Maternity Photographer Richmond VA
Serving Richmond and Charlottesville
Serving Richmond and Charlottesville
To me, pregnancy was an unexpectedly fleeting season. On one hand, in the moment, it can seem like time is moving so slowly. And then on the other hand, nine months have flown by and your little one has arrived.
As a maternity photographer in Richmond, VA, I love capturing this season because it doesn't happen often, and it's one that you can't go back in time and relive. These photos may be the last ones where it's just you and your partner, or you and your family before it grows by two more tiny feet. Maternity portraits can often be overlooked - maybe you've been feeling really tired, overwhelmed by the never-ending list of to-do's before your baby arrives, or you're just not feeling your best. But looking back, this season of growing your baby will be one you'll want to remember.
I know how busy this season can be, which is why I've designed my maternity photography in Richmond, VA sessions to take care of all the details - from start to finish. With these sessions, you'll receive support throughout the entire process, from planning your family's outfits and choosing the perfect location, to guiding you through natural poses at your session, and lastly printing your photos to decorate your home or designing custom photo albums so you can experience these sweet memories over and over again.
By the end of our time together, you'll have beautiful portraits from your maternity photography in Richmond, VA session printed and ready to decorate your home, or preserved in photo albums on your coffee table for you to view whenever you want to relive these moments.
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My husband and I had such an amazing photo session with Katie!! She helped us to pick a beautiful location for our baby reveal photos, and had so many great posing ideas for us. They were such a special way to share our exciting news with our family and friends! Can’t wait to do a newborn session with her this fall.
- R.C.
The Maternity Photography in Richmond VA Experience
Maternity Photography in Richmond, VA
During your maternity photography in Richmond, VA session, you'll get timeless and true-to-life maternity photos that pull you back to this sweet season of anticipation again and again. You'll get to relive all those memories of your family before it grew by two tiny feet and the excitement you felt waiting to meet your new baby.
We'll get photos of just you on your own, mama, with your beautiful pregnancy glow. We'll also get photos of you and your family, with a special focus on you and your bump. I have a growing collection of beautifully flowy and comfy client closet dresses designed to fit pregnant women's bodies, so you don't have to worry about getting a special dress for your session, unless you really want to. I'll give guidance on how to style your family for your session, so that your images are refined and highlight the connection between your family in this memorable season.
Then after your maternity photography in Richmond, VA session, you'll get to choose from a variety of a la carte heirloom artwork options, like a family photo album and custom framed prints, so you can relive these special moments years from now.
As a maternity photographer in Richmond, VA, my maternity sessions can also be combined with a newborn photography session and milestone session (such as a 6-month sitter session or one year birthday session), so that you can document your baby throughout their first year of life. They say the days are long but the years are short. I'm here to help you preserve this first year - and beyond - every step of the way.
Helping busy families capture and preserve their most special memories - from start to finish.
What you can expect from your Richmond Maternity Photography session
From the very beginning, we'll work together to create a session that encompasses your vision - from choosing the perfect location to styling outfits for the whole family. You'll receive a comprehensive session guide and support in choosing a location and coordinating outfits. My goal as a maternity photographer in Richmond, VA is to help simplify the preparation that goes into your maternity photos, so that you can relax and get the most out of your experience.
Planning Your Session
Once your photos are ready, you'll get to choose how you want to turn your digital photographs into tangible memories. You'll have the option to choose from a variety of artwork options, whether that's fine art prints to DIY your own framed photos, a linen-wrapped heirloom photo album, a glass or linen-wrapped box of your printed photographs, or custom-framed museum-quality prints. There are plenty of beautiful options to choose from for your maternity photography in Richmond, VA session photos, so you can hold on to those sweet, fleeting memories just a little bit longer.
Preserving Your Memories
We'll meet at the location of your choice for an indoor or outdoor maternity photography in Richmond, VA session, whether that's a local garden, a park, your home, or another favorite location. I'll gently guide you through natural poses to create images that are organic and true to your family. The only things you need to do are love on your family and have fun, and I'll take care of the rest.
