Document the waiting and the arrival


There is something powerful about holding both chapters together—the anticipation before baby arrives and the tender, blurry first days after. The Bump-to-Baby collection is designed for families who already know they want both stories documented and want the experience to feel simple, cohesive, and beautifully guided from the beginning.

Instead of booking two completely separate sessions with two different planning processes, you have one clear path. One photographer. One visual style. One relationship built from the first conversation through your newborn gallery.


One photographer for both sessions • Cohesive gallery feel • Simpler planning • Optional film available

Best for families who already know they want both maternity and newborn documented without planning everything twice.


Reserve during pregnancy once, and I’ll guide both sessions step by step.

How the timing works


Most maternity sessions happen between 28 and 34 weeks. For the newborn session, I reserve space around your due date and then confirm the exact timing once baby arrives. That means you can plan early without needing to know every detail in advance.

Two people walk between rows of colorful kayaks and canoes lined up on a sandy beach.

What this collection includes


The Bump-to-Baby collection is for families who want to document pregnancy and the newborn stage in a way that feels connected, calm, and intentional.


one maternity session

one newborn session

planning support for both

a cohesive editing style across both galleries

the option to add keepsake film

a simpler, more connected experience from start to finish

Newborn bay during a newborn lifestyle session In Elmhurst

Why families choose it


Booking both sessions together creates continuity. By the time your newborn session arrives, you already know how I work, what the process feels like, and how naturally we’ll move together during the session. It also makes the final body of work feel more complete because the story begins before baby is here.


less decision fatigue

easier planning

a consistent visual style

a more complete family story

an easier path into albums and artwork later

Family with two kids in the kitchen during lifestyle newborn photo session in Elmhurst, IL

Who this is best for


families who know they want both maternity and newborn documented

parents who value a calm, guided experience

families who want a cohesive visual story from pregnancy through newborn

anyone who would rather plan once and feel taken care of

Newborn baby wrapped in soft pink blanket lying on pink background in progressive sequence of poses.
A tender moment as parents bond with their newborn baby in a soft, intimate indoor setting.
A family and their golden retriever dog share tender moments together on a couch in a bright, sunlit living room.

Frequently asked questions


FAQ 1

Do I have to decide every detail now?

No. The important step is reserving availability. The finer details can be shaped as we go.

FAQ 2

Can I add film to one or both sessions?

Yes. Film can be added where it makes the most sense for your story and budget.

FAQ 3

Can my partner or children be included?

Yes. Both sessions can include the people who matter most to you.

FAQ 4

Where do the sessions happen?


Maternity can be in-home or outdoors. Newborn sessions are typically photographed in your home.

This is the easiest way to plan both chapters well


If you already know you want maternity and newborn photographs, this is the clearest next step. We’ll make a simple plan now so everything feels easier later.


 Explore Newborn Sessions

Surfboards stacked on a wooden rack at a sandy beach during a golden sunset with calm ocean waters in the background.
Pregnant woman smiling on a sandy beach at sunset while a man sits watching her near the ocean waves.
Woman in beige dress standing on sandy beach at sunset with seagulls flying overhead and reflection in water.
Couple kissing near surfboard rack on sandy beach during golden sunset with warm glowing sky.
Pregnant couple sitting on sandy beach near sailboats, sharing a tender moment with hands on baby bump.
Adorable newborn baby lying in a brown leather bowl prop, looking up with bright eyes during a studio photo session.
A newborn baby swaddled in a brown wrap rests peacefully against a smiling mother's chest near a bright window.
New parents tenderly holding their newborn baby, with father kissing the infant's head while mother cradles the child.
Newborn baby swaddled in brown wrap nestled in chunky cream knit blanket, looking up with wide eyes.
Newborn baby lying on changing table with parent's hands gently holding them near a bright window.
Parents admiring their newborn baby in a cozy nursery with a crib and large teddy bear in warm lighting.
Pregnant woman in ripped jeans and crop top posing in a field of tall grass under a cloudy sky.
Pregnant woman in ripped jeans and white top sitting outdoors with floral shadows on her bare belly.
Pregnant woman in white sweater and jeans poses outdoors by a lake, cradling her bare baby bump in natural sunlight.
Couple embracing outdoors near a lake, woman with visible baby bump, man holding her from behind in a maternity photo.
Close-up of a pregnant woman's bare belly outdoors, with delicate plant shadows cast across her skin in warm sunlight.
Black and white photo of a young mother tenderly holding her sleeping newborn baby girl wearing a bow headband.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a newborn baby while a man plays on the floor in an attic playroom.
Newborn baby with white bow headband and pink pacifier being cradled in a parent's arms.
Sleeping newborn baby girl in floral romper and pink bow headband with hands raised beside her head.
Newborn baby girl sleeping peacefully in pink bow headband, cradled in parent's hands during lifestyle photography session.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby girl with a bow headband cradled in loving hands.
A couple shares an intimate moment on a beach at dusk, the woman in a rust dress cradling her baby bump.
Pregnant woman in rust maxi dress standing on beach at sunset, cradling baby bump with calm ocean backdrop.
Pregnant couple holding hands walking barefoot on a sandy beach at golden sunset by the ocean.
Pregnant woman in rust dress holds hands with man in white shirt walking on beach near red lighthouse at dusk.
A peaceful newborn baby sleeping in a white knit romper inside a wooden crib on a soft pink sheet.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping in parent's hands, with tiny fingers curled and soft features in warm light.
A couple sits together in a pink nursery, lovingly gazing at their newborn baby near a white crib.
A mother in a white tee and jeans tenderly holds her newborn baby in a warmly lit bedroom with wooden dresser.
Couple sitting on couch with newborn baby surrounded by three dogs in bright living room.