Feel Beautiful. Leave With Portraits You'll Treasure Forever.
Enjoy a fully guided maternity photography experience in Albany, NY with professional makeup, a designer wardrobe, and posing direction included so you never have to worry about how to look, what to wear, or what to do.
This Season Will Be Over Before It Feels Real.
Pregnancy changes a little every week. One day, the tiny kicks, growing belly, and anticipation you feel right now will become memories. Your maternity portraits preserve how this chapter looked and how it felt before your baby arrives.
You do not have to feel camera ready. That is what the experience is designed to help with.
You Don't Need To Know How To Pose.
I’ll guide your hands, posture, expressions, and body position throughout the entire session. You never have to arrive knowing what to do.
Beautiful Before Your Session Begins.
Your experience begins with professional makeup designed for the camera while still allowing you to look like yourself.
Never Worry About What To Wear.
Choose from a curated studio wardrobe of maternity gowns and silk fabrics selected to photograph beautifully and flatter a range of body types.
Hear From a Mom Who Almost Felt Too Nervous to Do This
She arrived unsure of what to expect. Hear how the guided experience helped her relax and feel confident in front of the camera.
“Confidence isn't something you need to bring to your session. It's something you'll leave with.”
We've Taken Care Of Every Detail.
From planning your wardrobe to selecting your finished portraits, every stage is personally guided.
1. Plan
We’ll discuss your vision, preferred styles, wardrobe and session date.
2. Relax
Arrive for professional makeup, choose your final looks and let us handle the details.
3. Enjoy
You’ll receive clear posing direction throughout your fully guided portrait session.
4. Treasure
Choose the portraits, digital images and artwork you want to keep after your session.
Reserve Your Maternity Experience for $250
The creative fee reserves your session and covers the planning, preparation and photography experience.
✓ Personal consultation
✓ Professional makeup
✓ Access to our designer wardrobe
✓ Guided maternity portrait session
✓ Professional image retouching
✓ Private image reveal & ordering appointment
Artwork and digital collections are purchased separately.
Portraits, digital images and artwork are purchased separately after your session. Most clients invest between $400 and $1,000 in their final collection.
Your total investment begins with the $250 creative fee, followed by the portrait or digital collection you select.
What Albany Moms Say About Their Experience
"I walked in feeling nervous and left feeling beautiful. Our photos are everything we hoped for."
-Jessica
"Always professional, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. Every session has been a wonderful experience, and the photos are always beautiful."
-Millie"I never had to worry about what to do. Shaleem guided me every step of the way, and the portraits turned out even better than I imagined."
-Tabitha
Your Session Can Feel Like You
Choose from timeless, dramatic, fashion-inspired or intimate portrait styles. We’ll plan a session that reflects how you want to remember this chapter.
A Private Studio Designed for Maternity Portraits
The Albany studio includes a private makeup area, dressing space, maternity wardrobe and multiple portrait setups so your entire experience happens in one place.
FAQs
When should I schedule my maternity session?Most sessions are photographed between 28 and 34 weeks. Booking earlier gives us more time to plan your date, wardrobe and preferred style.
Do I need to know how to pose?No. Every pose is guided from beginning to end, including your hands, posture and facial expression.
Is makeup included?We combine a thoughtful, human-Yes. Professional makeup is included in the $250 creative fee. approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
Are dresses provided?Yes. You’ll have access to the studio maternity wardrobe, including gowns and silk fabrics. We’ll help select the best options for your session.
Are digital images included in the creative fee?No. The $250 creative fee covers the planning and photography experience. Portraits, digital images and artwork are purchased separately, with most clients investing between $400 and $1,000.
Let's Plan Your Maternity Session
Tell us a little about your pregnancy and what you’re envisioning. We’ll personally reach out to answer your questions and help find the right date.
No obligation to book. We’ll contact you personally to answer your questions first.