embrace the curve, capture the confidence, and nurture the expectation
RACHEL COLSAERTS - MONACO
- New mothers to be, that appreciate how precious and fleeting the state of pregnancy is, and want to document it in an elegant and empowering way.
- Families that appreciate the attention to detail & want their sweetest beginning to be captured thoroughly, to be displayed decoratively in their home.
- Families that want calm, clear and powerful images with bright light & natural feelings.
- Families that understand the importance of capturing the pregnancy alongside the beginning of their new chapter.
- Families that acknowledge & desire high-quality, professional yet personal service.
my sessions are for
- With 12 years of professional experience photographing maternity and newborns, first and foremost I prioritise the safety, and the needs of mother and child.
- I am a professional who has the patience and experience required for a maternity & newborn shooting.
- As a mother of two, I can relate to how a new mother feels, and have the strength and calmness to make her feel safe.
- Through my lens, I want to celebrate the most beautiful and powerful state of the female body, and the beginning of new life.
why work
with me?
The most important moments of your life
priorities
capturing every detail
How can I meet you needs?
Do you need only one, or a few images for a specific purpose? or would you like a storytelling collection of images that portray the individual characters and evolution of your family?
With the various image packages available to you, you can decide how much you want to spend. The session fee covers the time spent during your session, images are sold separately.
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Select your images
On the day
Pre-shoot consultation
Fill out the form to submit an inquiry
Two to three weeks after your session, the images will be ready and uploaded to an online gallery.
You will then choose your image package, and download your digital images.
The session will take 1-2 hours, or 2-4 depending on your needs.
We will take breaks as needed according to mother or child, the safety and comfort is my first priority.
A theme and wardrobe consultation gives you the opportunity to really create something unique, and authentic to your style.
Every new mother has a different level of comfort and trust, and this is important to establish and enforce.
We will get in touch with you to answer any questions you may have, and define when is the best time for your specific session.
Payment of the session fee confirms the booking
FAQ
When is the right time for a maternity and a newborn shooting?
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As a general rule, the best time for a maternity/pregnancy photoshoot, is when you have a visible bump. Ideally at the beginning of your third trimester.
It is a good idea to plan ahead, and to consider timing and location.
By the very end of a pregnancy, an expectant mother tends to retain water, sleep less and feel tired, so this is a time to avoid if possible.
Can we involve the siblings or the dad in both the maternity and newborn session?
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Absolutely. My images are all about telling your story, and family members are a big part of the story. I love to engage the sibling in the process and make them feel special.
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What shall we & the baby wear for the session?
When you book a session with me, I will send you an outfit guide, and all the information you need to prepare for your session. Generally, what I advise is:
Light and neutral, or plain coloured clothing. Colour coordinate your outfits to create harmony in the final image. It is not necessary to all dress in one matching outfit.
Most importantly: You should dress in whatever makes you feel comfortable and good about yourself. Please avoid strong logos and large prints, as they will make the images look dated in the future.
For a maternity session: I warmly encourage my mothers to bring layers.
For a newborn session: The simpler the better, we want to showcase the features of the baby, and too much clothing will distract. A simple white bodysuit goes a long way.
AS A DESTINATION COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER, I'M OPEN TO TRAVEL TO YOUR PREFERRED COUNTRY BUT ALSO SHOOT PICTURES FOR YOUR BRAND DESPITE YOUR LOCATION. IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT OR READ MY BLOG.
How long do we have to wait to get our full gallery of images?
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A full gallery is delivered within two to three weeks from the day of the shoot
