Learn What’s Included in Your Little Luna Photography Session
What’s Included in Your Photography Session?
When you’re searching for a maternity or newborn photographer, it’s natural to compare portfolios. Beautiful images are important, but they only tell part of the story.
One of the questions I hear often is:
“What’s included in a session?”
The answer is simple:
Much more than photographs.
At Little Luna Photography, my goal is to create a calm, luxury experience that allows you to slow down, enjoy this season, and leave with artwork that tells your family’s story for years to come.
Whether you’re visiting the studio from Elmira, Ithaca, Corning, Horseheads, or the surrounding Finger Lakes region, every session is thoughtfully planned with you in mind.
A Personalized Experience From the Beginning
Every family is different, and your session should reflect that. Before your session, we’ll talk about your vision, your style, the colors you love, and how you hope to display your portraits in your home. This planning allows everything to feel relaxed once you arrive at the studio. Instead of wondering what to expect, you’ll know exactly how your session will flow.
Access to Our Curated Client Wardrobe
One of the biggest stressors for expecting mothers is figuring out what to wear.
That’s why Little Luna Photography offers a carefully curated client wardrobe featuring beautiful maternity gowns selected specifically for professional portraits. These pieces are designed to photograph beautifully and flatter a variety of body types, helping you feel comfortable and confident without the pressure of shopping for something you’ll likely wear only once. You’ll also have access to wraps, fabrics, and styling pieces chosen to create timeless, elegant images.
Everything Your Newborn Needs
You don’t need to bring baskets, blankets, wraps, hats, or headbands.
The studio is fully stocked with professionally selected newborn accessories that keep the focus exactly where it belongs; on your baby. Every item is prepared before your session so you can simply arrive, settle in, and enjoy watching your little one be photographed.
Gentle, Baby-Led Newborn Sessions
Your baby’s comfort and safety will always come first. Newborn sessions are never rushed. We allow plenty of time for feeding, cuddling, soothing, and diaper changes whenever they’re needed.
Guidance Every Step of the Way
Almost every family tells me the same thing before their session:
“We’re awkward in front of the camera.”
Please don’t worry.
You don’t need modeling experience.
You don’t need to know how to pose.
I’ll gently guide you through every pose, every hand placement, and every interaction so your photographs feel natural rather than forced.
From the moment you walk through the door, I want you to feel cared for.
The studio has been designed to feel warm, welcoming, and peaceful… especially for new parents who may already be running on very little sleep. There is no pressure to hurry. No expectation that your baby will follow a schedule. No stress if we need to pause.
A Personalized Ordering Appointment
After your session, we’ll meet again for your image reveal and ordering appointment.
This is one of my favorite parts of the entire experience. Instead of scrolling through hundreds of files alone, we’ll look through your portraits together and select the images that best tell your family’s story. I’ll also help you choose artwork that fits your home and your vision, whether that’s framed wall art, heirloom albums, or a collection of digital images.
More Than Digital Files
Digital images are important, but they’re only the beginning.
The portraits we create deserve to be enjoyed every day… not forgotten on a hard drive or lost on a phone. There’s something incredibly meaningful about seeing your children grow up surrounded by photographs of the people who love them. Those are the pieces that become family heirlooms.
Why Families Choose Little Luna Photography
Many of the families who come to my studio are looking for more than beautiful portraits.
They’re looking for someone who will help them feel comfortable. Someone who understands how quickly these seasons pass. Someone who believes photographs are about preserving relationships and memories, not just appearances. That belief has become even more personal for me.
After losing my own dad, I’ve been reminded that the photographs we take today often become some of the most treasured things we own tomorrow. That’s why I believe so strongly in being in the photos. Not because everything is perfect. But because life keeps moving.
Ready to Plan Your Session?
f you’re looking for a luxury maternity photographer in Elmira, a newborn photographer serving Ithaca, or a full-service portrait experience in the Finger Lakes region, I’d be honored to help you preserve this season of your family’s story. If you have questions about the experience, wardrobe, timing, or collections, I’d love to help. I can’t wait to welcome you into the studio.
