MATERNITY

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What to Expect

everything you need to know about the clp MATERNITY session experience

With over 10 years in business and 15 years in motherhood experience, you’ll be in good hands during your Maternity Session. My motherhood has shaped every aspect of the CLP experience, guiding families through a simple, stress-free process that is the perfect blend of real-life family moments and fine art portraiture.

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1. Discovery Call

ARE WE A GOOD FIT?

It is so important to me that you feel completely comfortable about working together before booking.

A 10-minute call helps me better understand what you’re dreaming about for your session experience, allows you to get to know me, and helps us know if we’re a great fit.

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2. Book your Session

limited bookings per month

I only take a limited number of sessions per month to give my full support and creativity to each family I serve. If you are pregnant, reach out now!

To book your session, you will fill out an Agreement/ Questionnaire and also pay a Booking Fee to secure your session booking in my calendar.

3. Plan your Session

I’m here for you.

Once your session is booked, you’ll receive my exclusive CLP Newborn & Maternity Session Style & Prep Guide to take all the guesswork out of how to prepare for session day.

(hint: simple is the name of the game!)

You may also schedule a complimentary Planning Consultation to get the most out of your investment. We’ll nail down details to give you the session experience you’re dreaming of.

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4. Session Day

session time is family time.

This is where the magic happens. You can relax and follow my lead as I give you gentle, natural prompts to enjoy moments of connection, tenderness, and joy.

Your session is a time to slow down and focus on that incredible baby growing inside of you.

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5. Ordering Session

let’s tie your session experience up with a bow, not a to-do list.

The best part - your Ordering Session! I will come back to your home (or meet you on a video call) for your gallery reveal & Ordering Session.

We’ll design any artwork you would like and I’ll take care of all the details to ensure you have something beautiful on it’s way to production.

CLP Digital & Print Collections begin at $1,200.

let's bottle up memories

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Maternity sessions are ideal between 28-34 weeks. During this window, you have a beautifully obvious baby bump and you are still far enough away from your due date. Reach out as soon as possible!

  • Maternity Sessions can take place at home, at an outdoor location, or in a studio. We will work together to choose a location that is best for you.

  • If you book a Maternity Session and baby comes before your scheduled session date, we can pivot to do a Newborn Session instead.

  • Once your Maternity Session is booked, you will receive the exclusive CLP Style & Prep Guide to help you choose outfits. If you would like, I will put together a custom style board for each member of your family with shoppable links included. Styling just got fun!

  • CLP Sessions are known for their true-to-life, nostalgic feel, so natural hair and makeup is encouraged. That being said, makeup always get a little washed out with my light and film-like aesthetic. My professional makeup artists know how to perfectly prepare you for camera and help you show up confident and glowing to your session, I am happy to coordinate a private, in-home makeup session with one of my makeup artists. Coordinating is a complimentary service I offer. You pay artists directly.

  • All CLP sessions require a non-refundable $200 Booking Fee to reserve your session date & time and begin receiving personal support as you prepare for your session. The Booking Fee does not include any digital image files or prints products. Two weeks after your session, I will come to your home to guide you through an Ordering Session where we make your photo dreams come true by designing & ordering beautiful printed pieces to enjoy. No more digital gallery overload or decision fatigue. I have carefully vetted the highest quality, professional print lab vendors available and I will bring a curated collection of product samples right to your home. In under an hour, you will have your order done and print products on their way to you!

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