Becoming Parents
Starting at €2.800,00
There is a before. There is an after. And there is the interior of that passage, which moves faster than anyone warned you, and is already beginning to soften at the edges.
Becoming a parent is not defined by a single moment. It begins long before a child arrives—in the anticipation, the uncertainty, and the questions that do not yet have answers—and continues to unfold long after, through a gradual reorganization of identity, priority, and daily life that no one can fully describe in advance.
Every path into parenthood carries its own emotional landscape. Whether a family begins through birth, adoption, assisted reproduction, or a long period of waiting, the work is composed with deep sensitivity to reflect that journey truthfully. It documents the raw, early days of adjustment; the first signs of personality; the shifts within a relationship; and the profound intentions carried into this new life as they met reality.
Reflection
Up to 80 pages · 3 hours of interviews
Holds the initial threshold with precision. Records the raw anticipation, arrival, and early months, ensuring the distinct wonder of the first months is preserved before it recedes.
Continuum
Up to 120 pages · 4.5 hours of interviews
A broader chronicle. Documents the early growth of the family over the first year, charting how the parent relationship adapted alongside the emerging traits of the child.
Tailored
Bespoke scope
Define your own pagination and interview parameters. Pricing may be adjusted upward or downward from our starting rates based on project scope.
Created For
- Couples in the initial months of family formation who wish to document the fleeting details that photography alone cannot hold.
- Individuals seeking to gift their partner a profound, archival record of what they experienced and built together.
- Families whose path into parenthood was long, complex, or hard-won, who demand that the significane of their journey be permanently written down.
What is Delivered
- Private, guided listening sessions focused entirely on the unique, transitional arc of your family.
- A fully original manuscript custom-written around your history and personal reflections.
- Curated art direction, custom illustration, and the thoughtful integration of photographs.
- Professional family photography session available by separate arrangement.
- Revision rounds dedicated to refining personal tone with complete sensitivity.
- A masterfully bound, heirloom-grade printed volume accompanied by a complete digital archive on a flash drive.
Commission Details
We begin with a private consultation to understand your vision. Investment is arranged across three distinct phases: initial retainment to secure the narrative gathering, a secondary tier for manuscript development, and the final balance prior to delivery.
As each volume is an entirely bespoke commission, all agreements are final. Our collaborative framework—including listening sessions and review cycles—ensures complete alignment prior to production. Any rare printing or logistical irregularities are personally resolved with the utmost care.
Your heirloom volume is packaged and dispatched via secure, fully insured transit. We serve an international clientele, and all global shipping considerations are seamlessly integrated into your initial project quotation.