WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE BOOK A PORTRAIT SESSION WITH PAT?

If you're like most parents, you've been planning for this moment for many months - the moment you'll meet your newborn baby for the first time. You've thought about names, nursery décor, and who you'll use for your pediatrician, and also gathered clothing, diapers, and all the important necessities that your little one will need. You've prepared the best way you know how.

Capturing your baby's first portraits is no different. When you book a session with me, I want you to have an amazing experience. I want to help tell your story. I want to capture your love and the newness of your most precious gift: your children. To do that takes planning. What do you want to do with your images? How do you want to display them in your home? Having a plan before the session allows us to capture images that you want to share and will be able to see and enjoy daily. Together we will create magical moments and precious memories that you will cherish for years to come.

Once you have booked your newborn/baby portrait session, we will meet again for a series of appointments: the pre-consultation, your portrait session, the viewing, and ordering appointment, and the delivery.

THE PORTRAIT PROCESS

THE PRE-CONSULTATION

This is where the fun starts! First, we need to determine what the end goal of your session is. What are we shooting for? How and where will you display your images? What is special or unique about your family and how can we tell your story? We will talk about clothing, color, and styling for your session, as well as prop selection, the overall feel and style that you want, and how to coordinate your session for a cohesive and beautiful collection of portraits that will complement each other. Your session is artistically and creatively designed to the last detail.

YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION

Your little one has arrived, and it is time to schedule your newborn session. The best time for newborn portraits is right around two weeks old. This is the time when they are the sleepiest and curliest. We want to capture all their newness and the little details of a newborn baby – their flaky skin, little wrinkles, tiny hands and feet, hairy ears and shoulders (my favorite!!)...all the precious details you want to remember.

Your newborn session takes place in my professional photography studio located in Peoria, IL. I have everything you could need during your session - diapers and wipes, a comfortable parent area where you can relax and even take a nap if needed, snacks, and drinks. My extensive collection of newborn props, fabrics, wraps, and accessories has been carefully selected in our signature style. You will be able to enjoy the use of one-of-a-kind pieces and accessories to make your session unique.

THE VIEWING & ORDERING APPOINTMENT

This is my favorite moment of the entire portrait experience. All the planning, creative styling, and preparation come together as you get to view your beautiful gallery of images for the first time. Each portrait is carefully retouched and perfected for a beautiful presentation.

Together, we will design the perfect art and heirloom pieces to display in your home. I will help you select the perfect sizes of wall portraits for your space, design heirloom albums, and choose images that make your heart burst with joy. This is when you will place your order, so it is important that all decision-makers attend.

DELIVERY

A few weeks after your ordering appointment, your portraits will be ready. I will call or email you when your order has arrived and schedule a time for you to pick up your portraits. I can't wait for you to have your beautiful products and treasures in hand to display in your home and share with loved ones! It truly is a blessing to be able to capture such a precious time in your life and create beautiful images of those you love most.

I love to see my families year after year as your family grows and changes. I also offer milestone portrait sessions and one-year sessions for your baby as they grow. Your little one grows so fast and is only little for such a short time. Let Pat Hermann Photography capture each special milestone.