Your family is amazing. Professional, studio portraiture celebrates you and the legacy that you are making. Images of you in your home will bring to life the love you share and the adventures you have together. And when you walk by it everyday, you'll get an overwhelming feeling of joy, love, giggles and nostalgic purpose flowing through your veins. And our goal is to make those images be more and more valuable to you every year that passes.
And when professional imagery is printed and designed to coordinate with your home and its decor, all of sudden YOU are your art. An investment so worth it, you'll wonder how you could have ever lived without it. Especially when your little ones grow, change and discover before your eyes. Remembering those looks, grins, smirks, and oh-so-them growth stages will seem like you want to keep a vise-like grip on the past. They grow too dang fast!
How it works - Information for all sessions
To Book a Session: You can email, text or call me directly at 817.504.984. Put deposit down and mark your calendar.
What to expect: Your desired final artwork is very important, which is why we begin our journey with a design consultation. We can either meet in person, have a phone conversation, or connect via messenger or email. We will discuss your vision for the final images and how they will be displayed; ideas on posing, lighting, colors, wardrobe, props, location; and address any other questions you might have. We will work closely with you and learn from your ideas and expectations to make sure that your vision becomes a reality. The design consultation answers ALL your questions and helps me get to know your family. Every session is tailored specifically to you. Your shoot is NOT happenstance. It is carefully planned and fully designed.
Location: Studio sessions will be held at my studio located at 670 Trail Drive, Prosper TX 75078. But I will be glad to work with you on location of your choice. The location you choose will have to have good lighting and full shade. I am very flexible on locations so if you have any suggestion just let me know.
Timing: Studio sessions (newborns - before 2:30 PM) can be scheduled at virtually any time and plan it around your schedule. Though, I typically start newborn and baby sessions in the morning as they are usually happier then. Outdoor photography sessions take place either early morning (3-4 hours after sunrise) or just before sunset (1-2 hours before sunset). This allows us to take advantage of the best possible light for your portraits.
Timing: Studio sessions (newborns - before 2:30 PM) can be scheduled at virtually any time and plan it around your schedule. Though, I typically start newborn and baby sessions in the morning as they are usually happier then. Outdoor photography sessions take place either early morning (3-4 hours after sunrise) or just before sunset (1-2 hours before sunset). This allows us to take advantage of the best possible light for your portraits.
What to Bring: Whatever props you would like are more than welcome. Please bring a few different outfits to try. Try to avoid patterns and designs as they do not photograph well. I have several props to use which we can discussed prior to the session. Please also visit "What to wear" tab to get some ideas on clothing options.
After a session: Within 2 weeks after your session, you will receive proof images from your session (quantity depends on a package). You will be able to pick your favorite images and I will edit and/or retouch those images you select. You will also have the option to purchase extra images individually if you like. Once your order is placed, it will take 2-3 weeks. You will be able to download all of your final images and share them as you please. You will receive a print release form with your digital files to use for all of your printing needs. I also offer professional prints, canvases, photo books and other specialty products that may be purchased. If you would prefer your order be mailed, a postage fee will be added. All unordered pictures will be discarded 90 days after the session. Prints ordered will be archived for one year from session date.
Available Products: I offer a variety of products. After your portraits have been edited, we will talk about the spaces you are envisioning displaying the new portraits. I will work with you to choose the right products for your vision. I offer several products such as gallery wrapped canvases, several sizes of albums, custom photo books, etc.
Rights: Digital images are included and a print release is given. However, please take note that Antonina Creative Services holds and retains all original copyrights to the images. Images may not be manipulated in any way (edited, cropped, filtered) without written consent from Antonina Creative Services. Antonina Creative Services reserves the right to use any photograph in portfolio, promotion and advertising. Antonina Creative Services reserves the right to use any photograph in any form such as, but not limited to, the use in advertising, reproduction, and copyright. All images are copyrighted by Antonina Creative Services, even those you purchase.
A maternity portrait session is a perfect way to capture your beauty, your glow, and your emotions. My goal is to design it to fit your personality and your style: bright and bold or dreamy and whimsical. I have a selection of outfits for you to use. You are welcome to bring your outfits as well. We find your style and discuss your look prier to the photoshoot during a design consultation. I will be happy to help you to select and customize your look. A selection of chiffon draping, maternity gowns, wraps, dresses, and lace robes is available for your session.
Your pregnancy pictures are a wonderful way to document the love for and relationship with your newborn baby before birth. As a maternity photographer, I suggest portraits around weeks 26 - 32 as this is when the belly is optimal, but up to 36 weeks or a day before birth. But if your schedule does not allow for that I will be happy to work with you on timing. Feel free to contact me as soon as possible to book your maternity photography session. Once your session is booked, I will send you a Maternity Guide with tips on how to prepare for your photo session.
