A little about you... Do you

 

~ want images that focus on relationships & connection over posing and props?

 

~ prefer a natural environment?

 

~ want your partner, your other kids or your pets to be a part of the session?

 

~ know you will be so thankful to look back and remember this short season of life, but feel a little insecure and would like direction during the session?

 

If this is you, we may be a perfect fit!

A little About us….

We love working with parents, helping prepare you to document one of the most meaningful events of your life. As a team of women, we understand the challenges and potential insecurities of pregnancy! You can trust us to keep an eye on the details so you can relax and enjoy the experience!

 

Maternity sessions are also the perfect opportunity to see the studio barn where newborn sessions take place. Most of our newborn clients say returning to the farm with a newborn felt comfortable and relaxed! This is especially true if you have other kids! SO many of our parents tell us their older kids were anxiously awaiting their return to the farm, and the newborn session flows effortlessly from that happy start.

 

As your sweet baby grows, they will look through all your images and uncover their story. Let’s show them how much they have always been loved.

How many photos will be in my gallery?

After each session we carefully select and edit every image that meets our quality standards. We upload all of them to your private online gallery, from which you will select your very favorite images to download. If you cannot narrow it down, we do allow you to purchase all the images! For each type of session, you can generally expect a minimum of:
  • Mini Sessions: 30 images
  • 1hr Farm Session: 50 images
  • 2hr Farm Session: 80 images
  • 45min Senior Session: 40 images
  • 90min Senior Session: 60 images

What’s the difference between ‘gallery images’ and ‘included images’?

‘Gallery images’ are ALL of the images that were chosen by us from your session, edited and uploaded to an online viewing gallery.

‘Included images’ are the specific images that you choose from your online gallery to claim ‘print permission’ on & download.

For example, ‘Jane’ purchases a Mini Session from us. She books online, has her session on the date & time that she chose and 2 weeks after her session she will receive a link in her email to view her online gallery. Jane’s gallery includes 35 edited images for her to look through and pick out her 10 favorite images to download and keep. (10 images is the standard ‘included images’ for Mini Sessions.) If she just LOVES all 35 images in her gallery, then she can pay for the “full gallery” upgrade and would gain access to all of the images (the 10 included with her original purchase, and then the additional 25 images in her gallery).

Will I receive any physical products with my booking?

All sessions include a set number of edited, full-sized digital image files. If you would like any physical products, you can order those through us, or through any vendor of your choice! Our store contains curated products and the highest quality print papers that Amy has selected to match her brand and style. We stand by our products 100%.

What format will my ‘included images’ be in?

You will receive an emailed link to download your selected digital images. The images are edited, high resolution jpeg files suitable for any size of print or enlargement. We highly recommend that you backup your images to both your computer and the cloud for safe keeping!

All products and prints are optional and purchased separately.



(They’ll be high-resolution jpgs & we typically use a 3:2 aspect ratio for images at 300dpi resolution.)

What editing is included my session?

Your session includes professional editing of all the images uploaded to your gallery. If you notice something we missed, just let us know when you get your viewing gallery and we will touch that up before you download your images.

Our style is natural, clean and true. We want you to look like your best self – so if your teen has a skin blemish, or the baby has a minor scratch, those things will be removed. However, we do not do body sculpting, wrinkle removal, hair or wardrobe changes or make-up touch-ups. If you are hoping for that level of editing, we suggest you find a photographer that specializes in that so you will be fully happy with your images!

Do you offer off-site sessions?

If our schedules allow, we’re happy to consider doing an off-site shoot! There’s a minimum of booking a 1hr Farm Session and a $25 travel fee that will be added. These cannot be booked online, so please email/text/call us personally to pursue this option if you’re interested!

step 01: Answer Your questions

 

Clients looking for Maternity Sessions tend to have a lot of the same worries and questions. We answer many questions right on our site! Click below to learn more, including investment information.

 

You can also read about our Milestone Sessions, as many families choose to bundle their Newborn and Maternity photos.

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step 02: reach out to us

 

Reach out for help deciding which session is right for you, and which locations on the farm will help you best achieve your vision.

Click the link below to see our seasonal location options, including the modern rustic indoor studio, the spring-fed pond, or the gorgeous wooded areas, just to name a few!

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step 03: reserve your session

 

Ready to book?

 

We can't wait to meet you and make you a part of our client family!

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I care so much about not just the quality of your images, but the quality of your experience. Each of the women on my team were chosen not only for extraordinary talent, but for the exceptional way they engage with people. They bring the calm... the playful... the style...that make AKP what it is!

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Amy

  • Childhood hometown: Milford, MI
  • Favorites: Restoring the land and buildings on our farm: Permaculture orchard, organic gardening, pasture-raised animals, exterior and interior building design, loving on my 4 teen/young adult kiddos.
  • Her family says: she's got garden dirt on her hands and knees, loves meeting new people, and keeps a full social calendar : )
  • Background: Started AKP and shooting professionally 14 years ago
  • Expertise: People. While I do quite a bit of commercial work (I've photographed a book, clothing brands, food, etc.) my favorite work always involves people. I love families, newborns, kids and teens.

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Candice

  • Childhood hometown: Lowell, MI - where she married her love, Aaron, in a park in the fall
  • Favorite food: Ethiopian & Indian
  • Favorite Activity: Hunting for vintage treasures/ curating beautiful spaces
  • Her family says: she's kind, creative, genuine
  • Background: Art degree, Lived in NYC in and worked in fashion photography
  • Expertise: Has photographed 3500 newborns in her career, & loves photographing families & sr. pics in wide open spaces!
  • View Candice's work {here}

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Hannah

  • Hometown: British Columbia, CA
  • Favorites: Sunset drives with the music up and the windows down, ice cream, traveling, beach volleyball, and bare feet in the sand
  • Her family says: she's joyful, outgoing, present
  • Background: Degree in graphic design, taught photography to at-risk girls in India, traveled and photographed throughout Europe. Getting married summer of 2023!!!
  • Expertise: Hannah LOVES families and kids - she has the joyful energy to corral and entertain your littles! She is great with sr. pics and newborns as well.
  • View Hannah's work {here}
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