Investment

Guide

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HELLO

HELLO

Hi hi! First of all, thank you for being here. I am honored you are here asking me to document the people you love most, I don’t take that honor lightly. I want to show you the beauty I see in your everyday, even the perfect imperfections (wild kids am I right?!) as a family.

I know this investment guide is packed full of information and it’s a lot to take in at once, but it’s the start of showing you my process, sharing the experience I have gained over the last 10 years in business and holding your hand through it all, as little or as much as you want.

“We will forever be grateful that you were willing to capture this time in our lives, and that you did so with your care, skill, artistry and vision.”

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INVESTMENT GUIDE

They are more than photos — this is about your story.

Why I can’t wait to document your world

I strive to document details and passing moments, I'm all about stepping back and documenting what's happening as an observer. I’ll guide you with how to pose but also let you play with the kids and be naturally yourselves. I want it to feel like we're just hanging out and your good friend is snapping photos instead of a high pressure situation with a stranger.

We'll chat (talk birth stories or what stages our kids are in right now that is so fun or driving us crazy), explore and take time to for everyone to feel comfortable. Snack breaks are encouraged because don’t forget we are going for real life here!

My relaxed approach to your session.

Fun.

Yes, I said it, you will have fun during our session. 

Every session is relaxed and organic in my approach. We'll chat a lot. I'll get to know your kids and snap as I go. During our session, I’ll set you up in a pose and let it fall apart.

Your kids will run the session and that’s totally normal. They might have a giggling fit or a mini meltdown. I’ll capture that too. And you know what? I’m willing to bet those photographs will be some of your favorites. We’ll get the unposed, raw, and real moments that feel like your actual life.

  • Family

    In a world that moves so quickly, it’s easy to overlook the simple, beautiful moments. This is for those who long to pause, breathe, and take the time to document this unique season in your family’s journey—artfully, intentionally, and with heart.

    As a mom to two little girls myself, I I get it—these kids just wont stop growing. You’re in the thick of it, juggling the chaos, the mess, and the constant motion. Yet, you also feel how special this season is (and you know someday you will miss the constant motion and chaos. Me too!) The giggles, the cuddles, the everyday moments that make up the rhythm of family life. And deep down, you know you'll want to look back years from now and remember it just as it was—perfectly imperfect. —to pause, to exhale, and to honor the traditions, the routines, and the tiny, beautiful moments that make up your family’s story.

  • Maternity

    What an incredible gift and honor it is to grow a child with your body. Maternity photos are a way to honor and celebrate the beauty of this unique time in your life. They are an opportunity to capture the glow, the strength, and the anticipation that radiates from within as you carry the life of your little one. These images are a reminder of this fleeting, precious time and the powerful journey you are on as you step into motherhood.

    We can curate your session to feel most like you, eat some yogurt comfy in bed cause that is all you have done your entire pregnancy. Let’s get adventurous and hit the beach at sunset. Use your session to not only capture your pregnancy but also your last moments as the family you currently are before your new addition.

  • Newborn

    Dare I say something so cliche as they are only this tiny once - I can’t help it! It’s also the truest thing I can say. When it comes to newborn sessions, I’m deeply inspired to document not just the sweetness of your little one, but the raw, real, and beautiful emotions of this new chapter in your life. I want to create emotive, artistic imagery that reflects the profound journey you’ve just begun as parents, honoring everything you’ve already been through to get to this moment.

    This is more than just a photoshoot—it’s an opportunity to capture your love story, your baby’s tiny features, and the profound joy of becoming a family, in the most genuine and creative way possible.

  • Motherhood

    Motherhood is a journey full of fleeting moments, each one more precious than the last. Our goal is to preserve these memories, so you can hold onto the warmth, love, and connection that define this season of life for years to come. Every laugh, every glance, every tiny touch—these are the moments that will tell the story of your motherhood, forever.

Whatever phase of life you’re in is worth captureing

Working Together

  • 1. Get in Touch

    Okay this one is kinda like when you put something on your to do list you have already done just to check it off! If you are reading this, you have most likely reached out and have started the inquiry process. Yay!

  • 2. It's a date!

    Once you read through all the info in this guide and you are ready to move forward, we will work together to set a date. I will then send a proposal over to you to finalize booking and secure your date. Once you get your proposal you will have the option for add ons. Please keep in mind your date is not secure unless your contract is signed and retainer is paid.

  • 3. Planning

    You are now locked in and now it’s time for planning! I will send over an email with a questionnaire and a guide full of everything you need to know to prepare for your session. Once you fill out the questionnaire, this will tell me how much you want help with planning and what details I can exactly help with. We will work together to get you fully ready for session day!

  • 4. Session day!

    A STRESS FREE session day! Take a deep breath and just simple ENJOY your family. Love on them and just be in their company for our session time.

  • 5. Gallery delivery! YAY!

    3-5 weeks after your session you will receive an email with your gallery link! I hope you love your gallery and share it proudly (and if you do please leave a google review). Your gallery is also attached to professional printing lab - print your photos!

Session Packages

The Classic Collection

The Classic collection can be used for Maternity, newborn, Family or a motherhood session. Whatever stage you are at - let’s romanticize it together.

included:

In-home or on location session with Mariah Clemons

  • Professional guidance through the whole process and a thorough session prep guide and questionnaire for planning upon booking. 

  • Personalized styling and one-on-one assistance from me (as little or as much as you want!)

  • A gallery full of variety! 75+ high resolution digital images with print release delivered via online gallery with access to professional products. Nothing held back - all your memories saved.

  • Polaroid and 35mm film add-ons

$925

Maternity & Newborn Bundle

Bundle and save!

included:

Two sessions on location or in-home (maternity & newborn) with Mariah Clemons. The same guidance and offerings below for each session. 