Get Ready: Several hours before your photo session, you should remove anything with elastic, such as a tight shirt, pants, socks, underwear, or bra to prevent elastic or strap marks on your skin. Your hands are going to show in your maternity pictures so don't forget to have a manicure. It does not have to be fancy, just clean and taken care of.
What to bring with you: Black and white/nude underwear and bra (bras). Something special you wish to have memories with, eg. baby's first teddy. Newborn clothes and little cute newborn shoes. I have many beautiful wraps and several clothing outfits, dresses, gowns, and props needed to capture those beautiful moments. It will be discussed during our design consultation. Daddy will need to dress himself. Please see the "What to Wear" page.
What to expect: The session takes in my home studio or outdoors. During the session, I will capture images of the mum-to-be on her own, with the husband/partner as well as with children, if there are any. There is no additional fee for family images. Mum-to-be will change outfits a few times (normally 3-4 times - depending on location) to create a full gallery of beautiful images.
"I'm too big for a photo session" (acne, stretch marks, size problems)... This is very often an objection. "I don't feel good about myself". We all know woman's body changes during pregnancy. Some ladies stay slim, some put some weight on, some put a bit more weight on; some ladies have acne due to hormone storm within the body; some ladies have stretch marks, some have a lot, some less, some non at all. Those are not an issue. Antonina Creative Services is knowledgeable about how to capture all sizes of the human body at the most flattering angle. Skin problems will be edited in post-processing (unless stated otherwise, as some ladies are ok with stretch marks and are very confident about their bodies). Every mum-to-be deserves a beautiful keepsake, as well as every child, deserves to have their beloved mum captured with them, from the very first moment of their together journey. One day they will wipe their tears looking at those photographs with their own children.
BUMP-&-BABY package is available. It is a package where two sessions come together. Please ask for it during your design consultation. And please check the Investment page for more details.
Newborn. Ideally, babies aged 5-14 days are perfect for newborn photography, as they curl into those adorable womb-like poses safely while sleeping. After two weeks babies are a little harder to settle and things like colic and baby acne can start to flare up. To ensure they are photographed during this sweet but fleeting time, newborn photo sessions should be scheduled before the baby is born. They are typically scheduled 1-3 months in advance. You can contact me at any time during your pregnancy to give me an estimated due date, I will then make a tentative booking and when you arrive home from the hospital with your brand-new baby you can contact me to arrange a suitable time and day for your session. I advise you to book a session as early as you can, so we have enough time to discuss props, colors, and themes to satisfy your vision. Once your session is booked, I will send you a Newborn Guide with tips on how to prepare for your photo session.
Get Ready: Adjust the mother’s diet for breastfed babies for 24-48 hours before the photoshoot: eliminate any food from the mother’s diet that may cause the baby to have gas or an upset tummy. If it gives gas to you, it will probably give gas to the baby too. Try to keep the baby awake for 1-2 hours before the session, so the baby is very tired and falls asleep at the session. Plan your baby's feeding time when you arrive at the studio. That way the baby is full and sleepy. Dress the baby into zip-up or button-up clothes to ensure that nothing needs to be pulled over their head. Remember to have both mom’s and dad’s hands manicured. It does not have to be anything fancy. Just clean and simply trimmed. Your hands will more than likely make their way into the photographs.
1). A pacifier and extra milk or formula to top him/her off as needed. Be ready to breastfeed at the studio as needed. Please bring extra diapers. Please make sure you eat before coming to the studio because this session is longer than a regular one. 2). You may want to bring a snack or a drink for yourself. 3). You may also want to bring something to do like a book or a laptop. Or you can just relax and enjoy the session. Please be ready for the studio to be pretty warm. We will undress the baby and make sure she/he is comfortable and warm. Dressing in layers may be a good idea. 4). I have props, blankets, outfits, etc that you see being used in my gallery photos. I also have maternity dresses that you are welcome to borrow for your session.
If you plan on taking photos with family or siblings, please wear solid-colored clothes and avoid patterns, images, writing, or logos. Keep your attire very simple. A plain shirt in a natural color like white, black, tan, or grey looks best and will not distract the baby.
What to expect: Newborn sessions are a lot different than any other photography session. They can last from 2-4 hours, with the average session being about 3 hours long. Most of this time will be spent soothing, feeding, and posing your baby. I have basically everything you will need for your session. In the studio: the temperature is set for newborns and I have everything you can possibly need during the session.
At Your Home Sessions: see the information below and get ready as much as you can. Walk around the house and select the room with the most light during the first part of the day/mid-day. That is the time when we will schedule the session. And we do need to plan props and wraps in more detail, so I can make sure I bring everything we need for the photoshoot. The home session fee is $50.
