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.

Roughley Originals About Us

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


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


The Basic Package

$250

(session fee only, no photos included)

  • In home or studio session
  • Immediate family photos included
  • Pre Session Planning to suit your family
  • Flexible session date based on your due date

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


First Year Milestones


Your baby changes so much the first year of their lives! 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. We want to capture 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


Book a newborn session with a minimum 15 images and receive a 10% discount on maternity, 6 month, 1 year and white session shoots and photo packages! OR choose a First Year Package for a bigger discount.
*Note: We offer payment plans

Fresh 48

$250 plus GST

Capture your baby and growing family in the first 48 hours. Session Fee only, no photos included

  • Immediate family photos included
  • Pre Session Planning to suit your family
  • Flexible session date based on your due date

Photo Packages

  • Single high resolution images – $40 plus GST
  • 15 high resolution images – $500 plus GST (includes $100 print 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)
  • Private online shareable gallery

Sitter Session

$100 plus GST

Capture your baby and growing family once your baby is sitting comfortably! Session Fee only, no photos included.

  • Pre Session Planning to suit your family
  • Immediate family photos included
  • Flexible session date based on your baby is sitting comfortably
  • Private online shareable gallery

Photo Packages

  • Single high resolution images – $40 plus GST
  • 15 high resolution images – $400 plus GST (includes $100 store Credit)
  • 25 high resolution images – $575 plus GST (includes $150 print Credit)
  • Complete Gallery of high resolution images $725 plus GST (includes $250 print Credit)

1 year Milestone Session Photo Packages

$100 plus GST

Let’s celebrate your baby’s first birthday! This is a celebration for you all – you did it! You made it through the first year! Session Fee only, no photos included.

  • Pre Session Planning to suit your family
  • Immediate family photos included
  • Flexible session date to best suit your family schedule
  • Private online shareable gallery

Photo Packages

  • Single high resolution images – $40 plus GST
  • 15 high resolution images – $400 plus GST (includes $100 store Credit)
  • 25 high resolution images – $575 plus GST (includes $150 print Credit)
  • Complete Gallery of high resolution images $725 plus GST (includes $250 print Credit)

All Prices are Subject to 5% GST

All Prices are Subject to Change


Milestone Packages

Let’s capture your growing family with one of our predesigned packages complete with an extra discount to sweeten the deal!

*Note: We offer payment plans

Bump to One (#1)

$2200 plus GST (Regular price $3300 plus GST)

  • Maternity session
  • Newborn Session with 25 high resolution images
  • Add full newborn gallery for $200 plus GST
  • Sitter Session (6-7 months) with complete galleries of images
  • 1 year milestone session with complete galleries of images
  • Immediate family photos included for all sessions
  • Private online gallery

Baby’s First Year (#2)

$1700 plus GST (Regular price $2575 plus GST)

  • Newborn Session with 25 high resolution images
  • Add full newborn gallery for $200 plus GST
  • Sitter Session (6-7 months) with complete galleries of images
  • 1 year milestone session with complete galleries of images
  • Immediate family photos included for all sessions
  • Private online gallery

Build Your Own (#3)

$1700

Select any 3 items from the following options

  • Maternity session with complete galleries of images
  • Fresh 48 session with 25 high resolution images
  • Add full Fresh 48 gallery for $200
  • Newborn Session with 25 high resolution images
  • Add full newborn gallery for $200
  • Sitter Session (6-7 months) with complete galleries of images
  • 1 year milestone session with family photos and complete gallery of images
  • Immediate family photos included for all sessions
  • Private online gallery

We understand that these packages are an investment and so for that reason payments are split up through the year. Payment plans can be personalized to suit your needs.


All Prices are Subject to 5% GST

All Prices are Subject to Change



Kind Words from Our Clients


Larissa

Shauna & Gareth, I am so in love with these pictures. I cannot thank you enough for photographing our little family. You captured our boys’ little personalities so perfectly, it’s the most accurate time capsule for them right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Dr. Shandi King

Shauna has been capturing moments for our family for 3 years; mini sessions, newborn photos, and full extended family photoshoots. She is fantastic with our toddlers and is a real baby whisperer! Our photos have turned out amazing each time! I absolutely love working with Roughley and cannot get enough of the pictures!! We look forward to working with them for many years to come.

Liz and Cory

The absolute best and most professional photographers around!

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 anxious about, (trying to get her to sit still and smile), actually fun! Also, watching them position and work with my newborn was amazing…they were so gentle and skillful about the way they cared for him during the experience. Shauna and Gareth were professional and quick to respond to emails in the follow up. Most importantly though, our photos turned out beautifully. They captured our precious littles and our family in a way that I’m so grateful to have for the future.

Jenna

Incredible! We had newborn and family photos with Shauna and Gareth and they really blew us away with our session. This was our first time meeting them, but they instantly felt like old friends. They were so great with our very busy toddler and the whole session was very relaxed and comfortable. They gladly incorporated some very personal touches for us and we are thrilled with our photos. You can really tell that a whole lot of love goes into what they do. Highly recommend!

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.

We can’t wait to see you!

Shauna