Maternity and Newborn Pricing Guide
Let the Journey Begin
Welcome to the Roughley Originals maternity and newborn pricing guide. We recommend you read all of the information below to get a good understanding of how and why we photograph newborns. The quick links are also available so that you can fast forward to relevant information.
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A Bit About Us
Hi there! We are Shauna and Gareth Roughley – the husband and wife photographers behind Roughley Originals Photography. We have been photographing maternity and newborns for a long time, but we truly understand the magnitude of these sessions now that we are parents. When we became parents, everything changed, and our whole view of how we needed to photograph our sessions became clear.
We’re a team in every aspect of the word. We’re married, we’re raising two amazing boys, and we both work full time in this crazy photography biz.
Maternity
You’re creating a life. Growing your family. Your body has done more than you ever imagined it could. Maternity photos are about capturing this fleeting time in your life. Your body has changed and transformed for the child you’re bringing into the world.
We encourage dad and siblings to be a part of the session. This is all about family!
The Maternity Session:
$650 plus gst
(paid in advance to secure your booking)
This covers all of the planning to create the perfect session to suit your family.
- Help to choose your outfits
- Complete Gallery of high resolution images
Newborn
We’re parents too. We get it. This tiny baby is brand new, you’re still getting the hang of things, you’re nervous and not sure what to expect. These photos are all about the connection in the family. Welcoming this brand new person into your fold. About capturing this fleeting transition time. This is why we choose to work on the family photographs first. You and your baby – your family, your connection, your kinship.
Parents are a must for our sessions. Siblings as well. We want to show the family, the love, intertwined and together. The photos from your session will be something to treasure for years to come. It is so important to have the family in the photos. I know it’s hard to fathom how you’re going to get your hair and makeup done, but trust me you’ll be happy you got some photos with your new baby. It’s your first family photo. We love sibling shots too, so they will be a part of the session as well.
Newborn sessions typically last between 2-4 hours. Every baby is different, so we give you tons of time to give your baby what they need. The ideal time to photograph your newborn is 10-14 days old. They will probably eat a lot more than normal. They might be fussy. They might not want to sleep. They might sleep the whole session. They’re newborns! We work with what they need to do. Trust me, we’ve been there. We have photographed so many newborns now, nothing surprises us. There will be messes. I might get peed on. Chances are our blankets will get dirty. Don’t worry about it. Sit back, relax on the couch, and let us do our thing.
Choosing Your Session Style
Roughley originals Photography offers two kinds of sessions for documenting this unique moment in your child’s life. Choose between a lifestyle portrait session or a posed session.
Studio Sessions
Posed newborn photos take time, fineness and patience. There are tons of small details we watch for, tons of little adjustments we make to ensure the photos are perfect. The props we use are minimal, so the focus stays on your baby. We provide all of the blankets, hats and headbands we need to make your photos gorgeous, but you are more than welcome to bring sentimental objects to your session. Your studio session will take 2-4 hours to get those beautiful, perfect newborn photos. You just have to show up with your baby, and your outfits (a change of clothes is a definite suggestion!). We’ll take care of the rest.
Lifestyle Sessions
Casual lifestyle portrait sessions in your home last anywhere from 2 to 3 hours
We find that lifestyle portraits are an ideal way to portray the raw emotion of the moment. Candid images, unposed, artistically capture things just as they are; real moments frozen in time for you and your family to enjoy over and over. We encourage the whole family to be involved, with shots of mom and dad, siblings, and even the family pet interacting with baby! Lifestyle sessions do not require as much time as a posed session, and are ideal for fussy babies who have difficulty falling asleep. A typical lifestyle session lasts anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, depending on baby.
If you’re having trouble deciding which type of session you’d like, please contact us with any questions – we’ll be happy to work with you one on one to create beautiful and meaningful heirloom imagery!
Newborn Pricing Guide
The Basic Package
$700 plus gst
- In home lifestyle or studio session
- Pre Session Planning to suit your family
- Flexible session date based on your due date
- 15 high resolution images
- Private online gallery
- 10% discount on all print products
Add-Ons
- Single high resolution image – $40
- 5 high resolution images – $175
- Complete Gallery of high resolution images – $300
First Year Milestones
The anticipation while your baby is inside of you is amazing. Then they go from a dream to a reality, and your whole world changes. Let’s capture the growth of your family, the arrival of your brand new baby, your heart on the outside. Let’s see your child once they’re sitting and smiling and grabbing baby toes. Let’s celebrate once you have hit that one year milestone. It’s a huge celebration for both you and your baby
Milestone Pricing Guide
The Basics
Fresh 48
$700 plus gst
Capture your baby and growing family in the first 48 hours
- Complete Gallery of high resolution images
- Private online shareable gallery
6 month Sitting Session
$350 plus gst
- 10 high resolution images
- Private online shareable gallery
Add family photos – $50
Additional images – $40
Complete Gallery of high resolution images – $250
1 year Milestone Session
$400 plus gst
- 10 high resolution images
- Private online gallery
Add family photos – $50
Additional images – $40
Complete Gallery of high resolution images – $250
Milestone Packages
Bump to One (#1)
$2200 plus gst
- Maternity session
- Newborn Session with 20 high resolution images
- Sitting (6 month) session with complete galleries of images
- 1 year milestone session with complete galleries of images
- Family photos included in 1 year session
- Private online gallery
- 15% discount on all print products
Babies First Year (#2)
$1700 plus gst
- Newborn Session with 20 high resolution images
- Sitting (6 month) session with complete galleries of images
- 1 year milestone session with complete galleries of images
- Family photos included in 1 year session
- Private online gallery
- 15% discount on all print products
Build Your Own (#3)
$1700 plus gst
Select any 3 items from the following options
- Maternity session
- Fresh 48 session
- Newborn Session with 20 high resolution images
- Sitting (6 month) session with complete galleries of images
- 1 year milestone session with family photos and complete gallery of images
Included in build your own package
- Private online gallery
- 15% discount on all print products
Kind Words from Our Clients
Melissa
We were so impressed with Shauna and Gareth! They did our newest little one’s newborn photos as well as some family photos. I was so grateful for the way in which they were patient and creative with our toddler. They made something that I was originally
Jenna
Incredible
Jessie
We booked with Roughly Originals for our Maternity, Newborn, 6 month and 1 Year photos. Shauna and Gareth are incredibly talented and easy to work with. They made us feel comfortable and have great open lines of communication. Our photos are beautiful and unique. We will use them for all family photos from this point out. They also shoot beautiful weddings and engagements. Highly recommend in Edmonton and Area