In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session
In-home lifestyle newborn sessions focus on the new love your baby has brought into your family within the first few weeks of birth. This style session is designed to capture natural moments in your home and document the connection with each other including the whole family.
We will find pockets of light and unique ideas for your photos, and I will compose a variety of images that include the parents, siblings, and even the pets! We may use the nursery, living room, master bedroom and any other areas of interest in your home. If the weather allows, we may even venture outside. I come to you because I know how unpredictable those early days can be, and I especially know what it takes to get out of the house! Lifestyle newborn sessions include a one-hour session experience, image retouching and editing, and delivery of your high-resolution digital image collection.
IN-HOME LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSION EXPERIENCE $425 + tax
Up to 5 family members $425 + tax including parents & newborn as well as siblings. Additional siblings and/or family members $25 each. Family pets are welcome.
Minimum of 35 high resolution digital images delivered via password protected email gallery within two weeks.
$25 travel fee for travel more than 15 miles outside of the Doylestown, PA area. Maximum travel 1 hour.
In addition to your downloadable gallery, your images can also be delivered on a backup flash drive for $25.
Session Planning & FAQ
How should we prepare for our session?
We will likely use the family room living area, master bedroom, nursery, and other unique areas in your home for a variety of poses. If you prefer not to use a certain room that is completely fine! I prefer using natural light when working with babies so I will search for pockets of light near windows with open shades and/or glass slider doors. I will bring along some props (wraps, baskets) to use for individual newborn portraits and I am open to any unique items you'd like to include.
Once I arrive, I will take a few minutes or so to look around then jump right in, so it's great to have your baby fed and ready to go shortly after my arrival. If there are siblings we will make sure we get family and sibling photos first as they are important for your gallery. If the kids need some time to warm up to me I will take opportunities as they arise throughout our session. Siblings should be ready to go in their outfits too.
What time of day would be best and how long will it take?
The best age for newborn photos is between 10 and 14 days old. This allows for an adjustment period for your family and is also when newborns are still quite tiny and sleepy. Newborn sessions are scheduled on weekday mornings and can range from one to two hours depending on number of family members and time for breaks. I am flexible with your session and realize the need to take small breaks throughout our session for diaper changing, feeding, or extra snuggling.
What should we wear?
Dress simple and comfortable for this relaxed session experience. I suggest light and casual as there will be a lot of cuddling. I think whites, soft pastels, and neutral tones are best for this style session and typically go well in any room we may be photographing in. Choose a color palette (2-3 colors) for your family and start from there coordinating outfits. I also suggest staying away from large logos, bold prints, heavy patterns, and words on clothing as it can be distracting in the images. If you want to change the baby’s outfit for a different look or feel that is fine too. Feel free to have any special items available that you’d like to include. I will bring a few blankets and wraps that you are welcome to use.
