Louisville Maternity photographer
Because
this
Beautiful Season
Deserves
To Be
Held
Onto
book your photographer
You're having a baby... can you believe it?!
I love getting expecting moms in front of my camera! Pregnancy is such a short, but sweet time. You won't have that baby bump forever! And how much will it mean to your baby to see how much you treasured them, even before they were born? Let's make some memories that you (and your future baby) will love! My maternity sessions take place either in-home or at any of my select locations in the Louisville area. I promise to make you feel comfortable, and also beautiful!
Hey!
I'm Michelle
A joyful, authentic maternity experience
There’s truly nothing like the anticipation of meeting your little one. This season is full of big feelings, sweet moments, and so much beauty, and you deserve to have it documented in a way that feels true to you.
I’m a mom of two and a Louisville maternity and newborn photographer who’s all about creating a relaxed, stress-free, and heartfelt experience. I know how quickly this chapter passes, and I would love to capture the glow, the connection, and the joy that make this time so special.
the experience
From the anticipation of maternity
to
first year milestones
no moment
is
missed.
Gives you access to schedule up to 3 sessions within an 18 month period at a reduced rate. You will get first dibs to slots on my busy calendar! Many families schedule a combination of:
- Maternity Photography Sessions
- Newborn Portraits
- Milestone Portraits (3 month, 6 month, 9 month, 1 year cake smash, etc.)
The Year of Life Collection also includes
- 25 complimentary birth announcements
- Print credit to use toward: Professional prints, frames, albums, linen keepsake boxes, and more
- Access to exclusive petite sessions offered only to Year of Life families!
The Year of Life Collection...
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Testimonials from Past families
We LOVED Michelle!
She did such a wonderful job with our maternity photo shoot, making it fun, easy, and relaxing for my husband and I. She was so accommodating in what we were looking for and the photos turned out better than we could have imagined. We cannot thank her enough or recommend her enough to anyone looking for a photographer. She was also so prompt with responses and results which is also just hugely appreciated. Highly recommend Michelle!
Courtney B.
My Maternity Packages Include:
(3 week delivery) : No matter which package you choose, you will receive a select number of digital images. All photos taken will go through my hand-picking selection & hand editing process so that you get the BEST OF THE BEST fully edited photos ready for print.
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With each package you will receive a print credit to use in the online store. Choose between matted prints, framed prints, keepsake boxes, canvases, folios, albums... and more! Just make a few clicks in your gallery, and beautiful prints will ship to your doorstep.
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Right when you book, I will immediately send you my Newborn and Family Planning Guides packed with portrait and outfit tips to help you prepare for session day.
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I will be there leading up to your session day to answer any questions you may have, help you pick out your dream location, or help you choose between outfits.
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the
process
Whether it’s your first or fifteenth time having professional photos made, not to worry: I’ll walk you through the whole thing from start to finish.
I'll send you a short personalized video covering my process and all the pricing details (no surprises later), along with answering any questions you have. If you'd like we can also have a quick phone consultation before we decide to make your session official. If we decide to work together, you’ll pay a $350 session fee to hold your date and time.
01...answering your questions
Along with a virtual stack of digital images, each collection option comes with a print credit, so you can get your favorite pictures where they belong: in print, where you can see them each and every day.
03...choose your collection
About 3 weeks after your session, I'll reach out with a private link where you'll be able to preview all of your brand-new, fully-edited images - hooray! Then, once you've seen exactly what we got, you'll be ready to choose what you want to purchase.
02...preview your images
The collection options range between $1050 and $1750, depending on the number of digital images you need. All told, my clients invest between $1400 and $2100 in their images.
frequently asked questions
While the industry standard is four weeks, you will receive your final gallery within three weeks!!
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Absolutely. In fact, each package comes with print credit to spend in an online print store where you can order from the BEST quality print labs that I have hand-selected for you, or order an heirloom album - I'll do all the work for you!
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I dual write every single photo to two different SD cards, and then immediately back them up to at least 2 additional security hard drives.
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Easy. You inquire, I'll send over a short, personalized video explaining the process (or we can hop on a call if you'd like!) and we'll make sure we're the right fit. Then I'll send you a contract & invoice that you can take care of with just a few clicks.
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As early as you can. Dates usually book up quick, and I only do a maximum of two sessions per week to ensure top-notch attention is given to all my families. Maternity photos are typically best taken anytime between 30-34 weeks. By this time you’ve developed a nice baby bump and typically aren’t too uncomfortable. Newborn photos are best taken within the baby’s first 7 to 14 days. I just make a note in my calendar of your due date, then when baby actually comes - let me know! We'll set a firm date from there.
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The
HAKE
Family
The
MILLIGAN
Family
The
VERGARA
Family
MATERNITY PHOTO GALLERIES
"Michelle is an AMAZING photographer and wonderful to work with!!!! She went out of her way to work with our busy schedule to get family photos and the whole experience was smooth and fun. I HIGHLY recommend her if you're looking for beautiful photographs!!!"
Rylie D.
The start of
their
story
your
Maternity albums
hands
held in
There’s something so meaningful about being able to hold the beginning of your baby’s story in your hands. Digital photos are wonderful, but turning the pages of a beautifully made album—feeling its weight, seeing each moment thoughtfully placed—brings back the emotions of this season in a way nothing else can. These are the moments you’ll never want to forget: the glow of your pregnancy, the anticipation, the tenderness, and the love that’s already growing so deeply.
An heirloom album becomes more than a collection of photographs—it becomes part of your family’s legacy. One day, your child will flip through these pages and see how loved they were before they ever arrived. And as life moves forward and this chapter becomes a memory, your album will remain—a lasting keepsake of the sweetness, strength, and magic of your journey into motherhood. It’s a gift to your future self, and to the generations who will cherish your story long after.
Pricing and Product info
Ready
to
document your
baby's
first
chapter?
I would be so honored to document this special time in your life. Click below to get in touch!
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