This is a time to celebrate! You and your body are doing some pretty amazing things. You may not feel amazing, which is all the more reason to see yourself like the world sees you right now: a beautiful mother! It is absolutely crazy to think, but the moment that life you grew looks up at you, you may forget the moments prior. It doesn't make it any less amazing or important. There was a journey before this new journey that should be remembered.
It is time to reach out to me around the time you have your anatomy scan (20 weeks). It is as simple as scheduling your session date around 28-34 weeks of your pregnancy. You will get a questionnaire to give me all of your preferences to design your perfect session. I can even do your hair and makeup if you do not want to fool with it yourself or run around getting it done the day of your session. Either way, I do highly recommend being pampered because it will elevate your final images. Plus, you deserve all the pampering for what you are doing!
I will send you a session prep guide before your session. The prep guide highlights the little things to think about to get ready for your session and notes some things to bring that help me with styling and editing (nude color undies are a must). Other than things that are sized perfectly for you like a nude bra, I have dresses and fabrics to choose from that will make up your entire look! Every momma will be and feel gorgeous no matter what, even if you are shy.
Partners are welcome, too! You didn't make that baby alone, after all. My studio can accommodate siblings and partners because they are such an important part of this journey and these memories. We can discuss wardrobe for them if they are participating with you. Sessions usually last 1-2 hours and can be physically intense wardrobe changes and posing, but never harmful. I have been pregnant three times and have been coached on certain movements that are unsafe and could cause complications during pregnancy. You will get necessary breaks and I will explain each pose head to toe before you ever move into it.
If you prefer an outdoor session, just let me know! I love getting out in the golden hour of the day for commemorating your gorgeous maternity journey.
All maternity sessions are offered with a newborn session as a package.
Deluxe - Maternity and Newborn Package
Three Looks/Wardrobe Changes
Partner/Sibling Poses Included
Skin Retouching & Artistic Editing
20 Images
&
Wrapped/Unwrapped Newborn Posing
Partner/Sibling Poses Included
20 Images
$800
Sentimental - Maternity and Newborn Package
Two Looks/Wardrobe Changes
Partner Poses Included
Skin Retouching & Artistic Editing
15 Images
&
Wrapped Newborn Posing
Parent Poses Included
15 Images
$700
A la carte:
Additional Images
$15 each/$40 for 3 Images/$100 for 8 Images
Final Gallery Images on Flash Drive
$30
All sessions require a signed contract and non-refundable retainer of $100. The remaining balance is due before the session begins. There are payment plans available. Print credits are only valid for print orders placed through my gallery site. Print Releases will not be valid at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, or the like for purpose of preserving quality.
A 10% discount is applied to the initial newborn session investment for all clients that have fulfilled a corresponding maternity session. Discount will not apply on any purchase of add-ons from the same session after the initial investment has been finalized. Discount will not apply to a separate session not in the same pregnancy. Please communicate to me before or during your session that you would like to book a Newborn Session.