Newborn Photography Pricing
for Colorado adventurers at heart that want family-centered newborn photos that both capture the love you have for your special new addition and pass down your appreciation for your home indoors and out.
Available throughout the Denver Metro area, Front Range, and into the Colorado Rockies
Every Newborn Photography Session Includes:
a professionally designed photography session customized for you and photographed by a 20 year photography veteran who specializes in in-home and outdoor newborn photography
complimentary use of a collection of designer dresses, newborn clothes, and outfits for other members of the family all designed specifically for newborn photography sessions and curated by Sara specifically with in-home and outdoor Colorado sessions in mind
access to Sara’s extensive list of outdoor locations with breathtaking backdrops and perfect lighting that has been compiled over hundreds of hours of scouting
personalize scouting by Sara for your home to identify the best spots in your home to highlight both you as a family and the things you love most about your home
a design process that has been polished over years of newborn photography sessions to ensure that the photos that come out of your session will exude the love your family shares
An experience that will allow you to sit back, relax, and enjoy this momentous occasion in a way that you truly deserve.
Who’s the one behind this all?
Hi, I’m Sara. Welcome to the world of family-centered outdoor and in-home newborn photography!
After being a wedding, event, family, and archaeological site photographer for years, I found my true calling in maternity, newborn, and family photography in 2018.
I am one of the few photographers you’ll meet who specializes in both in-home and outdoor newborn photography. Why do I do this? Because I know that both locations can mean something special to my clients. An in-home session shows this stage where it is taking place, in the home. This is the home where you took your baby home to and that means something. But I also know that some families feel more at home in the outdoors and want to pass that love for the outdoors down to their kiddos through these heirlooms, so I offer that option as well. And why not? Colorado is breathtaking.
If you’ve been hoping for photography that will help to preserve this crazy, sleepless, and foggy time in your parenting journey in a genuine and family-centered way outdoors or in, then you have found the right place.
Why I am the newborn photographer you’ve been looking for:
Genuine newborn photography
You won’t find newborns wrapped up like balls and holding up their head unrealistically with their two hands here. I strive to capture your newborn as they are at this stage in their lives. I capture who they are at this stage and all their cuteness just like it is in real life.
I have an exploring addition you also benefit from
You don’t need to have any idea where you’re going to have your newborn session whether it be outdoors or in your home. I have scoured this state for the most breathtaking and unique locations available for outdoor newborn sessions. When it comes to in-home sessions, I’ll be as nosey as I need to in order to find the best little photogenic spots your home offers.
I limit my sessions each year
You’re not just a number here. You are someone I will get to know, care about, and do anything I can to help you succeed in getting newborn photos you’ll cherish for years to come and your newborn, when they get older, will cherish as well. We are fellow moms after all. We should look out for each other.
“We worked with Sara for our newborn photos and we couldn’t be happier! Sara was so organized throughout the entire process. She knew all of the best locations to shoot at and had great recommendations on what to wear, including an incredible selection of dresses to choose from. She was truly professional at the shoot, knowing all of the best ways to pose and how to work with our newborn and dog. I’m looking forward to working with her more in the future for our baby’s milestone photos and would highly recommend her to anyone!”
Allison, Shane, and Everett are doing a baby plan
The Sara Herkes Photo Newborn Photography Experience
Newborn Photography
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Session Design
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Planning/Consulting
Newborn Photography
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Feel awkward in front of the camera? No worries. Most people do, including me. I’ll guide you through everything, so that you’re never wondering what you’re supposed to be doing while you stand there.
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You won’t have to worry about a thing at your session. I’ll have the whole session planned out, so that we capture the poses you most want with more backdrops than you can ever want.
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If you can’t tell from my photography, I’m known for my backdrops. I know how to capture both the backdrop (including if it is your home) and you, so that both look amazing and you are still the focus of the photo.
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When you receive your gallery, all of the images will be hand edited one-by-one by me. Why does it matter? Because even Ai can’t do as well as I can.
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I’ve taken care of everything from newborn acne to flaky baby skin. If I can photoshop it, I’ll take care of it for you.
Session Design
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This is my day job, so I spend hours upon hours every year scouring the entire state for locations that will make your jaw drop.
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Through both virtual scouting and in-person scouting, I’ll help you identify places in your home that will highlight both your family and your home in the best light. Have a nursery? Great! We’ll capture it. Don’t have a nursery? That works too. Have a dark urban home? No worries. You wouldn’t guess it but a lot of my portfolio has been taken in dark urban homes.
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This is already a crazy time. You don’t know what size you’ll be when the baby comes. You don’t know what size the baby will be. That is why I have items for both of you to wear at your newborn session that will make you both look great in photos.
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We’ll discuss during your design meeting what poses are special to you and we should make sure to capture. I’ll plan the session around those requests and make the most of the location you have chosen, so that you have more images you love than you can imagine.
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Your session will be personalized to you. Beyond making sure all the poses you want are captured, we can incorporate things that are special to you as a family. Like Star Wars? Why not have a couple of light sabers in a few photos. Like the Game of Thrones? I have just the location suggestion for you. Like Star Trek? I actually picked a dress with a Star Trek theme in mind. This session is for you and only you.
Planning/Consultation
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Want to get your hair and make-up done professionally? I have a list of hair and make-up artists that have been used by my previous clients and are loved by them.
