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Babies
the little details
From the first time they are placed into your arms, and with every moment after they are changing; rapidly. They will never be this little again. I want to save this moment in time for you. Whether it's their long eyelashes extending across their cheeks, the way they stay fast asleep while curled into a mouldable ball, or how their tiny fingers stay perfectly wrapped around yours. I want you to have the photographic memories to cherish for all of your lives.
Newborn Session:
325.00
From the first time they are placed into your arms, and with every moment after they are changing; rapidly. They will never be this little again. I want to save this moment in time for you. Whether it's their long eyelashes extending across their cheeks, the way they stay fast asleep while curled into a mouldable ball, or how their tiny fingers stay perfectly wrapped around yours. I want you to have the photographic memories to cherish for all of your lives. These special newborn sessions are always scheduled for 10 am time slots. I allow up to 4 hours of my time to get you the perfect images. There is never any rushing with newborn sessions. I let your new little one be the guide. Most of our time will be spent making sure your new little one has a full belly, and is soundly asleep. These sessions include 10 images of your choice from your personalized online gallery.
Announcement Session
195.00
Still have questions? Not sure if a newborn session is for you? I also offer a smaller package choice that includes: One family image, and One newborn image to use for newborn announcement. This session is not guaranteed any specific amount of time.
Fresh 48 Sessions
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Birth Stories Session
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Fresh 48 Session
Your baby will be changing so fast – hour to hour, day to day. Capture those first milestones: herbal bath, breastfeeding, meeting siblings or family members, Dad’s first diaper change, meeting the grandparents, going home from the hospital or simply just gazing at each other! This session captures moments like these that will soon be lost in the fog of your “babymoon”! These are the photos your friends and family will be begging for and your parents will want blown up on the wall!
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Fresh 48 vs Birth Stories
There is nothing quite like having photos from your labor and birth to cherish for eternity! Seeing the bond between a couple, the strength and determination on Mom’s face, the pride on Dad’s face, the quiet moments when time stood still, even the fear and apprehension and, my personal favorite, the look on the parent's’ face when they first lay eyes on their precious child! These are moments you cannot truly appreciate until you see them captured beautifully in photographs.These are the moments only captured in a Birth Stories Session.
As passionate as I am about birth photography, I do understand that it isn’t for everyone. Whether it’s finances, medical concerns or the very concept of a photographic depiction of your birth that puts you off, you won’t want to skip the Fresh 48 Session! With the option to clean up a bit, rest, eat a good meal and get dressed after birth, the Fresh 48 Session will appeal to those who want a more controlled photography experience. While I won’t be on call 24/7 as I would with a Birth Stories Session, I do pre-book Fresh 48 Sessions so that I am available within the first two days after birth, during daytime hours, as soon as you call! I also have photographed homebirths, and I am willing to come to your home if it is a homebirth.
So here’s the deal:
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The Fresh 48 Session takes place when you call, during daylight hours, within the first 48 hours of birth. The sooner the better!
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It can take place at the hospital, birth center or at home and will last approximately 30 - 60 minutes.
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Lifestyle photography similar in style to my birth photography – unposed, natural or available light. A mix of black and white and soft color images.
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Includes at least 10 digital images with print release.
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Includes same-day (or next day if your session is late in the day) Facebook sneak peek for you to share with friends and family.
The Fresh 48 Session is $195.
A deposit $25. is required to book my time and the balance will be collected when I arrive at your session. Additional charge for a location that is outside Massena.
The Birth Stories Session is $695
A deposit of $150 is required to book my time. The balance will be collected when I arrive at your session. Additional charge for a location that is outside Massena. Pre-Payment plans are available.
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How is a Fresh 48 Session different from newborn photography? Or hospital-offered packages?
A Fresh 48 session is very, VERY different. Hospital photography is likely not going to include you, siblings, or family members. It will likely be posed, lasting just a few minutes, and won’t capture your baby’s true fresh self or the bliss and joy you all feel that will be so evident in photos.
Newborn photography* also takes place shortly after birth but rarely within the first day or two. Your Fresh 48 session will happen right after birth when those emotions are still high and everything is brand new. There will be no props, studio lighting or baby posing!
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A Fresh 48 Session is not meant to take the place of a newborn session. These are two unique experiences offering two wonderful keepsakes from two different times in your family’s life. While possibly only days apart, your baby will barely even look the same by the time your newborn photographer arrives. Don’t miss the opportunity to make time stand still with a Fresh 48 session!
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To book a Birth Stories Session or a Fresh 48 Session, please contact me prior to your third trimester.