Chicago Maternity Photographer
Before we met… documenting love that begins before “Hello”.
Maternity portrait sessions are exclusively for mothers-to-be, celebrating the beauty, love, joy and power of motherhood. With a touch of glamor, we will focus on the amazing changes taking place during your journey to meeting your precious newborn. I recommend selecting a session date which falls during your 28th-34th week of pregnancy. Your session will take place in the incredible Oak Brook, IL studio.
Full Maternity Session ~ $500
Includes 10 beautifully edited digital images, delivered both color and black & white within two weeks of your session. Full print release provided.
{$200 captured at booking, serves as your session retainer.}
Petite Maternity Session ~ $400
Includes 5 beautifully edited digital images, delivered both color and black & white within two weeks of your session. Full print release provided.
{$200 captured at booking, serves as your session retainer.}
Once you have scheduled your maternity photoshoot, you will receive a welcome email providing detailed tips to prepare for our time together in the studio. Ideas regarding what to wear, hair & makeup, the studio address and more will be provided.
The studio offers a generous space, private bathroom, lounge area and professional equipment to make this experience relaxing and enjoyable. I look forward to celebrating this exciting time with you.
Next Steps
Take a moment to review the session information. If it meets your session goals, it’s time to schedule!
Click the “Schedule Here” button and choose a session date which falls during your 28th-34th week of pregnancy.
Complete the online scheduling questionnaire and finalize your session booking. Your welcome email will arrive within 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Portrait Studio
My goal in creating the Chicago area maternity studio, nestled in the western suburb of Oak Brook, was to offer a comfortable, clean, roomy space housing everything I need to create timeless portraits. Your welcome email will include the studio address and directions.
The studio is located close to major expressways and the Oak Brook Shopping Center. Address provided in your welcome email.
The studio has a full bathroom and a spacious lounge for your finishing touches as you prepare or change during your session.
The photography studio affords a variety of neutral settings, as well as a dramatic black wall for more of a fine art vibe.
Parking has never been easier – you will have plenty of space to park just steps away from the entry.
Serving Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills, Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Chicago, Lombard, Western Springs, Mt Prospect, DesPlaines, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, and Willowbrook Illinois as your award-winning newborn, milestone and maternity photographer.
Policies
Retainer – To reserve a session date, Client shall pay to Photographer, upon booking, a non-refundable retainer for all session types. Client understands and agrees that Photographer will not book other sessions during client’s scheduled time. In the event that Client cancels the session or fails to attend the session on the Session Date, for any reason, Photographer shall suffer income loss. As such, Client agrees that, in the event of cancellation by Client, such retainers shall be forfeited by Client and paid to Photographer as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. Client and Photographer agree that such amount is reasonable. If you must reschedule due to an emergency or illness, you MUST complete your session within 14 days to avoid loss of retainer fee. If a medical emergency or tragedy requires cancellation of the session by the client, Lillybelle Rose Photography may refund the retainer minus all credit card processing fees incurred.
Late Fee – Clients arriving more than 15 minutes late will incur a $50 late fee.
Images – All images are copyrighted by Lillybelle Rose Photography. Your print release allows you to print nearly any size prints or products at any location (Please contact Francine prior to printing anything larger than 30×40). Lillybelle Rose Photography reserves the right to use all images for portfolio/website, display, competition or peer review. Unedited images are the property of Lillybelle Rose Photography and will not be released for any reason. Images are chosen based on technical merit, composition and variety. I always softens skin, smoothe undereye areas, remove blemishes, and complete standard image corrections, but will not edit things which are the client’s responsibility such as clothing choices, hairstyles, or dirt/items that can be removed or wiped away in person (Food, old nailpolish, boogies, etc.). A copy of final images are retained by Lillybelle Rose Photography for a period of one year. Lillybelle Rose Photography will not be held liable for images already distributed.
Appearance/Grooming – Lillybelle Rose Photography is not responsible for the appearance of subjects other than newborns in regard to clothing choices, condition of clothing, or grooming (hair, skin, etc).
Behavior – Lillybelle Rose Photography is not responsible if the client or child fail to cooperate during the portrait session. Session will not be rescheduled for poor behavior.
Printed Products – Printed images are only guaranteed for quality if printed through Lillybelle Rose Photography. Due to the nature of the service and it’s products, all sales are final. All professional print orders will be placed once payment has cleared. Orders may take up to two weeks to process and can be shipped to the studio or your home.
You hereby agree you will not and legally cannot sue Lillybelle Rose Photography or Francine Mittenthal if you are injured on the studio and/or home property. You are waiving your right to sue and ultimately collect damages.
Lillybelle Rose Photography is not responsible for lost or damaged items during any on-location or studio sessions.