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We’ll have designated times we’ll meet, like you design meeting, but I don’t just disappear outside of that. You will have my phone number so you can text/call with any questions that come up at any time of the process.
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Yes, we’re there to capture photos. But this is also your opportunity to take a moment and enjoy this milestone. We won’t be rushing. You’ll have time to enjoy the snuggles and the quality time together too.
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I include digital image files in all my collections, but photos are meant to be printed and enjoyed. I offer album services and guidance for printing for that very reason.
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After your session, you’ll have access to my archiving resources to make sure those photos will last the ages.
Pricing for Newborn Sessions
In-Home
For the families who love their home just as much as the outdoors, these sessions capture all the cuddles, snuggles, and coziness of the newborn stage within your home.
Instead of exploring outdoor locations during your design meeting, we'll discuss your home and figure out together the best places to capture images that show the essence of your family and the beauty of your home.
Use of client closet items and design services for the whole family is complimentary, so that you can all look your best without the hassle of trying to find something after the whirlwind of having a baby.
We can't depend on a baby to do what we want when we want, so this session is as long as it needs to be in order to capture all the images your heart desires. Typically these sessions last two to two and half hours.
starting at $1000
Outdoor
With locations stretching from Castle Rock to Fort Collins along the amazing Front Range and into the mountains themselves, we can capture your growing family with jaw-dropping mountain vistas, beautiful foothills, the Boulder Flatirons and so much more as the backdrop to your photos. You'll receive a list of suggested locations to consider, but anything within 60 miles of Longmont is included in this session.
Use of client closet items and design services for the whole family is complimentary, so that you can all look your best without the hassle of trying to find something after the whirlwind of having a baby.
Your session will go for two hours, capturing an hour and a half before the sun starts setting and going until the sun has stopped showing its beauty so that you all are bathed in beautiful golden hour lighting and don't miss anything during your epic Colorado sunset.
Many locations in Colorado require a commercial photo permit in order to do a portrait there. Your sitting fee will cover a photo permit of up to $100.
starting at $1000
Pricing for Baby Milestone Sessions
Wander
Embrace the adventurer at heart and choose a location outside the local area with a backdrop for the ages. This session includes any location within the state of Colorado. We could go to the Great Sand Dunes, Paint Mines, Rifle Falls, Garden of the Gods, or another place that you know of, but I don't.
Use of the client closet during your session and my professional styling services, so that the whole family looks amazing without the stress of finding all the items needed to make family photos look great.
Your session will go for two hours, capturing an hour and a half before the sun starts setting and going until the sun has stopped showing its beauty so that you are bathed in beautiful golden hour lighting and don't miss anything during your epic Colorado sunset.
Many locations in Colorado require a commercial photo permit in order to do a portrait there. Your sitting fee will cover a photo permit of up to $100.
starting at $1400
Ascend
Leave the metro area behind and go up to the towering Rocky Mountains. With locations stretching from Castle Rock to Fort Collins along the amazing Front Range and into the mountains themselves, we can capture jaw-dropping mountain vistas, alpine lakes, old growth forests, and so much more as the backdrop to your photos. You'll receive a list of suggested locations to consider, but anything within 60 miles of Longmont is included in this session.
Use of the client closet during your session and my professional styling services, so that the whole family looks amazing without the stress of finding all the items needed to make family photos look great.
Your session will go for two hours, capturing an hour and a half before the sun starts setting and going until the sun has stopped showing its beauty so that you are bathed in beautiful golden hour lighting and don't miss anything during your epic Colorado sunset.
Many locations in Colorado require a commercial photo permit in order to do a portrait there. Your sitting fee will cover a photo permit of up to $100.
starting at $1000
Roam
Colorado has so much to offer both near and far. With this session, we'll stay closer to home by capturing your photos at a beautiful location in the Boulder or Longmont areas. You'll receive a list of suggested locations to consider, but anything within Boulder or Longmont cities are included in this session.
Use of the client closet during your session and my professional styling services, so that the whole family looks amazing without the stress of finding all the items needed to make family photos look great.
Your session will go for one hour, capturing 45 minutes before the sun starts setting and going until the sun has stopped showing its beauty so that you are bathed in beautiful golden hour lighting and don't miss anything during your epic Colorado sunset.
Many locations in Colorado require a commercial photo permit in order to do a portrait there. Your sitting fee will cover a photo permit of up to $100.
starting at $850
Baby Plan
Booking both your maternity session and your newborn session with me comes with perks. Check out below to see what is gifted to you during baby's first year for choosing to work with Sara Herkes Photo for both your maternity and newborn sessions.
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Want to do milestone sessions during baby's first year? These vouchers help you to do that. I will gift you two $250 vouchers that can each go towards a sitting fee during baby's first year. You get to choose the type of session and when it will happen. Many families will choose to do a six month milestone and a 12 month milestone or a fall family session and a spring family session. But this is truly a choose your own adventure baby plan, so the timing during that first year is completely up to you.
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During the design meeting for your maternity and newborn sessions, we'll also iron out a plan for baby's first year. Based on what your family is hoping to capture in that first year, we'll develop a timeline for when to have milestone and family photo sessions.
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With your plan in hand, I'll reach out when it is time to schedule your next session. You'll get first access to my calendar, so that you can always get the prime spots. So don't worry about remembering to schedule sessions. I'll reach out it when it is time to do it. That's one less thing on your to-do list.
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