Maternity Portrait Creation Process
Initial Consultation
Creating an heirloom maternity portrait begins with this first meeting at our studio. It is a fun, creative, and relaxing. Together we plan how the portrait will look, the feeling it will convey. During this initial consultation we get to know each other. We will discuss styles of images, clothing and ambiance. At the end of the Initial Consultation we will schedule your Photography Session and set your Image Selection appointment. We require a non-refundable retainer of $75 at the time we schedule the Photography Session. This holds the date and allows us to begin the work of planning your pregnancy portrait. (We will cheerfully reschedule if circumstances require).
Photography Session
We suggest you schedule the photography session on a day you are well rested and not very busy. That way you will arrive for the session looking your best, feeling relaxed, and ready to focus your energy on creating a very special artistic record of your pregnancy.
Our pregnancy portrait sessions are done in a relaxed, homelike, and unhurried atmosphere. Because we meet with and work with clients by appointment only, our creative photography sessions are completely private and uninterrupted by ringing phones, people dropping in, and mall chatter. This is your quiet time -: yours to enjoy the process of creating art that celebrates your pregnancy.
The length of the session depends on the nature of what we are creating for you. Our typical session lasts two hours but may take longer for more complex works.
We suggest you bring not only the clothing you've selected for your portrait, but an alternate clothing change as well. We have some outfits that were designed especially for photographing expectant mothers.
If very young children are going to be part of your maternity portrait session, don't forget to bring a toy, some books, or other fun distractions to amuse them during times when we are photographing just you.
Image Selection
Choosing just the right image is a fun experience! Be sure everyone who is a part of the decision making process is at the Image Selection appointment and is prepared to make a decision.
In addition to our signature Before Your Were Born albums, you may want to consider having wall portraits or wall art created for the private areas of your home such as the baby's room or your bedroom. If so, please determine ahead of time where you would like to place the portrait and the dimensions of that area. With this information we can help you determine the best size for your portrait or grouping of portraits.
Please click here to visit our Pregnancy Portrait Gallery for samples of our pregnancy photography.
