Every                     starts with a conversation.

The ideal window is 28–34 weeks — when your belly is beautifully round and you are still comfortable and mobile. I recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekend sessions which fill weeks in advance. If you are past 34 weeks, reach out anyway. I will do everything I can to make it work.

Very little. You will receive a full prep guide after booking that walks through everything in detail. The main things to keep in mind: come with clean dry hair and no makeup so your hair and makeup artist can work from a fresh canvas, and get a manicure one to two days before if that feels right to you. Everything else like wardrobe, hair, makeup, direction is completely handled. You just need to arrive.

Absolutely. Partners and children are welcome and encouraged. If you are bringing young children, I recommend having another adult with you to help keep them occupied during the portions of the session that are just about you. 

You are welcome to. However, professional hair and makeup is included in every session for a reason — it ensures the best possible result on camera and makes the entire experience feel like the luxury occasion it is. I strongly recommend letting the team take care of you from the moment you arrive.

You will preview your gallery approximately one week after your session. Collections include a minimum of ten fully edited portraits — most clients walk away with fifteen to thirty images they love. The number depends on the collection you select at your reveal.

The session fee does not include images. Session fee covers consultation, hair and makeup, wardrobe, direction, and your reveal. Image collections start at $800 and are chosen at your reveal, on your terms, after you have seen everything.

Absolutely. Gift certificates are available and can be beautifully packaged to present as a gift. Reach out directly and I will take care of every detail. It is one of the most meaningful gifts a mother can receive.

You will receive a preview link to your gallery approximately one week after your session. Once you make your selections at your reveal, your fully retouched final images are delivered within three weeks. Wall art and print products typically arrive within two to three weeks after ordering.

As early as possible. Sessions typically book two to four weeks out, and weekend dates fill the fastest. For maternity sessions especially, I recommend reaching out as soon as you know you want to do this — do not wait until you feel ready, because that moment has a way of arriving later than expected.

Rashmi Aleti Photography is based in a private studio in Scottsdale, where all sessions are held. The studio is fully equipped with professional lighting and climate controlled for your comfort, with exact address and parking details shared after booking. Rashmi welcomes clients from across the Phoenix and Scottsdale metro area, including the East Valley.