Turning Memories into Art
timeless and elevated Heirloom artwork
Your Dream Collection
Time moves quickly, and you’ll never have this moment again. Your baby bump becomes a real-life baby. Your newborn is walking before you know it. Those adorable chubby cheeks slowly fade, and suddenly you’re looking at this little adult thinking, “My goodness! Where did my baby go?”
From albums to wall art, you’ll be guided through selecting timeless pieces designed to live beautifully in your home and preserve memories for years to come.
Layflat albums, wall art galleries, print boxes
Custom framed prints & Digital Files
*Two weeks after your session, you’ll enjoy an in-home viewing party to see your images for the first time and design your custom artwork collection. Each collection includes digital files plus a print credit to begin displaying your favorite moments in your home.
portrait photographer in St. Louis MO
Capturing every little detail
Time moves quickly, and you’ll never have this moment again. Your baby bump becomes a real-life baby. Your newborn is walking before you know it. Those adorable chubby cheeks slowly fade, and suddenly you’re looking at this little adult thinking,
“My goodness! Where did my baby go?”
Digital Files
print Credit to spend on artwork
Beautiful memories preserved forever
Curate your Dream collection
when you inquire about a session here is what will happen...
01.
Custom framed Prints
I design custom wall galleries that fit your home beautifully. Using a photo of your space, I create a mock-up so you can see exactly how your images will look before placing an order. These become part of your home - the photographs your children grow up seeing every day, quietly shaping their sense of family and belonging. Each frame is handcrafted using museum-quality materials.
02.
heirloom albums
Your heirloom album preserves your family’s story in a way digital images never can. Each one is custom designed with your favorite photographs, thoughtfully arranged to reflect this season of your life. With thick lay-flat pages and archival materials, it is made to be opened often, revisited over the years, and one day passed down to your children.
03.
matted albums
Matted albums keep your favorite photographs close in a timeless, tangible way. Each image is carefully printed and preserved in a keepsake designed to be held, shared, and revisited for years to come. They make beautiful gifts for grandparents and meaningful pieces your family will treasure.
04.
Keepsake print boxes
Your keepsake print box preserves your favorite moments in a way that feels personal and lasting. Each print is meant to be held, shared, and revisited over the years. It becomes a quiet place where this season of your family’s life lives on.
timeless joyful artwork
Layflat albums | wall art Galleries | print boxes | CUSTOM FRAMing
Your memories deserve more than a screen. I transform your digital images into timeless artwork your family will grow up with and cherish for years to come. From albums to wall art, each piece preserves your story in a meaningful way. These are the memories your children will one day hold in their hands.
Your memories deserve more than a screen. I transform your digital images into timeless artwork your family will grow up with and cherish for years to come. From albums to wall art, each piece preserves your story in a meaningful way. These are the memories your children will one day hold in their hands.
Details & Investment
digital files + gorgeous artwork = happy clients
Maternity, Newborn, Family
Session Booking fee is $300
collections including digital files start at $1200
*collections are purchased separately after each session
your PORTRAIT SESSION experience includes:
- Personalized wardrobe consultation and planning so you feel confident, polished, and completely prepared
- Professional hair and makeup recommendations with coordination handled for you
- Location planning tailored to your vision and style - outdoor or in-studio
- A guided, relaxed session experience designed to flatter and feel natural
- Artistic editing of your final images with a timeless, refined finish
- In home ordering appointment with personalized artwork design so you can see exactly how your images will live in your space
- In home artwork reveal and custom design consultation so your images become finished pieces, not forgotten files
*To ensure every client receives a personalized experience, I accept only 4–6 portrait bookings each month. Contact me today to get all the pricing info before you book.
Bump to Birthday
Your baby’s first year goes by in a blink. And there’s already so much on your plate, so let’s make capturing it easy. With Bump to Birthday, your baby’s first year is beautifully preserved, from maternity to first birthday.
Often families choose Bump to Birthday because it makes documenting baby’s first year simpler, more cohesive, and more cost-effective than booking sessions individually.
CombineD Booking fee is $600
(3-4 sessions included)
No session fees | Hair & Makeup Included | Artwork Credits
*collections are purchased separately after each session
CHOOSE ANY OR ALL
MATERNITY | NEWBORN | 3 MONTH |
6 MONTH | 9 MONTH | 12 MONTH
Your Bump to Birthday experience includes:
- 3–4 Sessions across baby’s first year, thoughtfully scheduled to capture each milestone without you having to manage the planning
- Personalized planning roadmap so you know exactly when to schedule maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions
- Styling and preparation consultations for every session so the entire year feels cohesive and beautifully curated
- Professional hair and makeup included for every session for Bump to Birthday clients so you can arrive relaxed and fully taken care of
- In-home viewing and ordering appointments after each session so you can choose your favorites comfortably in your own space
- Artwork credit at each session included for Bump to Birthday clients to help turn your images into finished pieces for your home
*Only 12 Bump to Birthday client slots available each year.
serving st louis parents since 2017
Kira Messer is a seasoned St. Louis Missouri photographer. She has been capturing the beauty of motherhood and family for the past 9 years. Kira offers maternity photography, lifestyle newborn photography, and family photography in her timeless, natural, and elevated style.
Kira serves St. Louis City and St. Louis County including St. Albans, Wildwood, Chesterfield, Town and Country, Creve Coeur, Des Peres, Ladue, Frontenac, Kirkwood, Webster Groves and beyond.
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Kira Messer Photography captures newborns, maternity, and families in St. Louis.
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314-960-8073
St. Louis, MO 63131
clients@kiramesserphotography.com