Pregnancy / Newborn Package “Bump & Bubs”
*With each of your sessions running for approximately 1.5 hours we specialise in coming to you and photographing in the comfort of our own home.
*For us at Melt Photography, it really is an incredible honour to be selected to do a maternity shoot and then be invited back to your home to photograph your new baby. Having already built a relationship with yourselves, it really is great fun to finally meet your precious newborn that just a few weeks ago was a beautiful bump.
*We arrive to you fully prepared with a portable lighting kit and black & white backdrops to create different settings and may move around some small items of furniture to take advantage of the available natural light. Alternatively photographing outdoors is also an option and you are most welcome to have a few outfit changes which create different styles and ensure variety.
*Our photo sessions are always relaxed with your comfort being the priority so you will definitely be guided throughout the shoot as required, however prior to your sitting we can certainly discuss the style of photos you may have in mind…
*Maternity Sessions are generally booked from between 30-37 weeks, however, when to schedule your session is an individual preference. It is preferred to hold the session when your belly is nice and round, however you are still feeling "comfortable" to be able to move around. The most common time is around 33-34 weeks and Daddy-to-be and siblings are welcome to join in!
Maternity Clothing Tips: Comfortable neutral clothing, Flowy shirts, swathes of fabric or scarfs to discreetly cover up any areas you would prefer not to show. Jeans or tight fitted dresses that show off your bump or tops that are open and can hang loose down either side of your bump.
*Newborn Sessions are usually tentatively booked in advance by noting your due date and then scheduled in once your baby has been born. If your baby arrives earlier or later than expected don’t worry, we always leave space per week for our Mums and their new little ones, so we suggest once you have given birth to contact us and we will definitely arrange your newborn session as soon as possible.
Usually Newborns are sleepiest and much easier to pose for photographs in the first 10-14 days of life, however from experience there really are no rules to the best time because any time is a special time for all new parents. So please don't worry if this is not possible, waiting a few extra days after the birth of your new baby is ok, (it may actually allow you the chance to settle in at home).
*Pregnancy & Newborn Package Fee: $790
’Bump & Bubs’ sessions are held midweek – Monday & Wednesdays with both Morning and Afternoon times available.
*Package fee includes both your 1.5 hour photography shoots in the comfort of your own home, along with 25 digital images on Disc (per session). Each digital image will be at high resolution and ready to print at 300dpi, will have basic retouching applied (ie: scratches, blemishes etc..), be in both colour and in black & white and low email resolution for your convenience. Essentially your digital negatives, yours to keep, print and share!
Please note a small travel fee may be required if you live 30 km outside the Melbourne metro area.
