THE FIRST LETTERS
The first letters - From your womb to your arms
A tender beginning preserved.
Two moments. Two letters. One unfolding story.
In the first session, you pause while expecting, to write a letter that marks this threshold. It might be addressed to the little one you are still carrying, as a heartfelt gift to the mother carrying your child or to the partner who shares in these precious moments with you.
The second session takes place after birth: another letter, now written with a tiny heartbeat in your arms. Both letters can be created in spaces that already hold meaning; the nursery you’ve prepared, the rocking chair where you spend quiet nights or any other favorite corner of your home or garden.
I photograph both moments; hands resting on a growing belly, then holding a newborn and all the quiet moments in between.
Two prints on handmade paper, accompanied by a set of photographs, form a tender record of this passage. Together, they gather the waiting and the arrival into a single story you can hold.
What's included
Two photography sessions: one during pregnancy and one after birth (1.5–2 hours each)
Option to write the letters fully at home, create a fragment during the shoot or even read them aloud.
Two letters on handmade paper, each with its envelope.
Two prints on handmade paper (one per session)
Digital gallery with 45 images (approx. 25 per session) After your session, you'll receive a private online gallery where you can take your time selecting your favorite images. Once you've chosen your favorites, I'll share which photograph I think will translate most beautifully onto handmade paper. The texture and fibres of the paper interact differently with every image, so not every photograph works equally well. Ultimately, the choice is always yours.
Price: CHF 750 for both sessions
Option to book a single session (pregnancy or newborn) for CHF 400