Newborn photography is my passion! The first few days of a baby’s life are so incredible. I would be honored to capture photos of your baby in his or her first few day of life.
Before the session
The best time to schedule your newborn photo session in when you are pregnant. Newborns are best photographed when they are 6-10 days old. We will schedule a tentative session based on your expected due date. I ask that you put me on your call list from the hospital when the baby is born. Or better yet assign that job to the new Daddy or your best bud!
Sessions can be done either in your home or in my studio in my home. If I am coming to your home, I bring all the props needed to capture your sweet newborn.
During the session
If you are coming to my home I set up in my studio which has wonderful natural light. I will provide water and you are welcome to bring snacks.
For sessions in your home, I set up near a window or glass door with lots of indirect light. I may move some furniture around to make room.
Just before the session, baby should be well fed. Expect the session to last 3-4 hours, so that we have plenty of time for baby to get relaxed and happy. This allows for plenty of time for cuddling, feeding and diaper changes. While on this subject, I prefer to capture babies in their natural state- sans clothing. Most likely this will lead to accidents happening on the blankets and myself as well. I am totally used to this and it is so worth it to capture your little one!
Since babies are usually photographed naked, we need the area WARM! Please set your thermostat to 80 degrees for my arrival, if we are not sweating, it is probably not warm enough.
Most of the session is focused on the baby, but I usually take a few with the parents as well. If you plan to be in any photos, please wear simple, solid colored clothes. If the baby is really wide awake and does not want to sleep, I will swaddle the baby to get some photos, and use the parents as a prop, holding the baby over the shoulder, in your arms, etc. I am happy to get a few photos with siblings as well.
During the session, I will be handling the baby and doing the posing. For the most part, the parents can sit back and relax. I may ask you to hold up a blanket or possibly help hold the baby in a certain position.
Thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your new bundle of joy. I hope you will enjoy these precious moments for a long time to come!
After the session
Approximately 7-10 days after the session or sooner, the Client will have a certain number of proofs (generally, between 20-25 for a standard portrait session; 5-10 for a mini-session) uploaded to a password-protected online gallery from which to choose their final prints and products.
The Client’s online ordering gallery will be available for ten (10) days, and all orders and payments must be received within ten (10) days. After the expiration of ten (10) days, the online ordering gallery will expire. If you cannot make your order within that time, you will be required to pay a rehosting charge of $25 to re-list the online ordering gallery for an additional 5 days. No orders will be processed without having received payment in full for the order. Allow two to three (2-3) weeks for processing of your print order. Please bear in mind the 2-3 week turnaround time when ordering cards, invitations, announcements and/or prints that will be utilized as gifts.
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