My lifestyle newborn & family sessions are un-posed, in the moment, and done at home. These types of photographs capture the energy of your home while it transforms with your newest addition.

Lifestyle newborn photo sessions may be more unique, but planning one is not much different than planning a session with precious poses and props.

When to Book

Once you know the expected arrival date of your bundle of joy, you should book your appointment. When you book in advance, you do not need to worry if I am available.

As your pregnancy journey progresses, if there are any reasons why your date may need to be changed, let me know. We can adjust things accordingly.

After your little one’s birth, let me know and we will decide if the scheduled date is still a good fit for you and your newborn. Your newborn shoot should ideally be within the first 3 weeks, but can be done up to 6 weeks after birth. The earlier we can shoot your session, the more curly baby images you will have. On average, most shoots are within those first 8-14 days after birth.

How to Prepare

Preparing for your newborn session is simple. Because you will be at home, there is not much you need to worry about. You just want to be comfortable and rested.

Here are some simple tips to help make the most out of your session:

• Bathe your newborn. This will help give your newborn fluffy hair.
• Feed them before I arrive. A full belly makes for a content baby. It is ok to feed them as well as needed throughout our session
• Tidy up any clutter in the areas that we will be shooting. We will have already planned which areas we will use during our consultation call.
• Making sure that any siblings and pets are taken care of ahead of time will help limit interruptions while shooting. We will photograph them first so that they do not grow restless waiting for their turn. Plan snacks and activities for them in advance. This will make for one less thing for you to stress about during your session.

Your Home is Where Your Life Happens

There are many benefits to shooting your newborn photography session at home. Besides being in the comfort and privacy of your home, you will gain memories. These are memories that you will be able to share with your child as they grow up… sharing intimate moments from when you brought them home.

There is a special magic when you can look at a photograph and be transported back to a pure time. That magic is amplified when you are reminded from looking at a space. Newborn lifestyle photographs give you the best of both.