Maternity and Newborn Pricing Guide

28 March 2023 | Maternity, Newborn

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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About Us

Hi there! We are Shauna and Gareth Roughley – the husband and wife photography team behind Roughley Originals Photography. We have been photographing maternity and newborns for a long time (over 10 years!), AND we are parents, so we truly understand the magnitude of these sessions. When we became parents, everything changed, and our whole view of how we needed to photograph our sessions became clear. As our boys get older, the photos of them as babies became even more precious to us. These photos mean SO much.

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 part of the session. This is all about family!

The Maternity Session

$200 plus gst

(session fee only, no photos included)

Planning to create the perfect session to suit your family
Help choosing outfits
Location scouting to choose the perfect place to capture this time in your life (studio sessions or outdoor sessions included)

Photo Packages

15 high resolution images – $500 plus GST (includes $100 store Credit)
25 high resolution images – $675 plus GST (includes $150 print Credit)
Complete Gallery of high resolution images – $800 plus GST (includes $250 print Credit)

All Prices are Subject to 5% GST

All Prices are Subject to Change

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Newborn

You have created a brand new life. Your family has added a new member, and it is time to celebrate your new addition and capture the connection between you all. Your 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 always include family photos. We want to capture you and your baby – your family, your connection, your kinship.

Parents are a must for our sessions. Siblings as well. We want to capture your family 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 photos 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 don’t put a time limit on our sessions. We allow the time to give your baby what they need. We have tons of tips about how to make this session run smoothly, which we send once you book with us.

Newborn sessions are scheduled on a weekday, in a morning timeslot. If weekdays do not work for your family, we need to be notified at the time of booking to see if we can accommodate a weekend spot.

The ideal time to photograph your newborn is 10-15 days old.

During your session your baby will probably:

Eat a lot more than normal.
They might be fussy.
We keep our studio hot so they might sleep the whole session.
They might not sleep at all.

They’re newborns! We work with them and go with the flow. We’re not in a rush.

Trust me, we have photographed so many newborns now for the past 10 years, nothing surprises us. There will be messes. I might get peed on (or spit up 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 posed studio session or an in home session.
There is no price difference between the two session types.

Studio Sessions

Posed newborn photos take time, finesse and patience. There are tons of small details we watch for, tons of little adjustments we make to ensure the photos are perfect. We do not use props, so the focus stays on your baby. We provide all of the blankets and headbands we need to make your photos gorgeous, but you are more than welcome to bring sentimental objects to your session – we will try our best to add these in. 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.

In Home Sessions

In Homeportrait sessions last anywhere from 2 to 3 hours

In Home sessions are a great option! Maybe you decorated the nursery so well that you want it captured (love that!). Maybe you have a toddler that will do better at home. Maybe you just love your home and you want to capture your family in your space! Our in home images stay true to our studio work with similar posing, in the comfort of your own space. We help you prep your home for your session to capture your beautiful family. A typical in home session lasts anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, depending on baby.

We still bring our posing bean bag to your in home session, so our photos of just baby will look very similar to our studio work:

If you’re having trouble deciding which type of session you’d like, please contact us with any questions – we work with you one on one to create beautiful and meaningful heirloom imagery!

Newborn Pricing Guide