Session Guide
Details & Pricing
Fun fact: the only kids I can’t get to smile for the camera are my own. ↑
Before you dive in
This guide contains a lot of detailed information, so let me tell you a few simple things to start out.
I’m here to create photographs of you and your loved ones that you will have forever. I take this honor seriously and pour my whole heart and soul into every session.
You are here because of your family. You love them, and you want to document all your important moments. That’s why all my sessions include immediate family at no extra cost.
All sessions include access to the studio wardrobe and help styling your whole family.
I am here for you. I’m here for your special requests, for your questions, and to put any worries at ease. You can reach out via email or schedule a phone call anytime.
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This guide has all the details for every session I offer. Feel free to scroll on through or use these links to get around a little faster:
The First Year Collective
(FYC, to my friends)
Your baby will grow and change more in the first year than at any other time in life. By joining the First Year Collective (FYC), you’ll ensure that every milestone is beautifully documented — and at the end of the year, you’ll have a handcrafted heirloom album that tells the full story of your baby’s first year.
Included Sessions:
Maternity session*
Timeless portraits—captured with simplicity, warmth, and authenticity.
*Maternity session is optional
Newborn session
Natural newborn photos that capture your perfect baby just as they are.
Sitter Session
Photographed when your baby can sit — full of giggles, gummy smiles, and baby rolls. (6–8 months)
One Year session
Celebrate your baby’s first trip around the sun with joyful, authentic portraits.
Family portraits are included in every session!
&
✨ The Heart of the FYC ✨
The FYC ends with something priceless — a handcrafted heirloom album that tells your baby’s story from beginning to end.
Thick, lay-flat pages. A custom linen cover. Real photographic prints designed to last for generations.
And here’s the best part: your album will include all of your final images from every session, so all of your favorites live in print.
This album isn’t just a bonus — it’s the keepsake that makes the FYC truly unforgettable.
Included With Each Session
Every session in your FYC membership includes a selection of digital images, delivered in your private online gallery, along with a print credit.
After viewing your session images you’ll choose your image collection. Collection One is included in your FYC membership for each session.
NEWBORN SESSION:
Collection One
30 images and $50 print credit
Retouching included on all 30 images.
Included in the FYC
Collection Two
40 images and $100 print credit
Retouching included on all 40 images.
+$300
Collection Three
ALL images and $200 print credit
Retouching on 50 images is included. Retouching on additional images available for purchase.
+$600
MATERNITY, SITTER, and ONE YEAR SESSIONS:
Collection One
15 images and $50 print credit
Retouching included on all 15 images.
Included in the FYC
Collection Two
25 images and $100 print credit
Retouching included on all 25 images.
+$300
Collection Three
ALL images and $200 print credit
Retouching on 35 images is included. Retouching on additional images available for purchase.
+$600
Session Locations
Maternity: Studio or Garden (included); Beach or Custom (+$600)
Newborn: Studio (included); In-home (+$500)
Sitter: Studio (included)
One Year: Studio or Garden (included); Beach or Custom (+$600)
Membership Investment
Deposit: $600
Monthly Payment: $283 × 12
Total: $4,000
Deposit: $600
Monthly Payment: $213 × 12
Total: $3,150
FYC membership pricing is based on included studio & garden sessions. In-home, beach, or custom locations add a small fee as noted above.
Why Families Love the FYC
The Album — the only way to have your baby’s first year bound together in one gorgeous, handcrafted book
(value of $950!)
Peace of mind — no missed milestones, everything is scheduled in advance
Priority booking — your sessions are guaranteed on my calendar
Simple membership payments — spread evenly over 12 months, no big lump sum
When you join the FYC, you’re not just booking sessions — you’re becoming part of an experience designed to give your baby’s first year the story it deserves. At the end, you’ll hold a handcrafted album that keeps those fleeting moments alive for a lifetime.
Newborn
Sessions
Those first weeks with baby are a whirlwind. Your newborn session is a time to slow down, sit back, and soak it all in.
During our time together, I’ll follow your baby’s lead, gently guiding them into a variety of natural poses. I provide all the gorgeous knits and wraps you see on my website and Instagram. Together, we’ll create a gallery full of natural portraits just brimming with personality and love.
Sessions usually take between 2 and 3 hours. Don’t worry, we aren’t taking photographs all that time! We’ll have plenty of time for chatting and settling in, as well as taking breaks for you to feed, change, and cuddle your baby.
Newborn sessions are best photographed in the first two weeks of life, but my natural style means that I can accommodate older newborns up to 8 weeks.
Your newborn session includes parents and siblings.
Newborn sessions are typically scheduled mid-morning, Monday throughFriday.
Studio
Join me in my comfortable studio. It’s got everything we need for a perfect session, including a separate client lounge, so you can make yourselves at home. Located in Northeast LA (90065).
$1450
In-Home
Not ready to leave your nest just yet? I’ll bring everything we need for your session. I’ll set up a “mini studio” for your baby’s solo portraits and find the perfect spot in your home for family portraits.
$1950
After seeing your session images, you’ll choose your collection. The cost of Collection One is included in your session fee.
Collection One
30 images and $50 print credit
Retouching included on all 30 images.
Included in your session fee
Collection Two
40 images and $100 print credit
Retouching included on all 40 images.
+$300
Collection Three
ALL images and $200 print credit
Retouching on 50 images is included. Retouching on additional images available for purchase.
+$600
How to book:
Newborn sessions are booked with a contract and deposit of $350, which goes toward your session fee.
