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Quad Cities studio photography for newborns, milestones, and cake smashes

Capturing life's most
              fleeting moments

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A calm, cozy studio for the moments that matter most.

This season is quieter, softer, and more fleeting than anyone prepares you for, and somehow, in the middle of the exhaustion, there is a love so deep it catches you off guard.

This stage of life is tender and overwhelming and beautiful all at once, and it passes faster than you ever expect.


These sessions exist to help you hold onto these moments.

Studio Investment

Studio Motherhood Maternity Session

Mama you’re glowing! Savor this time, when things are simple and slow with your entire world tucked safely in your belly. All good stories start at the beginning and we know that once motherhood begins it never truly ends.

There is so much in store for your beautiful growing family, but let’s take pause. Now is a time to celebrate you and the joy of this very moment.

  • Fully guided studio session
  • Access to select studio wardrobe + styling assistance
  • 10 fully edited digital images
  • Priority newborn booking and a $50 credit toward your newborn session (many families use this as the start of documenting their baby’s first year)

$275

Newborn sessions are unhurried and gentle, with time for feeding, soothing, and breaks as needed. Nothing here is rushed. Everything follows your baby’s lead.

Newborn Sessions

$275

$400

$600

Wrapped poses only

Up to 1-hour session

8 fully edited digital images

Baby-only session

Parents & siblings included

Wrapped and unwrapped poses

15 fully edited digital images

Up to a 2-hour studio session

One 5×7 fine art print

First Days

Sweet Beginnings

most popular

Little Wrapped

Parents & siblings included (grandparents welcome)

Wrapped and unwrapped poses

25 fully edited digital images

Up to 3-hour studio session

One 8×10 fine art print

Milestone Session


Studio session for 1 year and under -
  • Up to 30 minute session
  • Outfit included
  • 5 fully edited digital images (option to purchase more)

$150

Milestone Sessions

Milestone sessions are about honoring who your baby is right now with their curiosity, personality, and the in-between moments you don’t want to forget.

Sweet One

  • 12-month portraits + cake smash
  • Simple banner backdrop
  • Up to 45 minute session
  • 10 fully edited digital images

Sweet & Simple Cake Smash - $200

Cake Smash Sessions

Cake smash sessions are playful but timeless, focused on your baby, their personality, and the joy of turning one.

Loved One

  • 12-month portraits + cake smash + clean-up session
  • Custom theme
  • Up to 1 hour session
  • 25 fully edited digital images

Styled Cake Smash Experience - $400

All packages include the option to purchase additional images or full gallery upgrade. 

"Working with Areli was a delight!"

"She was so thoughtful and willing to turn our ideas into reality. The photos are wonderful - our family and friends are very complimentary of her skills and how our son's personality was captured!” 

I’m Areli

It’s the same reason I photograph newborns and growing families: the earliest days of parenthood are filled with so much love unfolding in small moments, long nights, and things you don’t realize you’ll miss until they’re already gone.

The simple yet all too sweet moments make up the story of your life. And in my opinion, they are far too beautiful not to capture.

Photographer, wife, mama to three girls, and someone who knows how fast these days disappear.

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Let’s slow time and capture proof of a love that grows faster than you ever imagined.

When you reach out, I’ll be in touch with the next steps.