Session Details & Pricing
This is the season you’ll want to remember clearly.
These sessions are designed to preserve the fleeting details—the way this chapter looks and feels.
Every session is thoughtfully led so you can relax into the moment, allowing connection to unfold naturally while each image is composed with care.
The result is timeless imagery that reflects the season you’re in—captured in a way you’ll be grateful you chose.
Sitter Session
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Cake Smash
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Maternity
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Newborn
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Family
Sitter Session ✳︎ Cake Smash ✳︎ Maternity ✳︎ Newborn ✳︎ Family
This isn’t about documenting a bump.
It’s about remembering who you were in this in-between moment.
Before everything changes.
Before you become needed in an entirely new way.
Maternity sessions are a pause—a chance to step out of the rush and be seen as you are right now.
Strong. Soft. Becoming.
These images are for you just as much as they’re for your child someday.
What’s included
One hour of studio time
A relaxed, unhurried experience
A gallery of 100 fully edited images
Timeless styling and a consistent, elevated look
A complete collection designed to reflect your family exactly as you are right now.
Your baby’s first birthday is such a fleeting, joyful milestone — and it deserves to be documented in a way that feels beautiful, intentional, and easy.
Cake Smash sessions at Esther Ziegler Studio are designed to be relaxed and baby-led, with thoughtful styling and gentle guidance so your little one can explore, play, and make a mess while I capture a full gallery of timeless images you’ll treasure for years.
What’s Included
Up to 1 hour studio session
2 outfits
(Client closet available)75+ fully edited images
Baby-only session
Portraits before the cake for clean, classic images
Cake smash images full of curiosity and personality
Online gallery for downloading, sharing, and printing
Styling & Cake Details
Simple, neutral sets that photograph beautifully
A variety of cake stands and basic props provided
Families bring the cake
(Naked or lightly frosted cakes photograph best)Soft, neutral colors are encouraged for a timeless look
I’m happy to help plan outfits and colors ahead of time
When to Book
Cake Smash sessions are best scheduled 2–4 weeks before your baby’s first birthday to allow time for gallery delivery and celebration planning.
A simple, styled maternity session focused on variety and ease.
This mama-only session is designed for expecting mothers who want multiple looks and polished images without a full family session. We’ll move through outfits efficiently and comfortably, with light guidance throughout.
What’s Included
45-minute studio session
Up to 3 outfits
Mama-only session
Access to the client closet
Guided posing and movement
A curated gallery of fully edited images
Online gallery for downloading and printing
Styling Details
You may bring your own outfits, use the client closet, or mix both
Neutral and solid colors photograph best
I’m happy to help choose outfits ahead of time for a cohesive look
Quick outfit changes are built into the session
When to Book
Most mothers book this session between 28–34 weeks, when the bump is well defined and movement is still comfortable.
This is the most comprehensive newborn option, designed to document your baby and the full family dynamic.
Up to 2 hours of studio time
150+ fully edited images
A wide mix of posed portraits and candid moments
Extensive sibling coverage, individual images, and family groupings
Full access to the client closet
This session allows space for feeding, soothing, movement, and real connection—resulting in a gallery that feels rich, complete, and impossible to narrow down. If you’re someone who loves having plenty of images to choose from, this experience is designed for you.
Additional Newborn Studio Session Option:
$500
A shorter, studio-focused session that still delivers incredible variety.
1 hour of studio time
75 fully edited images
A balanced mix of posed newborn images and natural moments
Perfect if you want beautiful newborn imagery without the extended family coverage, while still receiving a full, well-rounded gallery.
This is one of my favorite sessions to photograph—and one of the most fleeting stages of babyhood.
Designed for babies around 6–8 months old, this session captures your little one in that sweet in-between season—sitting confidently, full of expression, but not yet crawling or walking.
The focus is simple and timeless, allowing your baby’s features, personality, and this brief stage of life to take center stage. These are the portraits that feel classic now and become truly priceless with time.
What’s included
A 30-minute studio session
Carefully composed, heirloom-style portraits
A gallery of fully edited images
Minimal, neutral styling that keeps the focus on your baby
A small window of time. A lasting way to remember it.
