Newborn Photography
Portland, Oregon
Maybe your feeling that lovely pregnancy glow... but maybe you're not and unsure as to whether or not you want maternity photos.
I'm here to meet you where you're at and help you remember this special time with your baby through a maternity photo session.
I'll be honest, I did not feel that pregnancy glow. My pregnancy was really taxing on my body and I gained a lot of weight really fast, making me super uncomfortable. However, as a photographer I knew that I would want maternity photos. So that I could always have beautiful images of myself with my baby inside me. And let me tell you, I'm so glad I have those images. It's incredible looking back on them and thinking about this tiny little human who was growing in there.
It might not feel totally important in this moment. But you can never get these moments back. You will thank yourself for making the investment. Every person I've spoken to who didn't do maternity portraits, regrets it now.
Relaxed + Authentic Maternity Photography Portland, Oregon
-SUSAN
'My maternity photos are some of my absolute favorite photos!
Ashlie goes the extra mile and pays attention to the details, which makes each session so special. She even had a whole rack of lovely dresses to borrow for my maternity session'
Maternity Portfolio
- MAriam
"Ashlie has an amazing eye and vision for her sessions! I got to do a wonderful maternity session with her that made me feel like a goddess! Highly recommend her. Thank you, Ashlie!'
We might be a great fit for your Portland baby portrait photos if you:
A relaxed and authentic maternity photography experience
An experienced photographer who will help guide you through the entire session and make you look and feel your best
A size-inclusive feminine wardrobe that you can borrow from for your session + baby clothes (sized NB - 18m)
Help coordinating outfits for the entire family
Access to an amazing hair and makeup artist who will help pamper you on session day
Artwork design services that will allow you to walk away from the experience with printed photos in your hands!
About 6-8 weeks, your artwork will be ready for delivery. I'll schedule a time with you to deliver everything to your home. Making the entire process as easy as possible for you.
Step 5. -
Artwork Delivery
About 3 weeks after your session, we will schedule a time for you to view your images via an online reveal + ordering appointment. You will have 48 hours to view your images, select your favorites, and decide on artwork. This all takes place from the comfort of your own home.
Your first glimpse of your images will be a slideshow set to some music and will include some artwork mock-ups for you to review. After you select your favorites and what artwork you want me to create for you, I will begin processing your order. Your digital images will arrive in your inbox about 24 hours after you select your favorites and artwork takes about 6-8 weeks for production.
Step 4. -
Reveal + Ordering Appointment
Studio maternity sessions begin at 10am at my home studio. And outdoor maternity sessions take place in the 90 minutes prior to sunset.
My hair and makeup artist will come to you prior to your session to help you look and feel your best for your portraits. I’ll guide you through the entire session, easing you into poses that feel natural and look beautiful on camera. We’ll wrap up and your whole family will be delightfully surprised at how enjoyable and effortless the experience was.
Step 3. -
Session Day
Your session is officially booked! Now it’s time for us to begin planning your session. We’ll hop on a pre-session planning zoom call where we will chat about outfits for the whole family. You’ll get to see some vision boards that I’ll create for your family as well as some options from my client wardrobe that you can borrow from.
This is also the time to decide about hair & makeup. If you would like to add-on hair & makeup to your session. I’ll have my preferred artist reach out to you to finalize scheduling.
Step 2. -
Plan Your Session
Ready to create some relaxed + authentic photographs of your pregnancy? Great! Let’s get your session on my calendar. Fill out my contact form here to get started. I recommend reaching out early in your second trimester to ensure availability.
You can either choose to book a single maternity session, maternity + newborn, or enroll in my Baby Plan Membership which includes 4 sessions over 15 months. Most of the families I work with choose to use these sessions for: Maternity, Newborn, Sitter Session + First Birthday Session.
Step 1. -
Get In Touch
Portland Maternity Photography Details
- Studio Maternity Only
- Pregnant Person Only
- Heirloom album + wall art design services
- 5 digital images
Option 3. -
Petite Session
- 1 hour studio or outdoor maternity session
- Access to Studio Client Wardrobe
- Online Reveal + Ordering Appointment
- Heirloom album + wall art design services
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Option 2. -
Single Session
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creative fee - $800
- Up to 4 sessions to be used within 15 months of booking
- Access to Client Studio Wardrobe
- A set of custom birth announcements
- Online ordering appointment after each session
- Heirloom album + wall art design services
includes:
Option 1 - Baby Plan Membership
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creative fee - $300
All digital images + heirloom artwork purchased separately.
On average, families invest $2000+ after each session in the membership.
All digital images + heirloom artwork purchased separately.
On average, families invest $2000+ on their entire portrait experience.
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Investment - $500
Additional digital images + heirloom artwork purchased separately.
On average, families invest $1000+ on their petite session experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers!
When should I book my Portland maternity photography session?
When considering maternity & newborn photography, I recommend reaching out in your second trimester. Maternity photos are best done during weeks 26-35. This can be different for everyone depending on how you are carrying. You want a well-defined bump, but don't want to be feeling super uncomfortable during your session.
Where do maternity photo sessions happen?
All petite maternity sessions take place at my studio in SE Portland. While full family maternity sessions can either take place at my studio or at one of my pre-approved outdoor locations. You can view and choose from this list after booking. All of my locations are within 30 miles of my SE Portland studio. If you are interested in family maternity photos at the coast, farther out into the Gorge, or near Mt. Hood, this can be arranged and incurs a travel fee.
All outdoor sessions take place in the 90 minutes before sunset when the light is the most beautiful. Outdoor sessions take place from April through November in the Portland area. Studio sessions are offered year-round.
How long do maternity sessions last?
Full family maternity sessions take about one hour. Petite maternity sessions are for pregnant person only and take about 20 minutes with up to 3 outfit changes.
Will you help us with hair & make-up?
Yes, I will connect you with my hair and make-up artist, who you can book directly. She is amazing and will help you look and feel your best for your session. She specializes in enhancing and highlighting your natural features so your makeup is subtle and looks perfect for the camera. Even if you don’t typically wear a lot of makeup, I highly recommend scheduling with her because she knows what looks good on camera. amazing and will pamper you a bit before your session helping you to look and feel your best!
Will you help us figure out what to wear?
Absolutely! My goal is to make your portrait experience as stress-free as possible. After you complete the booking process we'll set up a zoom planning call to discuss outfits for the entire family. I also have a feminine wardrobe with over 60 dresses (sizes XS-XXXL) and a baby wardrobe for sizes 0-18 months. Together, we'll make sure everyone looks and feels their best for the photo session.
Are digitals included in our Portland newborn session?
Digital images can be purchased during your reveal and ordering appointment. Most of my clients choose to purchase their digital images in addition to heirloom albums and custom framed artwork. I encourage you to really think about how you want to enjoy your images 10, 20 years from now. How do you plan on displaying your images in the future? I'm here to help you bring your photos to life in your home, making sure they don't get lost on outdated technology.
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Let's start planning for creating the relaxed + authentic maternity portraits you've been dreaming about. Fill out my contact form and we'll get the booking process started. The experience begins with a detailed questionnaire to help me learn more about you. I'll help you style the whole family, so you don't have to worry about choosing outfits for your session. Leave the details to me and you can spend more time loving on your family.
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