Choosing a photographer for your family is about more than just images — it's about creating a calm, guided experience and preserving the moments that matter most. 


More Than Just Photos

Sessions at Mary Christine Photography are designed to be relaxed, thoughtful, and timeless, so you can focus on enjoying this season with your family.


  1. Planning guidance and session preparation
  2. Access to curated wardrobe suggestions
  3. A relaxed, guided photography session
  4. Professional image editing
  5. A private online gallery for viewing and selecting your images

Every Session INcludes:

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SESSION

1 | PLAN YOUR SESSION
Simple planning guidance

2 | ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE
Relaxed, guided photography session

3 | CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES
View your gallery and select your images

Session Collections & Investment

Sessions at Mary Christine Photography are offered through thoughtfully designed collections that include your photography session and a selection of images. Each collection allows families to choose how they would like to enjoy their photographs, whether that means a small set of favorite images or a full gallery of timeless portraits.

Most families invest between 500 and 800 depending on the session and the collection they choose.
Not sure which option will be best for your family? 

Designed for Life’s Milestones

Many families begin with maternity or newborn sessions and continue documenting their baby’s first year with milestone and cake smash sessions.

Flexible Collections

Session collections are designed to give families flexibility. Some clients choose a smaller collection of favorite images, while others prefer to keep their entire gallery to preserve every moment from their session.

Digital & Artwork Options

Collections include digital images and many families also choose heirloom prints, framed artwork, or albums to display their photographs in their home.

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Sarah

Our first birthday photos and cake smash was a lot of fun and the photos we got from it are truly wonderful. We are so happy that we got these done.

Clayton

Mary does an incredible job. Beyond just photography, she makes it a warm, inviting and exciting experience.I can't recommend Mary Christine Photography enough.

Erin

Mary is such a wonderful person and she is amazing at what she does! She makes the sessions fun and personal, and we feel so welcome and comfortable with her.

daniel + mary

Our wedding album is still the talking point when people come over to our house! They are absolutely stunning! Thank you Hamilton!

kallie + Robert

We are ecstatic with how our engagement session went and how beautiful the images came out! Thank you Hamilton for capturing us so authentically.

mary Rose

Goodness! I am absolutely in love with my photos - they are STUNNING. And the Henderson pair were so easy to work with! Totally recommend!

client testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a photography session often comes with questions. Here are answers to some of the most common ones families ask before booking.

  • When should I book my session?
For maternity and newborn photography, most families reserve their session during the second trimester to ensure availability around their due date. Family and milestone sessions are typically booked several weeks in advance.

  • What if my baby arrives early or late?
Your newborn session date is flexible. Once your baby arrives, we adjust the session timing to photograph your baby within the ideal newborn window.

  • What should we wear for our photos?
After booking your session, you'll receive planning guidance with suggestions for outfits that photograph beautifully. Soft neutral colors, simple textures, and coordinated tones work especially well for timeless portraits.

  • Do parents and siblings participate in the session?
Yes. Parents and siblings are welcome to join for portraits. Including your family helps create meaningful images that capture this season of life together.

  • How long does a session last?
Session lengths vary depending on the type of session. Newborn sessions typically allow extra time so we can work at your baby’s pace, while milestone and family sessions are usually shorter and more playful.

  • When will we receive our photos?
Your gallery is typically delivered within a week after your session. From there, you can select your favorite images and choose artwork or digital collections.

  • Where do sessions take place?
Sessions can take place in the studio or outdoors depending on the type of session and the look you prefer. Studio sessions offer a soft, cozy environment while outdoor sessions provide beautiful natural light.

  • Do you offer prints and albums?
Yes. In addition to digital collections, families can choose heirloom-quality prints, framed artwork, and albums designed to preserve their photographs for generations.

  • What is required to book a session?
A signed session agreement and retainer secure your session date. Because availability is limited, many families reserve their session several months in advance.

The First Year Collection was designed for families who don’t want to miss a moment — from maternity through baby’s first birthday.

Instead of booking each session separately, everything is planned for you from the start, creating a cohesive and beautifully connected story of your baby’s first year.

Planning to document baby’s full first year?

A simple, thoughtful way to capture every milestone — without having to plan it all yourself.

So you can simply show up, be present, and know it’s all being taken care of.

What’s Included

  • 4 sessions over baby’s first year
  • Maternity, Newborn, 6 Month, and 1 Year
  • Wardrobe provided for all sessions
  • Priority booking on the calendar
  • Consistent styling for a cohesive gallery

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- Photography for Every Stage of Your Family’s Story -

Maternity

Maternity

Newborn

Newborn

Milestone

Milestone

Cake Smash

Cake Smash

Families

Families

Seniors

Seniors

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