client guide
Maternity Sessions
Ellie Rose photography
Newborn Safety Certified
Hand-Edited Imagery
Thoughtfully Curated Luxury Sessions
Heartfelt Client Experience
Professional Hair & Makeup
All-Inclusive Studio Experience
Welcome to one of the most meaningful seasons you’ll ever live through. This experience is about honoring your changing body, your strength, and the quiet beauty of the life you're growing. This guide will walk you through everything you need to feel prepared, confident, and excited for your maternity session.
Whether it’s your first baby or your third, I’m here to help you feel like the radiant, powerful woman you are. Thank you for choosing Ellie Rose Photography to document this chapter—you’re going to love every minute of it.
A note about this guide to help you celebrate your journey into motherhood with confidence, beauty, and ease.
Hi Gorgeous, I'm Ellie
xo, ellie
Rooted in softness and guided by connection, my approach is gentle and intuitive. Every session is intentionally slow-paced, giving you space to breathe, be present, and fully embrace this fleeting season. I’ll guide you with natural prompts and subtle direction—never stiff or forced—so your images reflect real emotion and effortless beauty.
Approach
My
You deserve to be seen, celebrated, and remembered—just as you are. Motherhood is powerful and personal, and every curve, glance, and quiet moment tells a story worth preserving. I believe your session should feel like a pause—a moment to honor yourself and the life you’re bringing into the world.
Philosophy
My
To hold space for your story with care, beauty, and honesty. From the first inquiry to the final gallery, I’m here to make this experience feel thoughtful, relaxed, and deeply meaningful. Your memories deserve more than a photo—they deserve to be artfully and intentionally preserved for generations to come.
Promise
My
From soft waves to bombshell curls, Bridget’s magic touch will give your hair life, volume, and that just-right movement for every pose. She knows how to create styles that last, look effortless, and perfectly match your vibe.
Fun Fact: Bridget has an ever-growing plant collection and swears she talks to them for good luck.
Bridget
Hair Stylist
With a passion for enhancing natural beauty, Maddie knows just how to bring out that pregnancy glow. Whether you want something soft and minimal or polished and refined, she’ll create a look that feels authentically you.
Fun Fact: Maddie is obsessed with true crime podcasts—chances are she’s listened to three before your session even starts.
Maddie
Make-Up Artist
Dream Team
Meet the
The Maternity Experience
Heirloom albums and fine art prints are available to turn your images into lasting keepsakes.
07| Albums & Prints
Roughly 1–2 weeks after your session, you’ll receive your beautifully edited gallery. Prepare to swoon.
06| Image Reveal
The day we’ve planned for is here! Take a breath and soak it in—you’re going to feel amazing. I’ll guide you through every pose with gentle direction and encouragement.
05| Session Day
You’ll receive a prep guide to help you feel confident and ready. I’ll also help with styling and location planning so everything feels aligned.
04| Session Prep
Once you’re ready, I’ll send your contract + retainer to lock in your date. We’ll also go over collection options and any add-ons you’d love to include.
03| Book Your Experience
We’ll hop on a quick call to connect, dream up the perfect session, and go over next steps. No pressure—just genuine connection and support.
02| Schedule a Call
Your journey starts with a simple inquiry form. Once submitted, I’ll be in touch within 48 hours to talk through your vision and answer any questions.
01| Inquire
Studio
The
Whether we shoot in my natural light studio or at one of the many beautiful outdoor locations around Charleston, this experience is designed to feel effortless and full of intention. The space is calm, cozy, and styled to make you feel right at home.
Client Closet
Step into the client closet—a curated collection of flowing gowns, soft textures, and timeless silhouettes designed to flatter your bump and elevate your session. Whether you’re drawn to something minimal or fully styled, every piece is chosen to reflect how you feel: empowered, radiant, and completely yourself. With fabrics that move with grace and styles that photograph beautifully, my goal is for you to feel confident, comfortable, and deeply celebrated.
Dresses
Client Closet
Luxury
Most-loved pieces
The Investment Details
After your session, you'll return to the studio within two weeks for your private image reveal and ordering appointment—a relaxed and exciting time to view your gallery and choose how you'd love to preserve your images.
You’re welcome to pay in full now or at your reveal appointment. For added flexibility, I also offer pre-session payment plans, which can be set up weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Pre-purchasing your collection allows us to photograph with specific products in mind, creating a more intentional and personalized experience.
As a bonus, pre-purchasing also unlocks complimentary add-ons—some valued at up to $300—just a little something extra as a thank you for planning ahead.
Please note that payment plans are only available prior to your session. If you’d like to customize your plan, I’m happy to find something that works best for you!
Pre Session Payment Plans
Style guidance + full access to the curated client closet (sizes XS–4XL)
Professional hair & makeup to help you feel confident and camera-ready
90-minute maternity session in a light-filled Charleston studio
Up to 2–3 wardrobe changes during your session
Gentle posing direction to flatter every body and bump
Professional hand-editing and a private image reveal appointment
The session fee includes a personalized, stress-free experience designed to make you feel confident, celebrated, and fully supported.
