MATERNITY
I love baby bumps!
I offer Maternity sessions at an outdoor location of your choice or in your own home (see lifestyle information). I can photograph you by yourself, with your partner or with the whole family, kids, pets and all!
The best time to have a Maternity session is when you are between 34 and 38 weeks along in your pregnancy.
What is the Cost for a Maternity session?
I charge $500 for a Maternity session and that includes the photo shoot and a USB with 15 edited, high resolution, digital images with permission for you to share and print the photos as you wish.
Do you do multiple session packages?
YES! I love when my clients return again & again. If you’re after multiple sessions in a one-year period I can cater to your needs, please let me know exactly what you’re after and I will let you know what I can do for you.
Examples of multiple session packages are- a Maternity and a Newborn session, a bump to birthday package- consisting of a Maternity session with a Newborn session then shoots at 3, 4 or 6 month intervals until your child’s 1st birthday.
When & how should I book?
It starts with you getting in touch with me & letting me know that you’re interested in booking a Maternity session. Let me know what dates work for you via my contact page or you can e-mail, phone or text me.
First in, best dressed, so if you’re after a specific date then the earlier you can get in touch, the better.
Once we have discussed and agreed on a date for your session I require a $100 non-refundable deposit to book you in & secure your session date. This can be paid in cash, bank transfer or direct bank deposit. This amount will be deducted from the cost of your session, which will be due by the date of your shoot. If for some reason we have to postpone your session, you will not loose your deposit; it will go toward the shoot on the new agreed upon date.
Unfortunately I cannot hold session dates or times until a deposit has been paid.
Once your session is booked we will begin to discuss the details of the photo shoot.
What should I expect?
Your shoot will last up to an hour.
After your session I will begin working on your images.
Approximately 2 to 3 weeks after your session, we will arrange a suitable time for you to view your digital images in the studio. They will be presented in a mixture of colour and black and white & you can select your 15 favourite shots to take home that day.
You will also have the option to purchase more digital files if you wish.
Do you offer prints, albums & canvasses?
YES! I offer a variety of packages including different product options and I also have an a-la-carte menu of extras. I will email you all of the information (including extra digital image prices) before or after your session if you wish.
I will have all of these products available for you to see during your viewing appointment.
I think everyone should have printed photos, don’t let them just sit on a USB! I LOVE album design and there’s just something about canvasses and fresh prints.
I definitely recommend creating something beautiful out of your digital images, whether you do them yourself or have me print them for you at my favourite pro lab. The choice is yours.
I cannot stress enough the benefits of using a professional printer so please let me know if I can recommend a great lab or I can arrange your prints for you.
What should we wear/bring to our session?
I recommend choosing items that represent you & who you are. It’s very important that you feel amazing at your Maternity session. Wear something that makes you feel fabulous.
You don’t need to have bare belly shots in a maternity session if you do not wish to, clothed shots are just as lovely. Layers and texture look great in a photo. By adding a duster or scarf, not only does it make the picture look more complete, you can drop the layers toward the end of the shoot for a completely different look. We can even finish off with some bare belly shots.
Feel free to bring along a few different options so that we can put together outfits that will work perfectly for your session.
You can bring anything you’d like along to your session, it can add that personal touch to your images.
IF IN DOUBT JUST ASK ME
If you have any other questions regarding your shoot at all, please do not hesitate to ask me.
I want to get excited with you and help plan your vision. When I know what you are wearing and understand the feel you are going for (casual, fun, formal, etc.), it will make the photo shoot come together beautifully.
Each photographer has a different style and it’s important to pick a photographer whose style you like. When you can match that style with your own, you will love the outcome.