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  • What is a Fresh 48 Session?

    What is a Fresh 48 Session?

    What is a fresh 48 session? Let’s talk about it!

    Fresh 48 sessions are done in the hospital within 24-48 hours of birth. This depends on the type of birth you have and the length of your stay. Fresh 48 sessions are un-posed and focus on your baby’s freshness. The newborn curls, soft skin, and little toes. Fresh 48 sessions are great for those who prefer a more organic feel in their photos.

    Fresh 48 sessions are offered with photos and the option to add a video. These sessions are meant for immediate family only. Meaning parents and kiddos. A lot of parents use this as a way to document their older kiddos meeting the newest addition to the family.

    We love Fresh 48 sessions so much and have packages for them included in our first-year package. Our first-year package includes maternity, fresh 48 or newborn, and a cake smash! We also offer a premier first-year package that includes a sitter session to document every stage of that first year. Contact me for details and follow along on social media.

    We capture fresh 48 sessions are the following local hospitals. If you don’t see your hospital listed, just reach out! We travel in the east valley, to Scottsdale, to downtown Phoenix. 

    Banner Desert Medical Center

    Banner Gateway Medical Center

    Mercy Gilbert 

    Chandler Regional

    If you’re delivering your baby at a birth center, we offer in home fresh 48 sessions! These take place in your home 24-72 hours after birth. We will bring a moses basket and some neutral texture layers as you can see below. 

     

                                         

     

     

  • Studio Maternity Session

    Studio Maternity Session

    See highlights of a studio maternity photo session

    The brick room is where it all started.

    When I first started dreaming about my own photography studio, the only thing I knew I wanted, was a real brick wall. However in Arizona that wasn’t easy to come by. I searched high and low for a studio that had a brick wall. Real brick. After so many searches I was out of luck.

    That’s when I decided to CREATE the space of my dreams. The brick of my dreams. And boy was it a bigger project than I could’ve ever imagined. 1000s of bricks, placed one by one, over a couple of weeks. And it was worth every moment of hard work. The studio of my dreams was now a reality.

    The light is perfect and so so dreamy. The warmth, the softness, all of it is perfect. I love this room just so much. Our brick room is available for any of our sessions. Maternity, newborn, family lifestyle!

    Mama rocked a gorgeous red form-fitting gown from our client closet. This is included in all of our maternity sessions, studio or outside. Our client closet collection has over 100 items for you to use for your session. Never worry about what to wear!

    Ready to book your maternity session? Submit a contact form and let’s chat! And follow along on Instagram for the latest photos!

  • 2023 Christmas Mini Sessions

    2023 Christmas Mini Sessions

    Ready to book your Christmas mini-session?

    Here is the rundown for our 2023 Christmas mini-sessions in our brick room! This is our 5th year doing our couch sessions and every year I love it more and more. These Christmas Mini Sessions are held on multiple dates from October ’til December. This can even be added on to a cake smash, maternity, newborn, or other studio family session at a discounted rate.

    This year our brick room Christmas setup will revolve around a neutral and warm color pallet. Warm whites, creams, silvers, golds, and blacks. This Christmas mini setup allows you to come in your Sunday best OR dress down into some cozy pajamas. If you don’t know what to wear, that is okay! We have something for everyone in our client closet (minus pants for dads!) and are so happy to help you with the process. The dress and baby outfit seen below are part of our client’s closet.

    Our Christmas mini-sessions will be held with and without Santa. Our Santa dates are November 4th and December 10th. We will also host family-only mini-sessions on this setup from October 28th through December 10th! If you’re wanting to use these for cards I highly recommend doing them as early as possible.

    Christmas mini-sessions can be for anyone. Your whole family (we do recommend two sessions if you have more than 4 kids. These can be booked back to back). A couple, kids only, maternity, or milestones! Our Santa Sessions can also include the whole family. While we do welcome pets, it is on a case-by-case basis. Please send us a message if you want to bring your fur babe to one of our Christmas mini-sessions.

    This year we have very limited availability since we are expecting a new baby girl. However we have some spots left, don’t wait! Head over to our mini sessions page to get yours booked today! And follow along on Instagram for the latest news.

    https://shanynnicole.com/mini-sessions

  • Glam Studio Maternity Portrait Session

    Glam Studio Maternity Portrait Session

    Planning Your Studio Maternity Portrait Session

    This maternity portrait session is everything! Are you ready for some glam? This momma brought it for the photoshoot. A mixture of studio glam and our brick room. This session brought a perfect mix of glam and softness.

    One of my most prized possessions is our angel wings. The angel wings can be used with any of our in-studio maternity sessions. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a V.S. model, this is your chance!

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    With any of our maternity sessions, you can add the option to have your hair and makeup done in the studio. Just like Sondra did! You’ll arrive roughly 1.5 hours before your session and relax. One of our talented makeup artists will turn you into the most flawless version of yourself you could imagine. Whether you want full glam studio maternity portrait session or a more natural look, our artists have you covered. And follow along with us on Instagram.

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  • Mesa, AZ Newborn Portrait Session

    Mesa, AZ Newborn Portrait Session

    Sugar, spice, and everything nice. That is what these two sisters are made of!

    These colors came together so perfectly. Newborn sessions are completely customizable. From colors, poses, props, and more. We work with you to go over our collection of items and create a session of your dreams! Newborn sessions are all shot in our studio which is located in Mesa, Arizona. Our newborn photography studio has everything you’ll need for your session. Including snacks, drinks, wipes, diapers, and more! If you need it, we have it.

