Maternity & Newborn Guide
the newborn scrunch won't last forever, but your newborn photos will
Congratulations on this exciting new chapter in your life! Whether you’re celebrating your growing family with maternity photos or capturing your baby’s first few days, I’m here to provide a calm, stress-free, and memorable experience that will result in photos you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Welcome + Congratulations!
Photography Style
My style is true to life, focusing on authentic, candid moments with gentle guidance to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed. My sessions capture the joy, love, and beauty of pregnancy and the first few weeks with your newborn, creating timeless memories that you can look back on forever.
1 HR session (Outdoors, in home, or in my studio)
75-100 hand-edited images delivered in an online gallery with a print release
Travel within 40 Miles of 55427
Investment: $550 | INCLUDES:
The best time for your maternity photos is typically between 28-32 weeks. By this time, you’ll have a beautiful belly without feeling too uncomfortable.
maternity session
My approach to maternity photography is calm and guided, making sure you feel comfortable and radiant. I want you to feel confident, beautiful, and relaxed during our session.
*If you book both maternity and newborn sessions with me, I’m happy to offer a 10% discount on the newborn session!
1-2 hour session
75-100 hand-edited images delivered in an online gallery with a print release
posing + swaddling assistance
Individual shots of baby, plus images with parents and siblings
Investment: $650 | INCLUDES:
studio newborn session
Relax in my cozy, natural light home studio, designed to provide a peaceful space for you and your baby. Studio sessions offer a clean, timeless backdrop with soft lighting and minimal distractions, focusing purely on the beauty of your newborn.
1-2 hour session
75-100 hand-edited images delivered in an online gallery with a print release
Calm, baby-led posing
Individual shots of baby, plus images with parents and siblings
Travel within 40 Miles of 55427
Investment: $750 | INCLUDES:
Capture the warmth and intimacy of your new baby in your own home. These lifestyle sessions embrace the natural flow of your family’s interactions, creating beautifully authentic moments.
in-home newborn session
I'm truly honored you are considering working together
These first days with your baby are fleeting, but your photos will last forever. I’ve been in the newborn bubble- tired, overwhelmed, but completely in love. I know how much these images will mean to you, not just today, but years from now when your baby is no longer this little. I promise a calm, stress-free experience that results in timeless, heartfelt images you’ll treasure forever.
Thank you
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Mikala Machemehl Photography offers wedding and family photography for easygoing, sentimental people who value preserving their family's memories through timeless, high-quality images.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota - Serving clients worldwide
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Serving clients worldwide