Lifestyle newborn sessions may take place in your home, backyard, or at another outdoor location. During your newborn session, I love to capture moments with parents (and siblings) and, of course, those delicate newborn features.
Lifestyle newborn photo shoots are unposed, relaxed, and natural. These sessions are about the unconditional love and connection between you, your baby and your family. They are about preserving the precious details of those first few weeks of life.
Your session also includes a pre-session consultation and styling assistance to take the stress out of what to wear.
After your session you will receive an online gallery of 50 images, which has been thoughtfully curated to a collection of beautiful moments.
Be comfortable and show your unique style! All sessions include further styling assistance, but here are some general tips to get you started.
For your newborn baby, a simple onesie, swaddle, or even a diaper with a neutral diaper cover, photograph well.
You and your partner (and any siblings) should be comfortable in your clothes, too. Choose outfits that are light and casual. Mom can wear a simple tee and add a cardigan or open blouse to change her look, or choose a flowy dress.
Start with one outfit you love and pull colors from your inspiration piece that are complementary and the same color intensity. It’s ok to mix patterns and solids, too. You also want your family pictures to be timeless, so please be mindful of characters and large logos/graphics on clothing.
For your lifestyle newborn session, neutral colors (grey, blue, cream) photograph well, vs. bright vibrant colors (red, orange, yellow) which can leave a color cast on the baby’s skin when you are snuggling.
Life with a newborn baby at home usually means some piles of laundry and dirty dishes. You do not need to power clean your house before our session. However, do plan to take pictures in the rooms of your house that have the most natural light (ie, family room, bedroom, nursery). I will ask you about the lighting in your house when we schedule your session. If anything in the room is too distracting, I will simply move it, or move myself to use a different angle. Weather permitting, I also schedule outdoor newborn sessions in your backyard or at another outdoor location.
Newborn sessions typically last 1-2 hours. Sometimes baby sleeps the entire session, and sometimes baby is awake for the entire session. Most importantly, I want you to feel relaxed and pampered. This session about the connection between you, your baby and your family. It is raw and it is real and it is beautiful. If baby needs to eat, be changed, rocked, etc., we have time for that. I also suggest making sure your house is warm enough that baby would be comfortable naked or swaddled.
It is also helpful to have some neutral swaddles and/or soft blankets on hand for baby. If you have any special family heirlooms or gifts that you also want to include in your session, just let me know ahead of time. I want your session to feel unposed, natural and connected.
When should I schedule my session?
Lifestyle newborn sessions are typically scheduled within the first two weeks, but I have also done newborn sessions when the baby is up to 8 weeks old. It really depends on what works best for your family and your birth story.
Where will my session take place?
Lifestyle newborn sessions may take place in your home, backyard, or at another outdoor location. I am happy to provide suggestions for an outdoor location nearby, weather permitting.
How long will the session last?
Lifestyle newborn sessions typically last 1-2 hours.
When do you schedule sessions?
Lifestyle newborn sessions are typically scheduled during the week. Think about what rooms you want to use for photographs, and when those rooms get the most natural light. Outdoor sessions may be scheduled in the morning, or 1-2 hours before sunset. If you have older siblings, you also want to consider a time of day that works best for their schedules.
How many pictures do you take? Do we get to see them all?
After your session you will receive an online gallery of 50 images, which has been thoughtfully curated to a collection of beautiful moments.
Do you offer retouching services?
Yes, simple retouching is included. As a general rule, any blemish or mark that would not otherwise be there in a month can be removed as requested.
Whether this is your first baby, your second, or third, pregnancy is such a special time in your life to document. I recommend scheduling your session anytime between 30-37 weeks, before you hit the last trimester. Of course, if you want to schedule maternity pictures up to 37 weeks, that’s totally ok, too! Every pregnancy is different. Ultimately, I want you to look and feel your best during your maternity session.
For first time parents, I love capturing your relationship as a couple before the baby arrives. We can meet at sunrise or sunset on a mountaintop, or have a vibrant urban session. I will work with you to find the time and location that best fits your personalities and interests.
If you already have a little one, family maternity sessions are a great way to include big brother or big sister, and give them some special attention before the new baby arrives.
After your session you will receive an online gallery of 30 images, which has been thoughtfully curated to a collection of beautiful moments.
Lifestyle newborn clients may also add first year milestone sessions for $450 per milestone (3 months, 6 months, 9 months, one year). These sessions include a 30 minute session and 20 digital images, with print release.
Trust me when I say, the first year goes by so fast and they are changing every day! First year milestone sessions are a fun way to celebrate those milestones like rolling over, sitting, and crawling. When it is time for baby’s first birthday, we can celebrate with a smash cake!
Because childhood is fleeting. And your pictures are more than just 4x6 prints or digital files. They are your memories. The smell of their sweet, soft baby skin. The feeling of your child’s tiny hand in yours. The sound of high pitched giggles and squeels of delight. The taste of their first food (and they messes they leave behind).
First year milestone sessions are a gift. Time for you to set aside everything else and enjoy some quality family time. So you can capture life in this moment, before they grow up any faster.
How do I book my session?
Please email or schedule directly through my website for your maternity session, and I will put your due date on my calendar. We will finalize the exact date and time of your lifestyle newborn session after the baby is born. You will be sent an online contract to e-sign and instructions for paying the session fee.
When is payment due?
Your $200 session fee is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be divided into equal payments, depending on the package you choose.
What forms of payment due you accept?
I accept credit cards and Venmo (@Kristin-Christian-1).
How soon after our session will we be able to see our pictures?
Your online gallery will be available three weeks after your session. You will be able to download the digital images from your gallery in high resolution, along with a print release. You may also order professional quality prints and products directly through your gallery.
How long do you keep our images and can we order more prints and products later?
Your online gallery will remain open for 30 days. I then archive your images for one year.