    How long do newborn sessions last? That is a great question! While it depends on your package, our most popular packages last 2-3 hours. While our petite package is 30-60 minutes. This session you see below was about 2 hours with soothing, cuddles, food breaks, and adjusting for the baby’s comfort. That last part is key!

    While some babies may take a few tries to get into position, we never ever force your baby to go into a position that they don’t like. This means that sometimes we have to adjust our planned setups. Some babies truly don’t love being naked, while others don’t love being wrapped. Thankfully we have props to accommodate all of their likes and dislikes.

    We are currently booking newborns through February 2024. We only accept 5-7 newborns a month to ensure that when your baby is born we can get them on the calendar. Ready to get your session on the calendar? Submit a contact form and let’s chat!

  • A Classic Studio Maternity Session

    A Classic Studio Maternity Session

    Not all studio maternity sessions are glam gowns. Some are classic white shirts, black tops that never go out of style, and timeless robes.

    Simran came into our studio to celebrate her pregnancy and capture these moments that will be gone so soon. She went with our Premier Package which includes professional hair and makeup. Who doesn’t want to feel their absolute best during their maternity session? Mama chose these outfits from our client’s closet. Never worry about clothes that either don’t fit your current body or clothes you’ll never wear again.

    Our client closet has sizes from XS to 3x! So many of our outfits are adjustable to accommodate many sizes. From sleek gowns, to classic tops, and more. We have everything you could dream of to make your maternity dreams come true. If you’re expecting, or want to gift someone you love a session, send us a message and we can set you up! Most moms set their session up for when they are 29-33 weeks along. Our maternity studio is located in Mesa, Arizona on Gilbert and Southern.

  • Getting Your Proof Gallery Of Studio Maternity Photos

    Getting Your Proof Gallery Of Studio Maternity Photos

    When you take your studio maternity photos it’s a multistep process to get your images back. First step is a proof gallery! A proof gallery showcases the best images from your sessions, unedited, so that YOU can choose the images you want edited. As much as I’d love my favorite images to be your favorite images, they never are. I want to make sure you have the option to pick the images you love best from your session to have fully edited to print. Here are some examples on what you can expect from a proof gallery and what it looks like in a final edited image.

    It’s easy to think that everyone comes in with perfect skin that is flawless. The truth is most of this is done in post process, aka, editing! And fear not, if you don’t want your skin to be photoshopped to this degree, we are happy to leave you a bit more natural. This is something that would need to be communicated PRIOR to the editing process. My goal with your maternity session is to bring your perfect vision to life. However that may look!

    Studio maternity is a little different than our outdoor maternity sessions. We focus on a high end, power vibe. We want you to look as powerful as you feel! Bringing a new baby into this world is a lot of work, and you’re doing it!

    Next up is your backdrop. This is almost ALWAYS adjusted and extended in photoshop.

    We cannot wait for you to see your images! If you have more questions after receiving your images, never hesitate to reach out. If you just can’t wait to get your studio maternity session on the calendar, submit a contact form https://shanynnicole.com/contact and we will get you on the calendar!

  • Sunset Maternity Session

    Sunset Maternity Session

    See Highlights of Mesa, AZ Maternity Portrait Session

    She is magic. And so much more!

    This sunset maternity portrait session was really so much fun. This mama, dad, and big sis showed up ready! Mama wore dresses from our client’s closet. Which makes your day SO easy! Providing gowns for your session takes the stress off of your plate. Never worry about buying a dress (or dresses) you’ll never wear again!

    With your session, a 30-minute consultation is included with your session. This allows you to come in about 3 weeks prior to your session to try on dresses and make sure you find something you love. This is for our studio maternity sessions and outside sunset maternity sessions.

    This deluxe maternity session took place at my favorite location in Mesa. The weather lately here in Arizona has been so wild. Leaving our desert filled with lush greenery! It’s truly a dream. I just cannot believe we live in such a beautiful place!

    If you’re in your second trimester, it’s time to book your maternity session! I only shoot on two Saturdays per month. So if you must have a Saturday maternity portrait sunset session, book ASAP! Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram.

  • Mesa, AZ Petite Newborn Session

    Mesa, AZ Petite Newborn Session

    She put up a fight during her petite newborn session, but we won! This sweet girl was not super interested in sleeping for her petite newborn session. But eventually, at the 11th hour, she passed out and we made mamas dreams come true! This pink and neutral color pallet was really so much fun to put together. It will flow so beautifully in an album or with wall art!

    Our petite newborn sessions are best done 7-14 days after the baby has been born. All of our newborn sessions are done in our studio located in Gilbert and Southern in Mesa. With all of our newborn sessions, you have access to our HUGE collection of props and accessories. Just show up with baby! While you relax, eat some snacks, and we will create some magic for you to cherish forever. Contact me for details and follow along for more updates on Instagram.

  • Banx – Gilbert, AZ Cake Smash Session

    Banx – Gilbert, AZ Cake Smash Session

    You may recognize these two in this cake smash session from IG. Alex and Kellz reached out for me to photograph their sweetest son Banx! We added on family portraits prior to the cake smash and truly, they’re all so amazing. Banx was showing off his best serious face with some hints of smiles in between.

    Our deluxe cake smash is ALWAYS the best time. With portraits prior to the cake smash, a styled set, and just enough pictures to complete a memorable photo album. Alex added on family portraits prior to some portraits of Banx alone. Brick room sessions are perfect any time of the year. Too hot? We have A/C! Too cold, we have the heater!

    When creating your cake smash session, cohesiveness is key. Choosing sets and colors that flow together to create a seamless look without perfectly matching! I am currently booking cake smashes through January 2024. With our first-year package, you get first access to our calendar! Meaning you never have to worry about me ending up fully booked, your spot is always saved!