SUFFOLK MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER
Alison McKenny is an Award Winning Maternity and Pregnancy Photographer based in Stoke By Clare, Suffolk, which is also on the Essex and Cambridgeshire border.
With 11 years photography experience and as a mother of two boys myself, I know how fleeting pregnancy is, and I want to make you feel like the amazing woman you are during your shoot with me.
There is no better way to celebrate being pregnant than to create an ever-lasting memory of this unique and special time in your life that you and your family will be able to look back on and enjoy for years and generations to come.
I will take beautiful, emotive and artistic portraits of you to help you remember this precious time and the start of your Babies amazing journey.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Alison x
To book any of the photoshoots below, a retainer of £99 is charged upfront. This is then deducted from whichever collection you choose to buy.
If you would prefer to buy a piece of Wall Art instead of a collection, then the £99 is not deducted from whatever product you buy, and there is a minimum order of £399.
Hair and Makeup Artist is available on request at £55 for hair or makeup or £110 for both.
At the end of the photoshoot, we will make an appointment for your viewing and ordering session in the following two weeks which we can do in person or via Zoom. You don’t need to decide which Collection or Products you would like to buy until this meeting and you have seen your gallery of x15 images and chosen your favourites. There is no pressure to buy any images should you decide not to.
£99
ENDLESS LOVE
£899
Pre Shoot Consultation
1.5 Hour Photoshoot
Viewing and Ordering Session
20 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images
Print Credit of £199 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art
£50 Credit towards your Newborn or Baby Photoshoot
with Alison McKenny Photography
Full use of my gowns and props
Midweek or Weekend dates available
SEALED WITH A KISS
£699
Pre Shoot Consultation
1.5 Hour Photoshoot
Viewing and Ordering Session
10 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images
Print credit of £149 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art
Full use of my gowns and props
Midweek or Weekend dates available
MAGIC MOMENTS
£499
Pre Shoot Consultation
1.5 Hour Photoshoot
Viewing and Ordering Session
5 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images
Print credit of £99 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art
Full use of my gowns and props
Midweek or Weekend dates available
MINI SESSION
£349
30 Minute Photoshoot at my studio
Viewing and ordering session with a gallery of 10 to 12 unedited images
to choose yourfavourite 3 High-Resolution Digital Images
which will then be retouched fully before delivery
Available from Monday to Friday only
PRINTS, PRODUCTS AND ADDITIONAL DIGITAL IMAGES
Minimum Order – £399 if purchasing without a collection above
Digitals and Mounted Prints (only available if purchased with a collection)
Additional Digitals – £50
Additional Digitals plus matching mounted 8×6″ print – £70
Mounted 8×6″ print to fit in a 10×8″ Frame – £40
Mounted 10×7″ print to fit in an 11×14″ Frame – £50
x10 Mounted 8×6″ Prints – £349
x15 Mounted 8×6″ Prints – £499
x20 mounted 8×6″ prints – £599
Luxury Picture Folio Box
perfect for displaying and storing up to 20 mounted Prints
Available in White Wood, Black Wood or Walnut Wood.
10×8″ Wooden Box including x5 8×6″ mounted prints) – £499
14×11″ Wooden Box including x5 10×7″ mounted prints) – £749
Wall Art
Framed prints from £399 (20×16″)
Acrylic Wall Art from £399 (20×16″)
Archival Canvases from £349 (20×16″)
Framed Canvas from £399 (20×16″)
Elegance Frame with a circular Fine Art Print from £499 (20×20″)
Albums
8×8″ Album – £399
10×10″ Album -£499
YOUR MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCE
Maternity or Pregnancy Photoshoots are becoming more and more popular with new Mums. The ideal time to do the shoot is when you are 30 to 34 weeks pregnant and I am happy to do a maternity photoshoot for you at my studio in Stoke By Clare, Suffolk, which is within 30 minutes of Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and Newmarket and 45 minutes of Cambridge, Colchester, Saffron Walden and Braintree.
As I live on a family farm, we have lots of gorgeous outdoor space which is private so we are less likely to have onlookers like we may find at the local park or beach. If shooting outside, I recommend shooting at sunset so we can make the most of the golden evening light.
