When to book your newborn session...

I get asked this question all the time and so I wanted to give you all some guidance on booking your session and it isn't always a simple answer.

It really does vary based on what your goals are for your pregnancy and documenting it. Are you wanting maternity pictures as well?

If so you are going to want to reach out around 12-16 weeks to get on the calendar for 28-32 weeks. I don't recommend going beyond 32 weeks for multiple reasons, first being you will be entering the last phase of pregnancy and the tiredness can return in full force along with just being uncomfortable. I want you to glow in your images, I want you to feel like this is the best time of your life and from experience that is between 28 - 32 weeks.

Not wanting to do maternity and just skip right to the newborn phase? Great! Try and reach out around your 20th week to get you on the calendar for either a studio session or a lifestyle session, whichever best suits the goals for your family. Didn't remember to do that but still really want pictures? That is ok too, I keep a spot in my monthly calendar for two "surprise" newborns each month. No one should ever feel like they missed out on a phase in their newborns life that they really want to document and remember.

Few other things to think about ...

What kind of session do you want, lifestyle or studio?

Lifestyle sessions take place in your home in a well lit area such as a master bedroom or living room. They are approximately 1-2 hours in length and are a great way to incorporate pets & siblings into the images with ease. Everything with a lifestyle session is a little more natural, from the clothing choices to the posing. I do not bring any props or wraps to these sessions and do not do any posing with client props at their homes for a multitude of reasons, the most being safety.

Studio sessions take place at my private in home studio located in 78738. The studio is a cozy, clean, and safe space to complete a posed newborn sessions. I provide all props, wraps & outfits for sessions based on your preferences in color choices. You may bring 1-2 items of sentimental value that we've talked about beforehand that I will incorporate into the images. Parent & sibling images are posed and done on a neutral solid color backdrop or flokati rug and currently I do not allow for pets to be brought in for newborn sessions. These sessions can take anywhere from 1-3 hours in length as they are baby led sessions, meaning I never force a pose and always allow for eating, changing and breaks. 

Please note that newborn sessions are only done Monday through Friday with a start time of 10 AM.