Maternity sessions with Karissa Leigh Designs in Appleton range from $250 to $650. The Maternity Mini is $250 for 30 minutes, one outfit, and 5 edited images. The Prestige session is $650 for two unhurried hours, up to four outfits, and 50 or more edited images. The Elegant session sits in between at $395 for one hour, two outfits, and 15 edited images.
Appleton Maternity Sessions at a Glance
Every session includes Karissa's maternity wardrobe of gowns and dresses at no extra cost, so you never have to shop for the day. Here is how the three compare.
| Session | Price | Time | Edited Images | What Is Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity Mini | $250 | 30 minutes | 5 | One outfit, studio or outdoor, online gallery with print release |
| Elegant Maternity | $395 | 1 hour | 15 | Two outfit changes, partner and family included, additional images $25 each |
| Prestige Maternity | $650 | 2 hours | 50 or more | Up to four outfit changes, partner and family included, a fully tailored and relaxed pace, online gallery with print release |
Prices shown before sales tax. Hair and makeup is a $300 add on. You can see every Appleton session on the investment page.
What Changes the Price
A few things move a maternity session from one end of the range to the other.
Session Length
Thirty minutes is enough for one look and a handful of portraits. An hour leaves room for a second outfit and for your partner or children to join you. Two hours means nobody watches the clock. There is time to change, sit down and rest, try the sweeping fabric shots, and still catch the quiet moments in between.
Number of Edited Images
The sessions include 5, 15, or 50 or more edited images. If you fall for more of your gallery than your session includes, additional images are $25 each. If you already know you want enough photos for an album, choose the session with the image count to match.
Outfits and Wardrobe
The Mini includes one outfit, Elegant includes two, and Prestige allows up to four. Karissa keeps a full maternity wardrobe in a range of colors and sizes, and you can plan your looks together before the session. What to Wear for Your Appleton Maternity Session has ideas on colors, fabrics, and what flatters a bump.
Hair and Makeup
Professional hair and makeup is available as a $300 add on with the Elegant and Prestige sessions. It is optional. Some mothers love arriving camera ready, and others prefer their everyday look. Either way, mention it when you book.
Prints and Albums
If you are picturing a large canvas in the nursery, or an album that will sit beside your newborn photos, tell Karissa before your session. She can plan poses and framing around the prints you actually want, and walk you through the printed options for your gallery.
When to Book
Most maternity sessions are photographed between 28 and 34 weeks. Your bump is round and clearly defined, and you are usually still comfortable enough to stand, stretch, and move through several poses. Because that window is only about six weeks long, it helps to reserve your date early. Studio and outdoor options are available year round, so a winter due date works just as well as a summer one.
If you would like newborn photos too, the Maternity and Newborn Bundle pairs both sessions. It starts at $580 with 30 edited images across the two, and your newborn date is held around your due date before your baby arrives. For a full year of portraits, the Bump to Baby Collection is $1,400 and follows your family through four sessions, from pregnancy to your baby's first birthday.
Questions Mothers Ask About Cost
Is maternity pricing in Appleton different from Tampa?
No. Karissa photographs families in Appleton and in Tampa, and the maternity sessions are priced the same in both.
Is hair and makeup included?
Hair and makeup is available as a $300 add on with the Elegant and Prestige sessions. It is optional, and you can add it when you book.
Can my partner and children be in the photos?
Yes. Partner and family photos are included in the Elegant and Prestige sessions. The Mini is a shorter session with one outfit, so it suits simple portraits of you and your bump.
Can I buy more images after the session?
Yes. Once you see your gallery, additional images are $25 each.
How do I choose the right session?
Start with two questions. Which photo would you be heartbroken not to have? And where will these photos live: a canvas in the nursery, an album beside your newborn photos, or your baby announcement? Your answers point to how much time and how many images you need.
If you are comparing photographers, Karissa is happy to talk through which session fits you before you decide. How many weeks along are you right now?
