Sessions

Newborn sessions are booked Monday to Friday mornings. Please book your session 3-4 months before you are due, to ensure you get a guaranteed session with me. Although, if you have not pre booked your spot, please contact me, I may have last minute openings to accommodate you.

Newborn sessions are best done within 5-12 days after your baby is born. Sessions take place in my natural light studio (located just south of Rockford) or in your home!

Timeless Studio Newborn Session

This session takes place in my studio (2-3.5 hrs)
All newborn props, outfits, wraps and accessories will be provided.
Parent and sibling photos included.
Keepsake birth announcement video.
25 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
Black and White Baby Details Collage included
10% off your sitter and cake smash sessions.
$450


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Little Newborn Session

This session will take place in my studio (1-2 hrs)
1 family photo included.
All newborn props, outfits, wraps and accessories will be provided.
Keepsake birth announcement video.
12 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$350


Hospital Newborn Session

This session will take place in the hospital after baby is born.
Parent and sibling photos included upon request.
30 - 45 minute session.
Keepsake birth announcement video.
12 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$250

*** $50 off when added to any other type of newborn session ***

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Lifestyle (in-Home) Newborn Session

This session takes place in the comfort of your home (usually the master bedroom, nursery and living room).
I will bring lighting and some neutral wraps and onesies.
This session will include the whole family.
Baby will not be in any props or posed.
Keepsake birth announcement video.
25 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
Baby details collage.
$500

** To learn more about lifestyle sessions Click Here **

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Maternity Session

This session will take place in my studio or on our land with 20 beautiful acres (or both!).
45-60 minute session with 2 or 3 outfit changes.
20 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$300

*** $50 off when added to a newborn session ***

**Mini Maternity Session
25 minute session, 1 outfit
12 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$200**

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Milestone Session

The session will take place in my studio.
These sessions are for capturing the milestones in the baby’s first year of life.
1.Tummy Time Session (3-4 months old), 2.Sitter Session (6-8 Months old, once they can sit up unassisted),
and 3.Standing Tall Session (9-12 Months Old).
30 minute session.
12 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$200


*** A Cake Smash can be added at the 1 year old session for an additional $75.
10 images will be added to your session (22 total).
I will have cake stands you can use but cake provided by you. I will also do all the clean up! ***

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Baby’s First Year Package

Timeless Studio Newborn Session ($450)
Sitter Session ($200)
12 Month Milestone Session with Cake Smash ($275)
$850 ($925 Value)

Grand Package

Maternity Session ($300)
Hospital Session ($250)
Timeless Studio Newborn Session ($450)
Sitter Session ($200)
12 Month Milestone Session with Cake Smash ($275)
$1,300 ($1,425 value)

Family Portrait Sessions

This session will take place in my studio or on our land with 20 beautiful acres (or both!).
45-60 minute session.
20 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$300

**Mini Family Session
25 minute session
12 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$200**

**Extended Family Session
This session will take place in my studio or on our land with 20 beautiful acres (or both!).
45-60 minute session.
25 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$350

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Mommy & Me Sessions

This session will take place in my studio or on our land with 20 beautiful acres (or both!).
30-45 minute session.
12 edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$200

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Children Portrait Session

This session will take place in my studio or on our land with 20 beautiful acres (or both!).
30-45 minute session.
12 (3 additional images added per child added) edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$200 (additional children $25 each).




Pet Portrait Session

This session will take place in my studio or on our land with 20 beautiful acres (or both!).
30-45 minute session.
8 (3 additional images added per pet added) edited high resolution digital images chosen, by you, from an online proof gallery.
$100 (additional pet $25 each).

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*** Additional images can be added to any galley for $15 an image. ***
***Wooden Keepsake Flash Drive can be added to any gallery for $25***

I proudly offer military & police discount!