The Maternity Experience With Leah Islinger Photography, Available In Appleton & Throughout Fox Valley, WI
About Maternity Session Experiences
Leah Islinger Photography offers two maternity session experiences....
The Full Maternity Experience & The Petite Maternity Experience
Both Experiences have a studio or outdoor option.
Maternity portrait sessions typically take place between 25 and 35 weeks, but can be scheduled any time you wish during your pregnancy.
You will be presented with your final preview images in a private online gallery.
The Full Maternity Experience has a non-refundable retainer to schedule your session. You have your choice of 1 location, outdoors or in the studio. This session includes up to 1.5 hours of session time, and this session can include your partner & other children/siblings. You may use up to 3 different outfits/looks, and you will have full access to my client closet of maternity gowns, bodysuits, etc.
After your session takes place & you receive your final gallery, is when you order one of my 3 collections, and you can also purchase prints and products 'a la carte'.
You can see the Collections here
The Petite Maternity Experience is one upfront cost and includes 5 digital images from your session. You have your choice of 1 location (local location only), outdoors, or in the studio. This session includes up to 30 minutes of session time, but also includes only the pregnant subject, no partners or children. The Petite Experience includes 1 outfit/look.
After your session takes place & you receive your final gallery, you will have the option to purchase additional digital images, prints, or products 'a la carte'.
| Helpful Hints For Your Maternity Experience |
* On your session day wear comfortable, well-fitting clothing. Check to be sure your buttons are not pulled tight, so there are no gaps, etc.
* Be sure to wear the proper bra - if you are wearing your own dress/gown or one of mine check to be sure the straps are not visible. My gowns are best photographed with a nude bra, either strapless or with clear straps, or even no bra.
* Take into consideration your undies as well if you are wearing a gown - again nude works best and a thong works even better. With a lot of the gowns materials, it can be difficult to edit visible underwear.
* A classic black top always looks good, something fitted to show off your curves. A fun, and funky shirt or dress photographs great if that is your style. Tank tops are also a good look paired up with a pair of jeans. I love dresses that hug the curve of your baby bump! Most importantly, if you feel good about what you're wearing then you'll look good!
* I like to encourage partners to be in some of the photos.....it's always so amazing to see couples together with their baby-to-be!
* Upon arrival, I like to chat about your expectations for your portraits & your session. Please let me know of any 'must-have' photos so we can try to get those done right away. Take a peek at my 'Maternity' Gallery for inspiration!
* Please limit your session to immediate family only.
* It is not required but consider pampering yourself by getting hair and makeup done before your session. I highly recommend Dana Michele Makeup & Aesthetics for a super natural look if you are interested!!
* And most importantly, just RELAX! Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman's life and I am dedicated to capturing all of the beauty and wonder that goes with it! I do get asked to cover stretch marks and I will most certainly do that so forget all about those pesky marks and let your Baby-Glow shine!
Please view my GOWN CATALOG (click link) for all of the gown options I can offer you in my ever-growing client closet!
You are welcome to come into the studio pre-session if you'd like to see the gowns in person for an additional consultation fee.