Our Services
At Bare Essence, we offer professional photography that celebrates life’s most powerful moments. Our services are designed to capture both strength and vulnerability through two distinct experiences:
Boudoir Photography - Empowering, intimate, and confidence-boosting sessions that showcases your boldest most authentic self.
Birth Photography - A sensitive and artistic approach to documenting life’s most transformative moments. We capture every emotion, from the quiet anticipation to the joy of welcoming new life.
Based in McHenry County. Photographing from Milwaukee to Chicago, including Lake and McHenry Counties
Birth Collections
First Moments
$499
Capture the most tender, fleeting First Moments with your newborn in those first few hours. This 45-minute Fresh 48 session focuses on all the tiny details that make your baby’s first moments so precious from their little fingers to the sweet glances between you and your baby, this session allows you to cherish these moments forever.
Includes:
45-minute session
20 fully edited digital images
3.5x5 Rectangle Magnet
Online gallery for viewing and downloading your images
Print release (for personal use)
Bonus: 10% off additional products
Our Story Begins
$1499
Your baby’s arrival is the start of an unforgettable chapter. With Our Story Begins, you’ll get full coverage starting from the moment you need us, all the way through labor and up to 2-hours after delivery. This session is designed to preserve the raw, emotional moments of your birth story, giving you images that tell the tale of your journey into motherhood.
Includes:
30-minute maternity session
On call availability 1-week prior to due date
8-hours of labor / delivery coverage, 2-hours post birth
75 fully edited digital images
Crystal USB
8x10 Fine Art Print of your favorite moment
Mobile App Gallery for easy access to your photos
Print release (for personal use)
Bonus: 15% off additional products
The Early Journey
$2999
Capture the beautiful start to your baby’s life with this inclusive package that takes you from maternity to those first precious hours after birth, and beyond. The Early Journey includes everything you need to document your baby's birth story and the beginning of your journey into parenthood. With maternity coverage, labor and delivery, and a lifestyle session to capture the very first days at home, this package will ensure we capture everything.
Includes:
30-minute maternity session
On-call availability (1 week prior to due date)
8 hours of labor & delivery + 2 hours post-birth coverage
125 edited digital images
Crystal USB
12x12 Canvas or Metal Print
6-Image Accordion Album
1-hour lifestyle session (within the first month of being home)
Mobile App Gallery for easy access to your photos
Print release (for personal use)
Bonus: 15% off additional products
Upgrade Option:
16x16 Canvas or Metal Print - $99
The Full Journey
$4999
Every step of your birth journey is precious, because of this, The Full Journey ensures none of your moments are missed. From the anticipation leading up to your due date, to your labor and delivery, those first precious hours with your newborn, all the way through their first year! This comprehensive, all-inclusive package will provide you with timeless memories, telling your full birth story!
Includes:
30-minute maternity session
On call availability 2-weeks prior to due date
Full coverage from labor up to 4-hours post delivery
Minimum of 175 digital images
Personalized USB
20-page album and gift box
Mobile App Gallery for easy access to your photos
Print release (for personal use)
1-hour new family session documentary style within first month of being home
Milestone sessions: 3-month, 6-month, and a 1-year smash cake session
Bonus: 20% off additional products
Boudoir Collections
The Essentials
$999 (Value: ~$1270)
1 Hour Session
Online gallery for image selection
6 Image accordion book + gift box
8x10 Fine art print
Corresponding digital images
Print release (for personal use)
BONUS: 10% off additional products!
The Glamour
$1499 (Value: ~$2100)
1.5 Hour Session
Online gallery for image selection
10 Fully edited digital images
6 Image accordion book + gift box
11x14 Acrylic Print
Corresponding digital images
Print release (for personal use)
30min Massage gift voucher
BONUS: 15% off additional products
The Luxe
$2499 (Value: ~$4200+)
2 Hour Session
Mobile App for gallery
25 Fully edited digital images
One 11x14 Acrylic Print
20pg Fine Art Album in Gift Box (OR 30pg Press Book)
Corresponding digital images
Print Release (for personal use)
30min Massage gift voucher
BONUS: 20% off additional products
A session fee of $299 is required to book. This covers our consultation, questionnaire, styling guides, hair and makeup, lingerie closet access (50+ pieces!) and the reveal and ordering appointments.
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