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 again (for this baby).
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, in 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.
Wear what you want (I have a prep guide to help you decide.)
Be yourself.
I’ll guide you through the session so there’s no awkward poses, and you always 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
Session Rates and Details
A lifestyle photography experience at home, where everyone is the most comfortable and we can document the parts of life you want to remember.
Included in the $300 session fee:
Guidance through the process, including a prep guide and getting-to-know-you form to mold your session around your family
60 minutes of photography at your home
Professional photo editing
I believe in the freedom to choose your digital image collection after you’ve seen your photos and know what you love. Each digital collection comes with a print credit, so you can get your favorite pictures printed, where they belong.
The three collection options (named after native VA trees for fun):
Black Walnut ($1100): all of the digital images from our session + $500 print credit
Poplar ($900): 30 of your favorite digital images + $250 print credit
Pawpaw ($600): 15 of your favorite digital images + $100 print credit
Session fee (due to book) + chosen collection (due when your photos are ready) = your total investment
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, the $300 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 mold the session around your family, not the other way around.
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The Photography Session
I’ll come to you, in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Powhatan, or Hanover. We’ll find the best light in your house and hang out for an hour, doing the things you like to do together.
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After the Photography
I’ll edit your photos, and within two weeks of your session I’ll email you with a link to your photo slideshow. You'll be able to watch it over and over for 24 hours before you need to decide on a collection. Each collection has a select number of digital image downloads and a print credit for the print store, so you can get your favorite images off your computer and onto your walls or into an album.
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 efficient and 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”
“I was apprehensive about maternity photos, so I was worried at first, 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
