Packages + Pricing

 

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Family

Outdoor - In Home

Starting at $350

 

A one hour session combining posed, and candid shots, capturing your family’s story. Whether your family is growing. or simply enjoying this season together, this session is meant to preserve these moments you’ll treasure for years to come!


Additional fee for families with more than 5 participants.

 

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Maternity

OUTDOOR - IN HOME

Starting at $350

 

This session is about slowing down and honoring this season - The quiet moments, the anticipation, and the love already surrounding your baby. These are the moments before everything changes!


Partners + children are always welcome.

One outfit change is optional

 

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Newborn

OUTDOOR - IN HOME

Starting at $385

Newborn sessions are slow, calm, and completely baby-led. We follow your baby’s rhythm, taking time for feedings, diaper changes, and cuddles without ever feeling rushed. Whether in the comfort of your home, or in an outdoor natural space, the goal is to document your first days together in a way that feels honest and heartfelt.


These are best taken within 1-4 weeks after baby has been born.

Parents + siblings are always welcome to participate.

Outfit change is optional for baby ONLY.

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Mini Session

Starting at $225

Mini Sessions are designed to capture genuine connection and natural moments with a simple, but efficient experience.


Included in this session price:

30 minutes of shooting time, ALL best images delivered via online gallery (minimum of 15 professionally edited images)

This is Ideal for updated family photos, milestones, or seasonal portraits!


Location will be local to photographer (Bonita/Chula Vista)

If you have a preferred location, a travel fee will be applied to session price.

Studio Session

$500

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Step into a warm, cozy studio and create timeless portraits. Perfect for every season and every session—family, maternity, newborns, cake smashes, or branding portraits.

Studio Fee included in session price. Props included.

45 min session, any additional time will include additional fees.


Fresh 48

$400
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Fresh 48 sessions capture your baby’s first 48 hours of life in a natural style. Taken at your hospital or birth center, these sessions focus on real moments—tiny details, first cuddles, meeting family, and those early newborn expressions you’ll never want to forget. No posing, just honest memories of your baby’s very beginning.

Cake Smash

Starting at $250

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Mini + Full sessions available.


Mini session - Held in a location local to photographer, and baby only. Client provides Cake.


Full session -  1 location of our choice, Slice of Cake to smash, props as pictured (cake stand and blanket).


Any other props must be provided by client.

 

Travel + Location Fees

 

Travel is included for all sessions within 40 miles round-trip of Chula Vista, CA.


For locations beyond this range, the following travel fees apply to help cover additional drive time and transportation costs:

    •    40–75 miles round-trip: +$50

    •    75–110 miles round-trip (including Oceanside): +$100

    •    Beyond 110 miles round-trip: Custom travel quote


If your session location falls outside the included range, the applicable travel fee will be added to your total at the time of booking.

Bundle Package

Looking for something more custom?

A bundle package may be perfect for you!

Motherhood Keepsake collection

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Most-loved bundle for documenting the beginning of a new motherhood chapter

 

What's included?

Two Sessions!

    •    One maternity session ( outdoor or in-home)

    •    One lifestyle newborn session (in-home or outdoors)

   

Designed to document both anticipation and arrival


Session Length

    •    Maternity session: Up to 1 hour

    •    Newborn session: Up to 2 hours (baby-led and unhurried)


Partner + immediate family are always welcome


Styling & Preparation

    •    Pre-session planning support to ensure a calm, connected experience


I am with you every step of the way in prepping for our session together. I am always more than happy to give wardrobe recommendations.


Images & Gallery

    •    45+ edited digital images from each session

    •    Online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing


Priority Newborn Scheduling

    •    Due-date based booking with priority placement once baby arrives

    •    Flexible scheduling within the first 2–4 weeks

Investment:

$625

A $75 savings when booked together.


Only $200 retainer to reserve this bundle, the remainder is split between sessions!

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Let's document your story!

 

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