Congratulations and thank you SO much for your interest in Ivory Lamb Photography! I hope your pregnancy thus far has been a wonderful experience!
Why Ivory Lamb photography and why Lauren?
So glad you asked! As a mother of 4, I know this is such an important and monumental journey you are on, and there are lots of important decisions to make - your maternity and newborn photographer is one of those! I understand that quality, artful photography is an investment and I am honored your are considering using my services.
Altogether, I have had over ten years of photography experience, spending nearly the latest seven of those specializing in Maternity and newborn through first year portraiture. I also love working with children, families and seniors, but have concentrated most of my efforts toward perfecting the "Belly to Birthday" phases. Rest assured that any session with me will put your safety and comfort in the forefront. I pride myself on running a God and family-centered business as well.
my style, My mission
I am drawn to creating images that engages the viewer, causes the subject stand out and evokes emotion in an artful way. I would call my style simple, earthy and dramatic, but I am definitely not afraid of soft color, when desired. My mission is to capture time and make the most important moments in each client's life eternal. I aim to ensure that each piece of art given to my clients becomes a legacy of priceless memories.
session investments
**Please inquire about the Military/Public Servant Discount if you feel this may apply to your family
All of my sessions are all-inclusive. That means you are purchasing your time with me creating your images (I am available for complimentary pre-session consults as well - either in person, or via phone/e-mail), the artful perfecting of your images, password protected online viewing gallery, facebook preview, and a digital print release so you can print and share your images as you wish (also nice so you have a copy of your images should anything happen to the original prints, etc.).
Maternity Sessions: Maternity sessions are an hour (+/-) and produce a minimum of 30 (+) images with print release. They can either be in my home studio or at an outside location. The retainer required when you book your session (holds your spot and also serves as your session fee) is $200 and $300 is due when your images are ready to be delivered to you. (Images normally delivered about 2-3 weeks after your session). Book a maternity session with any other session and receive $100 off the combined total!
Total investment for a maternity session is $500. When booking a maternity session with any other session, $100 will be taken off the combined total (must be booked at the same time).
Full Newborn Sessions: Newborn sessions are 2 to 3 hours long (all info on why to expect that time length, what to expect, etc. will be sent out when you book) and produce a minimum of 25 images with print release. Full newborn sessions include parent(s) and baby, family, sibling, multiple prop and simple-setup "beanbag" poses. Newborn sessions are in my home studio (outside location setups can be discussed during warmer months) and I have everything here you need as far as props, outfits, etc. If you'd like to bring something, feel free - if it is a prop, please let me know beforehand so I can take all safety measures possible. A retainer of $250 is due when you book, which holds your spot and also serves as your session fee, and $475 is due when your images are ready for delivery. Book a Full newborn session with any other session and receive $100 off the combined total.
Total investment for a newborn session is $725. When booking a newborn session with any other session, $100 will be taken off the combined retainer (must be booked at the same time).
Mini Newborn Sessions: Mini Newborn sessions are 1 to 1.5 hours long (all info on why to expect that the time length, what to expect, etc. will be sent out when you book) and produce a minimum of 15 images with print release. Mini Newborn sessions include one family pose OR one sibling pose, as well as poses of baby alone. My newborn sessions are in my home studio (outside location setups can be discussed during warmer months) and I have everything here you need as far as props, outfits, etc. If you'd like to bring something, feel free - if it is a prop, please let me know beforehand so I can take all safety measures possible. A retainer of $200 is due when you book, which holds your spot and also serves as your session fee, and $375 is due when your images are ready for delivery. Book a Full mini session with any other session and receive $100 off the combined retainers.
Total investment for a mini newborn session is $575. When booking a mini newborn session with any other session, $100 will be taken off the combined retainer (must be booked at the same time).
Wrapped-Only Mini Newborn Sessions: Wrapped-Only Mini Newborn sessions are 1 hour long and produce a minimum of 10 images (with print release). Wrapped-Only Mini Newborn sessions include 3 setups of baby wrapped (swaddled). No parent or sibling images are included in this session. My newborn sessions are in my home studio (outside location setups can be discussed during warmer months) and I have everything here you need as far as wraps and props, etc. If you'd like to bring a wrap or prop, feel free - if it is a prop, please let me know beforehand so I can take all safety measures possible. A retainer of $100 is due when you book, which holds your spot and also serves as your session fee, and $375 is due when your images are ready for delivery. Book a Wrapped-Only Mini session with any other session and receive $50 off the combined retainers.
Total investment for a mini newborn session is $475. When booking a wrapped-only mini newborn session with any other session, $50 will be taken off the combined retainer (must be booked at the same time).
Fresh 48 VIDEO-Photo Sessions: (These sessions are not being booked until further notice due to the Covid-19 virus.) (Sessions within 48 hours after birth {as soon as possible, during daylight (morning/afternoon) hours, in the hospital/birthing center/home}). Fresh 48 VIDEO sessions are typically 2 hours and document the tiny details of your baby, first family meetings, etc. in a more lifestyle approach including both video and still images. A limited number of sessions are available due to the on-call nature of these sessions. Fresh 48 VIDEO sessions include (1) video of the moments captured during our time together and 20 (+) still images with print release. The retainer required when you book your session is $225, and then $475 is due when your images are ready to be delivered to you (normally about 2-3 weeks after your session). Fresh 48 Sessions may be required to be booked at least a month + in advance. Book a Fresh 48 session with any other session and receive $100 off the combined total.
Total investment for a Fresh 48 session is $700. When booking a Fresh 48 session with any other session, $100 will be taken off the combined retainer (must be booked at the same time).
Belly to Birthday add-on: You can add either a 3, 6, 9 & 12 month session package or a 6 & 12 month session package once you have had your newborn session with me! Not only are the session retainers discounted, but you also receive a discount on the print release for each of your sessions. The one-time retainer (includes all sessions in the package you choose, no more retainers will be required) for the 3, 6, 9 & 12 month package is $300 and the 6 & 12 month package is $200. The print release from each session is $300, so over the length of the year, you have a savings of $400 for the 3-12 month sessions or $150 savings for the 6/12 month sessions. Session retainers are not due until you book the first session from your package.
Payment plans are available upon request. Newborn session dates can (and most likely will) change, but I normally schedule about a week after your due date and move it accordingly when you notify me of delivery. As soon as your retainer is paid, you are guaranteed a spot, even if we need to adjust your date. Outdoor sessions can be rescheduled due to inclement weather.
How do I book?
Ready to get started? AWESOME!! You can fill out the contract and I will send you the retainer for whichever sessions you choose. We can discuss session date(s) after the contract is received. (Maternity sessions are normally booked between 31-35 weeks and newborn sessions a week after your due date, tentatively).
Contract link: http://bit.ly/2rtoszE
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions! Lauren@IvoryLambPhotography.com. Thank you and have a blessed day!
Lauren has been awarded the Best Newborn Photographers Award of Excellence, Certified Safe by Newborn Photography Safety Initiative, Awarded Dayton's Top 20 Newborn Photographers 2016-2018
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