Preserving Your Family’s Story
A guided professional portrait experience for the people, seasons, and milestones you never want to forget.
Every session includes planning guidance, styling assistance, professional retouching, and a private viewing appointment where we design your finished collection together.
Ways to Work Together
Signature Sessions
Studio • In Home • Outdoors
A fully customized portrait experience at the location of your choice with as much family included as desired. Each session includes detailed planning, wardrobe guidance, a fully guided photography experience, and a private viewing appointment where you will select your favorite portraits and decide how you would like to preserve them.
Weekday Session Fees
Studio: $290
On Location: $390
New York City: $490
Artwork and digital images are purchased separately after your session.
Newborn collections begin at $1,800.
Family, maternity, and senior investment varies according to the images and artwork selected, with a five-image digital collection available exclusively for senior portraits beginning at $890.
Detailed pricing is provided before booking.
Heirloom Portrait Sessions
for Children & Seniors
Simple, artful studio portraits designed to celebrate your child or children exactly as they are right now.
Reserved with a Session Fee per child and images/artwork purchased separately during your viewing appointment.
Heirloom Portrait Session Fee for 1 child: $225
Additional children: $125 each
Session fee includes $100 printed artwork credit + use of studio wardrobe.
Digital images are available individually or in small collections starting 1 image for $175.
Artwork options begin at $325.
Petite Studio Sessions
Simple, streamlined weekday studio sessions for select maternity and baby milestones.
Reserved with a Session Fee that includes 10 digital files, with selections made and upgrades purchased during your viewing appointment.
Petite Maternity Session Fees:
Mom Only: $650
Mom & Partner: $750
Parents + 1 Child: $950
Session fee includes 10 high resolution digital files with personal print release+ use of studio wardrobe.
Preferred rates available when booking with a Signature Newborn Session.
Petite Baby Milestone Session Fees:
With Cake Smash: $850
Without Cake Smash: $750
Session fee includes:
Baby aged 4 to 12 months
Up to two caregivers
Studio wardrobe for one
10 high resolution digital files with personal print release
Headshot Sessions
A simple, polished studio session for professionals who need an updated headshot for LinkedIn, company profiles, websites, or speaking engagements.
Reserved with a Session Fee that includes 1 digital file, with selections made and upgrades purchased during your viewing appointment.
Headshot Session Fee: $250
Includes one fully retouched image delivered in both color and black and white.
Choosing Your Finished Portraits
CUSTOM ALBUMS | GALLERY WALLS | FRAMED PIECES & PRINTS | DIGITAL FILES
You do not have to know exactly what you want before your session.
During planning, I’ll help you consider whether printed images, digital files, or a combination feels right for your family.
During your ordering appointment, I’ll guide you through a curated set of proofs and help you choose intentionally, so you leave with images you truly love and a clear, thoughtful plan for enjoying them.
Artwork Designed for Your Home
I offer heirloom-quality artwork from top professional print labs, chosen for their beauty, craftsmanship, and longevity.
Together, we’ll choose what fits your home and your family, then I’ll handle the details so your portraits are printed with care instead of waiting on a to-do list for someday.Custom Albums
Custom albums are a beautiful way to preserve the full story of your session, from the tiny details to the portraits you love most.
Our fine art albums are handcrafted in the United States with thick lay-flat pages and fingerprint-resistant fine art paper, each album is designed to be held, shared, and enjoyed for generations.
Our Heirloom Album Collection begins at $2,490 and includes a custom-designed Heirloom Album plus matching high resolution digital files.
Albums are also available a la carte or as part of a larger custom order.
Gallery Wall Collections
For families who want a truly done for you experience we offer custom framed fine art cotton prints optimally sized to fit on the wall of your choice.
Collections of 3 frames start at $2,625 and include delivery and professional installation.
Legacy Gallery Collections include the full set of your final selected favorite images as high-resolution digital files. This benefit is also included with any custom-designed gallery collection totaling $4,000 or more.
Framed Wall Pieces, Fine Art Prints & Gifts
Whether you want small piece you can move as your home evolves, a box of fine art prints to frame when ready, or a statement piece to finally fill a wall, we’re here to help.
Please inquire for a full investment guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Many clients love walking away with tangible products to enjoy throughout their home, while others prefer a curated digital collection to print on their own when ready. You can choose either, or combine both.
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I remove the guesswork and stress from creating gorgeous images. Signature Sessions are truly custom, and every client receives guidance on what to wear and a thoughtfully curated image gallery.
My studio is designed for comfort, including cozy seating for family, an open floor plan so children — and moms during hair/makeup — feel relaxed and engaged.Signature Sessions also offer as much time as needed to create the images you envision. We also do not schedule back to back photoshoots ever, even if you select a petite option. If your baby of children need a bit more time to settle in it’s no problem at all.
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Yes. My studio wardrobe includes an extensive selection for maternity and postpartum moms, babies and children up to age 8, stunning dresses for girls up to age 12 (featuring companies like Noralee and Tutu Du Monde) and even shirts for men.
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Absolutely. For Signature Sessions, Grandparents are welcome in as many images as you’d like — I love documenting multi-generational connections.
Pups are always included for in home sessions, and well-trained pups are also welcome at the studio for Signature Sessions. For the best studio results, I recommend having an additional adult available to care for your dog when they’re not being photographed.
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Hair and makeup services are not included, but I work with talented, trusted artists who can prepare you either at your home or in my studio before your session. I’m happy to coordinate this for you so it’s seamless.
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If you would like us to handle all printing and do not need high resolution digital files with a personal print release we offer web-size matching digital images for each print purchased. Web-sized digital images are perfect for enjoying on your phone and sharing on social media, but not suitable for print. Many clients want an album, a handful of favorite images as prints for the wall, and a few gift prints for family and the office.
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Investment depends on the type of portrait experience you choose and how you would like to enjoy your finished images.
Signature Sessions are reserved with a creative fee beginning at $290 for studio sessions and $390 for outdoor or in-home sessions. Artwork and digital images are selected separately after your session.
Most families invest $1,490–$3,950 in their finished portrait collection. Petite sessions, heirloom portraits, and professional headshots are available at a lower starting investment.
Before reserving your session, you'll receive detailed pricing for your specific portrait experience so you can choose the option that best fits your family's goals.
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Yes. I provide complimentary wall gallery design with your order and professional frame installation for orders over $2,500. I also offer album design services so your portraits are preserved beautifully.
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Studio sessions take place Tuesday - Friday at 10:30 am or 1:30 pm. Afterschool and early evening studio photoshoots are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
In home newborn photoshoots take place Tuesday - Friday at 10:30 am.
Outdoor photoshoots take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays about 1.5 hours prior to sunset.
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We have very limited weekend availability; we offer one weekend photoshoot per month, typically in studio, Sunday at 10:30 am. Please reach out soon if you need a weekend photoshoot to discuss availability and rates.
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I was a corporate lawyer before building my photography studio—my attention to detail, responsiveness, and seamless process reflect years of experience in client care and high-end service.
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I recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred date, especially if you want a Friday session, during peak seasons and holidays. This also allows plenty of time for your planning appointment and for scheduling hair and makeup if desired.
Maternity photoshoots are scheduled for when clients are 28 weeks up to 32/35 weeks, ideally, but please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are further along to discuss options and check availability.
Ready to check photos off your to-do list?
Nicole Hawkins Photography is a full-service portrait studio in Maplewood, New Jersey, offering a thoughtfully guided experience
and timeless images designed to become part of your home and your family’s story.