OUR
STYLE

We want you to love the newborn images we create for you. The first step is to get to know us and the types of images we seek to create. There is a perfect photographer out there for everyone. It would be so cool if you discovered we’re the ones to tell your story! So, take a look around, read more about our lifestyle approach to newborn photography, and just get to know us better.

We want to tell the story of how your family felt when this little nugget joined your family. The images we’re taking now are for later when your baby is all grown up, to help you remember what their new little lips looked like, how you felt when holding them in those first days. We wouldn’t trade the moments we captured for all the babies-as-props portraits in the world.

We’ll be coming to your home. After all, that’s where this little babe’s story begins, and we figure you’ll have a waaay better time if you can throw on your fuzzy slippers between shooting times. Instead of a ‘studio’ look with just your baby in baskets and bowls, we will be capturing you together with your baby – snuggling, kissing, hugging, and soaking them up. There are so many wonderful moments we want to capture – the swelling of pride and love on a new dad’s face, the 7 different facial expressions your lil nugget can make in a single moment, big bro as he scopes the newest member of the family out. Every moment is beautiful, even those diaper changes and burping sessions ???? We cannot wait to capture what makes your story unique!

The images we’re taking now are for later when your baby is all grown up, to help you remember every single little detail about how this moment felt.

That sounds pretty good, right? Yeah, we think so too. Of course, everyone loves having a beautiful portrait, and we’ll totally get a few. BUT! We’ll do it with our MIKE + JULIE signature stamped on it. We want nothing more than for you to have a great time, remembering how much you love this crazy bunch of people who you call family.

OUR
STYLE

We want you to love the newborn images we create for you. The first step is to get to know us and the types of images we seek to create. There is a perfect photographer out there for everyone. It would be so cool if you discovered we’re the ones to tell your story! So, take a look around, read more about our lifestyle approach to newborn photography, and just get to know us better.

We want to tell a story, of what your family felt when your baby was born. The images we’re taking now are for later when your baby is all grown up, to help you remember what their new little lips looked like, how you felt when holding them in those first days. We wouldn’t trade the moments we captured for all the babies-as-props portraits in the world.

We’ll be coming to your home. After all, that’s where this little babe’s story begins, and we figure you’ll have a waaay better time if you can throw on your fuzzy slippers between shooting times. Instead of a ‘studio’ look with just your baby in baskets and bowls, we will be capturing you together with your baby – snuggling, kissing, hugging, and soaking them up. There are so many wonderful moments we want to capture – the swelling of pride and love on a new dad’s face, the 7 different facial expressions your lil nugget can make in a single moment, big bro as he scopes the newest member of the family out. Every moment is beautiful, even those diaper changes and burping sessions ???? We cannot wait to capture what makes your story unique!

The images we’re taking now are for later when your baby is all grown up, to help you remember every single little detail about how this moment felt.

That sounds pretty good, right? Yeah, we think so too. Of course, everyone loves having a beautiful portrait, and we’ll totally get a few. BUT! We’ll do it with our MIKE + JULIE signature stamped on it. We want nothing more than for you to have a great time, remembering how much you love this crazy bunch of people who you call family.

WHEN WE SET OUT TO SELECT A PHOTOGRAPHER, WE ASPIRED TO FIND SOMEONE WHO COULD HELP US CAPTURE HANK, IN ALL HIS GOODNESS, QUIRKINESS, JOY, CURIOSITY, ETC. BASICALLY, CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF HIM. YOU'VE DONE THAT AND MORE. THANK YOU.

-Sam

KC lifestyle storytelling newborn session photo

newborn

session

maternity

session

{$300 plus tax}

Sessions are approximately 2-3 hours in your home (our coverage area includes the immediate KC metro area). Sessions are scheduled Tuesday-Friday mornings.

 

Your session fee comes with a reveal and art ordering session, custom wall art design, and a custom album design.

 

(no digital or physical product is included with the session fee, all digital and physical product is purchased separately)

{$150 plus tax}

Sessions are approximately an hour in the immediate KC metro outdoor location (Northern Johnson County, River Market, Crossroads, West Bottoms, Plaza). Maternity sessions are scheduled Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.

 

Your session fee comes with a reveal and art ordering session, custom wall art design, and a custom album design.

 

(no digital or physical product is included with the session fee, all digital and physical product is purchased separately)

newborn

session

{$300 plus tax}

Sessions are approximately 2-3 hours in your home (our coverage area includes the immediate KC metro area).

 

Your session fee comes with a reveal and art ordering session, custom wall art design, and a custom album design.

 

(no digital or physical product is included with the session fee, all digital and physical product is purchased separately)

maternity

session

{$150 plus tax}

Sessions are approximately an hour in the immediate KC metro area (Northern Johnson County, River Market, Crossroads, West Bottoms, Plaza area).

 

Your session fee comes with a reveal and art ordering session, custom wall art design, and a custom album design.

 

(no digital or physical product is included with the session fee, all digital and physical product is purchased separately)

additional

details

Client investment is generally $1200-$2000. Most clients invest in a mixture of physical artwork and digital. Minimum product purchase of $200 is required.

