Family, Maternity & Newborn Sessions
FAMILY SESSION
40 MINUTES | 25+ IMAGES
PRINT RELEASE | ONLINE GALLERY
OUTDOOR
MY ST.CLOUD STUDIO
YOUR HOME
$375
MATERNITY
40 MINUTES | 25+ IMAGES
PRINT RELEASE | ONLINE GALLERY
OUTDOOR
MY ST.CLOUD STUDIO
YOUR HOME
$325
NEWBORN
2 HOURS | 50+ IMAGES
PRINT RELEASE | ONLINE GALLERY
OUTDOOR
MY ST.CLOUD STUDIO
YOUR HOME
$495
MILESTONE
1 hour | 40+ images
PRINT RELEASE | ONLINE GALLERY
OUTDOOR
MY ST.CLOUD STUDIO
YOUR HOME
$350
Session Location Options
You get to choose what feels best for your family.
• My St. Cloud studio for clean, cozy, and timeless images
• Outdoor locations with access in my curated location guide
• In-home sessions for a natural, comfortable, lived-in feel
Take a peek at my location guide you'll receive in your confirmation email when booking to see my favorite places!
What’s Included in Every Session
Every family, maternity, and newborn session includes:
• Thoughtful planning support before your session
• Access to my location & style guide, made by me (includes link to cute clothes to buy, made effortless for you!)
• A relaxed, guided session with gentle direction & knowledge photographer
• A fully edited online gallery of high resolution images
• Print release so you can print and share freely or buy high end prints directly from your gallery
My approach is calm and flexible. Kids can be kids. Babies can be held, fed, or soothed. Nothing is rushed.
Newborn Sessions
Newborn sessions can be done in the studio or in your home.
These sessions are slow, baby led, and focused on connection.
Wrapped poses, natural moments, and family images are all welcomed. Siblings and parents are always included if you want them to be.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or unsure, that is completely okay. I guide you every step of the way.
Maternity Sessions
Maternity sessions celebrate this season before everything changes.
They can be soft and simple, cozy and intimate, or outdoors surrounded by nature.
Partners and children are always welcome.
This time matters, and it deserves to be documented in a way that feels like you.
Family Sessions
Family sessions are about connection, not perfection.
I focus on movement, closeness, and real interaction. You do not need to worry about stiff posing or everyone looking at the camera the entire time.
I will guide you so your gallery feels natural and full of life.
Milestone Sessions
Milestone sessions are for all the little stages that pass faster than we expect.
These sessions are meant to freeze the in between moments that happen so quickly, that you never want to forget.
Milestone sessions are typically scheduled between 3 months and 4 years, but there is no strict rule. If it feels like a season you want to remember, it is worth documenting.
A Note From Me
These seasons move fast. Faster than we ever expect.
You do not need a perfect moment or a big reason to book. If this stage matters to you, it matters enough to document.
When you are ready, I am here to help you slow it down and remember it just as it was.
If you have questions or want help choosing the right session, I would love to walk through it with you.
Let’s make sure these moments are not the ones you wish you had captured.
xoxo,
Samantha nesse
FAQ
What’s the best time to have a session with a newborn?
The first two weeks!
Please book a tentative date while you are 30-35 weeks pregnant that is within two weeks of your due date. Should you deliver early, or later(because babies do what they want) contact me for a reschedule date!
How should we dress for our family session?
Hi there! Great question. If you inquire about this, I will send you a style guide.
What should I expect during a session?
You can expect to have fun with one another! Expect to laugh, cuddle, kiss, play with each other! Forget about telling your kids to behave themselves and cooperate, or trying to force them to stay still and look at the camera! Let them explore, play, jump on the bed(in studio) and be silly – embrace the chaos and the crazy WITH THEM and lets capture moments that you will look back on that will make you smile, laugh and cry! During the session, I might guide you into different positions, ask you to cuddle into one another or move you into spots where the light is the best – but I'm here to capture you authentically.
Can I have an in home session?
Yes - Please!
When I arrive at your home, I’ll have a quick walk through your house to find the rooms with the best natural light – we’ll generally use 2-3 rooms; often the master bedroom, living room and sometimes a kid’s bedroom – but this really is dependent on where the light is. Please don’t feel like you need to spend days cleaning and preparing your home – it is helpful if you can do a bit of de-cluttering in the rooms mentioned as we don’t want anything too distracting in the images. Your house doesn’t need to look like a show home!
Do you have a question?
Message me! I want to work with you to create a gallery of photos you want to hang in your home, share on your social media, and pass down to generations to come!
What can I expect for turn around time on my photos?
Great question! Family, maternity, and newborn sessions average 2-3 weeks for receiving your gallery via email.
Can you edit our photos differently?
I’m sorry, but no. I take pride in my editing style. it is something that i have worked on over the years and my own personal stamp on images. it is something I am not willing to change. There are so many amazing photographers out there. my suggestion is to research and find someone who’s style you love and will meet your needs!
How or where can I get prints?
Okay, so this is a big one. Have you ever printed photos and they came out blurry or had weird color? It's very important that you use a printer with high quality printing to get the best resolution and coloring that will stay true to the photos you see on your phone or computer. You can order professional high quality prints right on the gallery I send you, or you can take them to get printed. I always suggest using Costco or Shutterfly.
