Your St. Louis Newborn, Maternity and Baby Photographer
Hi I'm laura
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’m so excited that you’re here, and I'd love to be
there to capture these significant moments in your life. Your baby is literally growing and changing every day - there is no period in life where so many changes happen as quickly as in the first year. It's my joy to create amazing photos that show your little one's personality and help to freeze the precious stage they are at in your memory for all time.
Investment Details
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’m so excited that you’re here, and I'd love to be
there to capture these significant moments in your life. Your baby is literally growing and changing every day - there is no period in life where so many changes happen as quickly as in the first year. It's my joy to create amazing photos that show your little one's personality and help to freeze the precious stage they are at in your memory for all time.
The
Laura king Photography
Experience
breathtaking • moments • captured
1. Book your Session
3. Session Day!
4. Ordering Appointment
2. Design Consultation
5. Delivery
Just click the “BOOK IT” button at the bottom of this page. It’ll take you to a form where you’ll pay your retainer. Then, check your inbox for a confirmation email. That will have a calendar link to book your complimentary design consultation. If you have any trouble with the booking process, or if you'd like to ask more questions first, just shoot me an email!
Once you book, we’ll have a design consultation to plan your session. Depending on your preference, this can be accomplished with a phone call or over texts. We'll talk about outfits and backgrounds, and if you're wanting a cake smash we'll plan your custom cake smash set and type of cake.
On your session day, I’ll put my years of experience and knowledge to work to make everything go smoothly. You can count on an enjoyable experience and gorgeous photos!
About a week after your session, you’ll have a zoom ordering appointment. You’ll see your images, choose your collection, go through and pick favorites, and spend your artwork credit (if you choose a collection that comes with one). This is also the time to add any extras you might want. Payment is due at the ordering appointment.
It generally takes me about a week after your ordering appointment to finalize the edits on your images and upload them to a gallery for you. Prints take a little longer, generally 1-2 weeks. Wall art, framing and albums can take up to 4-6 weeks. Once everything is in, I’ll be in touch for you to come back to the studio and pick up your gorgeous heirlooms! Drop shipping to your home is also an option.
EVERYTHING I DO IS CUSTOMIZED FOR YOU,
AND I’M HERE TO HELP EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
HERE’S HOW THE PROCESS GOES:
EVERYTHING I DO IS CUSTOMIZED FOR YOU,AND I’M HERE TO HELP EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
HERE’S HOW THE PROCESS GOES:
Book your Session
Just click the “BOOK IT” button at the bottom of this page. It’ll take you to a form where you’ll pay your retainer. Then, check your inbox for a confirmation email. That will have a calendar link to book your complimentary design consultation. If you have any trouble with the booking process, or if you'd like to ask more questions first, just shoot me an email!
Design Consultation
Once you book, we’ll have a design consultation to plan your session. Depending on your preference, this can be accomplished with a phone call or over texts. We'll talk about outfits and backgrounds, and if you're wanting a cake smash we'll plan your custom cake smash set and type of cake.
Session Day!
On your session day, I’ll put my years of experience and knowledge to work to make everything go smoothly. You can count on an enjoyable experience and gorgeous photos!
Ordering Appointment
About a week after your session, you’ll have a zoom ordering appointment. You’ll see your images, choose your collection, go through and pick favorites, and spend your artwork credit (if you choose a collection that comes with one). This is also the time to add any extras you might want. Payment is due at the ordering appointment.
Delivery
It generally takes me about a week after your ordering appointment to finalize the edits on your images and upload them to a gallery for you. Prints take a little longer, generally 1-2 weeks. Wall art, framing and albums can take up to 4-6 weeks. Once everything is in, I’ll be in touch for you to come back to the studio and pick up your gorgeous heirlooms! Drop shipping to your home is also an option.
2021
Yep, It's That
Easy
So, What's the Investment?
JUST CHOOSE YOUR Collection
5 digital images
with print release
$500
Collection
15 digital images
with print release
set of three mini accordion books - 3" x 3"
(OR $150 complimentary artwork credit)
$800
$1200
All the best digital images from your session with print release (typically 25+)
16" x 20" wall art
(OR $425 complimentary artwork credit)
All the best digital images from your session with print release
(typically 25+)
10x10 heirloom album
(OR $800 complimentary artwork credit)
20% off all additional artwork
$1700
A Retainer Of $250 Is Due At Booking To Hold Your Place On My Calendar.
After Your Session, You Will Purchase One Of The Collections Below.
