Sierra's Specialties:
"She got my fiance to smile!!...
You develop some of the best photos I've ever seen. I was nervous at first but you made me feel super comfortable. Thank you for everything you do!" -Hannah
"She actually becomes your friend...
She's not JUST your photographer" -Miss J
"She made the shoot so much fun...
and didn't stop hyping me up. We had an absolute blast!" -Sheena
"She pays attention to detail...
I started with Sierra for my son's newborn photos when she was just starting out. To watch her grow into such an accomplished photographer is the best. She is an absolute pleasure to work with!" -Jenni
"She's super easy to work with...
Sierra has been doing my family, maternity, and newborn photos for four years now and I've been completely satisfied with every single one of them." -Eryn (Eryn has purchased my motherhood package TWICE).
"My son connected with her...
I have had several sessions done with Sierra and am NEVER disappointed. She comes with props and is easy to work with! Stress-free! I would recommend her on ANY occasion!" -Gabrielle
Sierra's WHY:
I have two little girls, born ten months apart, and because I was 100% totally and exhaustedly consumed by motherhood & postpartum, I was unable to get professional photos done the way I had dreamed of. My mama heart is crushed and I can never get that chance again. I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen to you. Let me document this all-consuming year for you, so when ten or fifteen years have gone by, you can look back at these photos we took and feel the little moments all over again.
SIERRA
SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA, EST 2016
-> I love caramel everything, especially iced <oatmilk> coffee with +caramel. Not a chocolate girly.
-> I taught ages 3-5 in a preschool center for five years and now have an in-home daycare. I love kids & teaching!
-> I was born in a desert! The warm edits, rust-colored wardrobe, & hot summer sunsets are in my veins!
Late Autumn & Winter Edits:
Empowerment. Awareness. Storytelling. Inclusivity. A Mama's Village. Postpartum. Community. Remembrance. Compassion. Patience. Details. Endearment. Unconditional Love. Little Moments...
Summer & Early Autumn Edits:
Returning Clients receive $50 off of Family, Maternity, & Newborn sessions, and $25 OFF of Minis & Milestones.
SIERRA IS A MAMA, TOO
Pricing
I require a $200 nonrefundable deposit.
Family, Maternity, Newborn, Milestone Sessions are all $300+. Please inquire for full pricing.
Mama bundles.
Birth Story.
Boudoir.
End of Life mini, PWYC.
Honor a Lost Loved One, PWYC.
PWYC= Pay What You Can.
How many images do i get?
Typically anywhere from 30 to 80 edited digitals accrue per contracted hour. This number depends on how outgoing the family/child is, how many outfit changes happen, how long the session lasts, etc.
Where will we take photos?
Outdoor sessions take place in or around Winona County. Sierra serves all of SE MN. Indoor sessions take place in your home, in Sierra's in-home space, or we can rent a local space (additional fees apply).
Do you have a client closet?
I have a beautiful toddler/infant closet and am gradually adding pieces to my child/mama closet as well. We can chat about it!
What does nonrefundable mean?
Severe weather & illness grants reschedules, not refunds. Reschedules are given at Sierra's discretion
Do I have to share my images?
Nope! Unless you've signed a model/media release, you can request on the contact form for your images to be kept private :)
Do you photograph weddings or seniors?
I will accept senior bookings if my schedule allows, but (unless you're a long-time client) I am not currently booking weddings. Small local Elopements are up for discussion.
More Sample Work....
Breastfeeding
A bond between mama & baby that nurtures, comforts, & nourishes
Women have been frolicking & posing nude with their children for centuries. People have posed unclothed for paintings, sculptures, & photographs since Ancient Greece. The ability to nourish our infants just like our fellow animal earthlings is truly incredible. Document these fleeting moments as often as you can. Nude, clothed, both- whatever you dream of <3
Life's most beautiful work of art- the human body.
EMPOWERMENT
Bringing confidence to women is WHAT. I. LIVE. FOR.
I cannot express this enough. I have photographed over one hundred boudoir sessions, over thirty have come back for second, third, and fourth sessions, & all I need from you is your trust.
Let me empower you <3
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