Pricing

Each session with Jess Palmer Photography is designed to feel relaxed, natural, and centered around connection.

From the moment you book, you’ll receive guidance and support to help you feel prepared and at ease. When your session arrives, you can simply be present in this season of your life and enjoy the experience.

All pricing is inclusive—you know exactly how much you will pay and exactly what is included. No surprises later!

These sessions are an investment in preserving the moments that pass too quickly — the connection, the details, and the feeling of this season.

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2026 Portrait Rates

for Maternity, Newborn, & Family Sessions

Includes a session with all immediate family members and usually lasts around an hour. Newborn sessions should allow up to 2 hours.

After booking, you will receive a session-specific prep guide to prepare for your session. All the best images from your session will be delivered as high resolution images in a private online gallery. You can expect a minimum of 50 images.

Total investment: $525

A deposit of $125 will be collected at booking

*Families who I have had the pleasure of growing with will receive a $75 discount on subsequent sessions.


Bundle Options

For families who want to book multiple sessions throughout the year,
receive 10% off your total investment when you bundle your sessions at booking.

  • 2 shoots in one year: $950

Often used for booking maternity and newborn sessions

  • 3 shoots in one year: $1425

    Often used to create a First Year experience—maternity, newborn, 1 year family session

Add-Ons

  • Fresh 48 Session — $250

    Captures baby in their birth space within the first 48 hours of life. This session is completely documentary and only available when booked along with a maternity or newborn session.

  • Sitter Session — $250

    Showcases the growth, personality, and emerging independence of your baby. Best booked between 6 and 9 months when baby is sitting but not yet crawling. This session is only available to clients who’ve booked a newborn session.

  • Album — $250+

    A beautiful display of your images designed by Jess and printed at a professional print lab. An heirloom album can be added onto any session.

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Smiling baby wearing a soft beige outfit with a lace collar and matching bow headband, sitting on a bed in a cozy, softly lit room.

*Most sessions are booked several weeks to months in advance to ensure availability.

Ready to document this season of life?

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