Babies & Toddlers. These littles still need to be captured in their true innocence. These itty bitty moments are just as sweet as when they were first born. They are starting to smile, coo and come into their own little beings. I want to be sure to capture this milestone. It is so much fun to watch them grow and learn everything. They do grow fast. The first year, a child changes so much not just physically but also with their personality. Let me capture these “firsts” for you. From the first smile to your baby’s first birthday – have professional images to remember these precious moments. I recommend tummy time & smile sessions (3-5 months), sitter sessions (6-9 months), and 12 months to correspond with the baby’s developmental milestones, such as: holding their head (tummy time), sitting, standing, and walking. But I can also capture sitter (6-9 months) and 12 months. Please feel free to discuss any clothing options you may have. You are more than welcome to bring several outfits and change them.
BABY PLAN. This Plan is a prestige package of three separate sessions where we capture all the milestones during your baby's first year.
BABY REGULAR PLAN: Package includes 3 sessions: 3 x 1 hr sessions: Sitter (6-9 months) • 1st Birthday/Cake Smash (cake not included) (11-13 months) • Family Session in Year Two.
OR 2 x 1 hr sessions + 2-3hr Newborn: Newborn • Sitter (6-9 months) • 1st Birthday/Cake Smash (cake not included) (11-13 months)
OR 2 x 1 hr sessions + 2-3hr Newborn: Newborn • Sitter (6-9 months) • 1st Birthday/Cake Smash (cake not included) (11-13 months)
BABY PREMIUM PLAN: 4 sessions: 4 x 1 hr sessions: Tummy time & smile (3-5 months) • Sitter (6-9 months) • 1st Birthday/Cake Smash (cake not included) (11-13 months) • Family Session in Year Two
OR 3 x 1 hr sessions + 2-3hr Newborn: Newborn • Sitter (6-9 months) • 1st Birthday/Cake Smash (cake not included) (11-13 months) • Family Session in Year Two
OR 3 x 1 hr sessions + 2-3hr Newborn: Newborn • Sitter (6-9 months) • 1st Birthday/Cake Smash (cake not included) (11-13 months) • Family Session in Year Two
Children & Family / Holiday Sessions.
Why it's so important: We all know how quickly children are growing, as well as how vulnerable and unpredictable life is. Creating those memories of children, siblings, family is our duty, its not only for us, its for them, to comeback to one day, to bring memories back, have a reflection.
Why it's so important: We all know how quickly children are growing, as well as how vulnerable and unpredictable life is. Creating those memories of children, siblings, family is our duty, its not only for us, its for them, to comeback to one day, to bring memories back, have a reflection.
What to expect: Session are tailored around your personal needs. All depends on children age and what exactly you are looking for. Do you prefer outdoor session or studio?
Details will be discussed and session planed during design consultation. During the session I will capture images of family together, children on their own and together. You are welcome to bring few outfits (1-2) to create full gallery of beautiful images.
What to bring: The main thing you need to take care of, especially for family session, is clothing. You're more than welcome to bring several outfits and change them. I suggest outfits that complement the child in some way (eyes, hair, skin tone, etc.). If there is something of his/her you would like to include in a picture (hats, fun skirts, blankets, etc.), please feel free to bring them. If siblings are photographed, I would not dress them in conflicting/clashing colors or patterns, as this will detract from the attention placed on them. You can find some hits and tips on "What to wear" page. Special items are always welcome: little blanket your child got as a gift from Grandmother and you wish it to me captured with your family/child. If you are uncertain whether its worth to bring something or not, feel free to contact me, I will be delighted to help. BRIBE - something your little one really like to eat, a biscuit, snack or whatever they like to keep them happy. Try to avoid chocolate as this will stain and live and marks all over the face. Please bring a snack and a drink for your child in case they get a little hungry.
If the child is very active, outside settings tend to be the best as they allow children a more openness that is harder to achieve in a studio. With younger ones, I try to do a few poses but for the most part I just chase them around as they play. With older children, I like to spend a few moments in the beginning getting to know them. Children are so trusting and tend to let you see the real them if you get on their level.
Holiday season is for being merry and create unforgettable memories together. The perfect family photo is a precious thing. You can track how your children have grown over the years and keep hold of wonderful memories ...
The most important is Christmas Holiday season that brings families together. My studio is staged for Christmas, Valentine's, Easter holidays. Photo shoots are available in the studio and on location. Some of the locations are pumpkin patch, bluebonnet field, park with seasonal flowers and foliage.
Portraits. Creative, beauty, business and environmental, sports portraits. For creative portraits: get inspired by your favorite movie or book character. We'll work on your look and style to design your image.
Do you want to define your beauty and express yourself? No problem. Studio or outdoors... your choice.