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Once you read about our sessions and packages, reach out to check availability. We’ll send over possible dates, details and answer any questions you may have.
If you’ve booked a full family, maternity or newborn session, stylist Jammie Baker will be in touch about her complimentary styling service. She provides a shoppable styling board, as well as the option for a virtual fitting.
Get excited! You’ll receive a preview gallery shortly after your session. The rest of your images will be delivered within two weeks, and you can download, share and enjoy them as many times as you’d like for years to come.
We’ll send you a link to submit the retainer to reserve your session. Once reserved, you’ll receive an email about styling and locations.
We’ll walk you through every single pose and photo. This is the time to relax and enjoy these special moments with your family.
Once you read about our sessions and packages, reach out to check availability. We’ll send over possible dates, details and answer any questions you may have.
We’ll send you a link to submit the retainer to reserve your session. Once reserved, you’ll receive an email about styling and locations.
If you’ve booked a full family, maternity or newborn session, stylist Jammie Baker will be in touch about her complimentary styling service. She provides a shoppable styling board, as well as the option for a virtual fitting.
We’ll walk you through every single pose and photo. This is the time to relax and enjoy these special moments with your family.
Get excited! You’ll receive a preview gallery shortly after your session. The rest of your images will be delivered within two weeks, and you can download, share and enjoy them as many times as you’d like for years to come.
These take place in my Mechanicsville studio typically within the first couple weeks of birth. I have all of the wraps, hats, headbands and props you’ll need for your brand new baby. Relaxed posing options are also available. Depending on which package you choose, we can also help with styling.
This naturalistic type of session takes place in your home. We can utilize any area with good natural light. Our stylist Jammie Baker can help you choose a wardrobe that will compliment your personal style and home.
Those first 48 hours are something special. These sessions take place in the hospital and capture the freshest of newborn details. Stylist Jammie Baker is available to help style these sessions. They’re a great way to capture your baby’s first moments of life.
Family sessions last about an hour and can take place at a location of your choice. Stylist Jammie Baker works with you to curate a cohesive wardrobe for your session. Family sessions come with a digital gallery of at least 40 images in color and black/white.
This is a budget-friendly way to update your family photos. These shorter sessions, shot by our associate photographer and edited to match my current work, include 10 digital images in color and black/white. Inquire for specific locations and dates.
These are a great way to document the beautiful days leading up to the birth of your child. We can add a discounted maternity session onto any newborn session package, or you can purchase a maternity session as a standalone. Our stylist Jammie Baker can help take the guesswork out of finding the perfect dress and family wardrobe to coordinate.
These minimalistic sessions can be done indoors at our Mechanicsville studio or outdoors and include a digital gallery of at least 10 images in color and black/white. In the studio, we use a white or neutral backdrop to capture the essence of your child in the most classic way possible.
These sessions are done in our Mechanicsville studio on classic, neutral backdrops with minimal props. Parents provide the cake and are encouraged to bring 1-2 outfits for images before the actual smash. These sessions include a gallery of at least 25 images in color and black/white.
Schedule any two milestone sessions in the first year of your baby’s life and get the third free of charge. Want a family session or cake smash instead of a milestone at the end of the first year?
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Send us a quick message to check availability, and we’ll send a link for your session deposit. Once we receive your deposit, we’ll add your session date to the calendar. For expectant moms, we’ll pencil in your due date and wait for you to have your baby to schedule. Newborn sessions are scheduled for weekday mornings.
There are a limited number of newborn and family session spots available each month. For family sessions, people book up to a year in advance. Newborn sessions are typically reserved between 2-4 months in advance. Never hesitate to reach out to check on availability.
All clients receive a styling guide and login to “Style and Select,” which is a DIY online styling site. Newborn, maternity and full family sessions booked at least a month in advance are also eligible for free styling with pro stylist Jammie Baker. You’ll receive info after you book about how to go about styling with her.
Of course! We hope you download your images and share them with the world. Feel free to tag us on social media and share the download link with friends and family. While you can print your images anywhere you’d like, we do offer a 50% off code for professional quality prints purchased through your gallery.
Don’t stress about location. We will help give suggestions or send over example galleries for locations in and around Richmond, VA. Keep in mind that light is more important than the backdrop. If you have an idea that isn’t already on our radar, we’d love to hear. We can use Google to scout a spot ahead of time and give you our opinion.
The videos are a fun way to capture this fleeting stage with your family. I shoot video right along with your session, so there’s no additional prep or stress on your end. Afterward, I’ll choose music and edit it all together into a 1-2 minute film of your session.
Whether it’s bad weather, sickness or last-minute conflict, we can always reschedule your session.
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