Maternity Photographer in Richmond, Virginia
Pregnancy is hard.
Maternity photography doesn’t need to be.
These nine months can feel so long, as you look forward to bringing your baby home.
But this is a blip on your family’s timeline, one that will never happen in the same way again.
Let’s document this blip, and your bump, in a way that feels true to you and your family.
Relaxed, lightly-posed maternity photography at your home or around Richmond, Virginia.
Let’s take a deep breath before the chaos of newborn life, and celebrate where you are, right now.
The only rule? This is about you.
Be yourself.
Wear what you want (I have a prep guide if you need it.)
I’ll guide you through the session so there’s no awkward poses, and you know what to do with your hands.
“Allison…made me feel confident…”
"My biggest fear was that I would look and feel totally uncomfortable during the shoot. Fortunately, as soon as I met Allison I was put at ease by her down-to-earth personality and laid-back approach to the photo shoot. She was very reassuring and made me feel confident. Her professionalism and sweet demeanor created a comfortable environment for me and it definitely showed through in the final product!"
- Stephanie | Richmond, VA
Maternity Session Rates and Details
A lifestyle photography experience at home or around your family’s favorite spot in Richmond, where everyone is the most comfortable and we can document the parts of life you want to remember.
What’s included:
Guidance through the process, including a prep guide and getting-to-know-you form to help us create a session that reflects your family and what you want to remember
~ 60 minutes of photography at your home or nearby
Professional photo editing
All of the edited, high resolution digital images from our session
$200 print credit to use in the gallery store
Half of the $1200 session fee is due to book; the other half is due after our session, before the photos are delivered.
What to Expect
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Before the Photography
We’ll go over the process, pricing, your expectations, and any concerns you might have before we work together. Then, half of the session fee and a signed digital contract will hold your spot on my calendar. I’ll send you a getting-to-know-you form to help us create a session that reflects your family.
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The Photography Session
I’ll meet you in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Powhatan, or Hanover. We’ll hang out for about an hour, doing the things you like to do together as a family, from taking a walk to cooking together, or snuggling up on the couch.
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After the Photography
I’ll edit your photos, and within two weeks of our session I’ll email you with a link to your photo gallery. You'll be able to download the edited photos straight from your gallery, and use the included print credit to make prints, books, or wall art so you can get your favorite images off your computer into the places your family can enjoy them.
The A’s to your Q’s
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Generally, 28-34 weeks into your pregnancy is a good time for photos. If you’re already past that point, let me know, so we can expedite your session and take it off your to-do list.
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I have a newborn + maternity package that’ll make you feel productive and efficient. Pair a 30-minute maternity session with a newborn session for an easy way to document both sides of your delivery date.
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Every Mama-to-be has her own expectations for maternity photography. That means that the questionnaire I send you after you book will be really helpful as we plan our session!
Want a more specific example of a maternity session? Here’s a blog post that might help.
“I had nothing to be concerned about”
“Allison did an excellent job of helping us choose our perfect location for photos and even helped us pick our outfits for the day, which was a giant help. I was apprehensive about maternity photos (I don't like the way they turn out for others all the time) but I had nothing to be concerned about. Our photos were gorgeous and I absolutely love them! We can’t wait to have Allison do our in-home newborn photos, too.”
– Melissa | Richmond, VA
