Your Investment

Chicago maternity, newborn & family photography. Documenting the season you never want to forget

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Your investment into your memory keeping.

Choosing a photographer is about more than just finding someone with a camera; it’s about finding someone who sees your family the way you do. My goal is to make this process entirely stress-free from the moment you inquire.

What's Included

    • A Detailed Client Guide: To help you prepare for the "logistics" so you can focus on the connection.

    • Hands-on Wardrobe Assistance: I’ll help you coordinate colors and textures that photograph beautifully and feel like you.

    • A Relaxed Atmosphere: We work at your child’s pace. If we need to stop for a snack or a cuddle, we do.

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Family Sessions

The Signature Family Session — $390

Designed for immediate families who want to move away from stiff poses and toward natural, connection-focused images. Whether we’re running through a field at sunset or snuggling on your living room sofa, I’m looking for the honest, everyday magic of your family.

    • Time: Up to 60 minutes of shooting

    • Location: Outdoor or in-home

    • Includes: Immediate family, fully edited online gallery, and print release.

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Newborn Sessions

The In-Home Newborn Session — $450

There is nothing quite like the quiet, hazy days of a new baby. These sessions are relaxed and documented in the comfort of your own home—no props, no forced posing, just the raw beauty of your growing family. As a NICU nurse, I am incredibly comfortable handling newborns.

    • Time: Up to 90 minutes (extra time built-in for feeding, soothing, and breaks)

    • Location: In-home

    • Includes: Newborn + immediate family, fully edited online gallery, and print release.

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Maternity Sessions

motherhood beginning — $350*

Maternity sessions are a celebration of the quiet strength and anticipation that defines this season. Whether we find ourselves in the open water of Lake Michigan or the soft light of your own home, these sessions focus on the connection between you and the life you are carrying.

    • Time: Up to 60 minutes

    • Location: Outdoor or in-home

    • Includes: Fully edited online gallery and print release.

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*(Save $50 when booked as a Newborn Bundle)

Belly to baby

Most of my mothers choose to document the full transition into motherhood. When you book your Maternity and Newborn sessions together, you receive $50 off your maternity session fee ($300).

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Milestone Sessions

The Petite Milestone — $350

Perfect for those "don't blink" stages—sitting, standing, or those first toddling steps. These are short, intentional sessions focused entirely on your child’s blossoming personality.

    • Time: Up to 45 minutes

    • Location: Outdoor or in-home

    • Includes: One child + parents, fully edited online gallery, and print release.

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Extended Family Sessions

 The Heritage Session — $500

Designed for the whole crew. Whether it’s a reunion or just a rare moment where everyone is in the same city, these sessions allow us to capture the legacy of your family, including grandparents and adult siblings.

    • Time: Up to 75 minutes

    • Location: Outdoor or indoor

    • Includes: Extended family groupings, fully edited online gallery, and print release.

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I’m not looking for the "perfect" shot; I’m looking for the soul of your family.

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Virtual Sessions

THE VIRtuAL STORY — $200

A virtual session with me, guided through the Shutter app using your smartphone.

    • Time: Up to 45 minutes

    • Location: In-Home

    • Includes: Fully edited online gallery and print release.

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a few things

Here is some extra information to note

The Gallery Experience: Within 3 weeks of our session, you will receive a link to your private online gallery. 

Travel & Locations: I love exploring new backdrops with my clients. While I serve the surrounding areas, there is a $50 travel fee for sessions located within the city of Chicago to cover transit and logistics.

Studio Sessions: If you prefer a minimal, indoor aesthetic, I have access to a beautiful professional studio space. This is a wonderful option for newborns or milestones regardless of the weather. Use of the studio is available for a small additional rental fee—please mention this when inquiring for current rates.

Limited Availability: To ensure every family receives my full attention and a quick gallery turnaround, I only take a limited number of sessions each month.

Let’s preserve this season together

I still get excited with every new inquiry. Whether you have a specific date in mind or just want to chat about a vision, I’d love to hear from you.

Nicole x

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