The Retainer Will Be Credited Towards Your Collection At The Ordering Appointment.
1
Collection
2
Collection
3
Collection
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Archival quality prints, mounted to acid-free mat board and finished with a protective coating. Choose from 5x7 or 8x10 - $25 each.
Small Prints
$275
$425
$450
$750
$850
11x14
16x20
16x24
24x30
24x36
wall art
Heirloom: 10 images, linen or leather cover - $800
Luxe: up to 30 images – crystal image cover, matching box - $1200
HEIRLOOM ALBUMS
12x8
12x16
20x28
$285
$425
$600
choice of framed print, canvas, or wood prints
Acrylic prints
Small prints are only available as an add-on with the purchase of a collection.
Archival quality prints, mounted to acid-free mat board and finished with a protective coating. Choose from 5x7 or 8x10 - $25 each.
Small Prints
$275
$425
$450
$750
$850
11x14
16x20
16x24
24x30
24x36
wall art
Heirloom: 10 images, linen or leather cover - $800
Luxe: up to 30 images – crystal image cover, matching box - $1200
Matching digital files are not included with wall art and album purchases
HEIRLOOM ALBUMS
12x8
12x16
20x28
$285
$425
$600
choice of framed print, canvas, or wood prints
Acrylic prints
Small prints are only available as an add-on with the purchase of a collection.
Options
Artwork
You might be wondering
When should I book my baby sesssion?
That depends... did you have newborn photos done? If not, then I'd say "Right away!" Let's get that little cutie into the studio before he or she gets one bit bigger, and capture all the things that you'll want to remember from this baby stage. If you have already done newborn photos, and are wondering about the best time to do the next photo session, my recommendation is to capture the sitting milestone. That generally comes at around 6-7 months of age. It's so much fun to photograph new sitters because it's generally quite a happy time of babyhood. It's a great idea to go ahead and get on my calendar for 6 months. Then as the time gets closer, we can evaluate whether baby is sitting sturdily yet and you can decide whether to celebrate the age or the milestone. We either keep the date and photograph right at 6 months, using props to help balance, or move the session back a bit to give baby time to become a stronger sitter. And then of course, there's the first birthday. This is a don't miss session! What could be sweeter than a grinning one year old covered in frosting?
What should we wear?
I have a client wardrobe with gowns to fit both expecting and new moms, plus some choices for little girls up to about 4T. Or you’re welcome to wear your own clothing. I offer a complimentary design consultation, and this is part of what we talk about. I’m happy to help you plan outfits for you and your family. Also, in the days before the session, clients will often text me photos of clothing they’re considering, and I’ll weigh in on how colors and styles will coordinate and photograph.
If you’re scheduling a baby session, I have a great selection of cute outfits for babies between 3-12 months to be photographed in!
How long will the session last?
Baby sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour.
What precautions are you taking against Covid-19?
Safety is, and has always been my top priority. As well as being skilled and experienced in safe newborn handling and posing, I am a stickler
for sanitation. We always wipe down hard surfaces and props with disinfectant, and we launder blankets, wraps and other soft props that touch baby’s skin after every session. We even have a UV sanitizing cabinet for small non-launderable props. I do only one newborn session a day. Even though my assistant and I are now both fully vaccinated against Covid-19, we are still happy to wear masks for client contact as requested.
Can I use my complimentary artwork credit for more digitals?
No. The complimentary artwork credit may only be used towards artwork - prints, wall art or albums. Why so specific? Because I believe that if I only give you digital files, I'm leaving the job half done. It makes my artist heart happy to deliver printed representation of my work that is done correctly. I want you to see true colors in print, and experience the quality that my professional labs deliver. If you truly don't want the complimentary artwork credit, you are welcome to leave it on the table. It has no cash value and may not be used towards digital images, or to discount the package in any way.
Laura King is fantastic. What I love about her is the high quality of the photos. The different options for printing the pictures are outstanding quality as well. She is personable and really has become apart of my children’s life. I have used her for the past 4 years and will continue. She makes each picture session individualized, so you know you are getting something unique. The sessions are fun as well. Lastly, you instantly feel welcomed. I highly suggest her for any child’s session.
Jackie Nelson
I absolutely love the pictures that Laura takes of my grandchildren. Her gorgeous backdrops, delightful props, variety of poses and her ability to capture each child’s personality make it so difficult to choose from all of photographs she produces. I’ve been there several times to watch her photograph the kids and each time she manages to “catch”’ their precious expressions as she laughs and plays with them while they don’t even realize they’re being photographed. Laura has truly given us some memories to cherish.
