Scheduling Your Newborn's Session

So, you're considering a newborn session for your baby? You'll find lots of helpful information below. Please feel free to call or email me with any questions.  

When to Schedule... 

The best time for your newborn session is within the first 10 days after your baby is born. I recommend booking your session at the end of your second trimester; we can finalize the timing details closer to the expected due date. 

For breast-fed babies I like to schedule sessions between day 4 and 10 (after your milk comes in). Formula fed babies can be photographed even earlier. Do check with your doctor or midwife when you are able to do this. I prefer to schedule newborn appointments only for mornings as babies tend to be fussier in the evening.

At the Studio...

When you arrive at the studio, it'll be nice and warm for your baby (read 85 degrees warm), so be prepared to layer down to stay comfortable. 

I will provide light snacks and water, but please feel free to bring anything that might make you more comfortable during the session. 

Because these sessions are fairly long, I like to take any family photos first. After family photos, baby is typically ready for the first break. We'll take a feeding break and then it's baby's time for photos. For most of these photos I only need to have mama present. Due to the warmth of the studio and the need for a quiet atmosphere, most additional family members find it preferable to leave the studio after their portion of the photo session is completed. 

The trick for getting successful newborn photos is a very warm and well-fed baby. There is something about the photographic process that makes newborns extra hungry so please bring extra formula and bottles and or be prepared to nurse more than normal. If possible please time it so that your babies feed will naturally fall at or the start of the session time. 

I have a variety of blankets, backdrops, and newborn accessories that we can choose from once you arrive. Please feel free to bring your own accessories as well.

If you have any special items that mean something to you e.g. an old wood rocking horse, a stuffed toy, a special blanket - please bring it and we can try and incorporate it into your shoot.  

With newborns you might want to have a change of clothing (or two) as it is almost impossible to avoid accidents such as spit up or getting wet with a naked baby. So, don’t worry, this too is expected and I will have several blankets on hand for infant sessions to swap in/out. 

In Your Home...

In some instances, a studio session may not be the right option for you. Contact me to see if an in-home Lifestyle Session is an option for you.  

Additional Notes...

If you have signed a model release I will send you links to few digital low-res files within 48 hours of our session. Keep in mind these files are water-marked as I still own copyright on them. 

If your baby has a clogged tear duct (yes, I mean eye-booger), here’s what I recommend doing. Take a few drops of expressed breast milk and put that on the eyelid to help clean the eye. Breast milk is safe to go in the eyes and is anti-bacterial so also helps with infections. Once the milk has softened the discharge you can wipe it away gently. If your baby has this issue please try and bring some expressed milk for this purpose.

Unless it conflicts with your parenting philosophy, please bring a pacifier. I remove pacifiers before taking photos. However, they oftentimes really help with the 'getting to sleep' process.  

Newborn Collections
All Sessions Include

  • Pre-session phone/e-mail consult (optional)
  • Photographer’s time and talent
  • Online gallery to share with family and friends

Collection 1 |  $195
This sweet little collection includes...

  • Newborn Session
  • Online Viewing Gallery
  • 3 5x7 prints

Collection 2 |  $295
This signature portfolio collection includes…

Collection 3 |  $395
This deluxe portfolio collection includes…