Nebraska Maternity & Baby Photographer
Your Family Maternity Portrait Photographer for the Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, and North Platte area!
Why capture your Maternity Story?
Whether this is your very first little peanut, or your fifth, each pregnancy journey is as unique as the precious little human you are growing inside! I know my pregnancy wasn’t always quite what I expected. The journey had it’s ups & downs. I felt everything from pure joy to absolute terror. Nothing can truly prepare you for motherhood, but it’s a journey you never forget!
As a mother, one of my biggest regrets was that I did not capture my pregnancy story with professional portraits! I look back on that time in my life with so many emotions, yet so few photos, all taken as a cell phone selfie in a dirty bathroom mirror. That’s why it means so much to me to help other mothers memorialize this special moment! For nine months, we grow a new life inside us. Let’s cherish this time forever with timeless portraits you and your little one’s can look back on 5, 10, 20, or 50 years from now!
Photos from pregnancy, newborn, to the first birthday!
Maternity Photography Session Pricing
$475
- Goddess -
60 fully edited digital proofs - online gallery
Mama & Family
up to 2 locations
up to 2 outfits
Wardrobe Consultation & Style Guide
Option for access to client closet gowns
Multiple Prompts/Poses
FREE Social Media Downloads
$30 Print Credit
Online Proofing Gallery w/ Mobile app
Print+Digitals Collections start at $65 (Sold Separately)
$350
- Princess -
20 fully edited digital proofs - online gallery
Mama Only
up to 2 locations (outdoor only)
up to 2 outfits
Wardrobe Consultation & Style Guide
Option for access to client closet gowns
Multiple Prompts/Poses
FREE Social Media Downloads
$20 Print Credit
Online Proofing Gallery w/ Mobile app
Print+Digitals Collections start at $65 (Sold Separately)
Goddess & Princess session packages require a $100 non-refundable down payment to book your session date. Every down payment paid goes toward the price of the session package. Remaining balance of session is due on or before the session date. Please review the contract invoice for more details.
The Whole First Year!
Grow with Me Packages
Maternity
Motherhood
Newborn
Sitter 1/2-year
1-year Cake Smash
Don’t Miss a Single Moment!
Your Motherhood Story told Your Way!
Want to be sure you don’t miss any of those vital first year milestones? I’ve got you covered! From bun in the oven to cake smashing fun, let’s create the perfect “Grow with Me” package that fits your growing family and your needs!
Sugar Plum family
All the sessions PLUS the upgrades!
includes portrait sessions for:
1-Maternity Session (GODDESS)
1-Newborn Session (WONDER)
1-Sitter Session (DREAM)
1-Motherhood or Family Session (DIVA)
1-Cake Smash / 1yr Session (DIVA)
*Each session comes with fully edited images, in one handy gallery, FREE social media downloads, mobile app, style guide, a $100 print credit and options to upgrade individual packages for additional add-on features.
*Print+Digitals Collections (Sold Separately)
$2196.00
(saves 20%!)
Our lil Sunshine
Our 1st year Highlight Reel
includes portrait sessions for:
1-Maternity Session (PRINCESS)
1-Newborn Session (WHIMSY)
1-Motherhood Session (DAINTY)
1-Cake Smash / 1yr Session (DAINTY)
*Each session comes with fully edited images, in one handy gallery, FREE social media downloads, mobile app, style guide, a $70 print credit and options to upgrade individual packages for additional add-on features.
*Print+Digitals Collections (Sold Separately)
$1432.00
(saves 20%!)
Our lil Sweet Pea
Baby’s 1st year Highlight Reel
includes portrait sessions for:
1-Newborn Session (WHISPER)
1-Sitter Session (DREAM)
1-Cake Smash / 1yr Session (DAINTY)
*Each session comes with fully edited images, in one handy gallery, FREE social media downloads, mobile app, style guide, a $50 print credit and options to upgrade individual packages for additional add-on features.
*Print+Digitals Collections (Sold Separately)
$1332.00
(saves 20%)
Your Maternity Photography Investment with
Sugar Divas Photography
What’s included in my Maternity Session Pricing?
Included in my Packages are:
Pre-Session Consultation (In-Person or Virtual)
Location Scouting & Style Assistance Guide
Photography Session (hours of service, props, and custom set designs)
Professional Photo Retouching & Editing: Photoshop & Lightroom
Delivery of your Online Proofing Gallery
Custom Mobile App for viewing gallery
Free Social Media digital downloads - Not for print use
Post-Session Client Services: print selection assistance, custom wall gallery assistance, specialty cropping sizes
Print Credit toward the purchase of printed products, images & high-resolution digital images
Items that are Purchased Separately;
High Resolution Digital Downloads for Printing (print release included with purchase)
Printed Images and Products
Frames for Prints
Photo Albums
Travel fees (for distances further than 50 miles radius from Kearney, NE)
CDs, USB drives, and photo albums
What’s NOT included in my Session Pricing?
