Custom Sessions at Bloom Portraits
Our Custom Sessions are designed for moments that deserve more time, intention, and a fully personalized approach.
Whether you’re welcoming a newborn, gathering your extended family, or envisioning a session in a meaningful location, these sessions are tailored from the ground up to bring your vision to life in a way that feels effortless and elevated.
This is a more collaborative experience, allowing us to create something truly custom to you.
Meet Your Photographer
All Custom Sessions are photographed by David Schmidt, founder of Bloom Portraits and Our Hip Happy Studios.
With over 25 years of experience behind the camera, David brings a creative, intuitive approach to every session. His background in both photography and design allows him to see beyond just the image, focusing on how your photos will live in your home and become part of your story.
He is known for creating an experience that feels calm, intentional, and highly personalized while capturing images that are both artful and deeply meaningful.
Whether he’s photographing your brand new baby, documenting your entire extended family, or designing a session around a favorite mountain location, you’ll be in incredibly thoughtful and capable hands.
What Makes It Custom
Custom Sessions go beyond a standard photoshoot. They are built around your needs, your vision, and the level of detail required to do it right.
- • Extended session time with a relaxed pace
- • Pre-session planning and consultation
- • Newborn sessions designed around baby’s comfort and timing
- • Larger family group coordination
- • Custom locations including in-home, outdoor, or destination settings
- • Creative direction tailored to your style and space
- • Curated proofing gallery of your images
- • Access to heirloom prints, albums, and custom framing
- Custom Sessions are ideal for:
- • Newborn photography in the comfort of your home or our studio
- • Extended family portraits and multi-generational gatherings
- • At-home lifestyle sessions
- • Mountain or destination sessions
- • Creative or highly personalized concepts
- • High School Seniors that want a custom experience
- • Larger groups that need more time and coordination
Our Approach
These sessions are designed to feel unhurried, thoughtful, and completely tailored to you.
We take the time to plan, guide, and create with intention so that nothing feels rushed or overlooked. Every detail, from location to light to final artwork, is considered.
The result is a collection of images that feel deeply personal, refined, and lasting.
A More Guided Experience
Because of the nature of Custom Sessions, booking begins with a conversation. We’ll talk through your vision, timing, location, and goals to design a session that fits exactly what you’re looking for.
- Ready to Start Planning?
- If you’re looking for something more custom, more intentional, and more elevated, we would love to create that with you.
- Inquire below to begin planning your Custom Session with David.
GIVE US A CALL TO BOOK
To book a custom session with David, give the studio a call at +1 (303) 825-1974