It’s never too early to start your search for a Maternity and Newborn Photographer.
There are many photographers and every photographer offers something different.
Here are the top 6 things I encourage you to think/ask about when looking for the right photographer for you.
1st Question to Ask: When is the best time to book?
My Answer: Generally, you want to wait until your second trimester to book your session, and sessions take place between 27 and 35 weeks. Timing usually depends on if it’s a singleton or twins+, if you are high risk, or are known for early delivery. Our goal is to time your maternity session when your belly is nice and round, but before swelling kicks in, however, I do everything in my power to work with you no matter how far along you are.
2nd Question to Ask: Trying to find something to fit my changing body is so stressful. What do I wear to my maternity session?
My Answer: I understand the stresses of shopping for wardrobe when we’re not pregnant, let alone when our bodies are changing daily and you have no idea how big your belly may get, what will fit, what will look good on you, and what will photograph well.
So I’ve got you covered, LITERALLY! I have a gorgeous Client Wardrobe with carefully selected pieces that I know will fit, photograph well, and provide the soft intimate look you see on my site.
We get together like old friends, try on different clothing items and just play.
You fall in love with 2 or 3 outfits? No worries! Let’s photograph them all! Not only does my wardrobe reduce shopping stress, it provides variety in your gallery, and saves on cost.
3rd Question to Ask: Can my family attend?
My Answer: YES! Whether it’s a maternity session, newborn, milestone, or Cake Smash, Your family is welcome and encouraged to attend. While your body is changing, your family is changing too and I find it important to include them in this beautiful season of change.
4th Question to Ask: Do you provide Digitals or Products?
My Answer: My sessions start off with designing your own digital collection, picking the images you love most AFTER your session. Then when they are delivered, you receive a beautiful digital gallery where you may download your images and print where you like, however, your gallery also includes a Shop with amazing professional quality products, from albums, loose prints, framed prints, and even gifts like holiday ornaments and calendars.
5th Question to Ask: What if I want to capture my baby’s growth, do you give multi-session discounts?
My Answer: YES, Absolutely! You may join my Motherhood Collective Membership where you receive special goodies and multiple sessions discounted to document your baby’s first year + of life.
My Motherhood Collective has become very popular and often extends into the second year of life.
The most common sessions are Maternity, Newborn, 6mo, 1 year with Cake Smash, and 18 months.
6th Question to Ask: How long are your sessions?
My Answer: I want to provide as stress-free experience as possible for my mommas, and I find timing a session not only add’s stress to mommas, and leads to meltdowns from children, it becomes less personal and I feel “pressure to perform”.
One of the many reasons I love having a studio in my home is when we have a session here, the clock is not ticking.
When we get together, this time is for you!
I only book one studio session a day and sessions begin in the mornings, so we have hours before my littles get out of school, and this time is yours!
On average, Maternity sessions last about 1 hour, and newborn sessions last about 1.5 to 2 hours.
(this includes picking out your wardrobe items)
There are many more questions that can be asked and so many more topics I’d love to discuss, so if you are even curious about my services and/or pricing, just fill out the contact form and I will send it all your way!
Then after looking it all over, we can chat via email or phone call, and discuss any questions you have.
The above clothing is provided by My Studio Wardrobe and is available for your session.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
I have a little Natural Light Studio setup in my home located in the South Davis County area (Bountiful) Utah.
My focus is on Motherhood, ranging from Maternity, Newborn, and Milestone sessions, to beautiful outdoor family portraiture.
I take a very light, clean, and pure approach to my photography from stylizing and providing
clients access to my Wardrobe Collection, to natural authentic posing to ensure I capture honest personalities and connections.
If you are looking for a maternity photographer in Bountiful Utah and surrounding areas, I invite you to take a look around my blog, Facebook, and Instagram, and please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
You can click on the Contact link above or email me directly at juliesheriffphotography@gmail.com
Julie Sheriff Photography
Award-Winning Utah Photographer
Specializing in organic fine art maternity, baby, child, and family photography serving families from Salt Lake County, Davis County, Weber County, Utah County and more!
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