Maternity photoshoot
- When do you recommend to take the photos?
The ideal period for maternity photoshoots is from 27th till 33rd week, because you can still move properly and it is not that tough for your body, furthermore the bump is nicely shaping too.
In case you can only make it from the 33-36th week, I will try to do my best to make it happen as well. (You can use the 35% of the deposit after the 33rd week in case of cancellation.) But it may be riskier (because the due date is closer), uncomfortable and inconvenient for you.
Therefore I highly recommend to not leave it for the last moment, because my goal is to create a joyful, memorable event and wonderful photos.
- How many weeks earlier should I book the appointment?
I kindly ask you to please contact me 4-6 weeks before you would like to have the photoshoot, so we can definitely find the best date for you.
- What kind of packages do you have?
Just click on this link and you will be able to see all my offers and further details.
- What should I prepare with for the photoshoot?
Please send me some inspiring photos you like and you would want to have similar on your photos minimum one week before our photoshooting date.
If you have special needs and wishes please let me know as soon as possible (more than one week before) because I like to be very well prepared and also to get the tools you may like to use at the photoshooting.
- A white T-shirt, top, shirt, which suits you (and your partner) well
- Blue jeans
- A black T-shirt, top, shirt which suits you (and your partner) well
- Tiny shoes, ultrasound picture, anything you would be happy to see on the photos
- White and skin-color / beige underwear and bra (strapless)
- Accessories: necklace, bracelet, etc. (only if you want it)
- Shoes, high heels or platform (it may correct the figure)
- How much the maternity photoshoot costs?
Prices are depending on which package and additional services you choose, you want the photoshoot during the weekdays or weekends. You can find my offers and further information about the packages under the following link: Maternity photoshoot offers
- Can my partner (and my child) accompany me to the photoshoot? Can we shoot some photos together?
Sure, we can take photos with your family too. But please note that it still has to fit in the time of the package you choose and in this case there will be less time to take photos only of you.
- Where are you based?
Most of the photoshoots are done in Budapest, Hungary, except for some special cases.
- In which studios are you holding the photoshoots?
It depends on the chosen package. But in general I recommend the following studios:
Ndustrial Studios
Here you can rent one room for 2 hours, but for 30 000 HUF you may rent the whole floor for 2 hours, then you can use 3 rooms.Studio Madison
The minimum rental is 2 hours, the rooms are separable for 1-1 hour.Studio Montázs
The minimum rental is 2 hours. It is one big spacious room with variable decoration/tools.Studio Little Grandma
2 rooms, you can use it at the same time, variable, nice.Studio Lightroom
The minimum rental is 2 hours, the rooms are separable for 1-1 hour.Studio Lux
2-3 rooms, the rooms are separable for 1-1 hour.KOA Studio
Mostly for portrait, with a simple background, photos with a flashlight (fine art photos e.g.). - Are you available for outdoor photoshoots too?
Yes, indeed. There is also a package for this. For further information please check my offers: Maternity photoshoot offers
- Should I prepare with some dresses for the photoshoot or you are taking those?
I provide the dresses in all cases for the photoshoot. You may check those under the following link: Dresses for maternity photoshoot
Before the photoshoot we will discuss which dresses you like the most and I’m going to take those with me, we will shoot photos in those too.
Furthermore, I kindly ask you to please prepare with some dresses you would like to see in the photos and you couldn’t find on my website. You may find further information at the question “What should I prepare with for the photoshoot?”.
- How can I book an appointment?
First of all, I kindly ask you to please check my offers and choose which one you like the most: Maternity photoshoot offers
As soon as you found it, or you couldn’t choose, you need help to find the best package offer for you, please do not hesitate to send me a message, so we can discuss further details and find the perfect appointment for you.
- How long does the photoshoot take?
It depends on which package you choose and if you choose any additional service. Photoshooting, in general, can be 1-2 hours, hair and makeup it can take 1-1.5 hours. For further information please check my package offers: Maternity photoshoot offers
- What happens after the photoshoot? When can I get my photos?
To the pre-selected, retouched photos I’m going to send you the password-protected link within 3 weeks. From those photos, you can select which ones you would like to get as part of the package. The photos cannot be seen by anyone else than you, you cannot download them and as soon as you are done with the selection I will remove them from the internet. Then you are going to receive the selected photos from me digitally.
To keep the quality of my photos, I do not provide the raw photos to anyone under any circumstances.