  • Professional guidance through the whole process and a thorough session prep guide and questionnaire for planning upon booking. 

  • Personalized styling and one-on-one assistance from me (as little or as much as you want!)

  • A gallery full of variety! 75+ high resolution digital images with print release delivered via online gallery with access to professional products. Nothing held back - all your memories saved.

  • Polaroid and 35mm film add-ons

$1650

Add-Ons

A little something extra…

35mm Film

Polaroids

Polaroids

There is a full glass container on my desk that I filled last year taking polaroids of our everyday life. They fill me with so much joy looking at them, hanging them in little corners of the house and sticking them in notebooks, or using them as the best bookmarks around. Add a little nostalgia to your session, something to add a little texture to a frame on the wall or a mini reminder sitting at your computer everyday.

SQUARE AND / OR RECTANGLE

8-10 IMAGES IN COLOR OR B&W

SCANNED DIGITALLY INTO YOUR GALLERY

MAILED TO YOU AFTER YOUR SESSION

$80

35mm film

I have been finding inspiration in perfectly imperfect film and the artful and raw results it holds. Capturing my kids childhood on film lately has been a highlight for me and simply so fun! There’s something incredibly raw and authentic about its texture, grain, and the way it captures fleeting moments. Each frame tells a unique story, embracing the beautiful imperfections that make life so special.

It's not about perfection, it's about feeling. The results are artful, nostalgic, and timeless—a true reflection of your family’s personality and connection.

35MM FILM SHOT ALONGSIDE DIGITAL

COLOR OR B&W IMAGES

SCANS ADDED TO ONLINE GALLERY

10-15 IMAGES

$100

TRAVEL FEES

I am happy to travel to you for a session! Sessions include travel 30 miles from Standish, ME (04084) . Please contact me for exact travel fees to your location.

Common places:

Portsmouth, NH- $75

Boston Area - $150

Acadia area - $200

Testimonials

Sweet reactions from past clients after receiving their galleries

  • Lauren:

    “You are marvelous! These photos are deeply special and I haven’t been able to stop staring at them. We will forever be grateful that you were willing to capture this time in our lives, and that you did so with your care, skill, artistry and vision.”

  • Jill:

    “OH. MY. GOD. I’m dying!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭 They’re so special and good you are unreal. Pencil us in every six month until eternity.”

  • Lindsay:

    “Thank you sooooo much Mariah!!!!!! Too many sweet ones, so grateful for them!!!!!”

FAQs

  • There is nothing I love more than capturing emotions and the art of the everyday. Do you like making pancakes as a family every Sunday morning? I would love to capture that--I'll bring the coffee! Or do you like a good afternoon hike? Let's do it! It doesn't have to be an activity, we can just hang around your house and read some of your kids' favorite books. I want to tell your family's story and document your life in that moment. Because, in time, memories will fail, but photos don't.

  • Standish, Maine! However, I do love to travel, so, for locations outside Southern Maine, contact me for information on travel fees.

  • Well, you have a couple options here!

    At Home: My personal favorite! This option is great for keeping things comfortable and easy. This allows for a relaxed session doing some of your favorite daily activities. Think: tickle fights on the bed.

    On Location: I have my own little arsenal of my favorite places to shoot, but I am open to new ideas! I love different textures, nature, and pretty much anywhere with good light!

  • Don’t we all feel this way?! You should see what is just out of the frame at my house sometimes. (laundry piles, clutter, etc) If you've got some natural light thats all we need to capture some beautiful moments.

  • I have some amazing print labs that I work with so that you can order directly through me. They have been quality tested by yours truly and I know their products will make great additions to your home! You are able to purchase these prints and other products directly from your online gallery.

  • The most important thing is to be comfortable. When in doubt, go with colors and layers! One note: skip the small stripes and tight knit plaids as they don’t photograph well. Too match-y can look overdone and just a little too planned. Coordination is key. All sessions come with personalized style as a part of your session fee. I'll eliminate the stress of styling your family and help you coordinate outfits that make you look and feel your best! I'll provide everything from outfit inspiration to direct links to purchase your wardrobe for your session.

  • Great question! And the answer is sometimes. Every once in awhile I offer mini sessions in the fall and spring, but it really depends on my schedule that year. I DO NOT offer mini-sessions any times outside of my specified dates. As much as I love getting to meet so many new families, I really love the product of a full family shoot. Your kids get more comfortable with me, we get into a groove, and that’s where the magic happens.

  • Give me 4-5 weeks. I'll try to get them to you sooner. And many times, I do!

  • Please get in touch with me via the contact form to discuss my service as a family photographer. Once you have decided on a date for your session, I will forward you a standard portrait session agreement, as well as an invoice. Your session is booked as soon as you've paid the deposit and filled in the agreement. From there, we will have a chat and work out exactly what feel and look you are after, go over locations, outfits and any other questions you might have.

  • I get this all the time, and I often feel this way myself. Please believe me when I say, you are a part of your children's story. They adore you. And you are beautiful. It's my job to find the best light and angles to make you look good, but even more importantly, when you look back on these images in 10, 20, or 30 years, you will not remember the little things that you were hung up on. You will see a beautiful person who is loved by their children and you will be so very grateful you got in the frame. I promise you.

Have another questions that isn’t answered here?

Ready for the next step?

Let’s do this!

Head back to the email I sent and you can click on the service brochure / attachment at the bottom. From there you can choose what collection you are wanting to move forward with, where you are hoping to do your session and any other questions you have come up with for me!

Or simply respond to my email saying you want to move forward with booking, what collection you are wanting to do, location for the session and any questions you may have!

I’m so ecstatic you have made it this far and can’t wait to create some magic with you and your family!