There is something so magical about those first few weeks after you bring your baby home. They are so fresh and tiny, sleepy and new, and every little movement is a reminder that it wasn’t that long ago that they were stretching and kicking inside of you.

I would love to celebrate your baby’s arrival with your family and document all of these first moments of you together. Every newborn session includes family portraits, sibling portraits, and individual portraits of the baby. Newborn sessions typically occur in the first 2-3 weeks after the baby is born, and most families contact me to book their session in the second trimester to be sure to save a spot on the calendar before their baby arrives.

We offer a few types of newborn sessions, so read on to see which is the right fit for your family!

Our boutique studio in Saratoga Springs, NY, is the perfect spot for a more traditional session for your newborn.  The studio is fully stocked with soft, neutral colors of blankets, wraps, headbands, wooden floor backdrops, and little props to subtly complement your baby in his or her first portrait session.  Your studio session will include 3-4 unique set ups for your baby, as well as a mix of parent, sibling, and family images.   

These sessions typically last 2-3 hours, and are relaxed and calm to work around the baby’s schedule.  We allow plenty of time for feedings, cuddles, and kisses to ensure that your baby is nice and sleepy so that we can get those sweet little curled up poses that everyone loves so much!

Tiny little fingers and tiny little toes. One of my favorite things about a newborn baby is their sleepy little yawn and the way they curl up and nestle against your chest. 

Our lifestyle newborn sessions are a relaxed peek into your family’s life at home as you cuddle up with your new baby.  I will come to your home for a 1.5-2 hour session, and I will bring my camera and a few simple wraps for your baby.  Sessions are calm and natural, without any posing, as we capture those tender moments between your family and your new baby.

These sessions are ideal if you have plenty of natural light flowing through the windows of your home.  We will need a clean and uncluttered space for the photographs, and I ask that you tidy up the nursery and the master bedroom before I arrive.  We’ll capture some photos of you cuddling with your baby in the nursery, your baby in their crib, and all of the tiny decorating details that you thoughtfully and lovingly set up in your baby’s room during those last weeks of your pregnancy.

Newborn Session FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions that new moms ask me during our first phone call. Trust me when I say that it is my goal to make this as easy and stress-free as possible for you, and I will help you every step of the way when it comes to planning your portrait session. Click on the images below for blog posts and galleries filled with more info that answers each question. Still have more questions? Email me by clicking on the CONTACT tab above!