We will have a chat prior to your session so we can discuss your preferences and what to wear or how to prepare for your shoot to ensure we get the best images for you. I have an extensive Studio wardrobe full of beautiful dresses that you are welcome to borrow for the shoot. We can do 2 looks in a mini session and up to 4 for a full session.
We have a professional Hair and Makeup Artist available should you want to feel extra special during your shoot and that can be added to your session for £110 for both hair and makeup or £55 for either hair or makeup.
If you would like to bring your Partner or other children, you are more than welcome to do so, but I often recommend asking them to come after the first hour so you have a bit of time to yourself and peaceful moment so concentrate on just capturing images of you and your beautiful bump.
After your photography shoot, I will choose the best 15 to 20 images and will edit those in full before presenting them to you at your viewing and ordering session, which we will do either in person at my Studio or via Zoom. I will be on hand to help you choose your favourite images, and give you advice on all the options regarding Wall Art, Albums and Folio Boxes that are available to buy.
I'm already 38 to 40 weeks pregnant. Is it too late for a shoot?
Not if I can fit you in the diary straight away. I can still get some beautiful images of you although some poses might not be comfortable for you at this stage so we can work out what you can and can’t do and stick with that. I would recommend bringing your hospital bag and someone with you though that can take you to the hospital or home should you suddenly go into labour.
How long will my session be?
It depends if you go for a Mini Session or a Full Session. Mini Sessions are 30 minutes long and Full Sessions are 1.5 hours long so we can take breaks in the middle if you are tired or need to sit down for a minute.
Can I bring my Partner and other Children?
Mini Sessions are just for you but if you would like to include other family members, you are welcome to do so when you book a full Session. Then we can get some nice family group shots and of you with each of your kids, and some of the kids on their own too if you like. Feel free to ask for whatever combination you want during your session.
My Maternity wardrobe is limited. What can I wear for the session?
Please don’t worry about this as I have an extensive wardrobe of multi style dresses that are stretchy so fit pregnant and non pregnant ladies, and I have a variety of colours, sizes and styles so there is lots to choose from. We will probably do 4 different looks in a full session and we can include a nude or semi nude look too if you like?
I'm nervous about shooting nude, can you reassure me?
Nude and semi-nude images during Maternity shoots are very popular and it’s a fabulous way of showing off your magnificent bump. But it’s not essential if it’s really not your thing. But if you would like to try it, please don’t worry as we will work our way up to this part of the session when you are feeling more confident.
I have nude thongs, and nipple covers to help protect your modesty should you want them, and I will pose you in an artistic and flattering way. I want you to feel empowered during your session and we will only do what you feel comfortable with. If there is anything you are unsure of, feel free to discuss it with me.
Do you photoshop my images?
I personally hand edit every single image that I show to my clients, and I edit with a light touch. I don’t want your skin to look plastic, or for you to look anything but yourself. But I will remove temporary blemishes, lighten wrinkles and I can remove things like celulite and stretch marks too but if you would prefer to leave these (Mums often see them as their badges of honour), feel free to let me know. They are your images and I want them to reflect you. Equally, if on viewing your images there is something in the photo that I have missed and it is putting you off buying it, please let me know as it might be something I can easily remove or fix in Photoshop.
I just want Digitals! Do I have to buy a Collection?
There is no pressure to buy anything at all but Digital Files are only available to purchase with a Collection. The Collections also include a Print Credit which you can spend on Mounted Prints or Wall Art. Having been in this industry for 11 years now, I know a lot of my previous clients who just bought Digitals have never found the time to do anything with them, which is such a waste.
When investing in a Professional Portrait Shoot, I want my clients to have photos that they can display around their homes and enjoy every single day.
As I use the best suppliers I know my clients will receive top-quality products that will last for years and years, so that future generations can also enjoy their family portraits.
I would love to hear from you, and if you do have any questions at all before booking, please do feel free to contact me using the form below.
If you don’t receive a reply within 24 hours please do email me directly at alisonmckennyphotography@gmail.com or call me on 07966 468944! Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!