MATERNITY
UNIQUE | ARTISTIC | INTIMATE
Your feet are swollen and your back is aching.
You barely recognize yourself in the mirror these days and, let’s be honest, it’s frustrating to watch your body change in so many ways that you never expected. But it’s also amazing.
Whether your journey to Motherhood has been long or short, you know that this pregnancy with this child (who you cannot wait to meet!) is only going to happen once.
We put so much emphasis and excitement on photographing things like our weddings…but what about our pregnancies?
Isn’t this also a ONCE in a lifetime event taking place?
My job as your maternity photographer is to plan and execute an intimate session that helps you look your best, even when you aren’t feeling it.
Now before you hit the back button, I get it, I’ve been there! I won’t even get into some of the nitty-gritty details of all I endured to bring my children into the world (unless you want me to, then just ask!) but I can tell you one thing.
As a Mom of 3 myself, I am so grateful for the photographs I have to remember my journey through pregnancy. I know that I have something to share with my children as they get older to show them just how loved they were before they were even born AND those photos bring me right back to those little kicks I felt from the inside.
If you’re in the Cleveland or Akron, Ohio area and searching for a maternity photographer, please view a selection of just a few of my favorite photos I’ve taken, and get all the investment details and more about working with me below.
MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY IN CLEVELAND OHIO
“Lauren is incredible! She has done my maturity pictures along with newborn and 6 month photos of my daughter. She was easy to work with, made my family feel comfortable and most importantly took beautiful photos that document this incredible time in our lives. I get so many compliments on her pictures!!”
- Shana D.
WORKING WITH ME IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS
Head on over to the CONTACT tab and send me an email. You’ll get instant access after submitting your inquiry to my full pricing guide and calendar. Choose a session date that works for you and book instantly! Then I’ll be in touch to start the planning process!
STEP ONE: BOOKING
After booking you’ll receive access to the Client Resources that has a what to wear and expect guide, virtual styling tool, questionnaire and more! I’ll make a suggestion on the perfect location (unless you already have one in mind like your own backyard!) and plan out all the details with you.
STEP TWO: PLANNING
During your session, I will tell you exactly what to do, and have all of the posing and details covered. Between the questionnaire and my planing process, you can rest easy that I know what you want, and the experience I bring to the table means you are in good hands. You just show up, and I’ll do the rest!
STEP THREE: SESSION
STEP FOUR: DELIVERY
Within 1 week you’ll be sent an online proofing gallery to view and select your favorite images. Purchase only what you love, and within 4 weeks, I’ll send the fully edited images ready for you to download and print in an online gallery! That’s it!
Want to get inspired or see more of my work? See full maternity sessions from the Medina studio to outdoors all over Northeast Ohio over on the blog…
FAQ: Let Me Answer Your Questions.
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After booking, I ask you to fill out a questionnaire and tell me your DREAM location! After that, I will send you over some suggestions. I hand pick all of my locations so that I know how it will look in your photos, where the light is, and can make sure it’s going to give you the results you want! I have an array of locations I use throughout Northeast Ohio and in the Akron and Cleveland areas. Alternately, I do also offer in home or backyard sessions which have become very popular! If you have a place special to your family you want to use, let me know! And don’t discount how meaningful photographs right at your own home can be for your family and kids.
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The majority of my studio sessions take place on weekday mornings or afternoons (parking in downtown Medina is EASIER and the lighting is PERFECT!) and most of my outdoor sessions are held on weekday evenings at sunset. If for some reason you can’t find a date that works for you on my calendar, please just reach out!
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Yes! All maternity sessions include immediate family members, meaning spouses/children. I do ask you do not bring grandparents, friends, or other family members along, and I do not currently offer extended family sessions.
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Absolutely! A HUGE part of the final results is wardrobe. I offer a virtual styling tool that allows you to add your family members ages and color and style preferences and builds out outfit boards for your session for inspiration! Dressy or more casual with jeans or bathing suits for a backyard sprinkler session, I’ll help give you feedback and ideas as much as you’d like!
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My goal is to make the process of working with me not only easy but fun! I know the longer you wait for photos, the less exciting it is. I get all proofing galleries back to you within 7 days of your session, and final galleries delivered within 4 weeks after you’ve chosen and paid the final invoice!
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Yes! If you would love to work with me, but need to spread out payments, no problem. Just contact me about setting one up!
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I suggest booking in your 2nd trimester! Once you are between 12-14 weeks, send me an email and let’s set it up! If you waited and it’s last minute, please feel free to still reach out. While I can’t guarantee availability, if I can fit you in, I will. Most maternity sessions take place between 32-36 weeks. Depending on if it’s your first (or fourth!) and if you are expecting to deliver early, etc. Every situation is unique and different, so some we do a few weeks earlier and some a little later.
