The Details

EXPERIENCE + PRICING

01. WELCOME

Creative Portrait Sessions for
Maternity + Motherhood

Pregnant woman sitting on a window bench in soft natural light, hand in her hair, potted plants on the sill behind her.

For families who value artful storytelling.

These sessions are designed to feel natural, intentional, and deeply personal.

We’ll slow down.
We’ll explore.
We’ll document this beautiful time before it changes again.

Black and white portrait of Samantha holding her young daughter outdoors among trees.

Hi. I’m Sam June.

photo of me + my daughter by jen brister <3

Mother. Storyteller. Nature lover.

Motherhood reshaped the way I see the everyday, especially how fast these seasons are.

My approach is rooted in creating space, encouraging connection and allowing curiosity to lead the way.

I believe in movement, fun, curiosity, and great light, not stiff posing or forced smiles.

02. INVESTMENT

Older sister kisses her brothers head while standing in a golden field.

CREATIVE PORTRAIT SESSION

For all stages of Parenthood

$850

Includes:

• Pre-session planning call
• Location + styling guidance
• One hour of intentional, guided photography
• Full curated gallery of thoughtfully edited high-resolution images
• Private online gallery with download + print access

I photograph maternity, newborn, and family sessions throughout New Paltz, Kingston, Rhinebeck, Cold Spring, Beacon, and Hudson, as well as the greater Albany area. Travel further out is available upon request.

SHORT FILM

Captured during our photo session

INCLUDES:

A 2-3 minute timeless film with licensed music, is available to add on to your portrait session. Please let me know any time prior to shoot day, if you decide to have one created.

$600

START THE CONVERSATION

A young child is playing outdoors on a grassy area, with two adults standing nearby in the foreground. The background features trees, a partly cloudy sky, and a sunset.

"It takes a rare talent to make everyone feel comfortable in front of a camera and capture their essence in a still image but she does it every time."

03. THE EXPERIENCE

What our Session feels like

HOW I WORK:

For families, especially with little ones, my approach softens even more.

I follow your child's curiosity- their movement becomes our map with some subtle suggestions from me.

I gently guide parents within that flow, so everything feels connected and easy.

The result is a relaxed session and images that honestly feel like you.

Three young siblings in a wildflower field, an older girl handing a flower to a toddler while another child looks on.

Every session unfolds a little differently.

For maternity, I offer plenty of guidance using gentle movement.

I'll guide you in ways that feel natural and fluid, so you feel beautiful and at ease.

We move. We play. We follow the light.

04. HOW IT WORKS

Mother sitting in an open doorway holding her toddler close, both wrapped in a cozy embrace.

01.

We begin with your vision.

Bring me your vision, your wild ideas, your open mind and we will collaborate on the details of your session over a casual Zoom call. You don’t need to come with a plan. I’ll help you find the rhythm.

AND MY ARTISTIC EYE.

Pregnant woman in a wide-brim hat standing in a dark doorway, silhouetted against the evening light.

02.

LOCATION, A DATE + TRUE TO YOU STYLING.

We plan the magic.

We will work together on location and pick the best date for your family. I have Style Guides to help you find true to you styling that gives a timeless look and I’ll help you all along the way.

Black and white close-up of hands gently holding a newborn's feathery details, evoking a tender first moments feel.

03.

We explore, experiment, laugh, dance, play and chat our way through your session. We let our walls down. We collaborate. We create art through honest storytelling.

WE DOCUMENT THE MOMENTS.

We create Art together.