I’m so excited to be photographing your new baby! Such a true pleasure and honor, so thank you for choosing me to capture these precious memories for you.
There is no doubt that being a new parent can be overwhelming. I have 4 children myself and totally understand. The first few weeks can be such a blur, and it’s so important to stop and capture these first moments. Pictures bring back memories. Memories of baby’s breath, the smell of baby’s hair, and baby’s tiny features. So perfect and precious. This is a guide to prep for your newborn session to help it run as smoothly as possible.
Sessions are held in my studio located at 214 W. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778. My studio is in downtown Tavares, near the round courthouse. It is an upstairs location in a greenish building. The Republican office is downstairs, and my door is to the left. The door is blue, with my logo on it. You can park in front of my studio, or behind it.
Lifestyle Studio Newborn with Family sessions are just that. This is a session photograph your new baby, as well as your immediate family, with a lifestyle look, in my studio. I love soft colors and textures, which you will notice throughout the images.
With the lifestyle look, baby can be asleep or awake because there is minimal posing. You can choose to dress baby in a onesie, outfit, etc. I suggest soft, plain, neutral fabrics. I have neutral blankets in the studio if you'd like to use one.
These images will be taken on the futon, bench, as well as in front of my windows. The posing beanbag and white backdrop will not be used.
I photograph very simplistically and capture a lot of details of baby as well. I like to create timeless images that can be proudly displayed. If you are having a girl, please feel free to bring headbands that you love. Keep in mind the timeless, neutral look that will run consistent with your photos. I do have some headbands/tiebacks in the studio as well.
For the family photos, here is a link for wardrobe inspiration: Click here
If you are stuck on what to wear, I would be glad to help. Email me for more advice ([email protected]). I love client wardrobe so much, I have decided to carry clothing in my studio for you to borrow during your session. This helps take off some of the pressure of finding the perfect outfit that will photograph great. If you're shopping to purchase your own, I recommend these sites:
Target, WalMart, Old Navy, and H&M often have nice dresses as well. Many of the more expensive dresses I mentioned, you can get from a rental company. If you purchase one, they are usually easy to re-sell. Poshmark is another good spot to find boutique quality dresses at a discounted price. For clothing for children, I suggest Gap, Old Navy, and H&M.
Please bring plenty of diapers and wipes for baby. The session can take anywhere from 45 minutes - 1 1/2 hours. If you are formula feeding, please make sure to bring formula. Snacks for yourself (and your family) are also great to have on hand in case the session runs long. I usually have snacks/water in the studio in case you forget. I have a playroom for your other children. There is also a park and restaurants by my studio, in case dad wants to take the kids somewhere after they are done with their portion. Please make sure nails are clean and either not polished, or freshly polished with a soft color.
I will send an email after the session asking if you'd like a sneak peek posted. I only post if I have permission via email.
You will receive all edited, full size images within 4 weeks of your session. I will notify you when your
images are ready for you to proof. Please remember to back up your files.
