FAQs

I suggest reaching out to book your session at the beginning of your second trimester.

I recommend planning your session to take place anytime between week 25 and week 38. It really depends on if this is your first pregnancy and how much you are showing - as well as how comfortable you are feeling during your pregnancy.

All clients receive guidance on what to wear and how to prep for your your session and Maternity, Newborn and Family session clients also receive access to my wardrobe (just for the ladies). You will also recieve a pricelist of the packages and products that I offer as well as reminders about your session date, what to bring and detailed directions if we’re meeting at an outdoor location for your session.

Maternity Sessions - at Lily Red Studio
Newborn Sessions - at Lily Red Studio
Outdoor Family Sessions - past session locations include Wash Park, City Park, Congress Park, Lair O’ the Bear, Denver Botanic Gardens, Mount Falcoln and Hudson Gardens
Milestone Sessions - at Lily Red Studio
Fall Mini Sessions - at Wash Park in Denver
Holiday Mini Sessions - at Lily Red Studio

2023 Session Sitting fees
Maternity Sessions - $285 / $600
Newborn Sessions - $285 / $675
Petite Milestone Sessions - $225*
Outdoor Full length Family Sessions - $825
Outdoor Family Mini Sessions - $225
Holiday Mini Sessions - $175

Please see session pages for a breakdown of what is included with your session fee.

You can book a session by sending me an email at suzy@lilyredstudio.com or by visiting my contact page.

For Maternity clients:
Please contact me at the beginning of your second trimester to get your date booked. Your session should take place between 28-35 weeks.

For Newborn clients:
Please contact me at the beginning of your second trimester to get your date booked. I always leave room in my schedule for newborns clients since the exact date of your session may vary depending on your baby’s arrival. We will adjust your date if your baby arrives early or little later.

Newborn sessions ideally take place within the first two weeks of your baby’s arrival, but can happen a little later depending on your preference.

Milestone clients:
Open to any child (6 months+) or pets. A typical range of a baby’s first milestones includes the following: crawling, sitting and standing (or one year birthday session) . Every baby is different and will meet these milestones in their own time, so we will estimate the timing and adjust as needed.

Milestones can also be personal to your family - perhaps celebrating a golden birthday, getting a specific portrait with a special loved one or pet or just because!

Outdoor Full-length Family Session clients:
This session type takes place from May thru October at various outdoor locations throughout Denver (I would be happy to advise you on the best location for the time of year you select).

Outdoor Mini Session & Holiday Mini clients:
Sessions take place on two weekends per season (Sping, Summer, Fall and early Winter/November). Bookings for these sessions are opened up to past clients first and then to my email list - to be added to my email list for priority access please click here. After that, any remaining sessions are opened up to the general public.

Click here to see my session style tips or click here to view my studio wardrobe lookbook.

Every client also receives a style guide tailored to their session in their welcome email after booking.

I've been a professional photographer since 2009. I'm also the mother to two girls under the age of eight. There is no situation that I haven’t encountered before. My experience with newborns, toddlers and kids means that I can work quickly and efficiently while keeping it fun. I believe that photo sessions should be a joyful time for family bonding, not a chore. And I am confident in my ability to make that happen. I promise!

My photo sessions are designed to be easy. My entire workflow has been designed with you and your busy life in mind.

All clients will be able to preview their images through a beautiful gallery or slideshow (live for 7 days) and then decide to either download the images included with their session or upgrade to a package that includes additional digitals, print credits and/or products.

Digital downloads will be available through your gallery. Galleries stay live for 30 days.

I describe my style of shooting as a mix between classic and lifestyle - I pose my clients for certain shots and then get those in-between, candid lifestyle type shots when you are interacting with your loved ones. I help you with posing whenever needed (where to stand, placement of hands, angle adjustments for your head/shoulders). I will give you direction whenever needed. For babies, my style is to leave a portion of my session for swaddled shots and any shots where you might want to have your baby in a specific outfit. For baby details (eye lashes, fingers, toes, lips), your baby can wear a diaper (with diaper cover).

My editing style is light and airy with skin softening and saturation adjustment applied as needed.

I suggest reaching out to book your session at the beginning of your second trimester.

Newborn sessions ideally take place within the first seventeen days of your baby’s arrival (your baby will be sleepy and easy to swaddle during this timeframe).