Iron Lace Photography
Maternity Sessions
Treasure the moments that don’t last forever…
Thank you so very much for your inquire for a maternity session! Its my hope that this guide will tell you all about myself, my business, and how my process works from start to finish. By the end of this I hope that you have all of your questions answered and are ready to book your session!
About Me
Hey, I’m Jess!
I’m a mama of three of the most special humans. One happens to be a Childhood Cancer Survivor. My husband and I have been married over 10 years and we reside in Clarksville, Tn.
I enjoy ASMR videos, makeup, nail art and books! I love to read scary books but not watch scary movies (sometimes they’re too real LOL). Im a huge nerd for Star Wars, LOTR, and Harry Potter. I’m also very into astrology! Yes, I will absolutely ask what your zodiac sign is.
I’ve been a photographer for over 10 years now and have created memories for so many families. Maternity and Empowerment portrait work are some of my favorites as I love getting to meet these beautiful mamas and empower them!
The Experience
A simple, stress-free process from initial inquiry to products in your hand!
If you love the final photos I deliver but don’t love the experience behind them, I haven’t done my job! When you look at your maternity photos, I hope you’ll fondly remember your experience with me! I prioritize communication, connection, and clear expectations throughout the process, so you’ll know exactly what to expect each step of the way.
THE PROCESS
Let’s break it down!
Step 1: Paying your session fee, Pre-payment & Studio Meet
To book a session, a $250 fee is required to hold a spot for you in my calendar. This fee covers up to 1 1/2 hours of continuous coverage, a make up day in case your session is rained out and you don’t want to shoot in the rain, a pre-session consultation, access to my client closet and accessories, a prep guide to make the session go as smoothly as possible as well as style advice if you don’t want to use my client closet. You also get a reveal session back at the studio where you will see your edited images for the first time in a beautiful slideshow! This fee does not include any images or products as they are sold separately. To view my Collections, just keep reading!
After reading through this guide and booking your session, the next step is to book a consultation with me (over the phone or in person) to discuss your needs, get to know each other, and chat about which collection is right for you. What is a pre-payment plan you ask? A pre-payment plan is where you will pay off your collection before it takes place in small amounts. This payment can be made weekly, bi-weekly and monthly! It is a requirement to book and dates can be customized. You can also pay upfront via Affirm,Afterpay (pay in 4) and Paypal Credit!
Step 2: Get Prepped
After your date has been selected for portraits I will send over my detailed Pre-Session Direction guide that has loads of helpful information on how to make the shoot go as smoothly as possible! It will also have details about what is best for you, partners, and siblings to wear if they’re interested in jumping into portraits with you!
Step 3: maternity Session
It’s time to capture this special, fleeting season with beautiful photos! Depending on where we are shooting at will depend on if you are following me to a private location or if we are meeting somewhere together. We will always start including siblings first to make sure we get photos of them with you and your growing belly. The remaining part of the shoot will be focused on you with your partner and you alone. After all, that is why you are coming to see me!
Step 4: In-Person Viewing Session
14 days after your session you’ll come back to my studio to see your STUNNING images via slideshow! Included in the slideshow is 40+ fully edited images. Black and white copies are also included as well as film edits! You can scroll down to the bottom of this page to see what my editing is like and what to expect as far as skin and background edits go. This reveal session is where you will pay for any Collection upgrades or items on the Al la Carte Menu! I do offer several different payment plan methods if you’d like to go that route, so please be sure to inquire about them ahead of time if you’re interested!
Step 5: Product Delivery
If you choose a collection with an album or wall art, you will get your digital images the day of your reveal, but in the meantime I will be putting together album slides for you to approve, getting your wall art order put together and sharing your images on social media! I have the BEST wall art company. The products are hand made with love and ethically sourced in the Netherlands! I will do all the print work for you so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your growing belly!
F.A.Q
have more questions for me?
Does the session fee come with any digital images? No.
Does it cost extra to have partners and siblings in the photos? No.
Do you offer in-home lifestyle sessions? No.
Can I bring sentimental items from home to be photographed with? Yes.
Can I have multiple locations? At this time only 1 location is included in the session fee. If you would like to use multiple locations please let me know!
THE COLLECTIONS
You have a dream for your session.
I have the collection of your dreams.
*I ALSO have an al la carte menu for clients to add on more wall art and album pages*
THE LOCATIONS
I have some truly magical locations for you to use!
THE FOREST
THE FIELD
THE CREEK
ALMOST THERE!
Ready to take the next step?
You and your baby are special and worth investing in, celebrating, and documenting. Let me help you relive this precious time again and again through beautiful, evocative imagery that makes you smile.
If you’re ready to move forward, just reply back to my email! We’ll get to know each other, talk through your options, and find the perfect collection for you. I can’t wait to get to know you and share in your joy!
