Welcome to the FAQ’s

Booking:

Q: When should I book my session?

A: Session spots are limited so it is best to book nice and early, while you’re still expecting. The best time to have your maternity session is between 28-35 weeks and the best time to photograph your newborn is between 7-21 days after birth.

Q: Can I wait to book my newborn session until baby arrives?

A: This is not recommended as we have limited availability and do book up quickly. We can only guarantee your session if it has been secured with your session/retainer fee.

Safety:

Q: Will my baby be safe in a studio?

A: Our studio is a private space, we do not take walk-ins and no other clients are scheduled during your experience. We also space our clients out, leaving an appropriate amount of time to disinfect all surfaces. Additionally, we wear masks during your experience as an extra precaution.

A: Kayleigh has been trained by an industry leader of Newborn Photography, who is also a licensed Kinesiologist. Kayleigh is an Accredited Newborn Photographer, meaning she has been judged by a panel of her peers to ensure she is taking the correct precautions in newborn posing. Additionally, she use’s composites in photoshop as well as a spotter to ensure the safety of your baby at all times. Babies should never be balanced on hanging props or left unattended to support themselves, EVER. It is strongly encouraged to ask any potential Newborn Photographer’s what training they’ve had and what precautions they take. Do not be afraid to advocate for your baby if you see something that makes you uncomfortable. Many claiming to be professional Newborn Photographers have not had adequate training.

Pricing:

Q: What’s included with the session fee?

A: Session fees include our time, talent, private studio space, props, gowns and more for the duration of your experience. Products, including digital files, are purchased separately. Please carefully look through our investment page as it does state starting prices for digital files and other product.

Q: Why do I need to pay for a consult?

A: We offer a complimentary call with our assistant, where you will learn everything you need to know to move forward. To schedule your over-the-phone consultation, which is the first step in booking your session, we do require a $25 fee to speak with Kayleigh which is deducted from your service/session fee upon booking. During your consultation is the perfect time for Kayleigh to find out more about you and your family, what you’re wanting from your session and to ask any questions you may have.

Q: Why is it so expensive?

A: Shooting is truly only part of the experience and really the only one that a client see’s. So it’s helpful to know why Newborn Photography is so expensive. The bottom line is the investment for products, including digital files, is based on our cost of doing business. This includes, employee salaries, pay rises, bonuses, taxes, professional licensing & insurance, continued education, professional associations, professional independent contractor fees, ever rising rent & utilities, advertising and marketing, maintaining and purchasing new lighting, camera & lens equipment, ever growing need for backups & storage for digital images, maintaining and growing our props, backdrops & wardrobe, investments in clients gifts, lab costs, credit & debit card fees, subscriptions, hours invested into editing images from each session and much more.

Q: Are you open to negotiation, collaboration or lowering your price?

A: The short answer is no. A little more about why… as mentioned above there is a reason we’re priced at the rate we are. At the end of the day, we cannot pay our bills with social media likes. Additionally, we do have to be fair to all of our amazing clients who trust and value our work and give us credit, where credit is due. However, we do offer special gift credits which we’d be happy to speak with you about.

Locations:

All Sessions take place from the comfort of our boutique, brick & mortar, studio located in Old Town Murrieta. Maternity Sessions have the option to have their sessions take place at our favorite on-location spot, just minutes away from the studio, or with 20 miles of the 92562.