What is included in your session? Good question!

Session Details

Your session includes the following:

• a personal consultation and the design appointment - we select everything for your session.
• portrait session - no time limit.
• gallery preparation
• ordering appointment - you select what you love.
• hand-editing of your final gallery
• customizing of your artwork order
• your artwork delivery - personally delivered to your home by me.
• you will have full access to the client closet, props, backdrops, and accessories are also included.

Collections + Digitals

Now, think about what you want to do with your images. High-end options to display in your home, as well as digitals that you can share with loved ones. Selections include the following:

• albums
• heirloom keepsake box with matted portraits
• canvas wall art
• acrylic wall art
• framed prints
• digital image files

Please see the investment page for session fee price.

Hey mama! Are you pregnant with your first baby, or your third? Either way, let me help you professionally document your beauty. This is a significant time in your life, right? I have 95% of what you need for your session. That's right. I have gorgeous gowns, dresses, body suits, gold flecks for your skin, tossing fabrics, lingerie, and more!

This couple is having their first baby and we got lucky with the mild winter here in Minnesota so they could have a few shots with the beautiful sunset. I'm a sucker for a sunset. We started at the studio and then ended the session outside. All of the gowns, dress, etc are in my client closet so there is no need to go shopping! Easy, right? We had so many beautiful photos from this session that it was hard to narrow down favorites. Do you have a favorite?

Want hair and makeup done? I can hook you up with a local artist or you can come to the session prepared. Some mamas bring a friend to help with touch-ups throughout the session, but that's up to you.

Now, don't forget to book your session. It's never too early so contact me today.

Michelle

Look at this happy little family that had their newborn session at the studio! This is their first baby and they couldn't have been luckier. He's the sweetest little guy that is full of grunts and squeaks when he's snoozing away. 

Mom and dad have lived in Rochester for a few years but they're originally from Texas. So, when the grandparents came to the session I was so happy. It's not often grandparents come with but I'm more than happy to include them. Afterall, they are a huge part of family, right?

When we deisigned this session, mom said that she took care of bears in college so we needed to have little bears included in the session. And, dad is a doctor so scrubs were completely fitting. Also, the colorful quilt was made by great grandma. 

I was so happy with this session, and the beautiful album that they ordered. I can't wait to have them back in the studio again for some milestone sessions.

Don't forget to book your sessions! If you're pregnant, please contact me ASAP to schedule your maternity and newborn sessions. I book out months in advance so don't wait. Sometimes I have room for a mama that didn't know to book early. 

xoxo, Michelle

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Hey! When you think of a newborn girl session, what do you think of? I think of pretty details on headbands, elegant bonnets, and beautiful colors.

Meet Gemma! Isn't this baby girl just a dream!? She's so pretty with those chubby cheeks and beautiful hair. Her newborn session was a model call to photograph some of the new items that I purchased. You see, I've had a LOT of baby boys for the last several years. So, I posted and her mama contacted me for this short session so I could get photos of these new beautiful items.

When we design your session, sometimes it's easier for you to visualize what you want to incorporate with in use photos. Some are very visual and know exactly what they want, while others have no clue and go for neutrals to keep it simple. OR, you can just let me do all of the designing and be surprised. haha! Either way, I'm sure you'll love the turn out since it's of your baby.

Don't forget to book your session with me as early as possible. I book up fast but don't let that scare you if you didn't know. I might be able to fit you in, just reach out.

As always, hugs and love!

Michelle

Hey mama! What are you doing to get ready for your newborn baby? Has the nesting kicked in yet?

Here are some things that I hear about from new moms, and those that have been a mom for years.

• Don't sweat the small stuff. We all want to be organized and have the cleanest house on the block, while raising amazing children, but that isn't realistic unless you are super woman. If you are, please let me know your tricks so that I can share them. Instead, love your baby and family now because those dishes and cleaning can wait until you have time.
• Ask for help. Women always want to do and don't want help. I get it, sometime it's easier to do it because it will get done right. Well, give yourself some grace and let people help you. Some thrive on helping, that is what they live for.
• Baby proof your house. I know you might be thinking that it's too soon, but once that baby is born you might not have the time or mental capacity to put those locks on cabinets. Get a head start because before you know it baby will be crawling around.
• Make some freezer meals. If you get started on some meals now, you won't have to think about it for a few weeks.
• Remember to take a deep breath and remember that you got this. Your baby needs you, and so does your family. If you're feeling down once that baby gets here, please let your medical provider know. Postpartum depression is real and it is nothing that you've done wrong.

Now that I've shared the most common things that I hear at sessions, look at these beautiful babies that I've photographed. If you didn't know this already, I love my job.

Tiny beds and basket - Luneberry, Hello Little Props

White layer and bonnet - Peach Stitch

Flooring - Intuition Backgrounds, Fancy Fabrics

Felted critters - Aubrey's Felties, Dear my Luna

Michelle