Congratulations on the arrival of your new little one! I am so excited that you have reached out to me for your maternity, and newborn photography needs. I am looking forward to working with your family!
As the mother of four kids who are growing up way too quickly, I have a soft spot in my heart for beautiful baby bellies and my littlest clients. My goal with every maternity and newborn session is to capture the details of your pregnancy and baby in photographs that your family will love for years to come!
I have over 10 years of experience in photographing newborns and have photographed hundreds of babies. I specialize in the art of newborn photography with training in how to safely and properly pose a newborn. I care about the safety of of my littlest clients, and I keep my vaccine schedule up to date, including for Covid 19. I promise you and your baby will be in good hands!
A little bit more about my newborn sessions…
I prefer to shoot newborn sessions within the first few weeks of baby’s life, while baby is still in that sweet, sleepy stage and can be posed most naturally. With newborn sessions I put your due date on my schedule, and then ask parents to contact me for a firm session date after baby is born. Because I accept a limited number of newborn clients each month, it’s best to schedule your session early and several months prior to your due date to assure availability. If you inquire regarding a session after your baby has been born, I will try my best to fit you in my schedule based on current session availability and timing.
I shoot newborn sessions in my Des Moines studio on weekdays beginning at 10am. With every newborn session, I will work with you to style a lovely session for your baby. I offer a full client closet for mamas, babies and toddler aged children, including an extensive newborn prop collection at my studio of outfits, headbands, hats, wraps, blankets, bowls and baskets, so there is nothing you should feel like you need to purchase or provide for your session. I have it all available in my studio!
All of my sessions are a flat price that include a set number of edited digital images from your session with print release. Your images are available via instant download from an on-line gallery within 30 days after the date of your completed session. A non-refundable session retainer of $100 is due at time of booking, and your remaining balance is due the date of your scheduled sessions.
01: My most popular option for maternity and newborn clients… the “Celebrate & Document” Session Package ~ $1450+tax
This specially priced package allows families to document their pregnancy, newborn and First birthday! Over a $200 savings vs. booking individually
Included with the “Celebrate & Document” package:
- Maternity Session: either in-studio or outdoor (15 edited, digital images)
- Deluxe Newborn Session: in-studio, posed images of newborn (30 edited, digital images)
- Baby’s First Year/ Cake Smash Session: either in studio or outdoor (edited, 15 digital images)
- Immediate family may be included in each session
- Use of my client closet for mamas, babies and toddler aged siblings
- Lux linen memory box with 30- 5×7 luster coated prints of your choice, 10 from each session
- (this is a gorgeous keepsake, trust me!)
- USB with your selected gallery images
- Pay as you go option available, with an additional 25% off any additional gallery purchases of digital files or heirloom print products
*** Additional milestone sessions may be added to this package anytime during baby’s first year for $275+tax
02: Maternity Session ~$395+tax
- Choice of either an in-studio or outdoor location
- approx 4-6 weeks prior to due date
- Use of my client closet, including maternity gowns
- Immediate family may be included
- 15 digital images with print release
03: Deluxe Newborn Session ~ $850+tax
- Traditional posed newborn session lasts 2-3 hours in studio
- Session occurs within the first few weeks of birth
- Newborn images with siblings and parents included
- 30 digital images with print release
- Beautiful linen keepsake box with 10-5×7 luster coated prints of your selected gallery images, with USB
- 15% off additional gallery purchases including: digital files and a selection of fine art print products
04: Full Newborn Session ~ $625+tax
- Traditional posed newborn session lasts 2-3 hours in studio
- Session occurs within the first few weeks of birth
- Newborn images with siblings and parents included
- 20 digital images with print release
- 10% off additional gallery purchases including: digital files and a selection of fine art print products
05: Simply Sweet Newborn Session ~ $395+tax
- Traditional posed newborn session lasts 1-2 hours in studio
- Session occurs within the first few weeks of birth
- Images of baby only, 1 color palette/ set up
- 8 digital images with print release
06: In-Home/ Lifestyle Newborn Session ~ $475+tax
- Lifestyle in nature, with your home as the backdrop to photos
- Newborn images with siblings and parents included
- 45-60 minute session (approx)
- I will travel to your home within Des Moines and the surrounding suburbs
- 20 digital images with print release
- 10% off additional gallery purchases including: digital files and a selection of fine art print products
07: Fresh 48/ Hospital Session ~ $375+tax
- Due to the on-call nature of these sessions, I only offer Fresh 48 sessions as an add-on option to clients who have also booked either a studio or in-home newborn session option.
- Lifestyle in nature, all immediate family members included
- 45-60 minute session (approx)
- In hospital, within the first 48 hours after birth (availability dependent of your hospital’s visitor policy)
- I will travel to any of the hospitals within the Des Moines area (including downtown DSM or West)
- 20 digital images with print release
In addition…
- A rush fee of $50 can be added to your gallery for a 1 week turnaround time.
- Referrals for professional makeup and hair styling.
- Additional digital files, professional quality prints and heirloom print products are available for purchase in person or directly through your on-line gallery.
- 7% IA sales tax will be added to all sessions and product orders.
When considering booking any session, the best thing to do is plan ahead! I accept only a limited number of sessions per month. Please contact me directly through my website for availability or email me at michellelovellphotography@yahoo.com.
