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MATERNITY SESSIONS
As a Minneapolis maternity photographer, I aim to document the love between you, your family, and your soon-to-be newborn baby in a beautiful and natural way. It's amazing how strong your love can be for someone you haven't met yet. It's a short but beautiful time that deserves to be celebrated and remembered.
Maternity sessions can be photographed at my Lino Lakes studio, or they can be photographed outdoors. They are typically scheduled between 28 and 34 weeks, when your bump will be showing but but you're still comfortable. Both parents as well as any older siblings are welcome to be part of your session.
Maternity clients have the option of using anything from my curated studio wardrobe collection, which includes a variety of beautiful silk, linen and cotton gowns, robes, caftans and more. Don't see exactly what you're looking for? Let me know and I'm more than happy to help you find the perfect look.
Want to feel extra pampered? Professional hair and makeup can be added to any full maternity session. I have some amazing hair and makeup artists I work with, and I'm more than happy to coordinate that for your session.
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"Thank you! I love them, and that’s hugely because of the comfortable environment you created."
— Rachel - maternity client
I want my clients to feel both comfortable and beautiful during their sessions. For those who would like extra styling help, I offer a studio wardrobe full of natural cotton, silk and linen gowns, dresses, slips, robes and more, in a wide range of sizes. Studio wardrobe options are available for women, babies and children for all sessions (I have some neutral tops for dads, too!).
Maternity clients especially love this option, but almost all of the dresses and gowns will work for both maternity and non-maternity portraits. Have a special request or need help finding the perfect outfit? Let me know and I'm happy to help find what you're looking for.
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info & pricing
Maternity sessions can be booked as a full session, a simplicity session, or added on to a First Year Collective. Full sessions have a
$300 session fee
(no digital files are included in the session fee)
Most clients purchase a mixture of artwork and digital files after their session. The total price depends on what you want to create.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
minneapolis maternity photographer
when should i book my minneapolis maternity session?
Most expecting families reach out at the beginning of their second trimester. As a busy Minneapolis maternity photographer, it's never too early to reach out! I suggest scheduling the actual session anywhere between 28-35 weeks if possible.
how long does a maternity session last?
Full maternity sessions are typically 45 minutes to an hour in length. It depends a bit on how many outfit changes you'd like (most do 2-3 different looks), and how many people will be included in your session (your spouce/partner and other children can also be included).
Simplicity sessions are roughly 20 minutes long.
can family members be included in my maternity photos?
Yes! For full sessions, immediate family members are welcome to be included. For my shorter Simplicity sessions, it is mom or mom + spouce/partner only.
DO you recommend professional hair and makeup for maternity sessions?
Having professional hair and makeup done before your session is a great way to treat yourself so that you'll look and feel your best for photos. I work with some amazing HMUAs who are fantastic at enhancing your natural beauty. A little soft makeup and false lashes go a long way!
do you offer intimate or boudoir maternity sessions?
Definitely! Many women feel empowered and especially beautiful during this time, and I love helping them document it in a tasteful, beautiful way. Many clients will opt to use a dress or two from the studio wardrobe, and then do some more intimate looks with a robe, oversized sweater, or just some lingerie. We will chat and make a plan for wardrobe and the type of images you'd like before your session.
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