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MATERNITY SESSIONS

Congratulations on one of the most exciting times in your life! Maternity portraits are an incredible way to remember the beauty of your pregnancy. I can remember the anticipation, the kicks, and the daydreaming about what my baby will become. Pregnancy is an amazing miracle, and I look forward to capturing this special time with you.

I recommend that you schedule your maternity session to take place between 32-36 weeks of pregnancy. If this is your first pregnancy, I encourage your session to be sooner rather than later, as every woman is different and babies have their own schedules.

You are welcome to include your spouse and/or child(ren), but we will also take some images of just you (and your belly). You will receive a "what to wear" guide after you have booked your session. It will include clothing suggestions and a few items you might want to have on hand. If you have any specific ideas in mind, feel free to let me know before your session.

Maternity portraits are always done in a tasteful fashion, but your comfort is of utmost importance and we will discuss what you are comfortable with before your session.

NEWBORN SESSIONS

Congratulations on your new little one! The perfect innocence of a newborn is amazing. I love their tiny little fingers & toes, their pouty lips, and the smell of their fresh new skin. This perfect and pure stage of their life is what I want to capture. These are the memories that I want to help you preserve, as they change so quickly! They will never look like this again...

I recommend your newborn session to take place within the first 4-14 days of your baby's life so that we can still get the sleepy, curled up poses. It is best to schedule a tentative session while you are pregnant based on your due date. Then add me to your "call list" when the baby arrives, so that we can make any necessary changes to the session time and date. The session will take place in your home and it could last up to 3 hours, depending on feedings and the needs of your baby.

After you book your session, you will receive a "newborn session guide" with tips and recommendations. It will also include more detailed information regarding your session.

CHILDREN / FAMILY

While I know that getting portraits taken can be stressful, it doesn't have to be. We want to avoid putting stress on your child(ren) to "perform." Putting on pressure to look perfect and smile perfectly can result in an unhappy experience. Rather, let them explore and get comfortable. I will get the "posed" shots first, since I know children have a short attention span. Then we will move on to capture the natural interaction between your family. The genuine smiles and real emotion will bring about great results.

Families should wear colors that complement each other. The colors do not have to match, but it looks nice if you wear colors in the same tone. Feel free to bring accessories that scream you! -Hats, boots, headbands, leggings, scarves, anything fun to show off your style! You will receive a more detailed "what to wear" guide after you book your session.

Sometimes getting the whole family together can seem like a lot of work, but a family portrait is priceless, and you will cherish it forever!