2024 Pricing

Maternity

up to 90 mins -  $400

Maternity sessions are perfect to leave your legacy. You are about to start a whole new branch for your family. Many years from now, your family will look back and see where it all started. The start of a whole new family tree and it begins with YOU!

I will help you celebrate this moment and capture your essence that begins this new legacy. I will help dress you, pose you and partner. I will take care of you from start to finish. 99% of the moms that come to me have no idea how to pose, so no worries that's why I am here.

I offer Maternity sessions that include access to 50+ gowns plus accessories. All you need to do is bring your undergarments. Along with the dresses we also have men's clothing sets in sizes Medium and X-Large. 

Family and other children are welcome to join at no extra charge.

Sessions can be done outdoors (even if its cold) and in studio at the same price. For outdoor sessions we do have a changing tent that may be used during the session.

The best time to come in is during 28 to 34 weeks. The belly is typically the roundest at this time. During booking you will be able to choose which location you prefer, studio, park, beach, etc.. For outdoor sessions, we have a pop-up changing tent for Mom to use to change as we move from location to location.

A typical 90 minute session the average person can get through anywhere from 4 to 5 looks (each dress will have its own look/background for in studio sessions) while others can get through 5-6, it all depends on how Mama is feeling and how well she can move around and how much she can tolerate. Along with dresses, we have fabric swing, wings, and fabric draping. For outdoor sessions, we can typically get through 3 dresses in the one hour, since changing in a tent is a little harder to do.

We recommend wearing nude undergarments and strapless bras. If you need help with this we can always send you links to the most popular undergarments we see. We do not provide makeup or hair styling. We do not provide undergarments. We do not provide clothing for family members.

Also included, is editing, if you choose, I will take care of stretch marks, bruises, scars, acne, etc.. Please know that Maternity images can take a little longer to edit compared to other sessions depending on what you choose. This is because I like to had my own artistic details into the images, reflections, water, etc.. but if you want just your images as is, then editing time is shorter. You will have the choice to receive your images as-is or classic for a shorter wait period or receive artistic edits for a longer wait period. Those who choose the free artistic add-on will receive 2 final galleries, one with classic images and one with artistic images. 

An extra editing fee of $25 per image only applies if Mama decides to wear neon colored undergarments and wants the colored changed to match or wearing solid bra straps (not clear) and want the straps removed. This fee also applies to any images where you would like the clothing changed. For example, Dad comes in with Purple Pants and you want the pants to be black or to have a logo removed.

Fine Art Images also may be purchased during booking for an additional $25 per image. Fine Art images are the fantasy digital backdrops. Fine art images can not be purchased once the session is complete.

Follow the link to view out Maternity Closet

https://www.lightessencephotography.com/maternity-client-closet

During booking, you will be asked on the questionnaire some of the things we do in studio. You get to check off what you will be interested in, this will help us better prepare the studio for your session. Here you will find examples https://www.lightessencephotography.com/maternity-questionnaire-examples

Maternity Session Includes:

Additional Add-ons: 

All Completed Maternity Sessions receive $50 off a Full Advanced Newborn Session. 

Please check spam folder for booking confirmation and session reminder.

I do not give or sell any RAW or UN-EDITED images, these images do not represent my final work. You will only receive the fully retouched digital images you chose from your session.

What happens after your session?

Typically within 24 hours of your session, you will preview an unedited proof gallery. From there you will be able to choose which images you would like for your package/purchased images. These images are then taken and edited. 

Advanced Newborn Session - (5 days to 30 days) 

up to 2 - 3 hours — $450

LEP Studio - 362 Spring St, Fall River, MA

If your baby has already been born please contact us for availability

Best time to book is during your 2nd and 3rd Trimester. Advanced booking guarantees spot on our calendar on Wednesdays. All Wednesdays are closed for advanced bookings. Payment Plans available, the earlier you book the longer you have to pay off the session. 

This is the perfect way to ensure you are able to be seen when the baby is still new, since we only take 12 to 15 babies a month depending on the month.

Newborn sessions are designed for babies from 5 to 21 days old. After 21 days old, less options for clothing and props will be available. Babies older than 21 days old will have a smaller selection of clothing and prop availability. Clothing and prop use for babies older than 21 days old will be used at the discretion of the photographer to ensure outfit/prop integrity and safety. Also, please note less clothing options will be available for larger babies.

I offer Newborn sessions in studio only. Newborn sessions are typically done during the week. This is to ensure; our studio is sanitized before and after every newborn session. All outfits, wraps and backdrops are washed. All props and other equipment are wiped down with Lysol/Clorox wipes. Headbands are sprayed with Lysol disinfectant.

