For newborns, we use your due date as a place holder.  When baby arrives, you'll send me a note and we then can pick a date for your session.  My ideal time frame is for newborn is around 2-3 weeks of age, but every baby is different.  

All full session are all inclusive, which means you get to keep ALL of the photos in your gallery as a high resolution, digital download.  All sessions come with a print credit as well.

Scheduling your session

Nothing is more magical than welcoming a new baby into your family. The tiny, delicate fingers and toes; the precious, soft skin; the certainty that this is a love unlike any you have known. You are certain that your life will never be the same.

 These moments pass so quickly. It is a privilege for me to preserve this special milestone for you and your family to remember forever. Everyone who has been a parent knows that those early days go by in the blink of an eye. The things you treasure so much – the smell of a baby’s skin, the feel of his or her little body cuddled against yours – become distant but cherished memories as your children quickly change and grow. 

Let me be there at the beginning of your little one’s journey to capture this time of beauty and innocence in professional photographs that you and your loved ones will treasure.

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The Newborn Process

Maternity Sessions

WE KNOW THAT ONCE YOUR BABY IS BORN, YOU’LL HAVE A LOT ON YOUR MIND, AND SELECTING A PHOTOGRAPHER MIGHT NOT BE FIRST ON YOUR LIST. THAT’S WHY IT’S BEST TO BOOK YOUR BABY’S PHOTO SESSION BETWEEN TWO AND FOUR MONTHS BEFORE YOUR DUE DATE. 

ONCE YOUR LITTLE ONE MAKES HIS BIG ENTRANCE, LET US KNOW THE NEWS, AND WE WILL COORDINATE WITH YOU TO CHOOSE A DAY FOR THE PHOTO SESSION. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE FOUND THAT SLIGHTLY OLDER BABIES DO BETTER DURING THEIR SESSIONS, SO I USUALLY AIM FOR YOUR BABY TO BE BETWEEN 2-3 WEEKS OLD. THIS GIVES THEM TIME TO LEARN TO CONTROL THEIR BODY TEMPS A BIT BETTER AND EAT MORE AT ONE SITTING, WHICH HELPS THEM SLEEP IN LONGER STRETCHES. IT ALSO GIVES YOU SOME TIME TO RECOVER, BOND AND GET YOUR GROOVE AS A FAMILY. 

 IF YOUR BABY IS PAST THE 3 WEEK MARK NO WORRIES! WE CAN STILL GET BEAUTIFUL PORTRAITS. JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT OLDER BABIES TEND TO HAVE MORE AWAKE TIME, SO INSTEAD OF SLEEPING SHOTS WE’LL GET MORE OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL EYES.  

THIS IS SUCH A UNIQUE AND SPECIAL TIME IN YOUR LIFE, MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE PERFECT WAY TO TASTEFULLY RECORD THIS MOMENT SO YOU CAN REMEMBER IT ALWAYS. IN ADDITION TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL PORTRAIT, YOU MAY WANT TO INCLUDE IMAGES OF YOU WITH YOUR PARTNER AND YOUR CHILDREN. 

THE BEST TIME FOR A MATERNITY PHOTO SESSION IS AT 32-35 WEEKS OF PREGNANCY. I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THE BIGGER THE BETTER; BUT OF COURSE YOU STILL NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE TO SIT OR LAY ON THE FLOOR. (DON’T WORRY; I’LL HELP YOU BACK UP!) ALL PREGNANT LADIES ARE DIFFERENT, YOU WILL KNOW AT WHAT STAGE YOU WILL BE MOST COMFORTABLE. 

 FULL DISCLOSURE: I WAS NOT ONE OF THOSE MAGICAL, FAIRY CREATURES THAT GLOWED DURING PREGNANCY. IN FACT, AS EXCITED AS I WAS TO BECOME A MOM, THE ONLY REASON I GLOWED WAS BECAUSE I WAS SWEATING SO MUCH! :) EVEN NOT FEELING MY BEST, ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I MADE WAS TO GET MATERNITY PHOTOS DONE. I ABSOLUTELY CHERISH THEM! IT'S SUCH AN IMPORTANT BUT FLEETING TIME IN YOUR LIFE, AND IF YOU DON'T TAKE THE TIME TO DOCUMENT IT, IT WILL PASS YOU BY BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. BOOK BOTH A MATERNITY AND NEWBORN SESSION AND SAVE!

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your session day

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 + 2-3 hour session on location in your home.
+ All photos in your gallery delivered in high resolution 
+ Access to wardrobe, props & backdrops.  
+ $100 print credit with options to purchase more
 

 + 45 minute session on location in your home.
+Lifestyle session with no props - just your baby in your arms, their crib, your bed, etc.
+ 15 photos in your gallery delivered in high resolution  
+ $50 print credit with options to purchase more
 


Signature Newborn Session - $1100

Simply Baby Session - $600


With signature newborn session | $250
with simply baby session | $450

+45 minutes on location inside san francisco

+All photos in your gallery via download, high resolution and completely retouched


ADD-ON MATERNITY PACKAGEs WITH NEWBORN SESSION BOOKING

This session has it all.  I bring the studio to you - props, lighting, blankets, lovies and outfits.  All you have to do is provide the beautiful baby!

Looking for a simple, quick way to capture your new family?  The simply baby session is for you.  I come to your home for about 45 minutes or so and capture you as you are.  We use your home as our canvas and capture lifestyle images of your new life together. This session has no props - just you and your simply sweet new baby.

PETITE MATERNITY SESSION ADD-ON 

DO YOU EDIT YOUR PHOTOS?
 
Absolutely! All images you receive will be carefully hand edited in my style, which is represented on this site in great detail. I will never hand you over a RAW or unedited photo.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY PHOTOS?

I will deliver your photos within 2 weeks of our session, sometimes sooner!

WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?

This is probably the most asked question I get. Basically, wear something that makes you feel amazing! Here are some of my best guidelines to go with that though:
 +No prints! We want the focus to be on you so the less print or super loud color combos you have going on, the better.

+Wear neutrals! Neutral colors are universally flattering and give your photos an elegance. Neutrals also make it easier for you make your family members match and look like a unit. Blues, blushes, creams and grays are my favorites. You can always add a pop of color with a scarf for some pop!


WHAT IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT?

I am a Mom.  I know things happen when there are little people involved.  I will attempt to be as flexible as I can for illness, ouchies and more.  :)

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT?

If you need to cancel your session all together, the deposit that we take at booking is non-refundable.  You can use it to book another session with me within one year.

HOW MANY IMAGES WILL I RECEIVE?

Every session is different, but I guarantee a minimum of 40 images (of color and black and white) in your gallery for a full session. 

WHY DO YOU RECOMMEND THAT I PRINT THROUGH YOU?

My pro printer is amazing.  The colors are vivid and sharp, and the prints will be just like you see on your computer.  The same cannot be said for places such as Walgreens, Costco, etc.  

WHAT TIME OF DAY SHOULD WE SCHEDULE THE SHOOT?

Light is probably the #1 factor in beautiful photography.  The best time of day depends greatly on the location you choose and the time of year, but in general we're looking for the sun to be lower in the sky.  

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE LOCATIONS TO SHOOT?

I have SO many!  When you book your shoot with me I will share with you a hidden page of my website that has a huge selection of locations that I love and examples of my work there to help you with inspiration.


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