Maybe your road to pregnancy was a long one, maybe it took you by surprise, or maybe it was filled with seemingly endless medical appointments (hi, it's me!). Either way, you deserve beautiful portraits of this fleeting time.
As your NJ maternity photographer, I promise to show you how beautiful you are, no matter how not-beautiful you may feel. And just think - one day, in the not so distant future, your sweet baby is going to love looking back at photos of when they were "in mommy's belly".
NJ Maternity Photographer
-kathryn
"Working with Christina is a dream! She is so kind, easy to communicate with, and made our session feel light and fun. I am in love with our maternity session photos and can't wait to work with her for more milestones to come! She is amazing!"
Fill out the contact form, or send an email to hello@christinaclairephoto.com, and we can find the perfect date for your session. I'll share location ideas, as well as a portrait session planning guide that includes plenty of tips on choosing outfits and preparing your kids for our session.
1. Let's Chat
A signed contract, brief questionnaire, and deposit are required to hold your spot on my calendar. For maternity sessions, I recommend scheduling your session between 27 and 34 weeks of pregnancy.
2. SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION
I'll be in touch before our session to confirm that we're going ahead as scheduled. I leave extra room in my schedule to allow for rescheduling due to rain, wind, snow, or heavily overcast days. Please arrive to your session a few minutes early - this leaves plenty of time to find parking, change diapers, and adjust everyone's outfits before we start!
3. SESSION DAY!
Your images will be delivered approximately two weeks after your session, in a secure online gallery. Each image is hand-edited in a light & airy, true-to-life editing style. You can download your images to your phone and computer, and your gallery will stay active for two months.
4. YOUR IMAGES
everyone has a story worth documenting
classic maternity session
Maternity sessions take place either in-home or at an outdoor location in Northern New Jersey, Hoboken, or New York City. Outdoor sessions take approximately 45-60 minutes, and are scheduled around sunrise or sunset.
- Session planning guide and wardrobe inspiration
-Maternity session at desired in-home or outdoor location
-Full gallery of professionally edited digital images
Included:
bump to baby membership
Document your pregnancy and newborn with this two session membership. This package includes a classic maternity session and an in-home newborn session.
- Session planning guide and wardrobe inspiration
- Classic maternity session
- In-home newborn session, taking place on a weekday morning in the first three months of baby's life
- Full galleries of professionally edited digital images for each sesssion
Included:
-natasha
"Christina was such a dream photographer! She made my husband and I so comfortable and provided clear direction, while also allowing for beautiful candid moments. The photos came out so beautifully, and I can’t thank her enough for the work she dedicated to them, and for capturing such a special time in our lives!!"
F.A.Q.
Maternity sessions typically take place between 27 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. Reach out as soon as you are comfortable, and we can get your date on the calendar!
how far in advance should we book?
Long, flowy dresses work really well for moms-to-be! Dresses are flattering, comfortable, and photograph beautifully. Upon booking, I provide a portrait planning guide and Pinterest boards to help with wardrobe inspiration!
what should i wear for my maternity session?
NJ maternity photography
Of course! Your husband or partner, and any big sisters or brothers-to-be are more than welcome to join us! I love documenting your whole family right before you add a new member. Four-legged friends are also welcome!
do maternity sessions include partners and older siblings?
Maternity sessions take place outdoors or in the comfort of your own home. For outdoor sessions, we will start approximately 1.5 hours prior to sunset, or within the hour of sunrise, to make sure that you are photographed in the best light. For in-home sessions, I recommend starting at 9:30 or 10:00 a.m., but this may change depending on the natural light in your home.
when and where will my session take place?
Every session includes a full gallery of digital images. Each session is different, but typical maternity galleries consist of 75-100 images.
How many images will be delivered?
If you have an outdoor session scheduled and there's rain in the forecast, we will reschedule! I will be in touch the day before your schedule to discuss the weather. If it's cloudy, we'll likely go forward, but if there's a 50% or more chance of rain, we will find a better date!
what will we do if it rains?
Inquire here
Whether your expecting your first baby or wrangling a family of five, I'd love to document this season of life for you!
