Portrait Session
Maternity
it’s the first big step in this new lifetime of adventures! Many pregnant women don’t feel their greatest during pregnancy, and are even hesitant to document it, but the rest of the world sees them as beautiful, strong, and incredible!
Congratulations on your little one! I think that pregnancy is SO important to document.
I can give you some suggestions on some stunning locations around the state of Maine, or I’m happy to come somewhere that’s special to you both! I recommend that you dress up, and even consider getting your hair and makeup done professionally! You deserve to feel your very best during this session, and I want to showcase how beautiful you are! You are more than welcome to bring a change of clothes if you'd like pictures in two different outfits. You can also choose up to 2 locations that are close if you'd like a variety of background for your session. Your maternity session should be calm, relaxing, and effortless. We’ll cycle through a series of poses with you and your significant other, and of course get some pictures of just you! Don’t worry if you feel like you will be awkward during the session, or not know where to put your hands - I’ll guide you every step of the way! Sessions are typically done on weekday evenings, about 2 hours before sunset (varying slightly depending on the location). I recommend scheduling your session to take place when you are between 30 and 36 weeks pregnant. Many women prefer to do the session around 30-32 weeks so they are more comfortable!
About the Sessions
Download your images, share with your loved ones, and order prints
Step 07
See your full portrait session within 3-6 weeks of your session
Step 06
Receive a few sneak peeks within 24 hours of your session
Step 05
Have an amazing photoshoot!
Step 04
Meet in person for your session
Step 03
Sign your contract and pay your retainer fee
Step 02
Email me to go over details
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process
The
- 60-90 MINUTES OF PHOTOGRAPHY
- A MINIMUM OF 60 EDITED DIGITAL IMAGES IN AN ONLINE GALLERY
- PRINT RELEASE
- TRAVEL UP TO 60 MILES (EACH WAY) FROM GARDINER, MAINE
What You Get
Travel Fee to Acadia: $350
$1200
1.5 HOUR SESSION PLUS 60 DIGITAL IMAGES
Investment
The Maternity
Maternity Galleries
View the
- Rebecca Blank
The photos speak for themselves, each and every one is simply perfect and looks like it is out of a magazine. But Andrea herself is equally as awesome and the kind of person you want to be around. She photographed our elopement and then just did our family photos and we can’t wait for the next time we do pictures with Andrea again.
"Andrea is simply the best."
Kind words from past clients
Once I have answered any questions you may have and you have decided that the Andrea Simmons Portrait Experience is exactly what you’re looking for, the next step is booking. You can save your date by signing your contract and paying your retainer fee online.
How do we move forward with booking our portrait session?
I recommend choosing 1-2 locations that are near each other. We don’t want to miss out on great lighting, or use up too much time driving between locations! Having two locations can be great for getting more variety out of your session!
How many locations should we choose for our session?
I average between 60 and 120 final edited images for portrait sessions. I love delivering my client’s files quickly and easily via an online gallery. You will have the ability to print, share and download your images as much as you want.
How many images will I receive from my portrait session?
You will get a sneak peek of your images within 1-2 days of your session! My turnaround time for the full gallery averages between 3 and 6 weeks, though most portrait sessions are delivered within 4 weeks.
what is the turnaround time for receiving my final digital images?
I offer professional prints for sale in your online gallery. These are optional, as you will already have the digital images available for download, and a print release. The prints are reasonably priced, and are shipped right to your home within 1-2 weeks.
Can I order prints from you?
Weather is always unpredictable, which is why I schedule a rain date for every one of my portrait clients when booking. We will decide together the morning of your session whether we need to use the rain date or not.
What if it rains on my session date?
I absolutely love photographing in Acadia! I am very familiar with the park, and can recommend 10-15 different location options there. These sessions do have an added fee of $350, which covers my extra time and driving expenses to get there.
Do you photograph in Acadia National Park?
I offer a discount for clients wishing to book more than one session at once. If you book 2 sessions (for example, a Maternity and Fresh 48 session), I will take $100 off the combined price of the sessions. If you book 3 sessions, I will take $150 off the combined price.
Do you offer multiple session discounts?
I believe every client should leave their session happy and relaxed, knowing we had fun and got some great images! I think the candid photos are just as important as the posed photos, so I go back and forth to get both during every session!
What is your shooting style for our portrait session
I recommend scheduling your session to take place when you are between 30 and 36 weeks pregnant. You want to still feel somewhat comfortable and be able to move around for your session!
at what point in my pregnancy do you recommend doing portraits?
Questions
Frequently Asked
I can't wait to talk to you more about your photography dreams and wishes. I only book a limited number of portrait sessions per month, so please reach out so we can make this happen for you!
