Maternity Photography in Salem, Oregon
Let’s Get Your Sweet Baby Bump Captured!What Is Included:
Images Include Partner and/or other children (if desired!)
Direction for Posing: Tips and Tricks
Proofing Gallery to View and Choose Your Favorite Photos via Collection Choice.
Professional Retouching & Extensive Editing on Final Images.
Final Selections Delivered in Highest Resolution Digital Files for Lifelong Safekeeping.
Final Online Gallery Available for a Year
Professional Prints & Products Available to Purchase (not required)
Print Release
MATERNITY COLLECTIONS START AT $500
*$200 Session Fee Required to Book*The $200 Maternity Session Fee Is Waived When You Book A Newborn Session At The Same Time!
Frequently Asked Questions
When Are Maternity Photos Typically Taken?
Maternity Photography Sessions are typically scheduled when mama is around 33-35 weeks along, just in case baby comes early! This is also usually before mom gets too uncomfortable! With multiples, I recommend closer to 29 or 30 weeks along.
Are Maternity Photoshoots done in Studio or Outdoors?
Both! Depending on time of year, and/or preference, I offer both types of sessions. You may see examples of both types of work at the top of this page. Studio Sessions are done in the morning around 10am, and outdoor sessions are done at locations in and around Salem, approximately 2 hours before sunsets. This start time varies throughout the year.
Are partners and children included, or it is just mom?
Absolutely. While the focus will be on mom and her belly, I absolutely welcome and included partners, and other children or siblings.
Will you help me figure out what to wear?
Sure! I can offer my advice and recommendations on what to wear, and maybe more importantly, what not to wear! Depending on if you are doing studio or outdoors, my recommendations may change a bit.
I’m nervous about posing. Will you help me with this?
OF COURSE! That is my job. Your job is just to show up, it’s MY job to show you how to pose, and make sure we capture your beauty!
What Do You Typically Edit?
Everything! I do extensive edits on my images, and that includes dress reshaping, skin smoothing, flyaways, dark circles, eye bags, and almost anything else you would like. (within reason) There is a spot for a “Note” when you place your Collection Order and you can let me know any specific things you would like me to edit. I want you to love your images, and anything I can do to help, I will!
Note: If it is a major edit that would take me extra hours to do, I will give you an estimate for that.
Why Maternity Photos?
Let’s be honest. Getting Maternity Photos done is something that you might have to really talk yourself into. I sure did, and I’m a photographer! When I was pregnant with my twins, the last thing I wanted to do was get out of my pjs, do my hair and makeup, and get all dressed up. I was exhausted and I think a lot of moms can relate with that.
But I Am So Glad I Did.
There is so much Beauty in Pregnancy. Even when you can’t’ see it, maybe don’t feel your best, you have swollen ankles, and just getting out the door is utterly exhausting, I can promise you that you will not regret having these photos to look back on. The moment your baby arrives and is earthside, you will have a moment where you are like “I am really glad I got maternity photos done” Truly, it is just an hour of your time, and now you will have memories forever of this incredible accomplishment.
Pregnancy Is Truly an Accomplishment.
It’s a feat. And you need to celebrate that. And for some, (like for me) it might be a once in a lifetime experience. Every day of pregnancy might even be a fight for you. There is a grit and determination that women posses and getting Maternity Photos for yourself is a celebration and honor of that.
It’s A Season in Life That Is Unlike Any Other.
The expectation. The wondering of who your baby will be. Who they will look like. The excitement to finally see them in that cute little outfit you paid entirely too much for. Those special moments with your partner, dreaming and planning for your future. It’s incredible and absolutely worth photographing. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.
So let me help you remember and find your beauty, and give you incredible images for you to remember this season of life forever.