FAQs
About YourCherish
YourCherish is dedicated to capturing the most intimate and precious moments of your journey into parenthood. Founded by Olya, a seasoned maternity, newborn, and birth photographer, and DONA-trained doula, who is writing a book about how to prepare better for your birth. We bring a mobile studio experience right to your home, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for your session. Serving New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, we specialize in lifestyle photography, birth documentation, and newborn sessions that preserve memories in their most authentic form.
We have a super professional team of photographers specializing in maternity, doulas, birth photographers, newborn photographers with baby safety training and all vaccines up to date, videographers, video editors, and photo editors.
YourCherish FAQ & Booking Information
1. What types of services do you offer?
We specialize in:
Birth photography & videography
Family lifestyle photography
Special milestone sessions (Baby announcement, gender reveal, 6-month-old, one-year, two-year, and more)
Doula support for birth and postpartum
2. Where do the sessions take place?
Our sessions can take place at your home, we can also bring our mobile studio setup, our studio, or at a selected outdoor location. We also provide birth photography services at hospitals, birthing centers, and home births.
3. How do I book a session?
The best way is to book directly on the link for your type of session, and we make sure to find an ideal time for you. You can also book a session by filling out our booking form or by contacting us through email at love@yourcherish.com.
4. What is included in the photo session?
A pre-session consultation to discuss your vision and preferences
Help with outfit styling and anything you might need
The photography session itself
A selection of professionally edited high-resolution images
An online gallery for easy viewing and sharing
All studio sessions include wardrobe, studio, lighting, props, and studio time
5. Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! We understand the importance of capturing these moments without financial stress. We offer flexible payment options to accommodate different budgets.
6. When should I book my maternity or newborn session?
Maternity sessions are best scheduled between 28 -36 weeks of pregnancy. But do not worry if you missed the window, we still do beautiful photos together.
Newborn studio sessions are ideally done within the first 5-30 days after birth, all lifestyle sessions are anytime.
Birth photography and doula support require advanced booking to ensure on-call availability, but we also take clients at 40 weeks and more—just message us.
7. Can I customize my package?
Absolutely! We offer tailored packages to fit your specific needs. Feel free to discuss any custom requests with us.
8. What happens if I need to reschedule?
We understand that life happens. We offer flexible rescheduling options within reason. If your session was booked with a studio, rescheduling is possible, but the studio fee is non-refundable. Please notify us as soon as possible if you need to make any changes.
9. What is the process for receiving my photos?
We send a watermarked gallery right after the session for viewing and selecting photos within 2 days after the session. Once you have selected your favorites, the turnaround time is up to 2 weeks. However, we are open to special requests if you need your photos sooner.
10. Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes! A photography session makes a perfect gift for expecting parents or loved ones.
11. What if I combine the package with maternity and newborn or any other session?
If you combine packages, we will upgrade your next session to the next-tier package.
12. Do you give back to the community?
Yes! We donate 10% of all our earnings to charity in different countries to help improve birth experiences and assist with newborn care. You can donate too, for example here: Maternity Worldwide.
How to Book
To book your session, choose any of the sessions and pay on our website, or reach out through the contact form. We can't wait to document your journey into parenthood with warmth and artistry.
Your story is beautifully captured.