During your in studio shoot, I will have set ups pre made with your preferred colors upon your arrival. I have a wide range of clothing, wraps and costumes for the baby as well. They are all washed after each use. Typical session includes 5+ different set ups, 3 with outfits, 1 lose wrap, 3 tight wraps and 1 on the bean bag.

Then we will finish the session with a mini family session at the end. If you choose not to complete a family session and there is additional time, we may be able to complete more set ups. Please note that if baby is extra fussy, we may not be able to complete all set ups to ensure we are able to complete family pictures.

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I do offer Mini Newborn Session if that is more of an interest. Petite Newborn Sessions

We do recommend coming in within the first 14 days. During this time, the babies are very sleepy and tolerant to all positions and can be easily settled and put back to sleep.

Please be advised the older the baby, the less they will tolerate. Most babies over 14 days old tend to be awake throughout their session and do not tolerate many of the poses. Also, many of the poses are no longer safe for them as they are building muscle. I will never force a baby into a position they do not like. Also, to maintain the integrity of my outfits and props, if your baby is over 30 days old, please refer to our portrait session. 

Since we do see babies older than 14 days, we often run into the cluster feeding phase. Typically during this time (typically days 12-18) babies want nothing to do with us and just want to eat the whole time. In the event, the baby can't be settled within the first hour, you do have the option to reschedule. In our experience, if a baby will not settle, your photos will not come out great.

Please see add-ons for twins, triplets, etc.. (Every additional baby is $100 with an additional 5 images)

Maternity Gowns maybe used during family pictures, please see add-ons.

To preview available themes visit Newborn Themes, if you do not like themes, we can choose classic and sets will be created with your chosen colors or you can send us examples of sets you like. 

Please not all themes are available as baby gets older due to safety.

Please check spam folder for booking confirmation and session reminder.

I do not give or sell any RAW or UN-EDITED images, these images do not represent my final work. You will only receive the fully retouched digital images you chose from your session.

What happens after your session?

Typically within 24 hours of your session, you will preview an unedited proof gallery. From there you will be able to choose which images you would like for your package/purchased images. These images are then taken and edited. 

*please note Maternity discount is not valid on petite Newborn Sessions. 

Cake Smash - (For 6months (must be able to sit unassisted). 1st, 2nd & 3rd Birthday)

up to 1 hour — $375

LEP Studio - 362 Spring St, Fall River, MA

Celebrate your little one's birthday with a cake smash! Whether they are turning one or three, each birthday is a time to celebrate their growth and accomplishments.

I customize your cake smash session to fit your choice of theme from our available themes.  I have several themes available or I can create a completely new theme for an additional cost. Cake Smash session can have simple décor or I can go all out. The choice is yours!

First we start with portrait pictures with a clean baby. Then we move on to the big event the cake smash. Lastly, we have bubble bath time to clean up the baby. A Cake smash session is customized to the very last detail. We provide, 2 outfits, one for portraits and one to use during the cake smash part (girls wear rompers, boys wear a colored diaper cover with suspenders), along with a custom cake. As always, you are always welcome to bring your own outfits if you prefer.

I provide everything for the session, and will order everything. All you have to do it come with a happy baby!

Available themes can be viewed here:

https://www.lightessencephotography.com/cake-smash-themes

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Please check spam folder for booking confirmation and session reminder.

I do not give or sell any RAW or UN-EDITED images, these images do not represent my final work. You will only receive the fully retouched digital images you chose from your session.

What happens after your session?

Typically within 24 hours of your session, you will preview an unedited proof gallery. From there you will be able to choose which images you would like for your package/purchased images. These images are then taken and edited. 


Portraits

up to 45 mins - $250

It is important to capture all those precious moments and milestones over the years. We all grow older including our children and I believe in capturing all those little stages in life that we celebrate.

Whether its group portraits (family/friends), individual portraits (just you), birthday celebrations, etc.. this package is for you.

Portraits are perfect to capture your own celebration/birthday, baby milestones (6 & 9 months), immediate family or extended family.

Portraits can be done on location, we will travel anywhere that is within 30 minutes from Fall River, outside of the 30 minutes an extra $50 charge applies (please see add-on) or session can be in studio.

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*Please note due to the size of our studio, we can no accommodate large family group pictures.


Please check spam folder for booking confirmation and session reminder.

I do not give or sell any RAW or UN-EDITED images, these images do not represent my final work. You will only receive the fully retouched digital images you chose from your session.

What happens after your session?

Typically within 24 hours of your session, you will preview an unedited proof gallery. From there you will be able to choose which images you would like for your package/purchased images. These images are then taken and edited.