My number one tip is to wear something that you like and most importantly, that makes you feel good. I generally try not to style my families for sessions, as I want to capture the true essence of who you all are, and the clothes you wear are a key part of that. But if you want a little more guidance, a general rule of thumb is neutral and muted colors photograph really well, and are flattering to most people.

I put a lot of time and effort into each and every gallery I deliver. This means that I hand edit every single image I deliver. The reason for this is that I want your gallery to tell the story of this particular time in your life. I typically deliver galleries in 3-4 weeks.

The number of images varies from gallery to gallery, but you can usually expect to see at least 75 unique images.

It is so important to me to create beautiful images of you WITH your kids. We all know that our iphones are filled with beautiful photos of just our kids, but you may not have many beautiful images of you with your babies. It is my mission at every session to capture the love and connection between you and your little ones. Trust me, these are the photos your family will cherish years down the line.

My pricing is all inclusive, which means that every image in your gallery is there for you to download, print, and share however you wish. However, I know that life is busy, and I do offer the option for you to order prints through your gallery. I also offer custom photo books.

Simplicity is key here. You can book a session with me by either filling out the contact form on my website, or by emailing stepheney.collins@gmail.com directly. Remember to let me know which type of session you would like to book and when you would like to schedule your session for. Once we settle on a date, I require a signed contract as well as a retainer to fully book your session.

I am located in Portland, Maine but travel up to 2 hours to sessions. Sessions further than 1 hour from Portland require a small travel fee.

Every mama is different, but generally I recommend scheduling anywhere from 30 to 37 weeks. Really, anytime during the third trimester. I do tend to err on the side of earlier though, as babies can be unpredictable, and sometimes decide to show up before their due dates!

Friends, I have been photographing families for 5 years now and let me tell you, I have seen it all. Kids being kids and babies being babies, I am totally there for it. In fact, I go into every session expecting some sort of rough patch/meltdown, and I am prepared for it with infinite amounts of patience and a calming energy that I exude throughout.

I do! If the pandemic has taught me anything, it’s that documenting family gatherings is so, so important because we never know if it will be actual years between visits. The big group photo may not be the most creative photo in your gallery, but I’ll be damned if its not one of the most important ones. A snapshot of all the important people in your family from a moment in time is a part of your family’s legacy and photographic history.