maternity
Presence, power, and anticipation are the focus of my maternity sessions. You are growing life, and that is not a small feat. There is nothing more inherently powerful or beautiful in my eyes, and yet so often I hear moms put maternity photos on the backburner or opt out of them entirely. This is your chance to see yourself the way your children will one day see you — strong, radiant, becoming. Thoughtful, artistic imagery, focused entirely on you and the connection you already have with the sweet baby in your belly.
Maternity Sessions
Kitsap Maternity Photographer
I care deeply about these moments of your life, and I do not take it lightly that you're allowing me to hold them. I never want you to forget these moments that set the stage for all the good-ness that’s coming.
A NOTE FROM THE ARTIST
Thank you, truly.
mission
To honor what is true for you in this season of life. To celebrate women in this moment of becoming. To create a space for you to come exactly as you are.
Simply
Savor
The Moment
Family photos have a bad reputation for turning into an hour of fighting hungry toddlers in scratchy outfits and praying everyone's eyes were open for at least one photo. I want to change that by inviting you & yours to show up authentically and focus on connecting with each other, not posing next to each other. I'll take care of the rest.
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energy
This is what I focus on
the method
Before we dive into the picture-taking, I will chat with you while quietly observing the energy of your littles. I have a very sensitive 2.5-year-old and a happy-go-lucky 1 year old, so I well know how impactful matching my energy to theirs can be in making things run more smoothly.
play & movement
With the exception of a few "traditional" posed family portraits, I will not ask you to stay still and smile at the camera. Most of your images will be captured while you are interacting with each other and with your kiddos, and I encourage you to lean into that connection and play, relax, and truly enjoy each other's distraction-free company.
ARTistry & truth
Family photos are not a point-and-shoot situation to me. I want you and the people you love to look back on these images and feel like you were truly seen in that season of life. I don't shy away from fussy babies or grumpy toddlers or teenager eyerolls. I embrace it all as the raw truth of here & now; the way your life looks today, messy and sassy and grumpy and joyful, is beautiful just as it is.
In-Home or Outdoor Session (1 hr)
Offered in Kitsap County and Gig Harbor. You'll receive sneak peeks within 24 hours and your full gallery delivered within two weeks, including 50+ edited images that tell the full story of our time together.
35mm Film Add-On
Traditional film is slower and requires more intentional shooting, which I've always felt translates to more meaningful, nostalgic images; these often end up being my client's favorite images from their session. Your film add-on includes fifteen film images delivered digitally in your final gallery and physically in the form of film scans, delivered straight to your mailbox.
For mamas-to-be and their partners (and other kiddos, too, if this isn't your first baby!), my signature full maternity session is for slowing down and documenting all of the beauty of this season of life.
Warm, slow, nostalgic goodness. The kinds of images your kids will love finding tucked inside their childhood photo boxes years from now.
Ferry Sessions on film
More information on my signature Ferry Sessions can be found on this dedicated info page. These signature sessions include 50+ digital images and 15+ physical film scans mailed straight to your doorstep. COMING SOON
COMING SOON. The quintessential PNW experience--ferry frolicking in the Spring and Summer with the people you love. 35mm film included in this comprehensive offer.
Do you offer minis?
A frequently asked question.
offered at $650
offered at $850
additional $150
I do not offer mini sessions, with the exception of my Holiday Minis event that takes place in-studio in early November! I believe in a session experience that is unhurried, relaxed, and full of play, and I find that I am best able to serve my families when we aren't limited to a quick burst of time. Info for Holiday Minis goes out to email subscribers first in early August. This event sells out yearly, so get on the list!
kind words
"These are our photos of all time; thank you for this magic. "
They are SOOO beautiful. I love each and every one so much. You are amazing!
-Jennifer
favorite
HONEST
EMOTIVE
Yes! You'll receive a handful of edited images within 24 hours of your session, because as Daniel Tiger often says, "it's hard to wait".
DO YOU SEND SNEAK PEEKS?
My primary service areas are Kitsap County and Gig Harbor, but I photograph families up and down the Puget Sound for a small travel fee! If you're not sure whether your location is included, don't hesitate to reach out.
do you offer sessions outside of kitsap?
I encourage booking your maternity session to fall around your 32-34 week mark. This is typically when your bump is really bumping, but you're still comfortable enough...well as comfortable as a pregnant woman can be....to move around.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK FOR?
Yes. While 99% of our session will be focused on play and movement, I always prioritize getting a few "formal" portraits with everybody looking at the camera, for good measure.
will there be *any* posed photos?
frequently asked questions →
I recommend scheduling your newborn session in advance, and picking a day that is within 2 weeks of your due date--babies are often the sleepiest during this timeframe, which makes the whole experience a little easier and more relaxed. I offer a totally flexible rescheduling policy if baby arrives earthside early or late or even if you decide you're just not ready for company yet.
when should we schedule newborn photos for?
I run Holiday Minis on one weekend day in early November, and the first people to hear about them are my email subscribers and Instagram followers. Priority booking will go live in late August for email subscribers, and opens to the public in early September. The event will sell out--so be quick!
do you offer mini sessions?
My sessions involve no pressure and no posing marathons. We keep things playful and cozy, and I always let the littles take the lead, offering gentle guidance as we move along. I am not here to create a stale and perfect caricature of your family--you deserve more than that--I am a quiet, loving witness to your connection, dynamics, and unique personalities. If you're less into forced smiles and more into photos you can feel, we might be a good fit.