How do you accept payments for booking fees, session payments and prints?
I offer my clients several different ways to pay;
BOOKING FEE PAYMENTS:
For my booking fees, I accept credit/debit card payments, gift certificates (as purchased through my online store), or can accept checks by mail or at our in-person pre-session consultation, or PayPal or Venmo payment options. For Venmo & check payments, you will need to email me to arrange those payment options.
SESSION FEE BALANCES/PAYMENTS:
For the remaining session fee balances after booking fee payments are made, I will send you an invoice to your email address given at booking. From there you will need to sign your contract and can pay the remaining balance of the session fees due. You will have between the time I book with you until the day of our session to complete payments. If you would like to set up payment plan options, please let me know on your booking form and I will contact you to set that up. You can pay via debit/credit, gift certificate, PayPal, Venmo, check or cash on the day of our session. Please note: payments will need to be made in full on the day of our session.
GIFT CERTIFICATES:
I offer my clients the ability to purchase gift certificates as gifts for loved ones! To purchase a gift certificate, click the button below. You can purchase them via debit or credit card.
Looking to buy a gift certificate via check??? Email me to set that up!
DIGITALS, PRINTS & PACKAGES:
For all my online print store products, there is only a couple ways to pay. That is via debit card or credit card. To purchase your digital downloads, printed photos, etc you will need to do so through my online client gallery store. I cannot accept payment via checks, cash or other for this.
Featured Blog
Featured Blog
That Prairie Life - A Midwestern Family Maternity Love Story
Dorn Family Maternity Photo Session
While they are still little…
Newborn Photography Portraits
All those tiny toes, little lips, and precious eyelashes! They truly don’t stay this little for long! My daughter has been my muse, my model, and my inspiration since she was born. Looking back at my own motherhood journey, I am so glad I took so many photos of my little angel, but what I didn’t invest in were professional newborn portraits! I definitely regret not paying for newborn photos shortly after we welcomed her into our arms!
In life, we rarely have the opportunity to redo special moments such as these, so from one mother to another, newborn portraits are one special photograph I wish I had in my daughter’s album! I think maybe that’s part of why I became a photographer in the first place. I would be honored to help you remember each one of those tiny toes just as little and perfect as they are!
Let’s talk about your little one!
Frequently
Asked
Questions:
When should I book Maternity portraits?
I recommend booking your maternity portraits before your third trimester. It’s never too soon, just don’t wait too long to make sure I have open dates available before baby comes!
Can my partner or additional children be in the pictures?
Absolutely! If you want to make sure you have both mama only shots & images of you with your partner or family, you will need to choose the Goddess package. If you are bringing your child or children, I highly suggest bringing along another family member not being photographed to help keep them occupied while we are focusing on shots where they are not included.
How far along should I be for my ideal maternity session?
The sweet spot is around 29-36 weeks. I don’t like booking too close to your due date, so we don’t run the risk of missing out on those precious belly bump portraits. We just never know when lil one will make their debut appearance!
Do you offer payment plans for your “Grow with Me” price option?
Absolutely! For this option, I offer a different invoicing/contract to cover the full scope of work and services I provide over the course of the year. While you are always able to pay in full at the first session date, we can also discuss breaking it into a couple payments over the 12 months.
What do I need to do to prepare for my session?
While I cover this in more detail during our first consultation, I recommend drinking plenty of water, resting, and a fresh shave (for gowns showing leg) is also a plus. I also recommend pampering yourself with a hair and makeup appointment, and getting a manicure & pedicure prior to your session is also a bonus! I can refer you to some great Hair and Makeup artists if needed. Also avoid tight fitting clothes that may leave marks on your skin.
What should I wear for my maternity session?
After you book with me, I will send you my style guides with links and resources to great places to shop for bump friendly attire! Some popular maternity session attire is:
Lightweight flowy maternity gowns
Lace tops and gauzy skirts
Form fitting (bump friendly) dresses
Flowy maxi dresses
Flowy Tulle or lace skirts
Lace or soft bodysuits
Statement necklaces or earring
Decorative hair pieces
Pretty, yet comfortable sandals or flats
Nude Bra & Underwear recommended
Want to see more pregnancy stories and maternity photos? Check out full galleries here!
After your Session
Client Support, Prints & Products