 

A signed contract and session fee payment must be received to reserve a spot on our calendar. Sessions book 2-4 weeks out, depending on the season. We recommend booking your newborn session 2-3 months ahead of time. Session fees are non-refundable, but transferable up to 6 months. Sales tax will be added to all session fees and product purchases. Please reach out to us via our contact form to receive a full price list.

my first year program

{$2000 plus tax}

You know that baby is gonna just keep growing, right? Want us to take care of capturing it all for you? Our My First Year Program is super simple. $2000 gets you 3 sessions (newborn, 6 mo, 1 year) and comes with all your digitals. Add $500 for each additional session you’d like. Payment plans available. Use the contact form to book this package.

my first year program

{$2000 plus tax}

You know that baby is gonna just keep growing, right? Want us to take care of capturing it all for you? Our My First Year Program is super simple. $2000 gets you 3 sessions (newborn, 6 mo, 1 year) and comes with all your digitals. Add $500 for each additional session you’d like. Payment plans available. Use the contact form to book this package.

BIRTHday

session

{$650 plus tax}

1 photographer will come to the hospital, the day of or the day after and spend 30-45 minutes documenting everyone’s first moments meeting your new baby, or a quiet session for just mom, dad, and baby. This is a documentary experience as opposed to a portrait session. Nothing matches the emotions of your first moments as this little one’s parents! You receive a final gallery of 20-30 digital negatives and print release. See a real-life example of our signature BIRTHday sessions HERE.

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FAQs

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FAQs

YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS?
WELL, GOOD. PULL UP A CHAIR AND READ ON... CUZ WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.

What's a newborn session with MIKE + JULIE like?

We will come to your home for your lifestyle newborn/family session. We never want you to feel rushed. That’s why we reserve up to three hours for your in-home newborn session. Often, much of that time is spent comforting, feeding, or changing your baby. We will arrive and take a look around at the best spots in your home for pictures. What you’ll really be doing is relaxing and snuggling with your new little one. We’re seeking to capture their newness and the emotions of this thrilling time in your family’s life.

How is a lifestyle newborn session different than a traditional newborn session?

We want to tell the story of what your family felt when your new baby was born. The images we’re taking now are for later, when your baby is all grown up, to remember what their new little lips looked like, how you felt when holding them in those first days. We’ll be coming to your home. After all, that’s where this little one’s story begins. Instead of a ‘studio’ look with just your baby in pictures in a sterile ‘studio’ environment, we will be capturing you together with your baby – snuggling, kissing, hugging, and soaking them up. There are so many wonderful moments we want to capture. Now, doesn’t all that sound pretty good? We think so too.

How long before my due date should I book my session?

We recommend 2-3 months before your due date, but it’s never too early to book your newborn session. You want to make sure we have room in our schedule for your session, AND room to reschedule if you deliver early or late. We also want to have all the arrangements made for your session before you deliver. Who wants to deal with that after having a baby? No one, man.

Can I get studio portraits?

Well, you can, just not with us…. 😉 Studio work is great and all, don’t get us wrong. We just like the freedom of a real environment more. It’s actually an important element in what makes our style look the way it does.

What about props?

Our sessions are about emotions and connections between people. If you have any personal items that hold special meaning for you, we’d love to incorporate them. Other than that, we don’t use baskets or props for your session. You and your baby are enough to create powerful and lasting portraits.

Do you offer digitals?

Yep, we sure do. You can purchase one individual file, a bundle, or the whole kit and caboodle! But, that digital file sure won’t look as nice on your walls as a big, beautiful canvas though 😉 

When is the best time frame for newborn photos?

The best, most awesome time to have your newborn photos taken is within the first 10 days of birth. With years of experience photographing newborns, we can say that after the 10-day mark, they aren’t as sleepy and don’t curl up quite the same as they did when they first arrived. Newborns change so much every day! Now, the cool thing about our shooting style is that we can still get some great shots even if you book your session after the first 10 days!

How do I book/reserve a session?

Your session date is reserved once your portrait contract is signed and your session fee is paid.

What happens after the session?

Once your session is over, the agonizing wait begins! If you’ve opted for our My First Year Program, we’ll send you a link to download instantly (that was easy). Or, if you opt for a single newborn session, you’ll select and order your pictures at your ordering session. You’ll cozy up in your favorite spot at home for your guided ordering session via Zoom. This is when you’ll see your images for the first time (you’ll already be acquainted with all of your yummy product options), and place your product order. PLUS… we promise to help you every step of the way to prepare for your ordering session, no worries.

What if I have to reschedule?

Payment of your session fee reserves that day and time for you and you alone. So, when you can’t make it, no one else gets that spot either. But we totally understand that life happens, especially with a new little one to take care of. You get one complimentary reschedule for any reason. Let us know as soon as you can so that we can reschedule inside that narrow window of opportunity that newborns have (before they stop being newborns). If you need to reschedule more than once, there is a $75 rescheduling fee.

Can you help me with what to wear?

Of course, we can! When it comes to clothing, choose an outfit you FEEL comfortable in. Dark colors, layers, and textures are always a great idea post-delivery. But, our biggest advice is to choose clothing you feel GREAT in. When you feel good, it shows.

What if my older kiddos don’t behave at the session?

DON’T worry if your older kiddos aren’t their normal selves during this time. As much as you want your kiddo to be a perfect angel during the session, let yourself off the hook if it doesn’t happen. This is where we work our MIKE + JULIE magic 😉 It can be a big transition to add a new sibling. We are pretty good at detecting that and turning things around. Pushing them is not going to make them smile – that’s a proven fact. 

Can you photograph my baby throughout their first year?

You betcha we can, and we would be honored! Our popular ‘My First Year’ program is perfect for you! We have a perfect 3-session package (newborn, 6 mo, 1 year) that our peeps love. Check out #myfirstyearwithmikeandjulie to see real examples of kiddos as we document their first year!

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