’re in.

Today, Born and Raised is more than just me. It’s a movement. A standard. A way to preserve what matters, for generations to come.

- Anna Claire Collier (Founder & CEO)