The Newborn Experience
{natural, baby-led newborn photography}
At-home newborn photo sessions are held in your home within the first 8 weeks of your baby’s life. Home is the place where you’re most comfortable, which guarantees a peaceful, beautiful experience and gorgeous photos you’ll love for a lifetime.
Hands down, this will be the easiest, happiest photo session you’ve ever had – because all you have to do is snuggle with your precious little one while I capture your beautiful motherhood story. 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 is a session guide that 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, 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. I schedule newborn sessions for babies from birth – eight weeks old.
You’ll receive your complimentary sneak peek the day after your newborn photo session. Your full gallery of gorgeous images will be delivered within a week, and you’ll be featured on my blog!
The Client Closet
Most mamas wear something of mine, along with an outfit from home they love. Several of my options work beautifully for maternity & newborn photo sessions; neutral shades like these always photograph well! My client closet includes pre-pregnancy sizes 4-12.
Custom newborn session videos
Your amazing sneak peek video is ready the day after your at-home newborn photo session! I create them for everyone at no additional cost.
In-home or In-studio newborn photography session | $497
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your newborn session
- All the posing guidance you need for absolutely gorgeous photos – and zero awkwardness in front of the camera!
- Includes immediate family; extended family may join for additional fee
- Your choice of 15 high-resolution digital images from your session, with the option to purchase more
- Complimentary photos of baby’s beautiful nursery are included
- Complimentary Fresh 48 session for newborn session clients with scheduled deliveries at hospitals in The Woodlands, TX, if your newborn session is scheduled before your 30th week of pregnancy (per photographer availability!)
- An extra fee applies to studio time as I rent space at a local venue upon client request
What’s Included in Every Photo Session
Q: What makes The In-Home Newborn Experience different?
A: Most people feel uncomfortable in front of the camera because they don’t get the direction they need from their photographer. I ensure my clients feel confident and gorgeous by offering a stress-free, enjoyable experience that results in photos you’ll love. 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 any you don’t), what you hope to get out of your session in addition to pretty photos, and more.
The morning of your newborn 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.
Q: Do you pose babies during the photo session?
A: The Newborn Experience is a baby-led approach to newborn photography, which means your newborn is swaddled and snuggled with you, not posed in a variety of positions. Our time together will focus on how amazing it feels to welcome a new baby. I love to capture how strong and protective new dads are with their newborns, and how mamas are nurturing and gentle.
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. Brand new mamas are stunning 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 session guide includes wardrobe suggestions for your entire family. Most mamas text me 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: Can I find you on social media to see other sessions?
A: One reason why my work might seem more magical than photos you’ve seen other places is I’m a mama too, and I know important these memories are! I also know not everyone wants to share pictures of their kids everywhere online. That’s why you won’t find me on social media – my family and I like a little more privacy. On top of that, I simply don’t want to invest time in social media. I have my hands full with three kids and a thriving business!
Want to see more sample photos? Just send a text or an email – I’ll send you a link to full sample galleries so you can see exactly what photo sessions are like when they’re delivered!
We’ll find a privacy solution that works for you, if that’s a top concern.Unlike most other photographers, you don’t have to worry about me using photos of your maternity session, or of your brand new baby, for likes and comments online.
Q: Do you offer payment plans for photo sessions?
A: Yes! We’ll structure a payment plan that works for your family.
Overwhelmed by all of your newborn session options?
I totally understand. That’s why I created this free guide that walks you through every newborn photo session option you have, from birth photography to in-home newborn sessions, including estimated costs, pros/cons and questions to ask prospective photographers. You’ll have a much better idea of which session is best for you after reading this quick guide!