Benefits of a Maternity and Newborn Photo Package

Welcoming a new baby is one of the most meaningful times in your life, and photography is the perfect way to hold onto those fleeting moments that you want to remember, from the feel of the baby’s kicks to the smell of your sweet newborn.. Documenting this journey creates timeless images you’ll treasure forever. That’s why I offer a maternity and newborn photo package. It’s the best way to tell your whole pregnancy and newborn story.

Flexibility to Match Your Style and Comfort

One of the biggest benefits of booking a maternity and newborn photo package is flexibility. You’re not locked into one location or format and you get to choose what feels most comfortable and authentic for you. For maternity, we can create classic portraits in my bright Sausalito studio, or head outdoors for a scenic, natural session in Marin or San Francisco, or even do the session in your home. For newborns, you can choose from a cozy in-home session, a timeless studio session, or even a Fresh 48 session in the hospital to document those very first hours (I regularly shoot at on-location at CMPC, Marin General and UCSF hospitals in the Bay Area).

No matter which options you choose, your package is designed to tell a complete story, capturing both the anticipation and the joy of your baby’s arrival. You can also choose to book a Fresh 48 in the hospital, and then a studio or in-home session a few weeks later to really capture their newborn phase in all of it’s glory.

The Value of Pairing Sessions

When you book a maternity and newborn photo package, you’re not only investing in beautiful images, you’re also saving money. Booking both sessions together qualifies you for a discount compared to scheduling them individually. No matter which combinations you choose, multiple sessions in a six month period qualify for a 20% discount on your second (and third and fourth!) sessions. That means you can relax knowing everything is planned ahead of time, and you’re getting the best value.

You can book your sessions at any time, whether you’d like them scheduled close together or months apart. Some clients love the continuity of doing maternity and newborn sessions back-to-back, while others book maternity earlier in their pregnancy and newborn later, once their baby has arrived. The choice is yours, and either way you’ll receive the benefit of a discounted double session.

Why Document Both?

Life moves quickly, and pregnancy and early newborn days pass faster than you think. By choosing a maternity and newborn photo package, you’ll have professional images from both stages that highlight:

• The excitement and anticipation of your pregnancy

• The love and connection between you and your partner before baby arrives

• The intimate and emotional first days with your newborn

• The joy of welcoming your little one into your home or family studio session

These sessions together create a cohesive set of memories that tell the story of your family’s journey and they are images you’ll look back on for years to come.

A Timeless Gift to Yourself and Your Family

Years from now, you’ll be so glad you invested in capturing multiple sides of the story. The glow of pregnancy, the soft details of your newborn’s first days, and the way your family felt during this time…these are moments worth remembering.

Booking a maternity and newborn photo package makes it easy, flexible, and affordable to preserve this once-in-a-lifetime chapter. Whether you envision an outdoor maternity session, a studio newborn session, or even a Fresh 48 in the hospital, your package is designed to fit your story beautifully.

Read a Review

Don’t just take it from me! Here is a review of a family that booked multiple sessions as expectant parents:

“We are so grateful to have had Cristin capture both our Fresh 48 and newborn photos. We hadn’t heard of a Fresh 48 session before she mentioned it, and we’re so glad we did it! Our daughter is almost 8 weeks old and has already changed so much since birth, so I’m beyond grateful to have these photos that captured her earliest days, both in the hospital and at home.

The early postpartum period can be difficult, and inviting someone into your hospital room or your home during that time might sound overwhelming, but Cristin made us feel completely at ease - she has such a warm, comforting presence that allowed us to truly enjoy the experience during such a fragile time.

We’re so excited to continue having Cristin capture our family’s milestones in the years to come!”

-Roxanna

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