Natural Newborn Sessions
Simple, Authentic & Uncomplicated. Exactly how your newborn memories should be. Just your baby, exactly as they are, in all their purity. No props or unnatural poses. Just gentle positioning and the beauty of simplicity. Why use props when your loving arms make the best props of all! My studio is stocked with everything you need for your session, minus wardrobe options for dad and siblings. I have a beautiful wardrobe for mom and baby, diapers, wipes, burp cloths, unused pacifiers in case you forget yours, snacks, beverages, toys and coloring books for older siblings and even a tv. We will setup a time for you (mom) to come by the studio in advance for a wardrobe try on (at no extra cost) and from there I can help you coordinate everyone else with what you’ve chosen to wear. Most of my newborn options are also suitable for maternity, so coming into the studio while you’re still pregnant is totally okay and honestly is probably the safest bet. Once baby is born, it will be nearly impossible for you to find the time to sneak away to come into the studio for a try on session. The majority of my wardrobe options are full of elastic or are corset back and are very flexible in sizing because they are “one size fits most”. I have options that cover size ranges xs-xl and options for 2x-4x and some even fit up to 5x. These options cannot be found in stores and are handmade and sent to me from outside of the US. I’m very proud of the unique wardrobe that I have available for my clients and I’ve spent thousands of dollars building it up for you to utilize and enjoy. So please do!. Just an FYI: All maternity clients receive discounts on newborn sessions so if we haven’t discussed the possibility of a maternity shoot yet, lets do so!
In as little as just a few weeks after birth, that newborn phase is over and gone forever. Please don’t miss out on this small fleeting moment of time to document your newborn baby. I like to document these sessions in the first 2 weeks, as that’s when babies are the sleepiest, but also because I simply adore documenting that flaky baby skin and all the sweet goodness of a baby fresh out of the womb. BUT, these sessions are totally okay for older babies too. Many newborn photographers desire shooting newborns in the first 2 weeks because they are most flexible during that time and it makes those intricate forced poses easier to accomplish. I don’t seek complicated posing, so that is not a factor for me at all. If your little one is forced to endure a NICU stay or if unforeseen complications leave you not feeling up for your session for several weeks, it’s okay! Pregnancy is unpredictable and it happens. Don’t stress. Your session will still be special in every way, whether we are able to document it in the first 2 weeks or not. Many newborn photographers will not photograph babies over 2 weeks old, but I welcome you with open arms, either way! We may just have an alert baby with eyes wide open. And that’s okay.
Please note: I only take on a small number of newborns each calendar month so it is imperative that you contact me EARLY in your pregnancy to schedule. If you know your due date, it’s time to get in touch with me. I book out months in advance for newborns and sadly, I almost always have to turn away last minute inquiries. My limited availability allows me to remain flexible with my newborn clients in case we need to push the session back or bump it ahead due to an early or late delivery OR if any postpartum complications arise. I could fit more newborns into my schedule, but I would not be able to remain as flexible with my clients and that is very important to me. Providing my clients with a stress free newborn session experience is my top priority, not squeezing in as many newborns as possible.
