Lifestyle Newborn Photography
Fresh 48 Hospital + In-Home Newborn Sessions
Your baby’s first days are full of little moments you never want to forget, the sleepy stretches, tiny hands, first snuggles and the way your family settles into this brand-new chapter.
Lifestyle newborn sessions are designed to preserve those moments in a natural, relaxed way. Instead of elaborate posing or styled setups, the focus is on connection, emotion and your family just as you are.
Choose a Fresh 48 session at the hospital or an in-home newborn session during your baby’s first few weeks.
Fresh 48 Hospital Sessions
Fresh 48 sessions take place during the first day or two after your baby arrives, while you’re still at the hospital.
These sessions are relaxed and documentary-style, capturing the little details and first moments that disappear almost immediately—the hospital bracelet, bassinet, tiny toes, sleepy snuggles and the way your baby fits perfectly in your arms.
There’s no elaborate posing and no pressure to have everything perfect. I’ll gently guide you when needed while allowing the session to unfold naturally.
Your session may include:
- Baby alone
- Mom and baby
- Dad and baby
- Parents together with baby
- Siblings meeting baby
- Feeding and snuggling
- Tiny details like hands, feet and hospital bracelets
- Baby in the hospital bassinet
- Natural moments throughout your room
In-Home Newborn Sessions
In-home newborn sessions are photographed in the comfort of your own home during your baby’s first few weeks.
These sessions are perfect for families who want relaxed, meaningful photographs without leaving home. We’ll use the spaces where your everyday memories are already happening—the nursery, your bedroom, the couch or wherever your family naturally spends time together.
The focus is on connection rather than perfectly posed images. I’ll gently guide you throughout the session while leaving plenty of room for snuggles, feeding breaks and all the little moments that make this season yours.
Your session may include:
- Baby alone
- Baby with each parent
- Family portraits
- Sibling photos
- Snuggling in the nursery or bedroom
- Baby in the crib
- Feeding, rocking and soothing
- Pets, when appropriate
- Meaningful details throughout your home
Investment
Pricing & Packages
A $100 non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your session and is applied toward the package of your choice.
After your session, you’ll receive a proof gallery to select your favorite images. Your selections will receive their final edits and be delivered in a downloadable online gallery.
Fresh 48 Hospital
Approximately 30–45 minutes
Photographed at the hospital
Baby + parents + siblings welcome
Relaxed, documentary-style photography
50+ edited digital images
Private online gallery
Pre-session preparation guide
$300
In-Home Lifestyle
Approximately 60–90 minutes
Photographed in your home
Baby + parents + siblings welcome
Relaxed, lifestyle photography
50+ edited digital images
Private online gallery
Pre-session planning + wardrobe guidance
$375
Lifestyle vs. Studio Newborn
Lifestyle newborn sessions focus on natural interactions and connection. They take place in the hospital or your home and use your surroundings as part of your baby’s story.
Studio newborn sessions take place in my Manhattan studio and include carefully styled setups, wraps, outfits, props and guided newborn posing.
Both preserve those fleeting newborn days—they simply offer two very different experiences.
FAQ
When should I book my newborn session?
When is the best time to photograph newborns?
How do I book without knowing my session date?
When will my session happen?
Do we need to clean our house?
What should we wear?
Hopital Policy
What if my baby is fussy?
What can I do to ensure my newborn sleeps?
Can our pets be included?
What is turnaround time on images?
How do you keep my baby safe during the session?
FAQ
When should I book my newborn session?
I recommend reserving your session during your second or third trimester.
Because babies arrive on their own schedule, I’ll reserve space around your due date. Once your baby arrives, we’ll coordinate the actual session date based on whether you’ve booked a Fresh 48 or in-home newborn session.
I accept a limited number of lifestyle newborn sessions each month so I can remain flexible when babies arrive earlier or later than expected.
When is the best time to photograph newborns?
Newborn sessions are ideally scheduled within the first two weeks after birth. During this time, babies tend to be sleepier and naturally curl into those sweet newborn poses. Once your baby arrives, just let me know and we'll choose your session date.
How do I book without knowing my session date?
You don't need to know your baby's birthday to book! I'll reserve space on my calendar around your due date. Once your baby arrives, you'll contact me and we'll choose the actual session date within those first couple of weeks.
When will my session happen?
Fresh 48: typically during the first 24–48 hours after birth, depending on hospital stay and availability.
In-home: usually within the first two to four weeks after birth.
Do we need to clean our house?
Absolutely not. Your home does not need to look perfect for an in-home newborn session.
We’ll usually work in just one or two areas with the best natural light, and I’ll help move or simplify anything distracting if needed. Your home is part of your family’s story—it doesn’t need to look like a magazine.
What should we wear?
Soft neutrals, solid colors and comfortable fabrics photograph beautifully for lifestyle newborn sessions.
I recommend coordinating rather than matching and avoiding large logos or busy patterns. Once you’re booked, I’m happy to help with outfit choices so everything feels cohesive without looking overly styled.
Hopital Policy
Hospital visitor and photography policies can vary. I recommend checking with your hospital ahead of time to make sure outside photographers and sibling visitors are allowed.
If hospital restrictions prevent the session from taking place, we can discuss moving your session to an in-home newborn experience instead.
What if my baby is fussy?
That’s completely normal.
Lifestyle newborn sessions are intentionally relaxed and baby-led. We’ll pause whenever your baby needs to eat, be changed, soothed or snuggled. There’s no expectation for your baby to sleep the entire time.
What can I do to ensure my newborn sleeps?
I'll send you a detailed prep guide before your session with tips to help baby arrive sleepy and ready for photos. But don't worry if your baby has other plans! We'll take our time with feeding, soothing and breaks as needed and follow your baby's cues throughout the session.
Can our pets be included?
Absolutely, when it’s safe and comfortable for everyone involved. Pets are part of the family too, and in-home sessions are a wonderful opportunity to include them naturally.
What is turnaround time on images?
I typically try to deliver proof galleries within one week of shooting. Once you make your final selections I will make final edits and deliver the final gallery within 1 week.
How do you keep my baby safe during the session?
Your baby’s safety and comfort always come first. I have years of experience photographing newborns and have trained specifically in newborn posing and safety. I’ll carefully support and pose your baby while watching their cues throughout the session, and we’ll always take breaks for feeding, soothing or snuggles whenever needed.
No photograph is ever more important than your baby’s comfort and well-being.
Whether we document those first hours at the hospital or the quiet early days at home, let’s preserve this season exactly as it feels right now.
Your memories deserve more than a spot on your phone.
Professional prints and products are available directly through your online gallery, making it easy to turn your favorite newborn photographs into artwork you'll enjoy in your home for years to come.
Prints & Products
I. Professional Quality
Purchasing prints directly from a photographer often guarantees high-quality paper, color accuracy, and careful image processing, ensuring the best possible presentation of your photos.
II. Tangible Memories
Printed photos provide a physical representation of special moments that you can touch and interact with, enhancing the emotional connection to the memory. Unlike digital files which can be lost due to technology issues, printed photos offer a long-lasting way to preserve your memories.
III. Home Decor
Prints can be framed and displayed around your home to personalize your space and showcase your favorite moments.