Portrait Collections Guide
EXQUISITE PHOTOGRAPHY
EVERLASTING ARTWORK
Thoughtfully curated portrait experiences designed for families who value legacy, calm planning, and timeless heirlooms.
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emily belson photography
From your first planning conversation to final delivery, every detail is intentionally guided so you can feel confident, unhurried, and fully present.
for the most precious moments of all
Emily Belson Photography offers a full-service portrait experience designed for families who want their images thoughtfully captured, beautifully curated, and transformed into tangible artwork that lives with them for generations.
Maternity, Newborn, &
First Year Portrait Sessions
celebrating the unfolding of a new chapter
a curated portrait experience
Emily works with a limited number of families each year so every session can be approached with care, intention, and ease. Your collection is selected at booking, allowing the entire experience—from planning through final artwork—to unfold calmly and thoughtfully.
What this means for you:
+ A clear, guided experience from the very beginning
+ Time to enjoy your fun, relaxed session
+ Artwork curated with confidence and care
When she’s not photographing families, Emily loves spending time outdoors with her husband, Patrick, their children—John, Ford, and Genevieve—and their golden retriever, Coach. Her work is rooted in motherhood, legacy, and preserving what matters most.
meet your photographer
After 15 years of capturing couples and families during life’s most precious moments, she knows this is exactly where she’s meant to be. Preserving memories through timeless photos has become her true passion.
emily@emilybelson.com
@emilybelsonphoto
emily belson
2026
Maternity, newborn, & First Year PORTRAIT COLLECTIONS
Family sessions are offered as tiered collections to support thoughtful planning and a seamless experience. All collections include a pre-session design consultation and a guided approach to artwork selection.
Collections begin at $500.
ESSENTIAL COLLECTION
For families who want flexibility and intentional simplicity.
+ 60-minute luxury portrait session
+ Access to view your full gallery of hand-edited digital images
+ Artwork and digital images purchased separately
+ Thoughtful curation guidance following your session
MOST POPULAR
SIGNATURE COLLECTION
For families who want a balanced blend of images and heirloom artwork.
+ 60-minute luxury portrait session
+ Personalized style guidance for the entire family
+ Your favorite 24 high-resolution hand-edited digital images from your full gallery
+ One matted heirloom album
+ Custom portrait enhancements available
HEIRLOOM COLLECTION
For families who want their story fully preserved.
+ 60-minute luxury portrait session
+ Personalized style guidance for the entire family
+ Full hand-edited digital gallery
+ One matted heirloom album
+ One 11×14 framed fine art portrait
+ Custom portrait enhancements available
+ Concierge artwork guidance available
Artwork is thoughtfully designed by the photographer. Additional pieces may be purchased à la carte.
$500
$1,250
$1,750
Frequently Asked Questions
how long until i receive MY images and FAMILY HEIRLOOMS?
Digital images will be delivered via a private online gallery link for you to download and share within the same week of your session. Physical heirlooms will arrive 4-8 weeks after your session, depending on the custom pieces we have designed together.
When should I book my session?
Maternity sessions are best photographed between 24–32 weeks, when your bump is beautifully defined and you’re still comfortable moving and posing.
Newborn sessions are usually scheduled within the first 3-6 weeks after birth, when babies are becoming more alert and you've had some time to recover.
First birthday sessions are typically photographed 2–4 weeks before the birthday, allowing time for artwork and keepsakes to be ready for celebrating.
Where do newborn sessions take place?
Newborns are held either at your home or in my in-home studio in Gaithersburg, Maryland, designed with soft natural light and a calm, neutral aesthetic. The space is intentionally simple so the focus remains on connection, emotion, and your baby.
WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR to look our best?
Signature and Heirloom Collections include personalized style guidance. This includes mood boards and direct links to ensure your looks are cohesive and wardrobe decisions feel calm and confident rather than overwhelming.
what if i am not able to do my maternity session due to medical reasons?
Your session will be fully refunded.