I’ll hold space for you in my calendar and schedule your actual session date after you deliver.
I take a limited number of newborn sessions each month so that I’ll be available for your session whenever your baby decides to arrive.
Maternity
Sessions
During your maternity session we’ll create portraits that honor the amazing work your body is doing and show your baby how much they were loved from the start.
We’ll laugh through any initial shyness and then I’ll help you get into the flow, telling you exactly what to do throughout.
The result is what you see all over my site. You’ll look (and feel) beautiful and relaxed.
Includes photos with your partner and kids as well as access to the studio wardrobe collection.
Studio
My studio is the perfect location if you want that clean, minimalist, aesthetic, or if you would like a more intimate maternity session. Located in Northeast LA (90065).
Garden
Looking for a relaxed outdoor vibe? Pasadena’s Arlington Garden boasts a beautiful variety of backdrops, from wild grasses to manicured courtyards.
Beach
Beach sessions take place in Malibu at golden hour. We’ve got rocky outcrops, grassy bluffs, open sand, and buttery light to play with. You can’t beat the beach!
Custom
Looking to photograph your maternity session in your own home or a location special to you? Get in touch to discuss your vision for a custom session.
Baby
Sessions
I offer milestone sessions for babies 3 months and up.
Favorite ages & stages include: 3-4 months, when baby is starting to smile and hold up their head, 6-8 months, when baby can sit on their own, but not yet crawl (also called a sitter session), and 12-15 months, to document baby’s first birthday or first steps.
Family photos are included in your session as well as access to the studio wardrobe collection.
Studio
The studio is the perfect place to capture classic, light and airy baby portraits and is my preferred location for babies under 9 months. My studio is located in Northeast LA (90065).
Garden
Arlington Garden in Pasadena boasts manicured courtyards, fields of wild grasses, and even an orange grove. A great location for one-year and toddler sessions.
Beach
Beach sessions take place in Malibu at golden hour and provide a truly stunning backdrop. Recommended for babies one-year and up, during the warmer months.
Custom
Looking to photograph your baby’s session in your own home or another location special to you? Get in touch to discuss your vision for a custom session.
Family
Sessions
Let’s make this painless, shall we?
Before your session, I’ll help you style the entire family, whether helping you choose from the studio wardrobe collection or shopping with you online.
During the session, I keep things fun and fast-paced for the kids and give you plenty of direction so that you’re never left wondering where to look or what to do.
We’ll capture family portraits where everyone is looking at the camera and looking their best, as well as plenty of natural interaction and candid family shots.
Studio
I do offer studio family sessions. I’ll be honest, though: I prefer photographing your family outdoors if your kids are past the baby stage. It’s just more fun.
Garden
Arlington Garden in Pasadena boasts manicured courtyards, fields of wild grasses, and even an orange grove. Kids love exploring this gorgeous green space.
Beach
Beach sessions take place in Malibu at golden hour. We’ve got rocky outcrops, grassy bluffs, open sand, and buttery light to play with. Always a family favorite.
Custom
Perfect if you’d like a cozy in-home session, want to venture to a location that’s special to your family, or are gathering loved ones for an extended family portrait.
Pricing
maternity, baby, and family sessions
Studio or Garden Session | $850
Collection One
15 images and $50 print credit
Retouching included on all 15 images.
Included in your session fee
Collection Two
25 images and $100 print credit
Retouching included on all 25 images.
+$300
Collection Three
ALL images and $200 print credit
Retouching on 35 images is included. Retouching on additional images available for purchase.
+$600
Beach or Custom Session | $1450
Collection One
30 images and $50 print credit
Retouching included on all 30 images.
Included in your session fee
Collection Two
40 images and $100 print credit
Retouching included on all 40 images.
+$300
Collection Three
ALL images and $200 print credit
Retouching on 50 images is included. Retouching on additional images available for purchase.
+$600
That’s right, maternity, baby, and family sessions are all priced the same. You’ll find pricing for newborn sessions here:
Studio Wardrobe & Styling
Already stressing about what you’ll wear to your session?
Stop right there.
After you book, you’ll receive a session prep guide with detailed wardrobe guidance to get you started.
Your session includes use of the studio wardrobe collection, which is full of great options for babies, women and girls.
And best of all? I’ll personally help you style your family and source any missing pieces.
Retouching
The best retouching? It’s the kind you never notice.
My dedicated retoucher hand-edits each image to remove distractions like blemishes, dry skin, and stray hairs while maintaining a natural look.
No faces that look like they’ve been airbrushed or newborn babies who look like plastic dolls!
You’ll all look like yourselves (before the sleep deprivation).
Prints & Products
Every image collection includes both digital files and a print credit to spend in your gallery store.
I’ve spent years sourcing archival and fine art products from the very best professional labs. You’ll find print options in your gallery store that you won’t find anywhere else.
Take a look at the video above to get an idea of what I mean ↑.
You can use your credit to buy a few small prints or put it toward something bigger.
Custom artwork design is included with your session. Want an album? I’ll design it for you. Dreaming of some framed portraits to hang in your home? I can help you select images, sizes, and frames… plus show you what they’ll look like on your very own walls!
How to book
My schedule fills up quickly, so please let me know as soon as you are ready to book.
You can simply send me an email letting me know you’re ready to get started!
Individual sessions are booked with a contract and deposit of $350 per session. The First Year Collective is booked with a contract and deposit of $600.