The Newborn Experience
At-home newborn photo sessions are held in your home within the first 12 weeks of your baby’s life. Home is the place where everyone is most comfortable, which guarantees a peaceful, beautiful experience and gorgeous photos you’ll love for a lifetime.
Whether we plan a quiet celebration with simply mom, dad and baby or joyful moments with siblings and new grandparents too, these are the moments you’ll always treasure. Even better, your photos are typically ready for you within one week!
I primarily offer in-home newborn photography in The Woodlands, Texas, but I am always happy to travel to you!
The Process
After you book, your due date officially goes on my calendar. I will help you with what to wear, how to prep your home, wardrobe suggestions for your entire family, and how to ensure a smooth session with a sleeping baby! My Celebrate Motherhood magazine goes out to every mama who books with me. It’s full of tips for a beautiful, stress-free session that looks like it came straight out of a magazine!
The best part is, we’ll make these precious memories in your home. You don’t have to pack up your newborn and drive to an unfamiliar place just days after giving birth. I’ll come to you with everything we need for incredible photos.
After your in-home newborn session, you’ll receive your complimentary sneak peek within 24 hours. Your full gallery of gorgeous images will be delivered within a week, and you’ll be featured on my blog!
Custom newborn session videos
These incredible sneak peek videos are available within 24 hours of your session. I create them for everyone at no additional cost.
Session Options
Three sessions
maternity, in-home newborn & family mini session when baby turns 1
$850 including 25 digital images per session
- Most popular option!
- Up to one hour of coverage per session for maternity + newborn photos + a 30-minute family mini (schedule your family mini any time within one year of baby’s birth!)
- Your choice of 25 digital images per photo session (12 for the family mini)
- Complimentary photos of baby’s beautiful nursery!
Two sessions
maternity & in-home newborn sessions
$535 including 15 digital images per session
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your maternity & in-home newborn sessions
- Your choice of 15 digital images per session
- Complimentary photos of baby’s beautiful nursery!
Single session
maternity or in-home newborn session
$335 including 10 digital images
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your newborn session
- Your choice of 10 digital images from your session
- Complimentary photos of baby’s beautiful nursery!
What’s Included in Every Photo Session
My exclusive Celebrate Motherhood magazine, a beautiufl 62-page session guide that takes all the stress out of planning your photo sessions
Access to my client closet of gowns & dresses for mamas + adorable props, tiny outfits & sweet accessories for newborns
A private, password-protected photo gallery + easy one-click instant downloads of your favorite photos from your session(s)
Option to purchase more digital images, along with exclusive access to special monthly offers on prints, photo albums, canvases and more
A custom sneak peek video that will showcase 4-6 gorgeous images from your session + your due date or baby’s birth stats, set to soft music
Super-quick turnaround time: your sneak peek is ready within 24 hours of your photo session(s) + the full photo gallery is ready in ONE week!
The In-Home Newborn Experience FAQs
Q: What makes The In-Home Newborn Experience different?
A: As a mama of three little girls, I know exactly how special these memories are. That’s why I created The In-Home Newborn Experience. Before your session, I’ll send a questionnaire so you can tell me all about your vision for your photos: whether you prefer color or black & white photos, what angles and features you love (and those you don’t), what you hope to get out of your session in addition to pretty photos, and more.
The morning of your photo session is relaxed and centered around baby’s needs. I only photograph one newborn session per day so that we’re not rushed to make these priceless memories of you and your baby. I’ll provide very gentle posing guidance to capture you, your family and your newborn in natural, authentic moments. Basically, it’s a beautiful morning of you and your husband snuggling with your new baby!
Another key difference between me and other photographers: I am fully insured to protect my clients and my business!
Q: Do you pose babies during the photo session?
A: In short, no. I prefer a more natural approach to newbor photography. My in-home newborn sessions are more relaxed than posed studio sessions; as a mama and a photographer, I think this is a better choice for most families. While posed photos are precious, few of the poses are natural. I prefer a snuggled or swaddled newborn instead! I photograph your baby when you’re ready; there are no inflexible guidelines for getting the best images.
Additionally, my in-home newborn sessions focus on connection between family members, not posing. I love to capture how strong and protective new dads are with their newborns, and how mamas are nurturing and gentle. This connection between you and your baby is so important, and unposed sessions beautifully capture this relationship. During a posed session, you and your spouse will mostly sit and watch the photographer work with your baby. There is little to no parent involvement during posed sessions, which is the opposite of the sessions I offer. Learn more here.
Q: What if I don’t know what to wear?
A: I’ll bring long, flowy gowns from my studio closet for you if you’d like! All of my newborn session gowns and dresses are flattering for postpartum mamas and make it easy to nurse. I love brand new mamas in soft pastels and earth tones; these colors look amazing on you and next to your newborn.
If you prefer to wear something of your own, my Celebrate Motherhood magazine includes lots of guidance for how to select your wardrobe. Most mamas text photos of outfits before their sessions for instant feedback and peace of mind!
Q: My husband hates being photographed and I don’t know how my older child will be with our newborn.
A: No problem! I’m a mama of three silly girls, so nothing surprises me when it comes to kiddos! Don’t worry about your older child(ren). There are tips in my magazine for how to engage them during your photo session, and I’ll come prepared to get smiles from everyone.
When it comes to your hubby, there isn’t a dad alive who isn’t bursting with pride over his new baby! I’m used to working with men who don’t exactly love being photographed, but they understand the importance of making these memories. Trust me when I say you’ll fall in love with your husband in an entirely new way when you watch him love on your baby during this session! It’s one of my favorite parts of working with new dads.
Q: What COVID-19 precautions are you taking?
