Maternity
Gowns, the 28–34 week window, and studio versus outdoors.
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Everything below is here to take the guesswork out of your session — what to wear, what to bring, and how the day actually runs. Read the guide for your session type; the rest is optional.
01Your Session
Find the one you booked
Each one has a guide to read before the day, and a short form that tells me what I need to know to set up for you.
Newborn
The 6–16 day window, what I provide, and how the two hours run.
Family
Coordinating outfits without matching, and golden-hour timing.
First Birthday
Choosing a cake that photographs, and what to expect on the day.
Senior
Outfit changes, what to bring, and what to do if you hate being photographed.
Mini Sessions
Seasonal minis — how the ten minutes run, and the terms you sign.
02Your Guide
Everything worth knowing beforehand
Read the one for your session. The rest are here if you're curious.
Maternity
The last of the waiting.
When to come
- 28 to 34 weeks is the sweet spot — a clear bump, and you're generally still comfortable enough to enjoy it.
- Earlier if you're expecting twins.
Studio or outdoors
- Either. Studio gives control over light and a clean, timeless look. Outdoors at golden hour gives warmth and space.
- Want both? It's a +$100 add-on to the session.
What to wear
- I have a gown wardrobe you're welcome to use — it's mostly maternity and mum sizes. Tell me your usual dress size on the form and I'll have a few pulled out before you arrive.
- If you'd rather wear your own: solid colours photograph better than busy patterns, and fitted beats loose — loose fabric hides the bump you came to photograph.
- Bring a second option if you're torn. It costs nothing to have it in the car.
If your partner or children are joining
- Lovely — but bring their outfits yourself. My wardrobe doesn't cover men, and only stretches to a few children's pieces.
- Keep everyone in the same family of colours rather than matching exactly.
Afterwards
- Gallery in 2–3 weeks, every image hand-edited, print release included.
- Booking a newborn session too? Belly to Baby bundles both at $925.
Newborn
The first two weeks go quickly. Here's how to make the session an easy one.
When to come
- 6 to 16 days old is the sweet spot. Babies are still curled and sleep deeply enough to be posed.
- Book around your due date rather than waiting — we'll confirm the exact day once your baby arrives.
How long it takes
- About two hours. That sounds long, and it is deliberate: it leaves room to feed, settle and start again if your baby has other ideas.
- Don't schedule anything tight afterwards. Nobody has ever regretted leaving a buffer.
Before you come check
- Try to keep your baby awake for a little while before you arrive, and feed as close to the start of the session as you can. A full, sleepy baby is a photographable baby.
- Studios for newborn work are kept warm on purpose — babies settle far better. Dress in layers you can take off.
What I provide
- Wraps, headbands and outfits for your baby, in a range of colours.
- Outfits for mum, if you'd like to be in some of the photos.
- Please don't go shopping. There is more here than we'll get through.
What to bring
- Outfits for siblings and dad — I don't have clothing for them.
- A pacifier if your baby takes one, even if you're not using it much yet.
- A spare feed, and a change of clothes for you. Newborns are newborns.
- Anything that means something to you — a blanket, a knitted hat, something that was yours as a baby. These become the photos people keep.
Afterwards
- Your gallery arrives in 2–3 weeks. Every image is hand-edited.
- A print release is included. I don't release RAW files.
Family
Getting everyone in one frame, without it becoming an ordeal.
How long it takes
- About an hour. Long enough to relax into it, short enough that small children are still on side.
When to come
- For outdoor sessions, the last hour before sunset — that's where the warm light comes from, and it's not a preference so much as physics.
- With young children, work around the nap rather than through it.
What to wear
- Coordinate, don't match. Matching outfits date a photograph faster than anything else.
- Pick two or three colours that sit together and let everyone wear a different piece of that palette.
- Avoid large logos and tight stripes — both fight the camera.
- Start with one person's outfit, usually mum's, and build everyone else around it.
What to bring
- Everyone's outfits — I don't have clothing for families.
- Snacks and a bribe for anyone under six. No judgement.
