I don’t like having my picture taken. I would rather be behind the camera than in front of it any day of the week. This didn’t change when I was pregnant. However, I realized that I DID want to document some of the important moments during my pregnancy. My husband and I brought our tripod out to Whitewater lake and took our own Twin Birth Announcement photos to tell our friends and family our news. Then, I stood, uncomfortably in our upstairs hallway week by week documenting my “bump”. Throughout most of my pregnancy, I did not want to have any formal maternity pictures taken. When I finally warmed up to the idea, it was too late since my girls decided to make an early arrival! Don’t miss out on the chance to document your pregnancy. I know you may be self conscious, or feeling bloated, but trust me, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!! What you are doing is beautiful! And, you deserve to have these moments documented. It may not be today, or tomorrow, or a year from now, but you will look back at these photographs, and they will flood your mind with memories….beautiful memories of an incredible journey!
The first few days and weeks after baby (or babies) arrive are incredible! Even though they are ridiculously tiring, they are even more-so rewarding! My preference is to provide Lifestyle Newborn Photo Sessions. This way, your session is the comfort of your own home. You have everything you need for you and your baby, which helps all of you to be more relaxed and at ease. There is something that is just extra special about having photos of your baby in your own home, not a photography studio. I’ll bring everything we need for the session, but you can always add your favorite outfit, a meaningful blanket, or something else that you’d like to include to personalize these photos.
Pricing
Maternity Sessions are priced at $175 and are typically an hour in length.
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are priced at $225. These sessions are typically 2-3 hours to allow enough time for you and your baby to take breaks as needed.