Maternity

Indoor Maternity Photography Greenville SC

Lady-Joy wanted to do coffee before booking her newborn session.  So we sat down and talked about the session for about 30 minutes.Indoor Maternity Photography Greenville SC

We found out we had so many similarities: children the same age, worldviews, and fire to change the world.  We kept talking for a good 2 hours!

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I love it when clients become good friends before the newborn session even starts!

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I like to surprise clients who meet me for coffee with a few maternity images outdoors at the Taylors Mill (because I love Due South Coffee!), but by the time we quit chatting all the sun was gone.

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So I took my new friend over to the studio for just a few quick images before saying good-bye.

Small Business Saturday Sale FAQ

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  • When is the sale?
  • What do you photograph?  Do you do family photography?
    • I am a specialized studio maternity, newborn, and baby photographer.  My studio is located in Taylors, SC about 15-20 minutes from downtown Greenville and 40-45 from downtown Spartanburg.I do not do family photography, except for a few family images at each Heirloom Session.  My focus is on capturing your little one’s personality in timeless clothing and tones.  Click around the website to see if the photography you’re envisioning matches the style you see presented.
  • Can I redeem my session in 2015? 
    • No, I’m sorry.  My 2015 calendar is almost completely booked.  The sale is only for 2016.
  • How do I pick the session date?
    • If you’re wanting a maternity session, pick the month where you will be between 33-37 weeks pregnant. I find that mama’s are most comfortable around 35 weeks pregnant and still feel up to posing.If you’re wanting a newborn session, pick the month of your due date. Session dates for newborns are finalized after the birth and usually occur when baby is between 4-20 days old.If you’re wanting a baby session, pick the month that corresponds with the age of your child.  So if you want a sitting milestone/6 month session pick the month where your child is between 6.5-7.5 months old.  If you want a one year session, pick the month of their birthday.If there are no options left for your month, the sale is sold out in that month.
  • What are your normal prices?
    • First Year Legacy Sessions (3 sessions and an album) are $1399. Heirloom Sessions are $499. Petite Sessions are $299.  You can view my complete pricing here.For the sale, the Legacy Sessions will be discounted $300. The Petite and Heirloom will be discounted $100.
  • What’s included with each session type?
  • Will I have to pay the full session amount at the sale?
    • No. Regardless of session type chosen, you will only pay a $199 non-refundable retainer fee to secure the sale price (with the exception of the quick finger 40% off Heirloom Session). The remaining fees are due prior to your session date. While the retainer is non-refundable, I will allow you to downsize your plan if needed.  So if you purchase a Legacy at the time of the sale and later have extenuating financial circumstances, I will allow you to downsize to an Heirloom or Petite.  The same applies to an Heirloom downsizing to a Petite.
  • Can I change the month of my session later?
    • No. The only exception is newborns, whose early or late arrival may put you outside of the calendar month selected at checkout.  I only book a limited number of clients to give my clients full care, the month chosen at checkout  is final for all maternity and baby clients.
  • What happens after the sale and how do I schedule?  
    • Within a week of the sale, I will contact you via the email you used at checkout.  I’ll have you sign a contact, establish a payment plan (if needed), and have you choose a session date. I am in the studio primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • What does your contract include? 
    • You can see a copy here.  Some terms change based on the occasion for which you purchased the session; for example, baby announcements are not included in a Maternity Petite for obvious reasons 🙂
  • I have a question not included here.

 

Studio Maternity Pictures Greenville SC

C came to the studio for her maternity session with her twin girls S & K.  Her twins are exactly the same age as mine and these girls were just as silly.  There was lots of tickling, giggling, and girly foolishness.  Which was a good thing, because C’s baby is a little girl as well!

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They absolutely loved seeing their mama wear the “princess wedding dress” from Sew Trendy Accessories.  This gown is a part of the Quiet Graces Mama Wardrobe, available for use by both expecting and new mamas in the studio.

Studio Maternity Pictures Greenville SC

C waited a long time for this new baby.  This dream baby was prayed over a for many years as she patiently waited for the Lord to answer.  And He did answer, as always, in His own time.

Studio Maternity Pictures Greenville SC

My favorite part of working with this family was receiving a personal email from C’s husband after each session just thanking me for seeing the beauty in his precious girls.  It just about melted my heart both times!

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I can’t wait to meet baby E in the studio soon!

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Wanting to book a maternity & newborn session in 2015 or early 2106?  Contact me today and mention this post for a special double session rate just for blog readers 🙂

Melisa: Greenville SC Studio Maternity Photographer

Melisa and Omar came to the studio so deeply in love and expecting their first child, a boy named Daniel.  The following image is probably my favorite, but I can’t choose whether I love color or black & white best, so you’ll get to choose for yourself!
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The best moment in this sessions was when I asked Omar to whisper something into her ear that would get Melisa to smile.  I have no idea what he said, but I’m pretty certain it was hilarious… and perhaps racy since it warranted a good slap 😉Greenville SC Maternity Photographer
Studio Maternity pics Greer SC Studio Maternity Photographer with wardrobe Greenville SCMelisa made everything in the Quiet Graces studio mama wardrobe look lovely.  The gown above from Sew Trendy Accessories was one of our favorites on Melissa.  All of the wardrobe is in larger sizes to accomodate a baby belly and fit a large variety of shapes.  I had to pin everything in for Melisa.Studio Maternity Photographer with wardrobe Greenville SC

For Melisa’s session I experimented with a new lighting technique called “dream light”.  It’s a fitting name because she looks like she’s inside a dreamy lit cloud.  This will definitely be a regular part of my maternity galleries!Greenville SC Maternity Photographer
Interested in booking a maternity session with your newborn session in 2015? Contact me today and mention this post for a special rate when booking both sessions!

My Walnut Memory Box

I wanted to create something really special for my Heirloom Session clients.

This beautiful walnut memory box filled to the brim with goodies makes my heart sing.

I hope you’ll adore it too.