- Anything that makes your family yours: a pet, a much-loved toy, a grandparent.
Afterwards
- Gallery in 2–3 weeks, hand-edited, print release included.
- Thinking about something for the wall? Tell me on the form — it changes how I frame a few shots.
First Birthday & Cake Smash
One year old, and making a beautiful mess of it.
When to come
- Book for whenever your baby is reliably at their happiest — for most, that's mid-morning after the first nap.
- Around the birthday is ideal, but a couple of weeks either side changes nothing.
The cake — you bring it
- Smooth buttercream, not fondant. Fondant looks dull on camera and babies can't get into it.
- Small. A 4–6 inch round is plenty; a big cake dwarfs a one-year-old.
- Light colours photograph best. Deep reds and purples stain skin and clothing, and they'll still be there in the photos.
- Tell me about any allergies on the form, and whether they've had sugar before — a first encounter can go either way.
What to bring
- A spare outfit, and a towel or two.
- Wipes. More than you think.
- Whatever reliably settles them — a particular toy, a song, a snack.
What to expect
- Some babies dive in. Some sit and stare at it. Some cry. All three make good photographs, and none of them means the session went wrong.
- We'll do clean photos first, then the cake — that order is not negotiable, for obvious reasons.
Afterwards
- Gallery in 2–3 weeks, hand-edited, print release included.
Senior
The year before everything changes.
How long it takes
- About an hour — enough for two or three looks without it dragging.
What to wear
- Bring two or three outfits: one you feel genuinely good in, one smarter, and one that's just you.
- Solid colours over patterns. Bring the shoes.
- If you've a letter jacket, a uniform or anything from a team, bring it even if you're unsure — it's easier to skip than to fetch.
What to bring
- Anything you're known for: an instrument, a ball, a camera, a car you're proud of.
- Someone whose opinion you trust. A friend in the corner makes most people looser, not stiffer.
If you'd rather not be photographed
- Say so on the form. Plenty of seniors dread this, and knowing beforehand means I start differently — further back, less direction, more talking.
- It is not a problem, and you are not the first.
Afterwards
- Gallery in 2–3 weeks, hand-edited, print release included.
- Tell me on the form what they're for — yearbook deadlines and announcement cards need different crops.
03Your Form
Tell me about your session
Only the one for your session — three minutes, and it makes a real difference to how the day runs.
Maternity Questionnaire
A few questions before your maternity session so everything is ready when you arrive. Two minutes, and skip anything that doesn’t apply.
Almost there
Your answers are below. Copy them into an email to Loree — her address is on the contact page — or text her and she’ll take them over the phone.
Newborn Questionnaire
Congratulations. A few questions so the studio is set up for your baby before you arrive — colours pulled, props ready, room warm. About three minutes, and skip anything that doesn’t apply.
Almost there
Your answers are below. Copy them into an email to Loree — her address is on the contact page — or text her and she’ll take them over the phone.
Family Questionnaire
A few questions before your family session. The more I know beforehand, the less we work out on the day — and the more time we spend actually shooting.
Almost there
Your answers are below. Copy them into an email to Loree — her address is on the contact page — or text her and she’ll take them over the phone.
First Birthday Questionnaire
A few questions before your little one’s session. If it’s a cake smash, the cake questions matter most.
Almost there
Your answers are below. Copy them into an email to Loree — her address is on the contact page — or text her and she’ll take them over the phone.
Senior Questionnaire
A few questions before your session, so the day is about you rather than logistics.
Almost there
Your answers are below. Copy them into an email to Loree — her address is on the contact page — or text her and she’ll take them over the phone.
Mini Session Questionnaire
Minis are short and they run to the minute, so the few questions below and the terms matter more than they would for a full session. Two minutes.
Almost there
Your answers are below. Copy them into an email to Loree — her address is on the contact page — or text her and she’ll take them over the phone.
04The Studio
Where to find me
714 2nd St
League City, TX 77573
Running late or something’s come up? Text me — it’s the fastest way to reach me on a session day, and newborn sessions in particular have plenty of give in them.
— Loree
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