Debbie Richter Clanton
We have decided to name Laura the Modern Fairy Godmother of Newborns. She waves her magic camera, employs an unbelievable array of props and then blows pixie dust and stars into her photos. We are thrilled. Each time we look at Laura’s photos we fall in love with the baby all over again. It is apparent that Laura comes with years of experience. Her creativity is unsurpassed. She matches parents’ preferences with her seemingly bottomless cupboard of artistic items. In our session, which lasted for hours, we marveled at her newborn patience, care and skill. She is a master of artful swaddling. Yes, it is a thing! And, had I not seen it for myself, I wouldn’t have believed that she could coax a smile out of a sleeping infant. She makes even the jowly sleepy pouts look adorable. Laura is able to capture newborn nuances that we didn’t know existed until we received the photos.
Jeannie Hieb.
“Each time we look at Laura’s photos we fall in love with the baby all over again.”
We have decided to name Laura the Modern Fairy Godmother of Newborns. She waves her magic camera, employs an unbelievable array of props and then blows pixie dust and stars into her photos. We are thrilled. Each time we look at Laura’s photos we fall in love with the baby all over again. It is apparent that Laura comes with years of experience. Her creativity is unsurpassed.
Jeannie Hieb.
I really do not have words to express how magnificent was this experience. Laura is so sweet, helpful, nice, and at the same time so professional. She really loves children and babies. I really loved this experience, she made me feel at home all the time and added extra flavor to my already wonderful moment. To add to all of this, the final work is just incredible.
Irene Jovem
Laura is an absolutely phenomenal photographer!!! She has an incredible eye for detail, and her creativity continuously wows me. She truly is a “baby whisperer” and is so tender and kind with children. She makes every person she meets feel comfortable in front of the camera and produces the most beautiful images with intricately thought out color schemes and prop usage. Her talent shows in all that she does, and we feel so blessed to have found her. We have used her for maternity photos, family photos, and newborn/milestone photos for all of our children and will continue to use her for future children and family memories.
Pamela Martin
Laura is an absolutely phenomenal photographer!!! She has an incredible eye for detail, and her creativity continuously wows me. She makes every person she meets feel comfortable in front of the camera and produces the most beautiful images with intricately thought out color schemes and prop usage. We have used her for maternity photos, family photos, and newborn/milestone photos for all of our children and will continue to use her for future children and family memories.
Pamela Martin
The pictures came out STUNNING & i couldn’t be more in love with them. This was my daughter and also my first photoshoot and Laura made me feel super comfortable & was great with my daughter.
Julia Boridy
After an initial consultation, we brought our little girl in for her newborn photo session at 9 days old. Laura worked wonders with her, and was extremely patient and willing to take breaks. She created lifetime memories which we will have forever. We were extremely happy with our final product and would absolutely recommend Laura to anyone in the Houston area.
Shannon McDevit
Laura is a truly gifted photographer! She welcomes you into her home as if you were family. If you are debating over the price, trust me – the quality is worth every penny.
Christina McCoy
Laura is very sweet and has a great studio set up in her home. Lots of props, you can tell she’s very invested in her craft. I’ve went to her for my maternity,newborn,six months and looking forward to my sons one year cake smash photoshoot. She has always exceeded my expectations!!! 🙂
Mary Young
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Simply email me and ask! I'm here to help.
Have More Questions?
This guide has been meant to give you an easy way to choose a collection, to get to know me a little bit, and to help give you an insight as to the experience you will receive when working with me. But as always, I am here to answer any questions for you at any time. Just send me an email and I'll get back to you ASAP. Thank you so much!
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Design by Kyle Goldie
Love what you've seen here? Don't wait! After all, the most important thing to do when booking your photographer is to simply BOOK IT! I'm only one person, and so I only have so much availability.
Let's make it official!
Please note: When sending out this guide, I will have already determined that I have CURRENT availability for your requested session date. However, availability is subject to change at any time; I do not hold specific dates until a session fee is paid. This is not likely to be an issue if you are booking a newborn session while still pregnant, as we will be booking you for a tentative date anyway. However if you a have a specific date that you need your session on, and you are reading this guide more than a couple of days after I sent it to you, please check in with me before paying your session fee to be sure it's still available. You can either email, or text me at 713-524-1090 for the fastest response.
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kyle & haley goldie
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Located in O'FAllon, Missouri
Come visit my comfortable and spacious home studio nestled among the tall trees, beside a beautiful small lake.