Newborn

what to expect

When I first arrive I will greet big siblings, then chat with you a bit while we check out the rooms where we will be photographing. No problem if you are still feeding baby when I arrive! We can take 15 minutes or so to ease in and get ready for the session. Once baby eats, has a clean diaper and falls asleep, we will focus on taking pictures of baby alone & with siblings. Afterward I’ll encourage lots of snuggling in different locations, being sure to capture all those adorable little details (yawns! wrinkles! tiny toes!). I’ll keep shooting as you change diapers, outfits, or pass the baby off from parent to parent. My goal is to capture all the love! I generally allot around 2 hours for newborn sessions, because we are working on baby’s timeline here and who knows when they’ll decide to be fussy! But having gone through the newborn stage five times myself, I know firsthand how exhausted you are feeling… Don’t worry, I will plan on moving swiftly and wrapping up your session as soon as baby is ready. Your session may be as short as 45 minutes or as long as2 hours, so try to leave a good amount of time free for us- just in case! SOLID, NEUTRAL COLORS WILL GO A LONG WAY. There is a reason for this! The light colors (creams, whites, grays, ivory, and pastels) bring out the best skin tones and do not take away from the natural beauty of your newborn. Lace can photograph beautifully. On the flip side, a black top can show every speckle of dust or lint. I will bring some dresses for mom and wraps and simple props for baby. Photos of just the baby will be slightly posed and the rest will be in mom and dad’s arms for a lifestyle feel. Overall, I just want you to relax and enjoy this session. There is no pressure, and I will guide everyone along the way. 

To ensure sleepy baby, keep him/her awake for the hour before I arrive, then feed like mad! A tired baby recently well fed should fall into a deep sleep around the time we get started. Also dial up your heat as much as you can comfortably stand, or consider putting a space heater in the room where we will be primarily shooting. Finally, pull out all clothing that baby may wear during the session. If you prefer cleaner looking pictures, tidy up a bit and remove clutter. 

Newborn Session Fee

$600

60-90 minutes

I come to your home

I provide outfits, props and wraps for your baby

styling guidance, use of client closet

75 hand edited images delivered via private gallery within 7 days