Located in Stockton, CA, my maternity photography services are available in Lodi, San Joaquin County, Elk Grove and for travel in Northern California.
Sacramento Maternity Photographer
It's time to celebrate the life you are creating within you, you beautiful mama-to-be. This is the life you have wished for and there is no better light that emits from within during this time of your life. Whether you are first time parents or have a few siblings in tow, now is the time to capture that pregnancy glow.
You are a busy woman, already making hundreds of decisions each day. You deserve to have a seamless experience from start to finish. I want you to walk away from our time together feeling valued, with wonderful memories and beautiful images of our session gracing your home. I want you to view them and feel the love that emits from you. I want your children to view them and feel loved.
I believe in doing more than just showing up and taking your photos...
Once you have completed the inquiry form, we will consult about your vision for your session and available dates. From there, I will send you your personalized proposal where you will complete your contract, questionnaire and invoice for deposit to secure your date. My questionnaire helps me get to know you and your family, your desired color palette for the session and how I can best assist you throughout the process.
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Prep for Your Shoot
I believe preparation will result in images you will be proud of. As part of my session experience, you will receive style and prep guides and e-mails with personalized outfit selections, links to my client closet and access to my online styling platform. I am available to discuss outfits, ideas and locations to ensure no detail goes unnoticed. A week before the session, you will receive information regarding the location and last minute helpful tips.
I'll send you "all-the-things" for your big day - location ideas, outfit inspo, you name it!
the Big Day
I believe in letting babies be babies, and kids be kids. That means there will be playing, laughter and piggy-back rides. I want you, your children (and definitely spouse!) to walk away with fond memories of the experience. I promise, the best photos are the ones in the moment, loving on those you cherish most. My go-to advice is to think everything your children do is hilarious and to come prepared to love on your family.
the day has arrived and it's time to get those amazing photos you've been dreaming of!
Gallery Delivery
In the few days following our session, be on the look-out for a sneak peak on my Instagram. Within 2 weeks, you will be sent the slideshow of images from your session set to music. This is an exciting opportunity to get the family together, cue the popcorn and relive the memories. Shortly after, you will be able to select your digital images to download and begin to shop the virtual store.
I know you are dying to see those photos and it'll be worth the wait!
Print Ordering
It is important to me that your beautiful images be brought to life through print. The store has heirloom quality, professional products that can display and preserve your images for years to come. It's the perfect ending to the process: the tangible gift of memories to cherish forever.
Want to get your favorites printed to display in your home? I got you, mama!
- sylvia
"During our maternity session, we felt comfortable and like we spent the evening with a friend. Nicole cares about her clients and it is apparent with her attention to details. Her talent is obvious—she captured the best of my family. We loved the final product and can’t wait for our newborn session!"
Your Investment
- Pre-Session consultation to see your vision come to life, including: correspondence, pre-questionnaire, and preparation guides
- Wardrobe and styling assistance, including two personalized styling ideas and access to client closet dresses
- Your Lifestyle Maternity Session, up to 90 minute indoor maternity session
- Slideshow and Digital Gallery, including full artistic editing of 30 images from your session. Ability to upgrade to full gallery after viewing your images.
*if bundling maternity and newborn session, inquire about discount
what's included
Lifestyle Maternity Sessions
$995
Maternity Gallery
Lifestyle photography aims to capture authentic moments and connections. This means I will lightly pose and guide you into more natural interactions, rather than stiff poses where everyone smiles and says, "cheese" at the camera. Don't worry, I will get those "everyone looking at the camera" shots, and then will focus on where the true magic happens!
For maternity sessions, this means capturing the relationship you have as a couple with movement, prompts and a visual range in the images. I like to get in close, capture photos of hands on the belly, pull back shots of you in the environment, and truly capture the emotions you have about welcoming your new little one into the world.
Depending on your location, outdoor sessions will take place during golden hour (the 1-1.5 hours before sunset), which means the time will change seasonally. For in-home sessions, the best time is typically mid-morning to noon.
The time of your session is optimized for the lighting, which is one of the most important elements to achieve the most flattering and magical images.
I understand that depending on the time of year, this can mean later bedtimes, if your little ones are included in the session. We will discuss tips and strategies to ensure a successful session!
The best time to reach out about a maternity session is as you enter the second trimester. I recommend scheduling maternity sessions around 28-32 weeks.
I have found that around this point in your pregnancy, you are still rocking the energy from the second trimester and have grown the most beautiful and photogenic baby bump.
I am booked approximately 2-4 months in advance, so it is best to inquire as soon as possible. If interested in a newborn session as well, we will tentatively schedule your newborn session for the estimated due date and then make adjustments once your baby arrives.
This is one of my favorite parts! Your outfits and styling will 100% impact the feel of your session and your final images. I have a complimentary online styling platform that you will have access to, a client closet and will offer guidance and assistance as needed along the way. For maternity sessions, I recommend 2 outfits too!
I also like to get an overall vibe of your desired color palette and style from your questionnaire and will send you personalized e-mails with clickable links of outfit ideas.
I will also send you local hair and makeup artists to help you feel glammed up before your session!
Of course you can! If outdoors, I would recommend you bring someone who can hold your dog between shots, or take your dog on bathroom breaks as needed.
In home sessions lend themselves well to having your pets be captured as part of your family, and I especially love to capture newborns with their newest furry pals.
Let me know ahead of time too, so I can make sure and be prepared!
I have a blog post, here, with tips for bringing your dog to your session!
My Session Fee includes travel within a 60 mile radius of 95219. Any sessions scheduled outside of this radius will incur a $250 base travel fee due prior to the session, which covers mileage/gas and the additional time to travel to the session.
If you have an idea or special location to you that you'd like to have your session photographed, please let me know during your inquiry, so I can send you an estimate of travel fees.
Your gallery will be delivered to you within 2-3 weeks following our session. An average, many of my galleries are delivered within 2 weeks, as I know how much you anticipate viewing, downloading and sharing the images!
Your online gallery is optimized for viewing, sharing, downloading and even shopping! That's right- you have an online store connected to your gallery, where you can view, customize and order products at your leisure. All of the upgraded galleries include complimentary gift print credits too, which makes the process even more exciting!
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There truly is no better time than the present. I often look at my own children and remind myself that this is the smallest they will ever be. Let's ensure these moments are captured with you in them.
I only take on a limited number of sessions per month to ensure I can dedicate enough attention from inquiry to product delivery. You are investing in me, and I am invested in ensuring you have a gallery that brings you joy and an experience that gains you a friend in the process.
Let's get you scheduled and make a plan to capture this amazing milestone in your life.
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