A: I completely understand the concern you may be feeling about scheduling a photo session during COVID-19. I’ve outlined my extensive COVID-19 precautions here. In addition, I’ve always required that my clients agree to a strict Maternal & Infant Health policy. In fact, it’s included within all of my client contracts. Your health and peace of mind are important to me, which is why I’ve put these measures in place.
Q: Do you offer payment plans for photo sessions?
A: Yes! I offer payment plans for every option except for single sessions. We’ll structure a payment plan that works for your family.
Cherish every magical moment from pregnancy to baby’s first birthday.
Learn more about The Grow With Me Experience to celebrate your pregnancy & biggest milestones of baby’s first year.
FREE BABY POSING APP EXCLUSIVELY FOR CLIENTS!
Even after your newborn session, you’ll still want to capture endless precious moments of baby’s first year. This free app will teach you how! It includes four must-have photo tips for lovely images + simple step-by-step instructions for 14 gorgeous photos you’ll love + sample images so you’ll know exactly what to do! You’ll receive the link to download your complimentary baby posing app after your maternity or newborn session!
Custom newborn session videos
These incredible sneak peek videos are available within 24 hours of your session. I create them for everyone at no additional cost.
Session Options
Three sessions
$850 including 25 digital images per session
- Most popular option!
- Up to one hour of coverage per session for maternity + newborn photos + a 30-minute family mini (schedule your family mini any time within one year of baby’s birth!)
- Your choice of 25 digital images per photo session (12 for the family mini)
- Complimentary photos of baby’s beautiful nursery!
Two sessions
$535 including 15 digital images per session
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your maternity & in-home newborn sessions
- Your choice of 15 digital images per session
- Complimentary photos of baby’s beautiful nursery!
Single session
$335 including 10 digital images
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your newborn session
- Your choice of 10 digital images from your session
- Complimentary photos of baby’s beautiful nursery!
What’s Included in Every Photo Session
Q: What makes The In-Home Newborn Experience different?
A: As a mama of three little girls, I know exactly how special these memories are. That’s why I created The In-Home Newborn Experience. Before your session, I’ll send a questionnaire so you can tell me all about your vision for your photos: whether you prefer color or black & white photos, what angles and features you love (and those you don’t), what you hope to get out of your session in addition to pretty photos, and more.
The morning of your photo session is relaxed and centered around baby’s needs. I only photograph one newborn session per day so that we’re not rushed to make these priceless memories of you and your baby. I’ll provide very gentle posing guidance to capture you, your family and your newborn in natural, authentic moments. Basically, it’s a beautiful morning of you and your husband snuggling with your new baby!
Another key difference between me and other photographers: I am fully insured to protect my clients and my business!
Q: Do you pose babies during the photo session?
A: In short, no. I prefer a more natural approach to newbor photography. My in-home newborn sessions are more relaxed than posed studio sessions; as a mama and a photographer, I think this is a better choice for most families. While posed photos are precious, few of the poses are natural. I prefer a snuggled or swaddled newborn instead! I photograph your baby when you’re ready; there are no inflexible guidelines for getting the best images.
Additionally, my in-home newborn sessions focus on connection between family members, not posing. I love to capture how strong and protective new dads are with their newborns, and how mamas are nurturing and gentle. This connection between you and your baby is so important, and unposed sessions beautifully capture this relationship. During a posed session, you and your spouse will mostly sit and watch the photographer work with your baby. There is little to no parent involvement during posed sessions, which is the opposite of the sessions I offer. Learn more here.
Q: What if I don’t know what to wear?
A: I’ll bring long, flowy gowns from my studio closet for you if you’d like! All of my newborn session gowns and dresses are flattering for postpartum mamas and make it easy to nurse. I love brand new mamas in soft pastels and earth tones; these colors look amazing on you and next to your newborn.
If you prefer to wear something of your own, my Celebrate Motherhood magazine includes lots of guidance for how to select your wardrobe. Most mamas text photos of outfits before their sessions for instant feedback and peace of mind!
Q: My husband hates being photographed and I don’t know how my older child will be with our newborn.
A: No problem! I’m a mama of three silly girls, so nothing surprises me when it comes to kiddos! Don’t worry about your older child(ren). There are tips in my magazine for how to engage them during your photo session, and I’ll come prepared to get smiles from everyone.
When it comes to your hubby, there isn’t a dad alive who isn’t bursting with pride over his new baby! I’m used to working with men who don’t exactly love being photographed, but they understand the importance of making these memories. Trust me when I say you’ll fall in love with your husband in an entirely new way when you watch him love on your baby during this session! It’s one of my favorite parts of working with new dads.
Q: What COVID-19 precautions are you taking?
A: I completely understand the concern you may be feeling about scheduling a photo session during COVID-19. I’ve outlined my extensive COVID-19 precautions here. In addition, I’ve always required that my clients agree to a strict Maternal & Infant Health policy. In fact, it’s included within all of my client contracts. Your health and peace of mind are important to me, which is why I’ve put these measures in place.
Q: Do you offer payment plans for photo sessions?
A: Yes! I offer payment plans for every option except for single sessions. We’ll structure a payment plan that works for your family.
Cherish every magical moment from pregnancy to baby’s first birthday.
Learn more about The Grow With Me Experience to celebrate your pregnancy & biggest milestones of baby’s first year.Even after your newborn session, you’ll still want to capture endless precious moments of baby’s first year. This free app will teach you how! It includes four must-have photo tips for lovely images + simple step-by-step instructions for 14 gorgeous photos you’ll love + sample images so you’ll know exactly what to do! You’ll receive the link to download your complimentary baby posing app after your maternity or newborn session!