Maternity Session Prep Guide
Mom posed on walkover bridge in a blue lace gown.
Address+Directions
(Note the NEW Address!)
My studio is located in Downtown Minot at
400 East Central Ave., Suite #306. (In the Old Brick Building just east of Ebenezer's) Please try not to arrive more than 5 minutes early, as families before you need time to leave and I need time to clean & prep between appointments. When you walk in the very front door (which has a 1 above it), you'll find the elevator straight down the hall and to the left. Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor. You'll turn to the right off the elevator then take the long hall to the left. I am at the end of the hall just past the restrooms.
What to bring
+Your outfits & dresses! Feel free to bring your outfits & change here. Wrinkles & accidents happen, especially on picture day!
+During winter (or on rainy days) I ask that you bring the shoes you want to wear in the photos (if you want to wear shoes) along to put on here. Bare feet are always welcome.
+Remember, depending on the dress you chose, you may need undergarments that coordinate.
+Any special props, photos, ultrasound images, keepsakes you'd like images with.
+Feel free to ask any questions or send any inspiration you have!
Payment
I accept cash or checks at the studio. Keep in mind if you bring cash- I am not always able to make change.
If you prefer to pay with a card, let me know and I can activate your booking link to accept a payment.
Prepping
In the days before - use chapstick and lotion to remedy dry/chapped lips and skin.
Night before - Remove or apply nail polishes as desired, clean & clip nails - check toes on littles.
Do not drink any punches or juices that stain lips, teeth & mouth before the session.
Additional Reminders!
+If you have any inspiration or poses you like, you may email/text them to me prior to the session.
+Adding other family members without discussing it prior to the session will incur a fee.
++Illness Policies++
If anyone in your party is ill with a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, rash or are otherwise contagious, please reach out to reschedule. Even if it happens to be the morning of the session. We will gladly reschedule rather than risk exposure. I serve Newborns, Elderly, cancer patients and otherwise immunocompromised people and will not risk exposing them to something they can not fight off. If any client arrives to a session ill, I reserve the right to send them away without holding their session.
We are excited to see you!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Mom sitting with dad affectionately holding her belly & his hand.
Mom posed standing, holding her belly while looking down.