WHY GET MATERNITY PHOTOS?
I'm going to be straight with you. If you're pregnant, you are literally GROWING A HUMAN IN YOUR BODY. Just think for a second how incredible that is. If that's not a reason to get pampered and have photos taken, I don't know what is. First and foremost, it's a way to honor you as a mom; the family you're creating and the love that you already have for that family. But let's not forget that this is also baby's first photo. Print them, hang them in your house, and you will show your little one how excited you were to meet them - how much you loved them even then. Now that you know that maternity photos are a must have, let's talk about your options.
Water Art Shoot
Feeling magical? Notsomuch, but want to? Like timeless works of art? This photo shoot is for you. We craft together the color, style, overall look and feel of a custom water session. These are sometimes known as milkbath or flowerbath photos, and I often include both milk and flowers (and all sorts of other stuff) in the water. For these sessions, we will talk by phone or email to discuss your thoughts and ideas. THIS IS A CUSTOM ART SHOOT! Then you come to my home studio, where you will be pampered with professional makeup (and snacks! snacks are important). We then shoot in my water setup (with comfy, warm water) for about 1-2 hours depending on how you're feeling and if we're doing one look or two. Finally, 1-2 weeks after we shoot, you'll be invited to view and select your photos and prints. $3000 covers the whole planning and customization process, professional makeup, photo shoot session fee, retouching, 10 high resolution digital files and matted 8x12 prints in a keepsake box.
The Classic
The classic is for those who want a session outdoors, in your home, or in my studio and might even want to include their family. This is a one hour session anywhere in the Bay Area. This is ideal if you want to have a more casual time with your family, get some natural interactions in addition to your posed portraits. It is also great if it's just you, but you want a more stylized, high fashion look. For your fee of $1599, all of your high resolution digital files are included (30+ images) plus an album or 5 wall prints. Basic editing in lightroom is included.
The Mini
Looking for just a few great shots for a fraction of the price? Willing to travel to the South Bay? Then the mini is for you! For only $799 you can have a half hour photo session in the South Bay location of your choice. Your high resolution digital files are included with additional prints available for purchase. This is great for photos of just you or you+ your partner, but isn't recommended if you want to incorporate more of your family.
The Combo
Thinking ahead and want to book your newborn shoot as well? Great idea! The combo is for you. The combo includes TWO half hour photo sessions - one maternity and one lifestyle newborn shoot. Both can be done outdoors, in your home, or in my San Jose studio. This is ideal if you want to have a couple quick and easy sessions booked in advance to commemorate this beautiful and fleeting time. For your fee of $1399, all of your high resolution digital files are included for both sessions plus two 16x24 wall prints. Only basic editing is included (no photoshop retouching).