PRICING & FAQ
Petite Studio
1-2 hour session
-Baby only
-15 beautifully retouched high-res digital images
-Online gallery for downloading, viewing, and purchasing
-Digital print release form
-12:30pm weekdays only-
$425
Full Studio
3 hour session
-Family may be included
-30 beautifully retouched high-res digital images
-Online gallery for downloading, viewing, and purchasing
-Digital print release form
-11:30am weekdays only -
$475
Lifestyle
1 hour session in your home
-30 beautifully retouched high-res digital images
-Online gallery for downloading, viewing, and purchasing
-Digital print release form
$425
Fresh 48
1 hour session
-Documentary, no props or poses
-Takes place in the hospital within 48 hours of birth
-25 beautifully retouched high-res digital images
-Online gallery for downloading, viewing, and purchasing
-Digital print release form
$375
Add a USB- $25.00
If you do not purchase a USB, you will be able to download the images and save them yourself.
FAQ
When should I book my session?
Most photographers will say that it is best to photograph the baby when they are under two weeks old. Although, I have photographed many older babies who do very well. I tend to prefer when the baby is around 2-3 weeks old.
I recommend booking when you are in your second trimester, but I can always make room for your little bundle of joy. Once contacted for a session, I will pencil in a tentative date. When you are home from the hospital and settled, contact me for an official session date and time.
What should I bring to my session?
Please bring what you would normally take out with you. Bottles, pacifiers, diapers, wipes, etc. It would be a good idea to bring snacks and drinks if you will be doing a studio session since they are three hours long.
I provide the props. But feel free to bring anything you would like included.
What should we wear?
I recommend wearing solid white or light- colored clothing. Avoid large logos and take off your apple watches. Shoes and pants do not matter for adults. Chest up is all that shows. Plain black or flowy fabrics can be used as well. They tend to photograph nicely.
You have more flexibility with what children can wear. Dresses are a great option or just jeans and a white tee. Anything works for kids but the simpler the better. You can't go wrong with cream or white.
Siblings will also be barefoot since the bottom of a shoe is distracting if facing the camera.
When do we include the family?
I typically do the family portion during the last hour. If including siblings in the session, I would recommend having someone drive them separately. Three hours is a long time. They lose interest fast. Mom is more relaxed when it is just her and the baby resulting in better photos.
What prep should I do before the session?
Feeding before the session saves time and is recommended.
It is best to keep the baby awake two hours before the session, but understandably your baby may not do that. So, my advice is, do not stress! Your baby will either sleep or be awake during the session. They make the rules. I go with the flow of what your baby does.
There will be plenty of time for extra feedings, cuddles, and diaper changes.
Where is your studio?
All indoor sessions are held in my home, located in Kulpmont. I convert my living room for your session unless it's a lifestyle or fresh 48 session.
When will we get our photos?
The turnaround time for your session is 3 weeks.
Can I purchase additional digital photos?
Yes! If you would like to pick your photos and have the option to purchase more digitals, you can. Additional photos are $10 apiece.
I will walk you through this process if requested.
Why should I order prints through my online gallery?
You don't have to fuss with uploading your session to another website or app or even going into a store to pick up your purchase. I did all of the hard work for you. You just have to add to cart and pay with card at the end.
Your order will automatically get sent to a professional, high-quality lab, instead of printing from a consumer lab. The quality is significantly better because I color calibrate my computer to the lab. It gives a better printed result.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Payment will be collected at the end of your session. I accept cash, check, or Zelle only.