Newborn

When to book your newborn session? 

It is never too early to book a newborn photographer! Newborn photographers book your due date, not the session date. Since they photograph newborns at an early age, they usually accept a limited amount of 'due dates' per week to be able to accommodate when babies are born early, or late.

All my sessions will require a non-refundable deposit to hold the date and time, the deposit is $100.00.  The rest of the session fee is due the day of the session before we start. There is a contract that needs to be signed at the same time the deposit is due. I like to talk to my clients before our session so we can talk about personalizing your session to your own unique style and personality. At this time you can sign a contract and pay the deposit. Turnaround time is 2-4 weeks.

PETITE

$550.00

This package includes:

~ up to 5 people (immediate family only), $20.00 more per person

~ baby will be wrapped for all images (up to 2 wraps)

~online viewing gallery

~ 10 hi resolution images provided via digital download

~copy rights released

Deluxe

$725.00

This package includes:

~ up to 5 people, $20.00 more per person

~online viewing gallery

~ 15 hi resolution images provided via digital download

~copy rights released

all props and wraps for baby are included in this session. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR $35.00 PER IMAGE

RAW IMAGES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Newborn prep guide

Congratulations to you!!! Thank you for allowing me the amazing and rewarding job of photographing your new baby in his/her first few days of life. I am truly honored to be able to capture this incredible time in your lives and look forward to getting to know you and your sweet baby!

This newborn session guide will help you prepare for your newborn session.

 For lifestyle sessions I prefer the house to be at a warm temperature due to the baby being undressed for most of the session. Also its better to use a room In your house that has good window lighting. If you have any questions about this I will be happy to tour your home and find the room with the best lighting for shooting. As a new mom I know it's hard to keep the house completely clean, please don't feel as though you need to pick up for me at all! If things need to be re-arranged or moved aside we can easily do this.

WHAT TO EXPECT

For the baby, clean away flaky skin and eye boogers. Trim those tiny fingernails and toenails with baby trimmers.

If your baby has any band-aids on the foot, thigh, etc., please remove them as soon as you possibly can to allow the imprint marks to disappear.

Do not change the baby’s diet the day before or during the session. Continue to feed your baby how you normally do (breast-feed, formula-feed, or both). Bring plenty of bottles! Your baby will need to eat more often during the session than they normally do. Do not make any sudden changes to the baby’s diet that may contribute to fussiness. Please bring a pacifier if the baby uses it as this helps soothe the baby if he/she gets fussy and in between shots. 

Before the shoot, please feed baby 2-3 hours prior and do your best to keep baby awake. Try giving a bath, let baby kick with only a diaper on, tickle their toes, and let them fuss for a little bit (no pacifiers) for the few hours beforehand. Recruit your spouse or family to help you with these tasks.

AT THE SESSION

When you arrive at the studio, be prepared to feed your baby. We want the baby to be full, content and sleeping after the feeding to ensure those curly, sleepy newborn pictures.

Be sure to burp baby really well after the feeding. Gas can make a sleepy, happy baby into an uncomfortable one in seconds.

Be patient. If your baby is fussy or alert, do not stress out. Your newborn can sense your anxiety and we want to keep the environment as mellow as possible. We will try and get them comfortable again, but if that does not seem possible, we will take a break or may even reschedule (at the photographer’s discretion).

Be prepared for messes of all kinds. Babies do not care where, when and who they pee, poo, spit up or vomit on. That is why I will be dressed comfy as I work and why you (if you want to be in the photos with your newborn) would want to bring an extra set of clothing.

As the session can take from 2-3 hours. Please bring plenty of snacks for siblings.

 WARDROBE

Nothing is the best wardrobe for a newborn. No outfit fits a newborn well and they often look swallowed in clothes. Accessories are good though– little hats, dainty headbands, etc. I have a wide selection of props that you can choose from.

FOR MOM AND DAD

Photographing the connection between you and your baby is one of my favorite things. Just as they encourage in the hospital or at home birth, skin to skin contact creates the most beautiful images.

Mom: A subtle application of makeup can soften your skin and accent your facial features. Neutral looking fake lashes can really flatter your eyes. You are welcome to wear your own snug-fitting tank tops. Keep the color neutral and design simple. Be sure your nails are tidy and clean as your hands will make their way into the images. Also, rest assured, I aim to photograph using flattering angles and lighting to bring out the natural beauty in you and your family.

Dad: Be freshly shaved with a new razor, shaving cream and moisturizing after-shave lotion to avoid bumps and redness. Trim your beard, sideburns, mustache or goatee. Look especially for wiry stray hairs. Make sure your nails are clean and trimmed.

If you prefer not to be shirtless, wear a tight fitting t-shirt with a pair of jeans.

SIBLINGS

Including older brother/sister(s) in your newborn’s portrait is the perfect way to document this fleeting time in your lives.

Clean, clean, clean- clean nails, clean hair, clean feet, fresh scrub teeth, and wipe away eye boogers and snotty noses. The cleaner the child, the better their photos will turn out. If your child is still of napping age, please make sure they nap before the shoot.

It is perfectly okay to bring bribes to a photo-shoot–some cereal, snacks or candies that won’t stain their teeth. Avoid colorful drinks or lollipops within 24 hours of your shoot. Do not let them eat or drink anything will stain their cheeks, mouths or teeth.

Sister(s): Please wear a snug-fitting tank in a neutral color. I also have a client closet with some dresses and rompers that can be used depending on the size. The girl’s hair should be natural and just like Mom, no chipped nail polish please.

Brother(s): A snug pair of jeans and shirtless are preferred or snug-fitting neutral colored shirt

Due to the duration of the newborn session, I recommend bringing young children/toddler into the studio either in the beginning Of the session or the end.

Please arrange for childcare for them when they are not being photographed (only if you can). Young children do not have long attention spans (2-3 hours is way too long for them). They may not do well in unfamiliar places and will disrupt the environment in the studio necessary for newborn photography.

These tips in this Newborn Session Guide will help you prepare for your newborn shoot and ensure that your session runs smoothly so we can focus on capturing your newborn baby’s portraits.