Pricing and session types for newborns, milestones, and maternity

I used to just send clients on their way with digital files from their sessions, which is how most people do it. But that makes it your job to find a lab to print your photos, to make sure the color is correct, the cropping is right for the frame, picking out mats, all of those steps between having a file and having a finished portrait that you can hang in your home. So usually, almost always actually, people just don't do any of that. They look at their files, they throw the USB drive in a drawer somewhere, and then that's it. Instead, I want your session to end with finished pieces that go on your wall, or your bookshelf, or your coffee table, so that they can bring you joy every time you look at them. Files hiding in a folder somewhere on your hard drive aren't bringing you joy. 



After your session, you'll come back in to view your photos. I do it this way because it honestly, really is easier and faster than you doing it on your own. I'm not interested in doing a hard sell, there's no surprise minimum purchase, I just want to help you to pick out exactly what you want with no email back and forth. In fact, you can view my whole entire pricing list right now. We take about an hour to look at portraits, eat some snacks, and decide on what you want to order. All joy, no hassle.

Full Newborn Session

In these sessions, we’ll generally do some swaddled photos in a small bed or Moses basket, as well as some photos on the beanbag using wraps and outfits. Most sessions include three or four color themes, but every session is different. These sessions can include family portraits and photos with siblings if you like, and typically take 2-3 hours. The creative fee for a full newborn session is $285, and includes service only. After your session, you’ll purchase only the products you love. Newborn sessions are done in our studio in West Brownsville.

Wrapped Newborn Session

The petite session includes only swaddled photos, making use of props like beds and baskets. These sessions do not include family or sibling photos, and focus just on baby. Wrapped sessions usually last 1-2 hours, and include two or three color themes. The creative fee for a petite wrapped newborn session is $225, and includes service only. After your session, you’ll purchase only the products you love. Newborn sessions are done in our studio in West Brownsville.

Cake Smash

These are typically done for first birthdays, but I’m open to doing cake smashes for whatever age you like. I like a fairly minimalist set up for these, so that the focus stays on our little portrait subject. The creative fee for a cake smash session is $235, and includes service and a cake (if you have allergy concerns and prefer to supply your own cake, the session fee is $200). After your session, you’ll purchase only the products you love. Cake smash sessions are done in our studio in West Brownsville.

Milestone Sessions

These can be sitter sessions for your new baby, birthday portraits, back to school or graduation portraits, or another milestone you want to celebrate for your child. We also do specialty sessions like milk baths, nursing portraits, and other sessions on request. The creative fee for any of these sessions is $185, and includes service only. After your session, you’ll purchase only the products you love. Many of these sessions take place in our studio in West Brownsville, but some can also be done in-home or on location.

Maternity Sessions

Dramatic studio portraits, or laid back and candid. Mom alone, or the whole crew. It’s up to you. The creative fee for any maternity session is $185, and includes service only. After your session, you’ll purchase only the products you love. These sessions can take place in our studio in West Brownsville, on location, or in home.

Special Sessions

When the mood strikes us, we do sometimes host themed sessions. We’ve done rainbow confetti, snowglobe, valentine’s heart confetti, sparkles, and there will be more to come. If you want to make sure you don’t miss them, click the button below to go to our newsletter sign up page.