Your Maternity Session

We have put together some basic information for you when preparing for your maternity session. Please feel free to call or email us with any questions or concerns.

Decide who you want in your maternity photos – Husband/Boyfriend, Siblings, Sister, Mother, etc.

Collect examples of maternity portraits that you like so that we can get the poses, style, and overall ambiance that you would like to portray. We will definitely do a mix so that you have a large variety to choose from and keep for yourself. You can find great examples on the internet and in books and baby and maternity magazines.

You will want to decide whether you are comfortable with doing some of the photos nude or partially nude – of course these will be discreet and tasteful.

Consider the style and type of photos you would like. Do you want them soft and intimate? Low-key? Contemporary? Classic?

What is the purpose of the photos? Are they for personal or public viewing? Of course we can and will do a variety so that you will have a little of both.

All of the photos will be available for viewing in color, black and white, and sepia.

On the day of your session plan to relax and take it easy, both before and after the photo session. You will want to be well-rested, relaxed and comfortable for the shoot.

A few hours before your photo session eliminate any clothing that causes lines or indentations on the body – this includes anything stretchy or elastic. You will want to keep your body as smooth as possible for the shoot – try not to wear anything restrictive. You will also want to wear sandals, slippers or go barefoot before the session. This is especially important if your photos will include any nudity or partial nudity.

Most maternity portraits so show a bare belly, so at the very lest you will want to make sure there aren’t any marks from restrictive clothing on the belly. Lower the waistband on both your pants and underwear so there are no lines and everything is tucked below your belly.

Make sure to bring any particular clothing you would like to be photographed in as well as additional clothing such as favorite maternity clothes, stretchy and snug fitting pants and tops. Fabrics that adhere to your body’s curves photograph excellent and jeans that you can wear unzipped and those pre-pregnancy favorites such as camisoles work well and are fun for the session.
Scarves, shawls, and lengths of long fluid and soft fabric are fun to work with as well. We have these things as well but we encourage ladies to bring things that are of their own as it makes the photos more unique and special to them.

You might want to bring props with you as well such as baby booties, stuffed animal, rubber ducky – anything you received from a baby shower or have already purchased for the baby as this makes for adorable props and a more personalized photo.

If you have any tattoos, scars, birthmarks, etc please let me know if you would like to have these hidden or removed for the final product. There is not an extra charge for this service as it will be done during the retouching process.

Maternity Session Pricing

$35 sitting fee – 1 to 1 ½ hours (we do not rush sessions)
FREE when you buy a Baby’s 1 Year Package

DVD Slideshow - $100.00

Photos on CD (all photos are retouched)
10 photos - $50.00
15 photos - $75.00
20 photos - $100.00
25 photos - $125.00
Additional photos on CD - $10.00 per photo

Announcements
25 - $25.00
50 - $50.00

Prints
11 x 14 - $40.00
8 x 10 - $15.00
8 x 10 Collage (2-4 photos) - $20.00
5 x 7 - $10.00
4 x 6 - $5.00

Coffee Table Books
4 x 6 (20-40 pages) - $50.00
5 x 7 (20-40 pages) - $75.00
8 x 10 (20-40 pages) - $100.00
11 x 14 (20-40 pages) - $150.00

Flush Mount Albums
4 x 6 Album (20 images) - $60.00
5 x 7 Album (20 images) - $90.00
8 x 10 Album (20 images) - $150.00

Canvas Gallery Wrap
8 x 10 Wrap - $75.00
11 x 14 Wrap - $95.00
12 x 16 Wrap - $105.00
16 x 20 Wrap - $130.00