FAQ

The best time to contact me to schedule your session is sometime in your second or third trimester.  While the actual date of the session will depend on when baby arrives (the ideal time to photograph a newborn is between 5-14 days old), scheduling  well in advance of your due date ensures you will have my time and attention when the day comes.  Because I value each client so much, I am careful not to book too many sessions with due dates close together.

Sessions generally last between 2 and 3 hours, but can last as long as 4 hours depending on the baby and how much attention he/she needs. Don’t worry though, I will help coach you with just the right information and advice in advance of the session so that you can be prepared, relaxed, and to maximize our chances of a happy baby.

Fill out the form at the link below. I’ll contact you within a few days and we’ll discuss your vision for this session. Once you’re ready to reserve your session time, I ask for a signed contract along with the complete session fee.  Remember, because I truly value each client, I am careful not to book too many sessions with due dates close together, so start the process today!

Yes! If you’d like to schedule a maternity (portrait session) session in addition to your newborn session, the best time to schedule it is sometime between 28-36 weeks, depending on how you carry. You’re aiming for that period of time when your belly is nice and round, but you’re still feeling good. Let me know when you think that might be and we’ll capture this miracle growing inside you!

I know you’re concerned about how you’ll look in your images – everything about your body is so different than what you’re used to; but believe me, you look beautiful and we’ll be sure to capture that! You should wear clothing that you feel and look good in, whether that’s some of your own clothes or the outfits I have available in the studio. Undergarments may be the most important thing for you to be considering for this session – especially a nude colored strapless bra and thong underwear. We’ll discuss in greater detail what you should be thinking of for the session in our pre-consultation conversation as well.

If you have a boy and are planning to circumcise him, please note that we will schedule his newborn session either before the circumcision or at least 5 days after.  In the days immediately after his circumcision, while he is still healing, he is less likely to be happy (surprising, I know!) and that makes it much more difficult to get the type of images you would want.

After your session I’ll choose the best images for your gallery (usually between 20-30 images), edit them and send you a link to download your gallery. Timing varies, but often 2-3 weeks after your session date. Follow me on Facebook and/or Instagram and you may see a sneak peak before then!

Although the investment for a newborn session and digital images is $949, my average newborn client spends about $2,000 on their memories. In our world of digital and instant everything, it is important to have the chance to enjoy tangible art that captures these precious moments forever.

Included in the newborn session fee ($949) is: a 2-3 hour session time , all blankets, backdrops and props available in studio, and the gallery of high resolution digital images.
Included in the Portrait session fee ($799) is: a 1 hour session time with outfit and backdrop changes, the option to include other individuals in your session, and the high resolution digital gallery.

The short answer is “yes!” In our world of digital and instant everything, it is important to have the chance to enjoy tangible art that captures these precious moments forever. However, I know we all love the convenience of electronic access, so I include the digital gallery from each session. A variety of art products for your home are available as an add-on.