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

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

Hey there! Are you wondering when to book your newborn session? Well, you're not alone. SO many parents are in the same boat, so to speak. Typically it's best to book your session in your second trimester. I know, I know. You're thinking "Wait, what?!" Yes, that is because I book up fast. Here's the thing, time goes by pretty fast, right? Because of this, we need to get you on the books with your due date month. The due date month gets you soft booked and then, once you give birth, we schedule your session.

Now, don't panic if you have your baby early or late, because this is what happens most of the time. Who do you know that gave birth on their actual due date? It's not very often. Getting on the books now is what really matters because I only book so many per month.

And, what if you forgot to book your session and your baby is already here? That might be a little more challenging, but contact me and I will see what I can shuffle around. I want to be sure we can get these tiny moments captured!

So, if you are waiting to book, just contact me now and we can discuss everything about your session. I promise this is the best experience and you will love your images forever.

*I have all the things; exclusive props, high end textiles, a lifestyle bed area for those intimate moments, a posed area, and much more.

Hugs and love!

Michelle

Are you on the fence about having maternity photo shoot? Well, stop thinking about it and just do it. Capture that beautiful baby bump! Sometimes life is a little hectic and now that you're pregnant I can imagine that it's much more hectic. But, do this for yourself. This is a time in your life that only happens so often.

Did you know that my client closet is full of gowns, body suits, dresses, fabrics, and much more. You and I have a design appointment via Zoom or in-person so that we can plan everything out. We select the backdrop, outdoor location, and what you will wear. I also have a client closet for littles and shirts for men so that no one gets left out. One of the things I hear a lot is the excitement of not having to shop for the session and buy something that might only be worn once. That is why I have the client closet, to help you out.

So, what is stopping you? Contact me now. I would love to chat with you and start designing your session.

How can you get in touch? Inquire here

Hugs and love!

Michelle