Lifestyle Newborn

Lifestyle newborn photography captures the beauty of your baby’s earliest days in a natural, relaxed way—right in the comfort of your home. My approach focuses on genuine connection, soft light, and the quiet magic of your growing family. These sessions are less about perfect poses and more about preserving the tender, everyday moments you’ll want to remember forever.

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What to expect

Lifestyle Newborn sessions should take place within the first 10 days of birth to ensure baby is still sleepy and snuggly. These sessions are usually in the comfort of your home, and occasionally outside (weather permitting). We typically schedule sessions in the morning as we find that is usually when baby is most content.

During our time together we will utilize various areas throughout your home for photos – such as living room, nursery, master bedroom, covered porches, etc. We focus primarily on family connections, with baby being held/snuggled, as well as solo photos of baby and all the little details.

Our sessions are more relaxed in nature, and we will do some simple swaddles with a couple different baskets, our sessions are not highly stylized and we do not incorporate a lot of props or effects. While we bring along a few swaddling blankets, we encourage parents to have out anything of their own they want to incorporate into the session.

We encourage sibling participation, but we also know it’s a huge adjustment for little ones, and so we never want to push them too much. When in doubt, we capture those family snuggles and baby/sibling interraction.

What To Wear

Because our editing style is light & airy, we generally encourage our families to wear clothing that is lighter/soft in color, keeping patterns and textures complimentary to each other. We do spend a lot of time with you snuggled up and sitting on a chair, couch or bed – so choosing clothing that you feel comfortable in is important.

Babies are usually best in just a diaper with a swaddling blanket, or an outfit that is neutral and fits well. Tip: Newborn size outfits always fit best in those early days to avoid looking too big. I always bring along a few blankets, though I encourage you to have out any swaddling blankets you love and would like to incorporate into the session.

We think classic children’s clothing always looks great in newborn photos, some of our favorite suggestions are Cecil & Lou, Feltman Brothers, Magnolia Baby, and Masionette. These all offer options that are soft, sweet, and classic – perfect for a newborn session.

Preparing For Your Session

  • Plan head with your outfits, and always make sure you have a backup. You never know how you’ll feel postpartum and it’s good to have options!
  • Have all clothing/accessories laid out the night before your session to ensure you have everything ready.
  • Make sure older siblings have been fed before starting the session. Fed kids are happy kids.
  • Make sure primary session spaces (living room, master bedroom, nursery) are all neat & tidy. If your living room is open concept, don’t forget the kitchen or areas that may end up in the background.
  • Be sure to have out any swaddles or things you want to include in the session.
  • We suggest feeding baby right at the start of the session so they have a full belly. We also suggest bumping the temp in your home up a little warmer than normal.

Newborn Session pricing

$550

  • Session
  • Image Editing
  • Private Online Gallery
  • Digital Files for Personal Printing

NEWBORNS

You may be wondering…

All of our couples are booked within our online booking system. We do require the session fee and contract to be submitted at booking to reserve the date.

We typically make your “booked date” your due date, with the understanding that you could go early or late. Just keep us updated as your due date approaches, and of course as soon as baby is born. We suggest newborns be photographed within the first 10 days while they’re still sleepy and snuggly. Once baby is born we can firm up a date!

We don’t have a set number, though usually sessions are in the 50 image range. So much depends on baby, and we really try to take it at their pace. We’ve had babies sleep the entire time, and we’ve had babies never close their eyes!

Lifestyle sessions are relaxed and more natural. We do some poses of baby wrapped, and will bring along a couple baskets for placement. However, much of our session is capturing your new family in the comfort of your home. Snuggling on the couch, in the nursery, etc.

We are usually in the 60-90 minute range for sessions. Keep in mind babies have a mind of their own, and sometimes sessions do go a little longer if we’re taking breaks for nursing or feeds. We always want to keep baby happy!

We try to get a preview up on our socials within 1-2 days. Full galleries are ready within 3 weeks of your session. Photos are delivered electronically via digital download from your private online gallery.