Happy Chick Photography
A trusted Kansas City Favorite for over 15 years
CAPTURING THE BEAUTY
OF MOTHERHOOD
Specializing in pregnant bellies and babies!
ATTENTION NEW MOMS TO BE!
Get ready to celebrate you and the beautiful miracle of motherhood!
We have been proudly recognized as one of the "Best Maternity Photographers in Overland Park KS" by Expertise in both 2017 and 2018, and was voted a Kansas City "Favorites" in 2023 by our happy customers. We know what it takes to make new moms feel extraordinary while capturing that special beauty. Our passion and dedication have also been featured by BloggerLocal in their list of "10 Best Kansas City Newborn Photographers."
Join us on this journey where you and your baby bump take center stage.
Click to view photos from a recent maternity session:
Love Notes
I waited too long (few days before my delivery) to get my maternity shoot done and boy I didn't even want to go the day of. My toddler was extra cranky that day, I felt big and sweaty the entire time.
Christy was like bright sunshine that day in negative degree snowy weather, so patient and perceptive. She was so sweet and gentle with my girl, fixed my hair and offered us breaks and water. She has a kind and warm personality, which pregnant ladies and families with kids need on stressful days!! She never got frustrated with us. I think she has years of working with families with small children and it shows!
Anyways, I left the studio feeling like maybe we will be lucky to get one or two good ones at least. But oh no!! Christy worked her magic and she captured so many tender and beautiful moments I couldn't pick a few!! I purchased all the photos in the album they were so amazing! We will cherish these for years to come. Thank you Christy!!
Looking forward to our newborn session and many more family, kids, holiday sessions with you in the future.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SPEND:
Maternity Photo sessions can take place at the studio or on location.
And YES! You get the full-resolution digital images with copyright release so you can share, copy, and print (or I can help you with prints, too)!
You can expect to spend between $385 and $745 for our regular priced digital image packages.
HAIR AND MAKEUP AVAILABLE!!
Our makeup artist is best at the natural, polished look and does not overdo it with the makeup. Please inquire for more info!
ASK ABOUT OUR MATERNITY AND NEWBORN PACKAGE SPECIAL!
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY MATERNITY SESSION?
Maternity sessions are best taken around 4-6 weeks prior to your due date. It is best to contact us to schedule your session at least 3 weeks prior to that to make sure I can fit you in with the most flexibility on my schedule. Sometimes we can accommodate last-minute sessions. If baby arrives ahead of schedule, any money already paid can be applied toward the newborn session.
HOW LONG WILL MY MATERNITY PHOTO SESSION LAST?
A typical maternity session usually takes about an hour and allows time for clothing changes. We can also include your significant other and children if you choose. Sessions can be in-studio and/or outdoors.
DO YOU PROVIDE OUTFITS?
We have some outfit options as well as fabric wraps that you are welcome to use in the studio free of charge. These work great as tossing fabrics so the material falls around you in the photos. We will go over all the details during a phone consultation so I will have everything I need to provide you with the beautiful images you are looking for.
If you are wanting to do silhouettes, please bring a well fitting bra that doesn't have any lace or ribbon that may show in your profile. The same with undies. Nudity is always an option and always discreet.
DO YOU PROVIDE PROPS?
The props I like to use are your personal ones so you'll need to provide those. Things like baby shoes, ultrasound photos, monogramed blankets or heirloom rattles, etc., all work great!
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I THINK ABOUT?
Manicured hands are helpful as we may be doing closeups of hands on belly. This applies to dad's too! Please look at his nails prior to the shoot to remove any paint, dirt under nails. etc. Also, be aware of elastic waistbands prior to the maternity session! If we are photographing an exposed belly, you won't want an elastic line across the middle. Again, we will go over all of these things at the in-person consultation.