Maternity 路 Newborn
portrait sessions MINI-MATERNITY $150
These sessions are 1/2 hour with just the momma-to-be. A $50 print credit is included.
MATERNITY $275
These sessions are approximately 1 hour in a location of your choice. An online gallery will be prepared for you within a week of your session, and will remain online for one month. These maternity sessions include spouses and other children. A $100 print credit is included. .
NEWBORN $325
Newborn sessions are approximately 2-3 hours, and usually take place on location in your home. An online gallery will be prepared for you within a week of your session, and will remain online for one month. A $100 print credit is included.
Book both a maternity and newborn session and receive an additional $50 print credit towards either session.
maternity sessions ~ STYLE & TIMING ~ Pregnancy is an incredibly beautiful and fleeting time in a woman’s life. You will never regret having captured these precious days. I recommend booking your session between weeks 32 and 34, when you are still able to move around comfortably without getting overtired. My style for maternity photography is simple and feminine. Your session will be outdoors in nature’s best backdrop. I love maternity sessions to feel natural and organic. I avoid bare belly shots as while they can look tasteful and beautiful, the can also look forced.
~ CLOTHING & GROOMING ~ Pick an outfit that is figure flattering and comfortable, such as a long flowing dress. A long dress hugs the body in all the right places and clearly shows your pregnant belly. Jeans and t-shirts can also look fun and casual but make sure the shirt is well fitted. The little details are a big part of your portrait. Modest accessories are great: add an accent colour with your jewelry or scarves to give your photo some extra flair. Choose neutrals such as tan, cream and beige. Avoid white, which can look too bright. Avoid bold logos that will date your images. Guys should avoid wearing shorts, as bare legs tend to look odd in some poses. Have an awesome hair day, even if that means having a stylist or friend do it for you. This might seem excessive to some, but it could make the difference between a ‘nice’ photo and a glamorous one that you absolutely love. Definitely wear makeup. Even those with incredible skin will benefit greatly from well chosen makeup.
newborn sessions ~ GENERAL INFORMATION ~
To ensure the sleepy, curly newborn poses, I advise scheduling your newborn session between day 5 and 14. Newborn photography sessions take about 2 hours sometimes shorter, sometimes longer depending on the baby’s disposition. Newborn photography requires a good amount of planning and patience, so don’t let it bother you if it takes longer than expected.
~ SET UP ~ I prefer to go on location to the client’s house for newborn sessions. This way, everyone is comfortable and all the baby’s necessities are easily accessible. To prepare your home for a newborn session, I suggest you do the following things: About an hour before your session, turn your house temperature up between 80 - 85 degrees. Newborns love to be warm, especially when they are naked. I will also bring a space heater for added warmth. Please keep young children and other distractions that could cause startling loud noises out of earshot. I want to create a quiet atmosphere to keep your baby calm and asleep. Make sure your newborn is well fed and sleepy when I arrive. Many images I take require your baby to be in a deep slumber. Before the last feeding before I arrive, I suggest having your baby in just a diaper, swaddled in a blanket to avoid extra handling. I love capturing sweet moments with Mom, Dad, and other siblings. To keep the focus on your baby, please have available a solid gray, cream, black or brown shirt, blouse or sweater. Make sure your outfit is washable because I guarantee there will be accidents with a diaper-free baby in your arms!
about
roxy grove My theme has been beautiful life, a gift and miracle to be savored and enjoyed. As I photograph the precious days of people’s lives, my goal is to create art that will forever remind them of the beauty they have been granted.
CONTACT roxy@roxygrovephotography.com 403 378 3944 Box 61 Duchess, Alberta T0J 0Z0
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