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Pregnancy isn’t always easy, or glamorous, but the profound connection we have with our babies, even in pregnancy, is nothing short of a miracle and deserves to be celebrated.
Maternity sessions are a time to take in and appreciate your growing family, so we’ll capture sweet moments with your loved ones as well as your growing belly. As your Madison maternity photographer, my goal is not only to give you beautiful photos, but to turn your cherished memories into tangible, heirloom artwork that you’ll enjoy for many years to come.
Maternity sessions always take place during Golden Hour – the hour before the sun sets. This is when the light is soft and glowy (and also the most flattering) and can give your images some extra magic. Maternity sessions take place on-location at one of my favorite outdoor spots around the Madison area.
Madison Maternity Photographer
Serving Waunakee, Middleton, Verona, Fitchburg, Cottage Grove, Sun Prairie, Deforest, Monona, McFarland and surrounding Madison WI areas.
"I’ve done maternity and family sessions with Liz and could not be more pleased with the pictures and the overall experience. She provides easy directions to capture special shots, and helps make my little guy comfortable to really capture his personality. Absolutely love the colors, textures, and overall feelings shown through her pictures. She is so talented. Looking forward to many more family sessions in the future! Highly recommend.."
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As a mom of three myself, I am constantly inspired by motherhood and the profound connection that we have with our children.
And I can tell you first-hand that time slips by faster than you can ever be prepared for. Our babies grow and change day-to-day, week-to-week and month-to-month. And in the {beautiful} chaos of it all, we sometimes don't even realize it's happening until we look back at our photos.
Then you're suddenly taken back to how tiny your baby felt in your arms, the softness of their skin, and the tiny fingers and toes you counted over and over again. You recall the first time you looked in their eyes, feeling a love so pure it left you breathless.
And for this, I feel incredibly privileged to be able to capture these fleeting moments for you and help create lasting memories. As your Madison maternity photographer, my goal is not only to give you beautiful photos, but to turn your cherished memories into tangible, heirloom artwork that can be enjoyed for years to come.
A Madison Maternity Photographer
Hi there, I'm Liz.
The day you've been waiting for! Approximately 10 weeks after placing your artwork order, I will personally deliver your beautiful artwork to your door.
ARTWORK DELIVERY
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Your final images will be presented in a beautiful online gallery so you can enjoy viewing them in the comfort of your home. This is a time for you to sit back and enjoy your images and then decide how you would best like to display them in your home, whether it be a stunning album for your coffee table or a gorgeous gallery wall to walk by everyday. We can do your Image Reveal & Artwork Order together at your home or virtually. I’ll prepare design options so you can see exactly what your artwork could look like in your home. Digital images and/or printed artwork will be ordered and paid for at this time.
IMAGE REVEAL & order
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We will meet during Golden Hour (the hour before sunset) for outdoor sessions in the Madison WI area, or mid-morning for indoor sessions. Just show up as you are, ready to love on your family, and I'll take it from there. My style is a little bit posed, but mostly fun and laid back. I like to get a few shots of everyone smiling at the camera, but ultimately my goal is to create meaningful images that tell the story of your family.
SESSION DAY
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I know how stressful planning outfits for your family can be, so I have curated a Client Wardrobe with over 70 dresses for mom to borrow from, as well as a growing wardrobe for little ones. Once you’ve reserved your Madison maternity photography session, we'll get together for your Wardrobe & Planning Appointment. You can (but don't have to) select a dress to borrow and then the rest of the family will be styled with convenient shopping links so you can rest assured knowing everyone will be beautifully coordinated. We will also take some time to talk more about your session and also look through artwork samples.
WARDROBE & PLANNING
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The Experience
Madison Maternity Photographer
Booking Fee 300
A Madison Portrait Session is great for families who are looking for a single newborn, maternity or family photography session and includes:
- session and wardrobe planning appointment
- complimentary client wardrobe and personalized styling
- custom framing and stunning heirloom album offerings
- in-person or online ordering appointment to help you narrow down the best way to enjoy your new family artwork.
Portrait session
The first step in booking your Madison maternity photography session is to choose your type of session. Choose either a single Portrait Session or The Milestone Collective membership, pay the booking fee to reserve your date(s), then artwork and/or digital images are purchased separately after viewing your final gallery.
investment
The Milestone Collective is a membership that offers significant savings for multiple sessions and is the perfect way to capture your baby and all of their sweet details, starting in pregnancy and throughout their first year. The membership includes:
- Your choice of 3 or 4 Portrait Sessions
- 25 complimentary birth announcements
- $150 heirloom album credit, per session
- $300 digital image credit, per session
- 10% off framed portraits, per session
the milestone collective
Booking Fee 800
Artwork and/or digital images are purchased separately after viewing your final gallery so you can choose only exactly what you love.
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The Milestone Collective membership offers significant savings for multiple sessions and is the perfect way to capture your baby and all of their sweet details, starting in pregnancy and throughout their first year.
Most mom's choose to document a maternity, newborn, 6 and 12 month session, but you can select 3 or 4 sessions from any combination of maternity, hospital fresh 48, newborn, 3 mo, 6 mo, 9 mo, or 12 month sessions.
why join the milestone collective?
Madison maternity photography
As early in your pregnancy as possible! Madison maternity photography sessions can book out months in advance so reach out as soon as you’re considering a maternity session for up-to-date availability. Typically around 33 weeks works well. Milestone Collective members receive priority access to my calendar – learn more about The Milestone Collective here!
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When is the best time to book a madison maternity photography session?
Yes! I have a client wardrobe with over 70 dresses for mom to choose from, as well as a growing wardrobe for little ones. Or, since I understand everyone has their own style, I know you may want to style your own family and that’s also great! I have helpful styling resources you can take and make your own, so together we’ll coordinate your family’s wardrobe so you can rest assured knowing everyone will look and feel their best.
Do you help us figure out what to wear?
- 3 or 4 Portrait Sessions - booking fee discount up to $400
- 25 complimentary birth announcements - discount of $150
- $150 heirloom album credit, per session - discounts up to $600
- $300 digital image credit, per session - discounts up to $1200
- 10% off framed portraits, per session - varies per session
Is there a discount if I book a maternity and newborn session?
Yes! I strive to offer the best of the best to my clients, and I know that quality photography services are an investment. Together we can find a payment plan that works for your family.
Outdoor maternity photo sessions always take place during Golden Hour – the hour before the sun sets. This is when the light is soft and glowy (and also the most flattering) and can give your images a little extra magic. Sessions take place on-location at one of my favorite outdoor spots around the Madison area.
Do you offer payment plans?
Why are Madison maternity photo sessions offered in the evenings?
My personal favorite is the velvet albums. I love that you can print so many photos from your session and enjoy them over and over again. Not to mention, the velvets are absolutely stunning and such a unique statement piece. But I also smile every time I walk past the framed portraits on the walls in my home. Every family is unique! And I can’t wait to help you decide the best way to enjoy your photos in your home!
What do you recommend for artwork?
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