Business Details
14 Years
experience
Luxury Maternity & Newborn Photography Studio in Lake St. Louis
Founded in 2012, our studio has dedicated over a decade to capturing life's most precious moments through luxury portrait photography. As a mother of six with 11 years of professional experience, I lead a team committed to creating timeless heirlooms that preserve family legacies. Our full-service approach includes curated wardrobe styling, professional hair and makeup, and custom artwork design to ensure every client receives a stress-free, personalized experience. Located in Lake St. Louis, we serve St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and surrounding areas while offering travel options for destination sessions. Our studio's amenitiesincluding a toddler play area, coffee station, and designer wardrobe closetreflect our commitment to client comfort.We specialize in maternity, newborn, birth, fresh 48, family, and milestone sessions, with a focus on natural light photography that emphasizes emotional authenticity. Our process includes comprehensive planning consultations, on-site pampering services, and gallery wall installation to transform digital images into lasting physical art pieces. With over 204 client albums crafted and thousands of images created, we combine technical expertise with heartfelt storytelling to document each family's unique journey.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Family Sessions
Heirloom Albums
Wardrobe Styling
Hair & Makeup Services
Gallery Wall Installation
Milestone Sessions
Birth Story Documentation
Fresh 48 Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 11 years of specialized experience in maternity and newborn photography
- Full-service luxury studio with complimentary hair and makeup services
- Custom artwork design and gallery wall installation included
- Curated designer wardrobe closet with sizes 0-24 available for clients
- Stress-free experience from planning to final artwork installation
What people say
Kind and easy to work with
Exceeded expectations
Cherish these photos forever
Stress-free custom portrait session
Stunning art pieces
Services
Maternity Photography
Document your pregnancy journey with timeless maternity portraits that celebrate the beauty of motherhood. Our sessions include wardrobe styling from designer bump-friendly dresses and professional hair and makeup services. The experience combines natural light photography with artistic posing to create emotive images that capture this transformative period in your life.
Newborn Photography
Capture your newborn's earliest days with safety-focused photography sessions using specialized posing techniques. We provide all necessary props including wraps, headbands, and bonnets while ensuring a comfortable environment for your baby. Sessions include parent involvement to create authentic connection moments that become cherished family heirlooms.
Family Sessions
Create lasting memories with coordinated family portraits that reflect your unique relationships. Our sessions accommodate children of all ages with flexible timing and interactive elements to maintain engagement. The experience includes wardrobe coordination guidance and multiple location options to ensure natural, joyful imagery that showcases your family dynamics.
Heirloom Albums
Transform digital images into archival-quality physical albums designed to last generations. Our custom design process considers your family story and home decor to create cohesive layouts. Albums feature premium materials and professional binding to ensure durability while maintaining artistic integrity in preserving your most important moments.
Hair & Makeup Services
Professional hair and makeup application included with select sessions to ensure camera-ready appearance. Our stylists specialize in natural, timeless looks that complement your features while considering photography lighting requirements. Services include trial runs and touch-ups during sessions to maintain perfect presentation throughout your portrait experience.
People
Kelly Laramore
Photographer & Studio Owner
Professional St. Louis newborn photographer with 11 years of experience documenting maternity, birth, and family moments. Mother of six children who inspires clients through personal experience with creating lasting family legacies. Holds business finance degree from Westminster College.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in maternity, newborn, birth, fresh 48, family, and milestone photography sessions with full-service styling and artwork options.
What's included in your full-service experience?
Includes wardrobe styling from designer collections, professional hair and makeup, planning consultations, and custom artwork design with gallery wall installation.
Do you offer newborn safety guarantees?
All newborn sessions follow strict safety protocols with specialized posing techniques and constant parental supervision to ensure baby's well-being throughout the session.
How do you help with artwork selection?
We provide in-home design visualization and framing coordination to ensure your portraits complement your home decor and become lasting family heirlooms.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Lake St. Louis, we serve St. Louis County, St. Charles County, surrounding areas, and offer travel options for destination sessions.
What makes your studio unique?
Combines luxury amenities like our toddler play area and coffee station with personalized service to create stress-free, memorable portrait experiences for families.
