What to expect when booking your Newborn Photography Session | Newborn Photographer | Yuba City, CA

What to expect.

As a mom myself, I understand how tiring and stressful this time can be but I also understand the beauty of it all! These little moments are so fleeting and my goal is to make this session experience as easy and as joyful as possible for you. Come, relax, and watch the photography magic happen. 

You receive exclusive access to my in home studio and props. Do you have something sentimental you would like to include? Lets Do IT!  I know how important these memories are for you, and I am so grateful you are considering me to bring your vision to life.  I customize each session to fit your request so you’re sure to have a one of a kind experience.

The best time to schedule your newborn session is while you’re still pregnant or during your maternity session with me!
Newborns are usually photographed in the first 7-21 days of life. Why so early? In order to capture those “NEW” little squishy poses we all adore, babies are their sleepiest during their first few days out of the womb. It’s important to book your session early (before the baby arrives). This ensures I don’t overbook and I can assure amazing customer service and quick turn around times. 

IT’S TIME TO READ YOUR SESSION GUIDE!

Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read and understand my session guide. If you have any questions, let me know otherwise I’ll see you at your session!

PREPPING YOUR BABY

• Please fully feed your baby right before leaving for my in home studio, or if you’re traveling please arrive early and feed your little one on site.

• Please avoid having any diaper ointment showing on baby’s skin. If you are using it regularly, please be sure to clean any off prior to your session.

• Please remove all bandaids from your baby prior to your session.

• The morning of your session, dress baby in a loose outfit that zips or snaps up the front with a loose diaper and no tight socks.

• Even if your baby doesn’t typically use a pacifier, we ask that you bring one as they serve as a wonderful distraction for the baby during the session. They are incredibly helpful in keeping your little one happy when moving from pose to pose. Please bring a SOFT pacifier, such as the Soothie brand (without the stuffed animal attached). Pacifiers with a hard outer shell leave marks on the baby’s face.

DURING THE SESSION

• If siblings are going to be part of the session, the best method with siblings is to have them come at the start of the session only. Toddlers especially have a difficult time sitting quietly through a newborn session! Parents find the experience much less stressful when one parent or a friend/grandparent cares for the child for most of the session and brings them to the studio for their portion only. If you need to bring your older child for the duration of the session, please plan to keep them entertained with snacks, quiet toys, books, etc.!

• I do have a waiting area (also known as my living room at the moment) for parents to set up camp during the session. Take this time for yourself and just rest on the couch!

• I do my best to keep the environment of newborn sessions very calm and peaceful. The more relaxed everyone in the room is, the more relaxed the baby will be. For me, this means pulling out my baby whispering skills, for parents this means relaxing and letting the photography magic happen!

• Expect my patience and attention to detail to rule the day. I spend the majority of a session perfecting poses, backdrops, fingers, etc. and I believe these little things are what makes the difference between a snapshot and a work of art featuring your baby.

THE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

Contact ME

Shoot me an email on my Contact Page to set up a call and consult. This is a great way to ensure what I offer fits your exact needs.

Schedule a Date

Newborn Sessions can only be scheduled Monday-Thursday. I understand weekdays don’t always work for everyone, if you need a weekend date an extra fee may apply to the session fee.

Gallery Reveal

The gallery reveal is done the day of your session unless you need to schedule a separate date, If you need to schedule a separate date then We will meet (in-person or online because thank goodness for technology) go over all of your gallery to select your images and the products that best fit your family.

Product Delivery

Products do take 4-6 weeks to be delivered, but don’t you worry, you will have access to your digital gallery immediately to share with your family and friends.