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Black and white profile portrait of an expectant mother wearing a form-fitting black dress.
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A woman in a flowing white dress moves gracefully against a grey backdrop in an artistic photo series.
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A white hardcover book shown at different angles on a light background demonstrates its shape and construction.
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Black and white photo series showing artistic dance poses in silhouette against a minimalist gray background.
A couple in white shirts and jeans pose tenderly, the man kissing his pregnant partners forehead while cradling her baby bump.
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Studio Belle Mère


Michigan Family Photography Studio


ELEGANT | TIMELESS | REFINED


 

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luxury Family photography studio serving metro detroit and all of michigan


Studio Belle Mère is a luxury family portrait photography studio located in Plymouth, Michigan, specializing in maternity portraits, newborn photography, baby portraits, motherhood photography, and women's headshots. We offer more than just a click of a button—we provide a full-service, elevated experience thoughtfully designed to make you feel supported, confident, and beautifully cared for from beginning to end. From on-site professional hairstyling and makeup application to our curated studio wardrobe, every detail is intentionally designed to create timeless, meaningful portraits while allowing you to simply relax and enjoy the experience.


Our studio is located in Plymouth, Michigan, and proudly serves clients throughout Metro Detroit, including Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and Ann Arbor. Many of our clients also travel from across Michigan to experience the personalized, luxury approach that Studio Belle Mère is known for.

The Studio Belle Mère Difference


For many women, the thought of planning a photoshoot can feel overwhelming. At Studio Belle Mère every detail of your photoshoot experience is thoughtfully designed to remove the stress and uncertainty so you can look and feel your best.


What to wear


Through your pre-photoshoot styling consultation, we guide you through wardrobe selections and concepts curated specifically for your unique vision. Clients also receive access to our carefully curated studio wardrobe of form fitting dresses, luxury silk draping fabrics, handmade gowns, and more.


Look and feel your best


Preparing for your photoshoot should feel exciting, not exhausting. All clients enjoy professional on-site hairstyling and makeup artistry directly at the studio. This allows you to fully relax, feel pampered, and be camera-ready. From the moment you walk through our doors, our goal is for you to feel cared for, supported, and beautifully taken care of.


Lasting portraits


One of the biggest concerns many families face after a photoshoot is wondering what to actually do with their images. We guide you through a personalized portrait viewing experience to help transform your favorite portraits into tangible artwork created to live within your home and be cherished for years to come. From handcrafted albums to statement gallery walls and fine art prints, we help take the mental load out of preserving your memories so you can enjoy them every day instead of feeling overwhelmed by endless digital clutter.

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Maternity Photography


We provide an all-inclusive luxury experience designed to pamper and celebrate your pregnancy. From on-site professional hairstyling and makeup artistry to an elevated studio wardrobe, every detail is thoughtfully designed to make you feel supported, confident, and beautiful for this special moment in your motherhood journey.


From $1290

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Newborn Photography


Each newborn photoshoot is artfully designed to create timeless, elegant portraits in a calm and relaxing studio environment. From wardrobe styling to on-site professional hair and makeup for mom, every detail is thoughtfully taken care of, allowing you to simply arrive and enjoy a calm, stress-free experience while we preserve this fleeting season for you and your family.


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Baby & Milestone Sessions



Baby milestone sessions focus on babies who are alert, expressive, and interacting with the world around them. These sessions are typically scheduled at key developmental stages and photographed in a relaxed studio environment to create timeless, heirloom-quality portraits.


From $490

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Women's Headshots


Professional portraits should feel effortless and representative of the level of service you provide to your own clients. Our full-service headshot experience is thoughtfully designed for busy professionals who value quality, efficiency, and a luxury experience from beginning to end.


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REVIEWS

Ethereal portrait series in white featuring flowing tulle dress against bright studio backdrop.

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I am so happy I decided to trust Samantha with capturing the most precious moments of my life! I am completely in love with all of the photos that were taken from my maternity photos to my new baby’s newborn photos! These are the moments that we cannot get back once they’ve passed. I believe in the importance of taking the photos while you can to look back and appreciate these special times. I would highly recommend working with Samantha! She made me feel so comfortable the whole time and made it fun for my daughter which I really appreciated! She was very patient and kind. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

JESSICA HOANG

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Gentle maternity poses with subject wrapped in white fabric against bright backdrop.

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I truly want to express my gratitude for the incredible work you did. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture so many precious moments. You made the entire experience so warm and enjoyable, and that really shines through in the final results. I’m sincerely thankful for the beautiful memories you’ve helped us create and preserve. I can’t wait to work with you again in the future!

OZIAN ABNET

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Dramatic black and white close-up photos of hands cradling pregnant belly.

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My Husband, daughter, and I absolutely loved our experience with Samantha and her team!!! Samantha, the make up artist, and hair stylist are so kind welcoming and friendly. I received everything I asked for and more. I absolutely love how my Maternity photos turned out and I will endlessly recommend them to anyone!!

EMILY MCKNIGHT

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LOVED working with Sammy and her team! She made my maternity shoot so smooth and easy. I felt so comfortable and beautiful that day. They were even amazing with my no nap cranky toddler. Thank you ladies!!

carlye pellow

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Dramatic maternity photography with woman in white fabric against dark background.

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Samantha did an amazing job and captured truly beautiful and elegant shots. She made me feel confident and at ease during the entire shoot and was also great with my little one. Highly recommend!

Mirtha Echeverria

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I had an amazing experience with Samantha for my maternity photoshoot. She made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout the session, and her creative vision and professionalism truly stood out, and I’m so grateful for the memories she helped create. The photos are absolutely beautiful and perfectly capture such a special time in my life. Samantha’s talent and professionalism are unmatched, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

poli changdar

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Dramatic black and white silhouette portraits of a woman in a black outfit against grey backdrop.

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Absolutely loved my maternity photos with Sammy! Her studio is beautiful, the experience is empowering and the images are absolutely incredible - a moment in time captured that I will forever cherish! Thank you for capturing my first pregnancy so beautifully!

christina salmon

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A woman in a flowing white dress moves gracefully against a grey backdrop in an artistic photo series.

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I wanted my maternity photoshoot to be a memory for a lifetime and Samantha quite delivered that! Her style is editorial and classy I loved how approachable and encouraging she was during the session. Her studio is polished, she provided great styling and pose direction! Her makeup artist and assistant were so sweet as well and made me feel pampered.

vivian hernandez

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Hello, I'm SAMANTHA

MICHIGAN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER


Hi, I’m Samantha, the photographer and founder behind Studio Belle Mère—a luxury portrait photography studio dedicated to celebrating the beauty of motherhood and beyond.


With formal training under renowned celebrity photographer Lola Melani, I’ve honed my skills to specialize in creating emotive, fine art portraits that honor the strength, grace, and beauty of a woman’s journey. My work has been featured in HOUR Detroit, Metro Detroit Weddings Magazine, and Nearly Wed Magazine, and I’m honored to have been voted one of HOUR Detroit’s Best Of portrait photographers.

CONTACT
Michigan family photographer Samantha, owner and lead photographer of Studio Belle Mere

 

 

“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol

 

 

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Our Location

(734) 231-0418

SAMANTHA@STUDIOBELLEMERE.COM

41100 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170