TenderBeginning

Where Family Memories Can Start

Memories Start with important Moments

What is more important than the first breath of air?    The first cry?     The relieved happy look on the face of the new parents experiencing the beginning of a new life?   A life they created... 

DISCLOSURE

We've been behind a camera off and on for more than 40 years, and have all the gear and experience necessary to capture quality images of your special time... and newest creation! However, all our previous photography was other stuff, like weddings, sports action, nature, concerts, models, and products. So, above Newborn and Family  type images CURRENTLY on this page are 'stock' images... we are capable to shooting these type of images (and better)... but are using stock images to get this website design started and on-line, to open a new facet of our photographic future. Plus, a couple of the newly pregnant we've spoke with don't really want their photos or images of their baby made public. So, this is where we start, and will stay, until some of the new parents are willing to allow us to show off some of our work, and their beautiful family. We will replace the images when we have authorization. As photographers, we feel it is important to maintain honesty, ethics, and professionalism... if you wish to see some of our actual work on other topics, just let us know.  As web developers, we know the importance of having graphics, including stock, on a website to get things started. 

NOTICE: This is really important. If you:

          ~ ARE LIVING IN THE  MARYVILLE/LOUISVILLE/ALCOA  AREA around Knoxville's Magee-Tyson Airport

          ~ Just found out that you are PREGNANT... and

          ~ Would like a chance to WIN A FREE or DISCOUNTED PHOTO SHOOT...

Or a chance to participate in a project that can help us both... drop us a line in the CONTACT US SECTION NOW! 

Understanding our time:

It's important (at least to us) that our clients understand our time isn't just the 15 to 30+ minutes spent actually taking images, but also the time to gear up (making sure our batteries are charged, everything we need is packed, the travel too and from, the setup (preparing for the shoot once there), then the down loading, sorting & rating the images, basic to indepth editing, then the delivery. The average shoot takes about 2 to 4+ hours per session, by the time it's all said and done. If everyone is happy, and we have the time, we will often spend extra time to capture that extra special moment that will live on forever in your minds and hearts. All but the most basic package includes MULTIPLE TRIPS (and repeats of the initial process). The scout moto is: BE PREPARED, and with over 40 years of experience we've learned to have backups for our backups, and can actively capture magic 99% of the time!

Before OR
After Delivery

$150.

PACKAGE
INCLUDES
  • Sitting Fee
    (up to 10 miles)
    Futher incurs travel charges
  • 1 -
    15 - 20 minute Session
  • 1 outfit Max
  • Mama Belly or Baby

  • 1 - 8x10 Prints
    (Choice)
  • 2 - 4x6 Prints

  • Marked Proofs


Before AND
After Delivery

$250.

PACKAGE
INCLUDES
  • Sitting Fee
    (up to 15 miles)
    Futher incurs travel charges
  • 2 -
    15 - 20 minute Sessions
  • 2 outfits Max
  • Mama Belly AND Baby
    OR - Baby & Parents 

  • 2 - 8x10 Prints
    (Choice)
  • 4 - 4x6 Prints

  • Marked Proofs


Before AND 
After Delivery

$500.

PACKAGE
INCLUDES
  • Sitting Fee
    (up to 50 miles)
    Futher incurs travel charges
  • up to 3 -
    15 - 30 minute Sessions
  • 3 outfits Max
  • Mama Belly, Baby,
    Daddy and/or Siblings
  • 4 - 8x10 Prints
    (Choice)
  • 8 - 4x6 Prints

  • Marked Proofs


Before AND
After Delivery

$1,000.

PACKAGE
INCLUDES
  • Sitting Fee
    (up to 50 miles)
    Futher incurs travel charges
  • up to 5 -
    15 - 30 minute Sessions
  • 3  outfits Max
  • Mama Belly, Baby,
    Daddy and/or Siblings
  • 8 - 8x10 Prints
    (Choice)
  • 12 - 4x6 Prints

  • UN Marked Proofs


NOTE: This is SEPARATE from the above scheduled sessions. Photography during the Delivery Process is also possible, though there are variables totally out of our control, which makes things far more difficult. The timing can be quite impossible to predict, as well as even the exact location of the final delivery. Labors can last hours to days, and sometimes even fake people out altogether.  Even when there is an induced labor, which helps predict the timing... people could be rushing to get there, just to have to wait for 2 to 12+ hours for the new bundle of joy to enter this world. 

It's all good though... IF we know the location, all appropriate contacts (and their phone numbers), and the medical staff are aware we WILL BE THERE (with camera gear), and have your approval, we can do our best to plan around that, and with you.

Because of the variables, the time, the number of trips, and basically being on call 24-7-for xx days... the costs will be variable.  Photographing (or videoing) the delivery requires a pre-paid $500 deposit, and the final cost will vary depending on the individual circumstances (distance, time, number of trips to the hospital, etc.).  The deposit is refundable ONLY in the event we aren't able to 'be AT the delivery location' within a pre-established reasonable time frame.  

We will keep our gear ready... and have the general location already scouted out... to help capture the best images possible.  

GET IN TOUCH

Let us know what you have in mind, and when you're due... 

If you're in the Greater Knoxville, TN area (Maryville, Alcoa, Knoxville, Lenior City)... are pregnant and want some quality images - before, during, or after the birthing process, let us know. 

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