Thank you for your understanding.
- May I cancel the photoshoot in case something comes up?
You may cancel your photoshooting minimum 7 days before the discussed date.
In case of emergency health issues (e.g. doctors kept you in the hospital because of any risk) or you are giving birth earlier than expected and we are within 7 days, you may use the 50% of your deposit at another photoshoot provided by me. But please let me know in all cases as soon as possible if you cannot make it to the photoshoot. Thank you.
- Should I pay a deposit?
Yes, in all cases. This is the final step of the booking. The price of this also depends on which package you choose, we will discuss the details before you need to transfer the money.
It’s a guarantee that I can count on you to appear at the shooting and we are not wasting each other’s time, neither someone else’s (hair and makeup artists, studio landlords, etc.). I hope it’s understandable.
- May I get more photos than the ones included in the package?
Sure, all photos over the ones included in the package are retouched for 2000 HUF/photo.
Newborn photoshoot
- When do you recommend to take photos of our newborn baby?
The ideal time for newborn photo-shoot is between the 5th – 12th day after your baby was born because at this time they can sleep deeply, peacefully. It is very important to take the photos within 14 days after your baby was born because I can only take photos with well-sleeping babies. Otherwise, I cannot provide you with the expected photos. Between 14-21 days you can only take photos of babies who are sleeping very well and do not suffer from a tummy ache.
In the case of prematurely born babies, it differs naturally. In that case, the pictures should be taken within one week after you got home from the hospital with your child. - How many weeks earlier should I book the appointment?
- I kindly ask you to please drop me an SMS or an e-mail as soon as your baby was born (and you are capable) and let’s discuss the most suitable appointment for you and the details.
- Then you need to transfer me the deposit (15 000 HUF). It’s a guarantee that I can count on you to appear at the shooting and we are not wasting each other’s time, neither someone else’s. I hope it’s understandable. Naturally, the deposit counts in the total fee.
- Your booking is valid if the first two steps are done.
- Where are you based? In which studios are you holding the photoshoots?
I do not prefer to go to studios when having a newborn photoshoot, because studios are not clean enough for babies.
Therefore I used to hold these photo shootings at my own 25m2 living room, which is big enough and all the tools and props can fit here well. I can also do the photoshooting at your home, but it costs more in this case and I can provide much fewer tools and props than at my place. - Can I choose the accessories for the photoshoot? Where can I check your accessories?
We are going to discuss in advance which color and style is your favorite. According to this, I will prepare the props, dresses, wraps, decoration, etc. The accessories are not limited, neither the time for the photoshooting. As a newborn’s immune system is very fragile, I pay special attention to keeping my accessories clean and to stay healthy. In case I would not feel well I will let you know immediately and we are going to change the date accordingly.
- How long does the photoshoot take?
In general, it takes 3 to 6 hours, it depends fully on your baby.
- What should I prepare with?
It is extremely important to prepare yourself for the photoshoot with breastmilk or formula. A fulfilled tummy is the key to have a calm, peaceful and sleeping baby. You can only get calmness with a full tummy, therefore I kindly ask you to please be prepared that your baby will eat often during the photoshoot, because we will move her/him (in various poses). It would be great if the baby could eat at my place right before the photoshoot, in case this is feasible (but of course please do not destroy the baby’s little daily routine for this). You may prepare with some tools, toys, fresh flowers, accessories, dresses related to the job or hobbies of the family. White shirt/T-shirt/top and jeans can be useful at family pictures. It’s not even a problem if the top is small at your belly, we are shooting the pics from the breast level.
- What happens after the photoshoot? When can I get my photos?
I’m going to send you the password-protected link to the selected, retouched photos within 3 weeks. From those photos, you can select which ones you would like to get as part of the package. The photos at this link cannot be seen by anyone else than you, you cannot download them and as soon as you are done with the selection I will remove them from the internet. Then you are going to receive the selected photos from me digitally. To keep the quality of my photos I do not provide the raw photos to anyone under any circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.
- How many photos can we get?
I will give you 20 photos in total which contain 5-10 family photos and 10 photos – chosen by you – in black and white.
- How much does the newborn photoshoot cost?
I kindly ask you to please check my offers and choose which one you like the most: Newborn photoshoot offers.
- May I get more photos than 20?
Sure, all newborn photos over 20, are retouched for 1600 HUF/photo, family photos for 2000 HUF/photo.