Maternity sessions are usually scheduled for when you are around 30 weeks pregnant. Your newborn session will be scheduled for when baby is between 1-3 weeks old. It's best to book your sessions in advance of your due date to secure availability and have time to prepare for the sessions.

My average maternity session is around 1 hour and my average newborn session is around 2 hours. This will vary based on how many outfit changes you decide to do and then how sleepy baby is. My sessions are not rushed and we take as much time as we need for each session.

For your maternity session, you only need to bring the outfits you want to wear, or if you are utilizing my collection of gowns, it is helpful to wear a strapless bra and skin colored undergarments. For the newborn session, you should bring your baby essentials for diaper changes, feeding, blankets and a pacifier. I will provide newborn outfits, wraps, props, hats, backdrops, etc. for the newborn session. It is helpful for baby to use a pacifier during the session, so that I can soothe baby while posing and then it will be removed when we take each photo.

Absolutely! Every session includes beautifully posed family portraits with the new baby. Feel free to invite grandparents to the session to also get photos with the new baby. I have a large studio space and love posing large families.

It's completely normal! During your session, we will go with baby's lead. I will start the session with swaddling baby so they are nice and warm and usually this gets them right to sleep. We will take breaks as needed for feeding and diaper changes. Most babies fuss a little bit during transitions, like changing clothes, but then they settle back down when they are dressed or wrapped again. I utilize a small heater to make sure baby is not cold and I'll use your pacifier to settle baby while getting them into each pose. I have 4 children of my own and I absolutely love babies and all their little personalities. I'm very patient during newborn sessions and we take as much time as we need helping baby to be happy during the session, so there is no rush.

Safety is a top priority! The studio will be clean, warm, and stocked with safe, sanitized props. I have years of experience with babies and have been trained with posing newborns safety. A posed newborn photographer has additional training on top of regular professional photographer skills so that they know how to hold and position babies in a safe, but also artistic and beautiful way to create lovely newborn portraits.

Yes! Sometimes it helps to keep baby awake for an hour or so before the session, so that when you arrive baby is ready to sleep. You can also feed baby right before the session, so they are tired and have a full belly and hopefully will fall right asleep.

It's best to book your session way in advance of your due date, as soon as you can. My schedule fills up in advance and I can't guarantee last minute openings. When you book, we will schedule your maternity session for when you are around 30 weeks old, but with the newborn session, I will put your due date on my calendar and then when baby has arrived, we will choose the exact date for your session. Session dates can always be adjusted as needed if baby comes early or later than expected. I only take a certain amount of newborns each month, so it's best to confirm your spot for the month in advance to guarantee your session is booked. Full payment of session fee is required to confirm booking. I don't hold any dates without completed payments.

Turnaround times are typically 1-2 weeks after you have chosen your images. You will receive the high-resolution digital files of each photo purchased. They will be delivered through an online gallery where you can view, download, and order prints.

Click the link below to go to my contact page where you can fill out a questionnaire to start the booking process. I will call or email a response as soon as possible so we can chat and see if we are a good fit. I'm looking forward to hearing from you and creating beautiful portraits of your family!