WHY INVEST IN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS?
In this fast-paced highly evolving world of technology, we are more likely to snap our home photos with our smartphone than with that expensive family camera you have safely tucked away in the closet, I’m guilty of this myself! It’s worth having some photos taken that can stand the test of time – digital and print copies.
Professional portraits are a great way to capture the milestones that pass us by all too quickly and let’s be honest, most of us tend to dodge those daily smartphone photos because we don’t feel “Camera Ready”. Booking a photo session is a great way to get in the photo with your children and create a timeless, classic gift that keeps on giving over the years and can be passed along from generation to generation – an investment worth making!
POSED NEWBORN
Newborn sessions usually take about 3-4 hours. Let’s be real, even though these little bundles of joy just arrived, they’re running the show! Patience is key with these sessions, and breaking for feedings is almost always necessary to keep baby happy, calm, and sleepy. Shooting this session within the first 16 days of life is ideal! The longer we push it out the harder they are to get in those adorable little poses.
**I highly recommend booking your newborn session months in advance to ensure a spot on my calendar, however, if you find yourself late in the game, please contact me if your little one is under 3 weeks old. It is best to shoot within 16 days of birth.**
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Adorable curled-up precious newborn images, and also parent and sibling shots with these sessions if desired.
I have ALL of the newborn props and accessories – everything you see in my portfolio is mine from A-Z so no need to provide anything unless you desire something personal.
Digital Collections start at $650
MATERNITY & FAMILY
Maternity + Family Portrait sessions are available for mamas who would like to capture the entire gang in their Maternity photos and also document their growing belly.
I like to split the session by doing individual photos of just Mama, Parents only, the entire family, Mama and the kids, Siblings only, and as always the DETAILS (my favorite). These sessions will take place either in your home or at an outdoor location.
**Maternity sessions can only be booked with a newborn session!**
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
This session typically lasts 1-1.5 hours and is for Mama and Family.
Digital Collections start at $350
FRESH 48 – HOSPITAL
This session is taken in Hospital after baby has been born, typically the day after depending on arrival time. This gives mom some time to freshen up and relax and often captures siblings’ first meeting. This session can also capture babies first bath if you choose to delay and coordinate that for my arrival. It’s amazing how much baby will change from day one and two to week one and two.
*I recommend booking this session before your third trimester to ensure a spot on my calendar.*
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
This session typically lasts 45 – 60 mins. Much of the session is focused on the baby, the fresh details of baby and the love between the family and siblings. These sessions can be tailored to capture whatever you choose. I typically bring a few items such as wraps and simple accessories for some variety but for the most part capture them, as they are, fresh and new.
Fresh 48 package is $650 and includes the session and all digital images.
NEWBORN LIFESTYLE
This session type is perfect for the family looking to capture more relaxed and unposed shots of this special time in their life. Lifestyle sessions usually take up to 1-2 hours and Breaking for feedings might still be necessary during these sessions to keep baby happy so we make time for that if needed.
**The Newborn stage usually refers to a baby from birth to about 2 months of age, since these sessions aren’t posed booking between this time frame is recommended.**
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
The setup for this session will be neutral and focused on baby. I have gorgeous bassinets and blankets I will bring along that we can use to tell your story. Parent and sibling shots ARE included and encouraged with these lifestyle sessions and are usually captured on parents’ bed, cozy couch, or chair.
BABY & CHILD MILESTONE
These sessions are done outdoors and in numerous locations around the Portland area.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
This session is for babies & children only. These sessions typically last 45 minutes. Perfect for updated pictures that those Grandparents love to have.
Digital Collections start at $450
CAKE SMASH BIRTHDAY BASH!
These are just so much fun! Everything is customized to your specific theme desired.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
This session is for your little ones’ 1st Birthday celebration. Of course, all the props and wardrobes are supplied, so no need to go shopping! These sessions typically last 1-1.5 hours. We first will start out with your 1-year-old traditional birthday portraits and family if desired. Afterward, we will bust out a cake or other specialty, i.e. fruit bath, painting, etc…
Digital Collections start at $650
FAMILY PORTRAITS
Outdoor sessions will take place during the Sunset hours of the evening from May thru September, and early afternoon October-December.
**This session includes immediate family members only**
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Family Portrait sessions are available outdoors at one of our gorgeous Portland areas year-round in between the PNW rainy days. Portrait sessions usually last about 60 minutes, I like to split the session by doing individual photos of the kids, some of the siblings only if applicable, and of course, focusing on the entire family. In-home Studio Sessions are offered as well.