Capturing Your Favorite Moments
Portrait Session Experience | Starting at $475
This experience includes:
- One portrait session on your reserved session date and time
- Your choice of location
- Styling guidance with access to a growing client closet of dresses
- Memories documented using digital and film photography
- 40 images delivered through an online digital photograph gallery
Following your maternity photography in Richmond, VA session, you'll have the option to choose from a variety of a la carte artwork options, including heirloom-quality photo albums and fine art prints, so that you can preserve your memories in the way you envision for today, tomorrow, and the years to come.
Portrait Sessions
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Membership Sessions
Memberships bundle in two or four full-length sessions for families interested in having more than one session within an 18-month period. If you're already planning to have two sessions in a year, such as maternity and newborn, the membership is the best fit.
Bump to Baby Membership Experience | Starting at $850
Perfect for expecting moms wanting a maternity and newborn session.
This experience includes:
- Two portrait sessions on your reserved session dates and times
- Your choice of location for each session
- Styling guidance with access to a growing client closet of dresses for each session
- Memories documented using digital and film photography for each session
- 40 images delivered through an online digital photograph gallery after each session
- A $100 photo album print credit
Baby's First Year Membership Experience | Starting at $1550
Perfect for expecting moms wanting a maternity, newborn, 6-month, and one-year birthday session.
This experience includes:
- Four portrait sessions on your reserved session dates and times
- Your choice of location for each session
- Styling guidance with access to a growing client closet of dresses for each session
- Memories documented using digital and film photography for each session
- 40 images delivered through an online digital photograph gallery after each session
- A $100 photo album print credit
Following each membership session, you'll have the option to choose from a variety of a la carte artwork options, including heirloom-quality baby photo albums and fine art prints. Some families also choose to create a photo album at the end of their membership experience to showcase images from each session.
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Maternity Photographer in Richmond, VA
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When should I reach out to schedule my maternity session?
3. Do you take baby announcement photos or gender reveal photos?
4. Can I include my kids in my maternity session?
5. Will you help me find a dress?
6. Will you help me choose a location?
2. When will we meet for our maternity session?
7. Is film included in maternity sessions?
I recommend reaching out as early as you feel comfortable. Some moms will reach out as soon as they get the news, while others wait a little longer. I take on a limited number of maternity photography in Richmond, VA sessions, so it's best to reach out 1-2 months in advance of your desired session date for a greater choice in available dates.
As a maternity photographer in Richmond, VA I typically meet with families when mom is 28-32 weeks pregnant. It's early enough in the third trimester to where most moms still have energy, while being late enough in pregnancy for your baby bump to show in photos.
Yes! As a maternity photographer in Richmond, VA we can do baby announcement photos or gender reveals photos to share your news with family and friends! These sessions are typically earlier in pregnancy than traditional maternity sessions.
Absolutely! These maternity photography in Richmond, VA sessions would include some solo shots of just mom, and the remainder would be similar to a family session with a special focus on the pregnancy.
Yes! As a maternity photographer in Richmond, VA, I have several favorite brands and local boutiques that offer beautiful, quality bump-friendly dresses. I'll also help with styling your family around your dress choice!
Of course! Richmond, VA has some of the best photography locations for maternity sessions. We'll work together to choose a maternity photography in Richmond, VA location that aligns with your vision for the session, whether that's a garden, a field, on a property with European-inspired architecture, or somewhere else.
Most often, yes! Film photography adds a soft, nostalgic feel to photos, which is beautiful for maternity portraits. With using film, we just need plenty of natural light. As a hybrid digital and film photographer, I also edit my digital photos to emulate film. This combination works great in settings where there isn't enough light, or when we need the speed of a faster camera to keep up with young children. In some cases, film may not be the best medium, and I'll only use digital photography.
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Katie Stansfield Photography offers maternity photography in Richmond, VA and Charlottesville, VA. Katie is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the following areas: Richmond, VA; Chesterfield County, including Bon Air, Midlothian, and Moseley; Hanover County, including Ashland, Mechanicsville, and Montpelier; Henrico County, including Glen Allen, Tuckahoe, and Short Pump; and more.
Katie Stansfield Photography offers maternity photography in Richmond, VA and Charlottesville, VA. Katie is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the following areas: Richmond, VA; Chesterfield County, including Bon Air, Midlothian, and Moseley; Hanover County, including Ashland, Mechanicsville, and Montpelier; Henrico County, including Glen Allen, Tuckahoe, and Short Pump; and more.
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