THE MISSION:
to create heirlooms FOR YOUR FAMILY that will outlive US BOTH.
You might spend hours researching prospective Maternity & Newborn Photographers in Charleston and when you finally settle on one, you'll invest your time and money booking & preparing for your portrait session.
On the day of the session, the time, effort and patience required (if you have little ones!) to pull it off isn't even quantifiable!!
When your portrait gallery is delivered, you'll download the included digital files, you may even share a few online and then... these beautiful images just sit on a hard drive...
Fine Art Portrait Photography is an investment no matter how you square it. Wouldn't you rather walk away with Gorgeous, Heirloom Prints, Albums and Wall Art to show for it!?
I certainly would!
I want you to have these beautiful pieces to display in your home, products that will not only WOW visitors to your home but will bring you joy each time you walk by them, heirlooms to pass down to your children... it's your family's history and it's incredibly valuable.
xo - Brittany
All that's required to reserve a date on my shoot calendar is a signed portrait contract and a non-refundable Creative Fee.
Maternity - $400
Newborns - $500
Milestones / Cake Smash - $300
STEP 1: BOOKING
the process
how it works
After booking, I'll add your due date (or preferred date) to my shoot calendar and send over my Client Prep Guide. Then, we'll schedule a Pre-Session Phone Consultation to plan for your session!
step 2: the portrait experience
Your portrait proof gallery will be delivered within 7 days of your portrait session date! Then, you can choose either an Heirloom Print Collection OR order from the A La Carte product list within your online gallery.
You do not have to make any decisions until you see your proofs! Best of all, you Only buy what you absolutely LOVE!
step 3: DELIVERY
Then, we shoot it!
At Holy City Babies, we value family & try really hard to prioritize having a Healthy Work / Life Balance. We believe that it directly affects our attitude, energy, creativity and ultimately our success.
As such, we can only accept a maximum of 7 Expectant Parents & 7 Newborn Babies for Portrait Sessions each month. In addition to this, we can only accept 1 client for Birth Photography & 3 clients for Fresh 48 Photography each month.
We encourage you to book you session as soon as possible to ensure availability for your family!
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should we book our session?
Maternity Portrait Sessions in Charleston, SC can be photographed in and around downtown Charleston, on our beautiful South Carolina Beaches, at Charlestowne Landing, Magnolia Gardens, Hampton Park, James Island County Park OR if you're hoping for more of a High Fashion, Editorial vibe for your Maternity Session, we can certainly shoot a Studio Maternity Portrait Session in our James Island Portrait Studio.
The possibilities are truly limitless!
Newborn Portrait Sessions are typically shot in our Charleston, SC Newborn Photography Studio.
If you would like a more Lifestyle, In-Home Newborn Portrait Session, I am happy to shoot in the comfort of your home!
Frequently asked questions
Where do we shoot?
Maternity Portrait Sessions:
The softest, most flattering light of the day happens in the 90 minutes after sunrise or the 90 minutes before sunset. I prefer to shoot during that last Golden Hour of the day as that light is soft and dreamy for your portrait session!
Newborn Portrait Sessions
(+ Milestone & Cake Smash Sessions)
Portrait Sessions are photographed in our Studio between 9am - 2pm.
Frequently asked questions
What time of day do we shoot?
Yes, of course!
You are more than welcome to include your partner and/or older siblings in your Maternity Portrait Session!
Newborn Portrait Sessions definitely include parents, siblings and family portraits with your new baby! If the grandparents are in town, you are welcome to invite them along so that they an get a few portraits with their new grandbaby!
Frequently asked questions
What about the whole family?
do you photograph older siblings and/or grandparents?
As a Holy City Babies client, you'll have exclusive access to our Client Closet for your Maternity and Newborn Portrait Sessions. During your pre-session phone consultation, we'll discuss wardrobe. If you would like to wear something from the client closet, I am happy to help you to coordinate wardrobe for your family!
If you would like to wear something of your own, I suggest dressing in a way that feels comfortable and authentic for you and am happy to help you plan wardrobe for your session/s!
Frequently asked questions
What should we wear?
Your private, password protected online proof gallery will be delivered within 7 days of your portrait session (often sooner). Once your gallery has been delivered, you will then have 7 days with your proof gallery to order either an Heirloom Print Collection or from the A La Carte Product List.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get proofs back?
Due to high demand and limited availability, Creative Fees are non-refundable for any reason.
In the event of illness, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will simply re-schedule for the very next available date / time that works for both of us!
If possible, we will shoot before or after any inclement weather.
In the event that a re-schedule is not immediately possible for you, I will issue a gift certificate in the entire amount received at the time of booking to be used at a later date, without expiration.
