What do I need to do to plan for the session?

Once you’ve made the leap and booked your shoot with me, the fun begins! My goal is to get to know you and the things you

love in a casual way via message, call or even videochat so I can provide the best recommendations for your session. You’re not alone in this - I don’t expect you to know the perfect location for your shoot, exactly what you want to wear or to have a favorite hair & makeup artist in the area -- these are all things I help with. Ultimately what I want is for you to see how magical and beautiful you are during this time in life. I will go out of my way to make your dream maternity session perfect for you

What can I expect during my maternity session?

When I arrive for your newborn session it might look a little bit like I'm moving in, but I promise I'll only stay a few hours. We may move a few things around as we find space for me to set up and then we'll start working with baby. All babies are different so I work with them and decide what setups we start with based on how alert or sleepy they may be in the moment. I try not to rush and make sure we take plenty of breaks to snuggle and feed baby so they are happy and content throughout the session. Don't worry, I'll send information on how best to prep for your session well ahead of time so we can get baby in the best mood for their very first photoshoot.

What happens after my photoshoot is over?

After your session I'll review all the beautiful images we captured and select the very best to present to you in your viewing gallery. There you'll see a couple of sample final edits and be able to choose images for your collection or make any upgrades. Once final decisions have been made, or if you've pre-selected a collection including the full viewing gallery, I'll get to work right away on hand-editing and perfecting your images. I upload images as they become complete so you're able to see and download them as soon as possible. If you're interested in a piece of signature wall art or an incredible reclaimed framed piece I'll include information on how to order those through me at extraordinary pricing.

How do I book my New England maternity photoshoot?

Just send me a note through my contact form below or at hello@alyinspired.com to get everything started! We'll talk about the process and make sure I'm a great fit for you and your growing family. Once we're ready to move forward I'll send over my portrait agreement electronically or offer to meet in person to go over everything. At that time a reservation fee of $200+tax will be due for any session and goes directly towards the collection you've chosen at booking. Of course upgrades can be made at any time.

What should I wear?

While I encourage and enjoy photographing you in your own outfits from home, a lot of moms come to me for my client closet of gowns. I currently have over 100 maternity gowns in many styles, sizes and colors. You can view every gown I have on hand here. As for dad and baby's siblings, I can help you coordinate a look that will make everything all come together.