What to Expect For Your Newborn Studio Session

You recently found out you are expecting a new baby and want to plan this wonderful experience for you and your baby. So, what do you do now? ~ I can help!

You want to schedule newborn photographs and make this time memorable. With so many photographers, how do I choose the right one?

Do Your Research!

What photographers are in your area? me

Look up some photographers on the internet. What are people saying about them? People say I am great with babies! I am often referred to as "the baby whisperer."

How long have they been in business? I have been in photography for over 20 years and working with newborns for over 13 years!

What are their safety qualifications? I have trained in person and over the internet with the most prominent professionals in the business. I also trained and became Newborn Safety Certified in 2022 and APNPI Accredited to ensure I handle and pose these tiny humans with the utmost care! I continue to train regularly and invest in my skills to provide clients with the highest-quality images. Many of my clients are physicians and have sat in my studio with me, observing me while I worked with their babies, and continue to recommend me to their friends and family. I also raised seven kids of my own!

What does their portfolio look like? My style is natural and a little bit moody.

So you have decided you like their work. Now it's time to book!

How far in advance should I schedule my session? Right after the first trimester is a great time, but the sooner, the better.

Pregnancy Brian is no joke, and it is always better to mark things off the list rather than waiting until the last minute only to find out your chosen photographer is fully booked!

Are they available? contact me, and let's chat!

What about payment? How much do I have to pay to schedule? I require a deposit to schedule your session. Then, you can pay in installments over time or finish paying before your session date.

What kind of newborn photo packages do they offer? I offer a variety of packages, which you can view HERE.

Do they offer Maternity and Newborn Packages? Yes, I do! You can schedule my combo package or pick and choose your package from each. You can view my Maternity Session HERE.

Do they offer Lifestyle Newborn Sessions? Yes, I do! I will have a whole new post about preparing for those soon!

When you schedule your session with me, you secure your place on my calendar. I only schedule two or three sessions weekly, ensuring I have plenty of wiggle room to reschedule once your baby has arrived. If there is one thing I know, having given birth myself seven times, it is that babies rarely come on their due date!

Boys who are having a circumcision will need to be scheduled for their newborn photo session before the procedure or at least 5 days after.

Newborn sessions are usually done between 5 and 14 days after birth. This is the best time if you want all those squishy, sleepy poses. Sessions are done in my home studio Monday through Friday and on some select Saturdays.

Once you schedule with me, you will receive my newborn prep packet with important information on how to prepare. Newborn sessions are not your typical show-up and smile session. They need some preparation, and parents are a big part of their success!

It is very important to read through and follow the guide! For nursing moms, there is a guide with foods and drinks to avoid that will cause a baby's tummy to be gassy.

The session's success really depends on the baby and what they are willing to do. Not all babies are made the same! Some babies are awake more than others, and that is fine. I am always happy to start the session with an awake baby get some cute awake shots, and go from there.

My studio is stocked with everything needed for your session. All you need to bring is the baby! If you want to schedule with me, Contact Me, and let's chat!