WE WILL CREATE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS YOU'VE EVER SEEN OF YOURSELF.
Pregnancy is one of the most special and memorable experiences in a woman's life. We will celebrate you with a full day of pampering, capturing your strength, beauty and resilience in timeless works of art that will stay in your family for generations.
Maternity sessions usually take place during 27-36 weeks of pregnancy. We are a boutique studio and can book out months in advance. Because session dates are limited, we strongly advise you book ASAP so you don't miss your perfect window.
We recommend maternity photos be taken from 27-35 weeks of pregnancy, encouraging the earlier end of that spectrum to avoid water retention and mobility issues. We encourage you to book once you find out you're expecting, to ensure we can fit you in during your optimal time frame. Last minute booking requests are always welcome, and we'll do our best to see how we can accommodate your request without compromising the level of service we're known for.
Your Maternity Photo Shoot Experience is tailored to suit the look and feel you've always dreamed of. Laura will work closely with you to choose your wardrobe, discuss mood, lighting, posing and set design. It's important to us that we exceed your expectations and bring your ideas to life with timeless images you will cherish forever.
We will work closely with you to achieve the look and feel of your desired images, and wardrobe plays a major role in this. Wether we borrow classic staples or fine Italian silks for draping from the studio wardrobe collection, adapt some pieces from home, or shop for something entirely new, we'll work together as a team to translate your unique vision into incredible photographs.
Every Portrait Experience at Laura Elizabeth Portrait enjoys the luxury of having professional dry hair styling and makeup application on the day of your shoot. You will have a full consultation to bring you to whatever level of glam you prefer, and your hair and makeup will be touched up throughout the day so you can snack, stay hydrated, and above all, relax and enjoy the pampering.
Even if this is your first professional photo shoot, we make it our goal to ensure you feel comfortable, gorgeous, confident and empowered. Laura will work through all your best angles and expressions, guiding your every pose from head to toe. All you have to do is show up and have fun!
Professional, magazine-style retouching is included in every Portrait Experience, and each client is given the opportunity to discuss and express your retouching preferences. We specialize in detailed, comprehensive, artistic editing, that complies with your wishes.
Laura Elizabeth Portrait offers heirloom portrait products with archival, museum-grade quality. This includes matted print collections, as well as wall art production in a variety of mediums with full customization options, all hand made and imported from Italy.
Please reach us at hello@lauraelizabethportrait.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The studio is conveniently located in East Vancouver, close to both 1st Ave. and Grandview freeway exits.
Yes, our studio has a solid collection of basics such as bodysuits, tops, and blazers. We also have a beautiful collection of silk fabrics for draping, and a large collection of stunning accessories. Clients generally choose to both borrow a few pieces from the studio, as well as bring one or two special pieces from home. Our Wardrobe Stylist will let you know where you can purchase a variety of stunning maternity garments.
We recommend maternity photos be taken from 27-35 weeks of pregnancy, encouraging the earlier end of that spectrum to avoid water retention and mobility issues. We encourage you to book your session as soon as you find out you're expecting, to ensure we can fit you in during your optimal window. Last minute booking requests are always welcome, and we'll do our best to see how we can accommodate your request without compromising level of service we're known for.
Clients generally bring anywhere from 3-5 outfits for a session. I like to encourage 4 solid outfits with an extra outfit we can warm you up in if you're feeling extra nervous. Keep in mind that your birthday suit is considered an outfit, as each change generally gets an entirely new background and lighting setup.
A great way to start brainstorming wardrobe for your session would be to start collecting some inspiration images in the look and style you'd like to see yourself in. When looking over your inspo images with our Wardrobe Stylist, she will often start to see patterns emerge in the clothing style and from there she can see what pieces you have, advise on what pieces we have in studio, or what we may want to borrow, buy or rent. Shopping and rental suggestions are also provided in the Style Guide as part of your Welcome Package. Your photo shoot is an opportunity for you to be whoever you want to be and dress however you want to dress. We will gently guide and suggest. Play is encouraged. For maternity sessions, we always recommend bringing a nude strapless bra and nude thong underwear.
Not at all. We tailor each photo shoot to the desires of our clients. Some clients love a variety of artistic nudes to showcase the natural form, while other prefer to be fully clothed and covered.
You don't have to worry about any of these things. Magazine-style, professional retouching is included in your session, and blemishes, stretch marks, bruises, etc. will all automatically be addressed, as well as any specific concerns you may have. We specialize in the most comprehensive and detailed editing and will enhance and transform every image into a stunning work of art.
Posing is not something that people know how to do, unless you're a professional model and have been studying the art of posing for some time. We expect you to know absolutely nothing. We get you looking and feeling fabulous and once on set we guide you every step of the way from head to toe. You just get to follow along and have fun. We want you to feel beautiful, comfortable, confident and pampered the whole time.
Hair and Makeup begins at 10am. Depending on the number of outfits and flow of the day, clients are generally leaving the studio anytime from 2-3pm. We highly recommend arranging for someone else to do school pick-ups, if necessary, and planning a date night, or girls' night out the evening of your shoot because you will be looking and feeling like a million bucks.
We accept all major credit cards, and cash. Pre-Payment plans are available to break up your payments, but final and full payment is due at the viewing and ordering session immediately following your session.
Laura Nickel is a Vancouver Maternity photographer, Portrait photographer, Headshots and Personal Branding photographer, and Fine Art Nude photographer.
Laura Elizabeth Portrait is a Luxury Portrait Studio specializing in Legacy Portraits, Timeless Maternity photos, Elevated Personal Branding photography, Artistic Fine Art Nudes, and Iconic Black and White Portraits and Silhouettes. Our Studio is in Vancouver, British Columbia and serves the entire Lower Mainland and surrounding areas.
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