Beautiful

You.

Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer

Motherhood is a journey filled with both beauty and overwhelm. As your body transforms, it’s natural to feel like you're losing sight of the person you once knew. But within you is something incredibly precious, and this remarkable moment in your life deserves to be preserved and cherished forever.

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The Process

How to book & what to expect During your
Maternity session

Send an inquiry via our                .
Await an email from our team.

We'll set up a phone/zoom consultation to go over collection options.

Sign your contract and pay your session fee.

Once those are taken care of-you're booked!

Seven business days after your session, I will send you email to set up your viewing & ordering appointment for you to choose your final images from. 

Melissa will personally deliver your custom order.


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" Melissa's eye for detail, and overall calmness makes for a wonderful experience.

Incredible"

Jessica S.

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Investment

Maternity sessions begin with a $200 Session Fee to reserve your date and time.

You will have the opportunity to select your desired collection at the viewing and ordering appointment held 7 days after your session.  Clients typically spend an average of $1,500-$2,800 on their maternity portrait experience.

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During your personalized photoshoot with Melissa, she will guide you through elegant poses and will focus on angles that bring out your most beautiful self.

Will you guide me and help me pose?

It is only $200 to schedule your session.  Email me via contact page.  
1-2 weeks after your session, you will be able to choose your favorite digitals and products. The process is designed with busy families in mind.  Collections begin at $800

What do I need to do so i can schedule a session?

I strive to provide a personal experience that is one of a kind.  I know how much planning goes into a session.  You won't have to worry about anything.  We even have a studio closet stocked with gowns, fine silks and more.

What is the difference in booking you?

Your session fee includes your design consultation, prep guide, styling, time in studio/location, use of anything we need for the session, retouching, designing of all professional products, viewing/ordering appointment.  Prints, products and digitals are sold separately at viewing and ordering appointment.

WHAT IS A Session FEE?

It's never too early to schedule your photoshoot.  Sometimes we can accommodate last minute request, but we recommend a 6-8 week notice.  

WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK WITH YOU?

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"You created such an                            experience.

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Thank you for creating this special maternity session for our family. We look forward to seeing you again."

Gianna

What people are saying

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Jennifer

You made our day. Thank you so much for everything!"

"Melissa! We had such an                      experience.

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We offer loose album boxes as well as books that can be both displayed upright on it's own as a showcase item.

Albums

You'll have full control to choose the digital files you'd like to own during the ordering appointment  How many or what poses you prefer is totally up to you.

Digitals

Match your home decor with our framing options.  We always recommend specific items for dedicated parts of your home and wall space.

Wall Art

Create your own collection that fits you

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Special inquires

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Collections

Reveals

Turn your vision into a reality with custom art work for your home.  Let me design your products with your style in mind.  All products are delivered to you as what we like to call " THE BIG REVEAL"
 * We even hang your artwork for you upon request.

Heirloom albums are among favorites with our maternity and or newborn clients.  You choose your favorite images and we do the rest. MHP offers speciality products such as acrylic blocks to display on shelves or desks...these make great gifts for Grandparents as well.  

Our WOOD PRODUCTS includes Wood Rounds, Wood hanging canvas, and the Wood Trio (12x9).

Looking for a more modern sleek design?  Check out our MODERN PRODUCTS
Acrylic Wall Art or our Canvas Float Wraps for a sleek gallery feel.

We will walk you through the products and help you select the ones that best fit you and your home.

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Melissa Helman Photography

Melissa Helman Photography offers services throughout Pittsburgh,
                  including:

Pennsylvania

Greensburg

Murrysville

Wexford

Gibsonia

Shadyside

Cranberry

Fox Chapel