The First Year Experience Investment Menu
Thoughtfully designed collections to honor your baby’s first 12-18 months.
Hey there, friend!
If you're on this page, that means we're working together!! I couldn't be more honored knowing that you chose me to capture these memories for you. I am a firm believer that your newborn photographer should never be someone who just takes pretty images; your newborn photographer should be someone who is trustworthy, punctual, and also your friend! The photographer you choose is going to be with you for the rest of your life; you're going to remember this day, and this experience every time you look at these photos, so let's make them count!
-Ryley
What Sets Me Apart
Turn Around Time
Typically, it's standard for lifestyle photographers to have your finished images delivered within 2-6 weeks' time. But when you hire me, not only can I ensure a 3-5 DAY turnaround timeframe, but your session also includes a same-day image reveal, so you don't have to sit and wonder what they look like!
Friendship
Your photographer should not just be someone who takes pretty pictures. Your photographer should also be someone who you can call your friend. More than likely, I know what you're wanting most out of this session, and someone you're constantly talking to after you've hired me, so it is crucial that we have an amazing relationship!
Heirloom Products
I am a firm believer that your photos deserve to be displayed and shown well past social media. They deserve a beautiful album with a cover that makes people gasp. They deserve to be on a beautiful canvas that's hung over your fireplace for guests to see. And they deserve to be preserved for a lifetime. Because let's face it, we aren't really sure how long Facebook is going to last, are we? (I mean, remember MySpace?)
Your Investment
Booking your First Year Experience is simple, intentional, and all about securing your family’s story from the very start.
To reserve your sessions, you'll first receive a contract via email (or in-person if we meet for your consultation). Once your contract is signed, a nonrefundable $750 retainer is required to officially hold your experience on my calendar. Each individual session will include: a Client Prep Guide, access to my Client Closet, professional hair & makeup for mom, up to 45 minutes of shooting (newborn + Fresh 48 are up to 2 hours), an online gallery for viewing and downloading, and a mobile gallery app.
Because I limit the number of families I work with each season, I cannot secure your dates until both your contract and retainer are completed. This ensures I can give you the time, attention, and flexibility your growing family deserves.
Your retainer goes toward your chosen collection and covers all the work I do before your first session—including pre-session planning, wardrobe + styling guidance, session prep, communication, and more. It also guarantees that I’m fully available to walk with you through every milestone—whether you're capturing two chapters or all four.
The only amount due at the time of booking is your retainer. You're welcome to set up a payment plan during our call if you'd like, but it’s not required until 14 days later.
This experience is designed to be as stress-free and supportive as possible—so you can focus on what really matters: being fully present during this once-in-a-lifetime year.
FAQ
How Long Is Your Turn Around Time?
Typically, you have a same-day reveal of your images! They'll only be lightly edited, so once you've chosen your photos, it'll take me about 3-5 additional business days to completely edit and deliver your gallery.
How Does Your Same-Day Reveal Work?
Wherever we are, whether it's near my studio or near your house, I'll need about an hour and fifteen minutes to go through your images. Once that's finished, I'll head back to you, and you'll see your photos!
What If I Pre-Paid for a Collection but Now I Want to Upgrade?
You're more than welcome to! You would just need to pay the difference. I am always okay with someone wanting to invest in more photos and products. I do not allow downgrades, though.
Essence Collection
- 2 sessions
- 2 outfits for each session if desired
- 2 locations within 5 miles of each other if desired
- Up to 4 people per session (immediate family only)
- 8 digital images from each session
- a 3-Image Folio Book OR a 5x5 Album from each session
- $250.00 product credit for each session
- Print release
$2,100.00
Signature Collection
- 3 sessions
- 3 outfits for each session if desired
- 2 locations within 15 miles if desired
- Up to 5 people per session (immediate family only)
- 16 digitals included with each session
- a 6x6 Album for each session
- A beautiful 3-piece canvas wall display; you'll receive two 16x20 canvases and one 24x36 canvas. (Canvases will be chosen after all 3 sessions are completed)
- $400.00 product credit for each session
- 10% off of the a la carte menu above $400 product credit
- Print release
$2,900.00
Heirloom Collection
- 4 sessions
- 3 outfits for each session if desired
- 3 locations within 25 miles if desired
- Up to 7 people per session (extended family welcome)
- 24 digitals included from each session
- an 8x8 Album with matching protection case from each session OR a 3-Image Folio Book and a 2-piece metal wall display from each session
- A gorgeous 5-piece canvas wall display; you'll receive four 14x20 canvases and one 30x30 canvas. (Canvases will be chosen after all 4 sessions are completed)
- $600.00 product credit for each session
- 15% off of the a la carte menu above $600.00 product credit
- One complimentary Specialty Session (Spring or Christmas- details apply)
$3,800.00
Legacy
Collection
- 5 sessions
- 3 outfits for each session if desired
- 3 locations within 25 miles if desired
- Up to 10 people per session (extended family welcome)
- Every single edited image from each session
- a 10x10 Album with 24 images, upgraded cover, matching protection case & USB from each session OR a 3-Image Folio Book and a 5-piece metal wall display from each session
- A stunning 9-piece canvas wall display; you'll receive eight 10x10 canvases and one 16x24 canvas. (Canvases will be chosen after all 5 sessions are completed)
- $1,200.00 product credit for each session
- 20% off of the a la carte menu above $1,200.00 product credit
- Two complimentary Specialty Sessions (Spring & Christmas- details apply)
$4,900.00
The A La Carte Menu
- 8x8 Heirloom Album, Presentation Box, & USB
(24 images / 40 pages) upgrade to a 10x10 w/ 35 images for $500 more
$1,500.00
- 5x7 Heirloom Folio Box with 10 Matted Prints
$1,200.00 (5 additional matted prints for $200.00)
- Mini Accordion Book
$500.00
- Canvas: 11x14 $400.00 | 16x20 $500.00 | 20x24 $700.00 | 24x36 $950.00
- 3-Image Folio Book
$750
Digital Images
(add-on to collections + albums only)
- 1 Digital Image
$100
- 5 Digital Images
$450
- 10 Digital Images
$750