Digital images and print products are available for purchase separately.
What's Included
Session Fee
Collections
Luxury
12x12 " Luxury Album
10-image Folio Box
16x24" Metal Print
Full Digital File Collection
$2800
diamond
12x12 " Luxury Album
12x18" Metal Print
10 Image Digital File Collection
$1500
gold
8x8 " Luxury Album
5 Image Digital File Collection
$997
silver
You'll find luxury products, from stunning lay-flat, luxurious albums to prints matted in a gorgeous 11x14" keepsake box, and much more.
Collections
A La Carte is for those who want to create a customized Collection or for those who only wish to purchase one product rather than multiple!
Prints & Luxury Products
A la carte
Full Digital Collection - $550
Acrylic Block (5x7) -$250
Acrylic Cover -$250
Coutour Box - $125
Add-ons
Timeless
6X6 20 Images -$450
8x8 30 Images -$560
10x10 40 Images -$820
12x12 50 Images - $1200
Albums
luxury
12x18" - $285
16x24" -$489
20x30"- $950
Prints
Heirloom
Luxury Products
Whether you’re keeping your images just for you, turning them into a timeless heirloom album, or displaying them as art in your home, you deserve to cherish these moments in a way that feels meaningful to you. You’re in the right place.
Are you ready to see yourself like never before?
Our hand bound albums are the picture of luxury, impeccable quality and unsurpassed materials. Blended with state of the art print, fashionable materials and classic, timeless finishings.
- All albums are hand made by female book binders in Melbourne
- Printed on Fuji Lustre or Deep Matte paper
- Available sizes -8x8, 10x10, 12x12
- 10 max 36 spreads
- Cover materials include vegan options, genuine leather & Suede
Luxury Albums
These beautiful presentation boxes are hand-made to order and available in most of the same cover materials available for albums. This is the perfect choice for the tactile client eager to hold their images in their hands and cherish the gorgeous heirloom images.
- Framed Individual Prints – Inside the box
- Printed on high quality Fuji photo paper
- Acid-free mats; available in Arctic White or Matte Black
Folio Box
Printed with care and intention, each piece is crafted to turn your images into lasting works of art. Using professional-grade materials and archival-quality inks, your photos are brought to life with vibrant color, soft detail, and beautiful depth.
- Printed on high-quality, museum-grade paper or canvas
- Fade-resistant and made to last for generations
- Rich in tone, true in color, and timeless in finish
- Available in a variety of sizes and textures to suit your space
- Perfect for framing, gifting, or turning your favorite moments into heirloom keepsakes.
Prints
-Isabella & Jack
“Ellie captured this season of our lives so beautifully—every image feels soft, honest, and timeless. It’s everything I hoped for and more. Truly unforgettable!”
Absolutely. This is your story, and you're welcome to include your partner or little ones to make the session even more meaningful.
Can my partner or children be included?
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You’ll have access to my curated client closet filled with flowing gowns and timeless pieces. I’ll guide you on what photographs best and help you choose something that feels true to you.
What should I wear for my session?
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The ideal window is between 28–34 weeks—when your belly has a beautiful shape but you’re still feeling comfortable enough to move and enjoy the experience.
When is the best time to schedule my maternity session?
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Frequently Asked Questions
– Jessica M
—which is no small feat for me! Our maternity session felt like a quiet, beautiful moment frozen in time. The photos she delivered were pure magic—elegant, emotional, and deeply personal. I’ll treasure them forever.
Ellie has a gift for making you feel completely at ease, even in front of the camera
Rachel T.
Through light, emotion, and connection. We booked her for a motherhood session and I cried when I saw the images. They were us, completely and beautifully. I can't imagine trusting anyone else with our memories.
Ellie doesn’t just take photos—she tells your story.
Samantha G.
Even in front of the camera—which is no small feat for me! Our maternity session felt like a quiet, beautiful moment frozen in time. The photos she delivered were pure magic—elegant, emotional, and deeply personal. I’ll treasure them forever.
Ellie has a gift for making you feel completely at ease.
xoxo, Ellie
Thank you so much for taking the time to read through this guide—it means the world. My hope is that you’re walking away feeling not just prepared, but truly seen and supported as you step into this beautiful chapter of motherhood.
Pregnancy is such a fleeting, powerful season—one that deserves to be celebrated, remembered, and held onto with more than just memory. I don’t take it lightly that you’ve chosen me to document these moments. It’s a true honor to be invited into this part of your story.
I promise to approach your session with care, softness, and the kind of intentionality that allows you to simply show up and be present. You don’t have to perform or pose—you just get to be you. And that’s more than enough.
Let’s create something that lasts far beyond this season—something real, meaningful, and beautifully yours.
I can’t wait to see you in front of my lens.
