the simplicity session

birthdays • milestones • maternity

savor all the in-between moments

Ankeny first year baby photos

Our simplicity session is just that – a simpler version of our full signature session. Available in our studio in Grinnell or outdoors when weather permits. Our simplicity sessions do not include hair and makeup.

The majority of our family, newborn, and maternity sessions are photographed by our portrait photographer, Rachael. With over 10+ years of experience photographing families and little ones, she cares deeply about making the experience stress-free for EVERY member of your family.

OUR MISSION

Legacy portraits that live on in your home for a lifetime.

grinnell maternity photos

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Session planning and wardrobe assistance
  • 30 minute in studio or on location with Rachael for one family member
  • Design & ordering appointment to choose your artwork

Session fee $275
*All artwork is sold separately. Clients typically invest an additional $1500+ on custom artwork, albums, and digital images

BOOK NOW

We strongly recommend booking early. Read our FAQs below for more info.

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ASKED QUESTIONS

Simplicity sessions may take place outdoors weather permitting for maternity and sessions where children are 6 months or older. Sitter sessions take place indoors either in our beautiful downtown loft studio located in Grinnell, or in our clients’ home, or occasionally outdoors. We travel all across Iowa for photo sessions and can recommend locations to help you achieve the look you are going for!

The sooner the better!  Popular fall dates go quickly.  We recommend that expectant mothers reach out at the beginning of your second trimester to schedule maternity and newborn sessions.

Our Signature family sessions is perfect for annual photos of your entire family.  We’ll get various group combinations, individual photos, LOTS of variety!  This is our most popular option because it gives the most flexibility when choosing dates and locations.

Signature sessions are the only option we offer for newborn sessions. We want you to feel relaxed and not rushed, with plenty of time for feedings and changes.

Our Simplicity session is shorter and only involves ONE person in the photoshoot.  These sessions are perfect for milestones (3,6, 9 month sessions) or a solo-birthday session for that special year you want to commemorate. Our simplicity sessions do not include hair and makeup. We occasionally have expectant mothers book a simplicity session for maternity photos, however most choose a full signature session.

We are more than willing to travel for your session!  We are dually based in Grinnell and Des Moines, and thus do not charge travel for sessions in either location, or in Iowa City or Pella. Some locations do incur a travel fee, which we are happy to discuss.

They are more than photographers. They genuinely care for you and will make beautiful memories for you.

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