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Why we chose Mercy Street Studio

Mercy Street Studio, run by Erin M. Moore from Eliot, Maine, brands itself as one of Maine's best newborn, family, and senior portrait studios, backed by a 2018 Portrait Photographer of the Year award from the Maine Professional Photography Association. That award-level credential, judged by industry peers rather than client reviews alone, points to a technical standard that goes beyond a typical local photography business. The studio serves Portsmouth, NH and Southern Maine explicitly, putting it within easy reach for Portsmouth families willing to cross the nearby state line for a session. Housing newborn, family, and senior photography under one roof means the studio has infrastructure, like a dedicated studio space and consistent editing style, built for repeat business across a family's different life stages rather than a single newborn session. For Portsmouth parents comparing photographers by objective credentials rather than just portfolio browsing, an industry award specifically for portrait photography is a concrete point of differentiation.

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Mercy Street Studio location, hours & contact

LocationPortsmouth, New Hampshire Get directions
SpecialtiesNewborn, family, maternity and headshot photography

Mercy Street Studio FAQs

Where is Mercy Street Studio located?

Mercy Street Studio is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Mercy Street Studio, run by Erin M.

How would you describe Mercy Street Studio's work?

Housing newborn, family, and senior photography under one roof means the studio has infrastructure, like a dedicated studio space and consistent editing style, built for repeat business across a family's different life stages rather than a single newborn session.

What kind of clients does Mercy Street Studio work with?

The studio serves Portsmouth, NH and Southern Maine explicitly, putting it within easy reach for Portsmouth families willing to cross the nearby state line for a session.

Why is Mercy Street Studio on the 10Best list?

Mercy Street Studio ranks No. 3 for newborn photography, No. 5 for maternity photography and No. 5 for family photography among the Portsmouth studios we reviewed for 2026. Rankings are earned through research and can't be bought.

Does Mercy Street Studio shoot more than newborn sessions?

Besides newborn work, Mercy Street Studio is listed for family, maternity and headshot photography.

How do I contact Mercy Street Studio?

You can reach Mercy Street Studio by calling 207-200-3910, through mercystreetstudio.com and with the Check availability form on this page.

Does Mercy Street Studio serve Portsmouth, NH?

Yes, the studio is based in nearby Eliot, Maine, and explicitly serves Portsmouth, NH and Southern Maine.

What awards has Mercy Street Studio received?

Erin M. Moore was named Portrait Photographer of the Year by the Maine Professional Photography Association in 2018.

Does Mercy Street Studio offer more than newborn photography?

Yes, the studio also photographs family and senior portraits under one roof.