Newborn Portrait Photography
Newborn Session Details
It is never to early to reserve your newborn session. Newborn sessions are my specialty and my priority, and I recommend that you reserve your newborn session when you are in your second trimester and no later than the beginning of your third trimester. Your session fee must be paid in order to be formally placed in my studio calendar.
For a successful newborn session, please note that your newborn session will take place when your baby is 5 - 12 days new. When you reserve your session, I will plan for you baby's session to take place around the time of your due date. I know babies are not always born on or around their due date, they can come early or even a little bit late so I always maintain flexibility in my schedule to accommodate for that. Once your baby is born, I will have you contact me with in 24 hours after the birth of your baby (before you leave the hospital) so we can formally book your little one's newborn portrait session. Newborn sessions typically last about 2.5 - 3 hours to ensure we have time for all those adorable set-ups, feedings and any soothing that may occur.
Pricing Details
Newborn Session Fee - $150
What's included in your session fee?
- covers time and talent of photographer
- a consultation either over the phone or in person at my studio
- custom 2.5 - 3 newborn session (no two sessions are a like)
- guidance in posing to ensure we capture the unique features and details of your baby along with guidance in posing for the family to capture the love and adoration you have for you little one
- spouse, partner and siblings are welcome to join the session making it a memorable experience for your family
- an in person reveal and ordering appointment
Session fee does not include any digitals or portrait artwork. Digitals and portrait artwork are purchased separately. Portrait Art Collections start at $495 and Digital Collections start at $240. A la carte pricing is available on all portrait art and comes with the matching digital image(s) for archiving and sharing on social media.
Contact me today for your pre-session consultation
and to reserve your newborn session!
Your Newborn Photography Experience
Your newborn portrait session is held at my studio located in Augusta, focusing on styled posing. My studio provides all hand picked props, backdrops, fabrics and accessories for newborn set-ups.
When you arrive to my studio, I will have the studio all warm, cozy and ready to go. You will sit back and relax while you enjoy seeing your precious baby being posed in those adorable, curled-up and womb-like poses.
Studio newborn portrait sessions ideally take place within the first two weeks of life. I strive to photograph your baby between 5-12 days new when they are still sleepy and can be curled into womb-like poses easier. Do not hesitate to reach out for a session if your baby is older than this. We still can get some adorable images.
I schedule a limited number of newborns each month to ensure optimal creativity in my work and to provide you with a custom newborn experience.
Let's capture those tiny toes, baby rolls and those sweet little details you will want to hold onto always and forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I schedule my session?
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I highly recommend reserving your newborn session once you are in your second trimester to ensure availability. Your actual session date will be scheduled once your baby arrives.
Newborn sessions take place Monday - Friday at 9:30am at my studio located just outside of Augusta.
If you have delivered your baby already, I do try to make room for a last minute session when I can. So, be sure to reserve a newborn session in advance.
- What should I wear?
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Everyone has their own take on what one should wear. I say it depends on the look and feel you want to display in your home. But, I do suggest dark, solid colors if you want a simple and timeless look and feel to your images and dark solid colors are also slimming when it comes to portraits.
You can also choose to wear a maternity gown from my client closet for your newborn portraits. Gowns are great for mommy/baby images and add a simple elegance to your images.
If you like color...let's discuss. There are some guidelines I like to follow.
I highly recommend to stay away from logos and busy designs as it distracting to the eye and can age an image years from now.
AND...most importantly your clothing must be clean, free from wrinkles and lint AND make sure that everyone's fingernails are manicured nicely as they will be in the images. Mamas, if you paint your nails, please stay away from bright colors. You don't want your nails to draw attention away from you or your baby. Light neutral colors or French tips are best.
- What should I bring for my baby?
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As far as props go, you do not need to bring anything but the baby. If you do have a special heirloom piece or prop you would like to use, please discuss with me ahead of time so I can incorporate it into the session.
Items to bring for your baby would include a pacifier, a soft blanket, burp cloth, formula/breast milk if your are exclusively bottle feeding and extra diapers/wipes.
I suggest bringing an extra pair of clothes for yourself just in case your baby gets "fluids" on you.
- What is required to book a session?
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A nonrefundable session fee is required in order to reserve your due date. Your actual newborn session will be scheduled once your baby arrives.
Newborns are photographed 5-12 days from the date of their birth.