Model Sessions Now Available!
Exciting news from Matt & Shea Photography - we are now accepting bookings for model sessions! Whether you're expecting, have a precious newborn, a lively toddler, a radiant high school senior, or are celebrating an engagement or wedding, we want to work with you! Our limited slots are filling up fast, so secure your spot today. Models will receive their deposit back as print credit and enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 60% with our special model-only pricing guide. This is your chance to express yourself and create stunning images. Reserve your spot below or send us a message by filling out the form below for more details. Let’s create something breathtaking together!!!
Here are the categories we are taking models in, and a little information on what we are looking for for each one.
Maternity Model
Ideally, we would like to have an expecting mother anywhere between 32-38 weeks pregnant. This timeframe ensures that you'll still feel comfortable and mobile while showcasing that beautiful baby bump that creates these stunning portraits. To cater to this, we'll be offering a limited number of both studio and outdoor maternity sessions, providing you with a great option when selecting your personalized experience.
newborn model
Newborn models are required to be within the first 14 days of life, and you have the option to prebook the session if your baby is due before the end of January. If your due date falls in February, kindly contact the studio to inquire about accommodating your little one, as it depends on the number of sessions already booked. We have a specific number of girls and boys that we need to photograph to achieve the desired images for the new portfolio. These exclusive sessions are conducted in our dedicated newborn studio, which is constantly being enhanced with new props and wraps.
babies through out their first year
We will be taking baby models as they showcase various milestones in their development. Here are the milestones that we are looking for in our model sessions.
Push Up
We would be thrilled to have your little one participate if they are between 3-5 months old, showing full control of their head, and responding with joyful smiles when interacted with.
Sit-Up
We are looking for babies aged between 6 to 8 months who are capable of sitting up unassisted and are showing an interest in reaching for objects. We believe that these little developments add a charming touch to the photographs we create."
Pull-Up
We are looking for babies who are at the perfect age for our model session, ideally between 9 and 11 months. It's important that they have not started walking yet, but they should have the ability to hold on to something and stand with support.
Smash Cake
Our ideal model for this session would be a one-year-old, but with our models, we don’t just limit it to the cake smash. It can be a smash of anything - pizza, spaghetti, doughnuts, or even tacos, all of which we have creatively captured before. We love exploring the unique and creative ideas that our clients bring to the table, and we're always excited to capture those special moments no matter the theme!
Toddler model
We are in search of boys and girls, aged 13 months to 4 years, who will be the delightful stars of this segment in our diverse portfolio. All of these captivating sessions are set to unfold within the inviting confines of our studio.
kid model
With the kids, we are excited to welcome both boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12. This is the perfect opportunity to capture an updated portrait of your little ones, ensuring you have personalized and meaningful images instead of relying solely on school pictures.
Athlete and Dancer model
This is a fairly new offering that we have opened up year-round due to its popularity. The ones created from the model sessions seem to always ignite our creativity. We would like your athlete or dancer to have some knowledge about the sport or have the experience to showcase the skills required for their position or their level of dance. Preferably, while we take all ages for the regular Signature Sports sessions, we would like our model to be at least 10 years of age or up.
Engagement Model
This is undeniably a wonderful opportunity to have your engagement photos captured at an incredibly affordable rate. If you and your fiancé are in the midst of planning your wedding or are looking to share the joyous news of your engagement, portraits are an unrivaled method of announcement. Please note that for this particular photo session, the models are required to be engaged and of legal adult age.
Bridal model
We are currently in search of brides who are available with their gown before January 15th. We will be conducting Bridal Model sessions throughout the month and hope to showcase some of the beautiful shots we capture at an upcoming wedding show. We are looking for an ideal candidate who is either married or preparing for marriage and has their own wedding gown. Please note that no makeup or hair styling is included with this model session. If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you.
Bride and Groom Model
We will taking a couple bride and groom model, but what we really look for are couples that have access to both their wedding dress and tux/suite. We also love creating captivating images for couples that might not have had a great experience with their wedding photography. We would love to do this session before January 15th to showcase the images at the Pink Bridal show on January 20th.
Hi there! Please check if the model session you want is still available below. If it's fully booked, please call us at 423-521-7427 or fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Sometimes there are cancellations that might open up a spot, and we'll do our best to accommodate you and your family.