Lifestyle newborn photographer
Virginia Beach & Chesapeake
Congratulation on your newest addition to the family! The rollercoaster of being a mom has mostly begun or will pretty soon. I am so happy for you! I take a lifestyle approach to newborn photography. I will not put your baby to any poses, I will not use any props such as baskets, boxes etc. I will simple ask you to snuggle your newborn, breath him/her in, kiss and hold. Your baby is happiest in your arms and that’s what I want to capture. The newborn stage is the time of your life that goes the fastest and it’s all blurry thanks to the sleepless nights and all the new feelings. So believe me when I say, you want to have it documented to come back to it later.
When should I schedule my newborn session in Virginia Beach?
I recommend to have your pictures taken the first couple weeks of your baby’s life. But you have to feel ready. It might be week 2 or week 6, it does not matter. Just remember they grow super fast at this point so you might not want to wait too long. I consider newborn pictures up to the age of 4ish months.
What is the best time for a newborn session?
Most newborn sessions happen at your home. I love that your home where you brought your baby to is a part of your photos. Usually, homes provide the best lighting conditions during the morning hours till noon. So that’s when your session will be scheduled for.
You can also have your newborn photo shoot outdoors. The best time for an outdoor session is always at golden hour, meaning 1.5 hours before sunset.
What else do I need to know about the lifestyle newborn session?
I reserve at least 2 hours for a newborn photo shoot. There is plenty of time to feed your baby, sooth him and change to different outfits. Just like any other session your fur family members can take part as well. These sessions are super relaxed. There is no need to rush, I always respect all baby’s needs.
You do not have to clean the whole house. We will probably use the nursery, the living room and the bedroom. It all depends on you and the light conditions in your house. The day before our session please put away all the things and unnecessary clutter that you do not want to show in your photos.
How much does an in-home newborn session cost?
The session’s cost is $ 600. This is an all inclusive package which includes 60+ photographs, the online gallery, the print release with an option to order luxury prints and products. For an outdoor session please refer to my general family pricing HERE.
What should we wear for a lifestyle newborn session?
Be comfortable and respect your body. Yes, you might still have that baby bump and that’s ok. I love it! Let’s make it a part of your journey. Some moms even wear their pregnancy dress for this kind of session.
For an in-home session choose light colors because we are inside we need to reflect as much light as possible and light colors will help us do so. Dress your baby in rompers or onesies. Avoid anything that will reveal the diaper. Don’t forget to show lots of baby’s newborn skin.
It’s important to get along with your photographer! I’m a super laid-back, calm and patient person when it comes to the photo shoots. I have been photographing families for 4 years and it quickly became a passion of mine. If you want to read more about my journey, click below.
