A pre-booking consultation is preferred to book your session. The consultation is free of charge and is less than an hour of your time. This may be done via phone, email or in-studio. In-studio is preferred as this gives you access to seeing our products and the props we have available for your session. Being a new mom can be overwhleming after baby arrives and we want to take that homework off your plate. The consultation lets us plan everything, so all you have to do is show up the day of your session! 

You will receive our collection pricing during your pre-consultation. We offer Digital/print collections and Al La Carte items. Sessions vary in price from client to client depending on their overall product investment.

If you choose to proceed, a signed portrait agreement and the non-refundable booking retainer of $250 is due at the time of booking. Booking retainer is inclusive of in-studio or on-location (within 30 miles of studio), use of props and/or wardrobe (where applicable), post-session gallery reveal ordering appointment, and the photographer's time and talent. The booking fee of $250 does not inlcude products or digital files. 

Newborn Sessions

Newborn sessions are completed in studio at 5-20 days old as this is their sleepiest and most flexible/moudable stage for creative prop shots and posing. Newborn posed sessions are inclusive of parent/sibling shots if desired & are completed in the morning on weekdays only. It is recommended that clients book no later than their 2nd trimester to ensure booking as Michelle only captures 7 newborns max per month. 

Sessions take place at the Precious Encounters Photography home studio located in Hilo, HI. Only one session is booked per day, to allow ample time for your session with no interruptions. The session is led by your baby; we ensure their needs are taken care of, and never force a pose. Since your little one will likely be in their birthday suite, we keep the studio heated comfortably for baby. 

We are a full service studio, so all you need to do is provide the baby and we will take care of the rest! We do recommend a change of clothes in case yours get soiled during family photos. Since we do allow for any breaks baby needs (feeding, changes, snuggles), the average session is about 3-4 hours. We do hope that you use this time for yourself to take a breather and relax. 

Maternity Sessions

Maternity sessions are completed at 28-36 weeks pregnant. This is when moms are at their most comfortable. Clients have the option of doing their session in-studio or on-location. A travel fee will be applied if the on-location site is more than 30 minutes from the studio. Maternity sessions also include the use of our boutique maternity gowns. Spouse and siblings are welcome to be apart of the session if they desire; however, the focus is on the expecting mom to be and her baby bump. 

Milestone Sessions

Milestone sessions are a great way to document your growing baby. Milestone sessions are completed in the first year at 4 months (aerial shots, tummy time shots), 7-8 months (also known as sitter sessions for aerial shots, tummy time shots, sitting, and crawling). 

Cake Smash Sessions

Cake Smash sessions also known as your child's 1st birthday are captured with a custom cake smash set-up. This set is pre-planned and should be booked at least 2-3 months in adavance. These are only done in-studio. We do not provide the cake, but work with local bakers who will design the cake according to the set planned. 

What happens after the session?

At the end of your session, we will schedule a viewing and ordering appointment at the Precious Encounters Photography studio within the next week. We will go over your images together, choose the ones you love for a collection and art pieces; and we even have the ability to show you what your art will look like on your walls! Ask about those details during your consultation as we would need a picture of your wall to make this happen. 

All of our products come with a digital file for you to share, print, and keep. Turn around time for most products is roughly 6-8 weeks, since everything is handmade. 

Due to limited spots we have available, no date will be held unless it's officially booked! All newborn and cake smash sessions are held in studio only. Spouses & siblings included in newborn and maternity sessions. 

We offer several options to create the perfect portrait experience for you and your home. This includes wall art, heirloom albums, & digital files that will be preserved for generations to come. 

All sessions are subject to 4.4% Hawaii state tax.