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Maternity & Newborn Photography

Natural light portraits. In studio, in home or on location

Let's capture your forever memories in a beautiful way. Maternity & newborn portrait sessions can take place in my natural light studio, in your home or on location. My studio a small white space on a secluded old airport, so there's a beautiful field and view of the mountains. My portrait sessions allow for both indoor & outdoor portraits seasonally. The studio is great for newborn, maternity & one year photoshoots. Outside the studio, there's a lot of natural greenery and beautiful view of the mountains, so it's a perfect background and location for family portraits. But of course, there are bunch of great locations throughout the Hudson Valley we can explore.

I aim to capture the love and connection of your family in beautiful light. So I like to shoot either early morning or later afternoon evening when the sun is a bit lower in the sky for more glowy, soft light. Newborn sessions are great around 10am in the studio and have access to my newborn wardrobe. Families receive access to an online outfit coordinator to help ensure everyone will look great together as a group. Portrait sessions take about an hour, but aren't rushed and meant to go at your families pace. Newborn sessions can take up to 2 hours. Gallery delivery time is 2-3 weeks. Online galleries include a store for prints, albums & wall art.

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Baby Shower or Gender Reveal

Maternity portraits can be simple & relaxed, full glam or whatever you may have in mind for documenting your pregnancy. My studio is great for simple & relaxed and also works well for lingerie & boudoir styled portraits. Family portraits work best outside the studio or on location.

FOR THE BEST PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE, ALL SESSIONS INCLUDE high resolution digital downloads & online store for prints, wall art & albums.

Come to my studio for a clean, white background with beautiful natural light for timeless portraits. I have a great selection of handmade newborn outfits for girls, boys and gender neutral styles. I have a daybed and simple props. Parents are encouraged to be a part of the portrait session for a more baby-led lifestyle approach.

I can come to your home to photograph your newborn and family. Natural light & neutral colored spaces are best. We can capture beautiful memories in the baby's nursery and areas of your home that have the most light. I bring outfits and a simple basket for posing.

Planning a fun, memorable party is a great way to celebrate the welcoming of your baby with friends and family. It's an opportunity to capture exciting & beautiful moments and fun maternity portraits! 

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