FAQ

If you are pregnant now and you are planning on having newborn portraits taken, please contact us before the baby is here and let us know your due date in advance.

You can Book a” Due Date for Newborn Session”  This way i’ll know when to contact you to schedule a newborn session.

We have limited availability and strongly urge you to reserve in advance, so that we make you our priority and guarantee a spot for you. We will hold a date in the week following your due date and adjust accordingly as soon as the baby arrives.  If your baby has already arrived,  please contact us for availability.

The best age for newborn session is before they are 14 days old.  I usually try to schedule a session day 7-9 of baby’s life.

In my experience, babies younger then two weeks will sleep more soundly, allowing me to position the baby in ways that create the very best portraits for my clients. Babies are also more flexible at that age. Older than 2 weeks, most babies tend to be more alert and restless.

You most certainly can! We actually encourage our clients to at least get a few portraits with their new addition to the family.  Not available for Newborn Mini Session or Newborn Standard Session.

Typically, we begin the session with the newborn alone on a FABRIC BACKDROP (with an outfit or naked ) for different poses.  Then we do a setup on a FLOKATI RUG (Sage, Navy, Cream, Pink, Grey, Black,Pecan,Light Blue) with a wrap and a PROP SET  (backet, basket, bowl or little bed).

Patents and sibling portraits are done last.  I use grey or pecan color of backdrops for parents(family) and a baby shots.  And for a sibling and a baby portraits i use flokati rugs.

After you contact me I’ll send you a link with all the outfits and props that i have in the studio and colors of flokati rugs.

Prices shown are effective July 20th 2017

Newborn Full session is $850 ( $150 is due at the time of Booking a session and $700 is due at the time of a session).

Newborn Standard session is $650 ($150 is due at the time of booking a session and $500 is due at the time of the session)

Newborn Mini Session $450 ($150 is due at the time of Booking a session and $300 is due at the time of a session).

We set aside up to three hours for a full newborn session, allowing for feeding or short breaks we might need in order to capture your baby sleeping.

Standard newborn session is two hours.

Mini session takes about one hour.

You will receive an email with a link to your gallery within two days of your session.

Turn around time  for editing is Two weeks from the time you choose your images .

I only offer a digital package with my newborn session. Prints are NOT included.

I’ll send you printing recommendations.

Please Book your session here  or contact me by email.

1. If you are nursing I advise to AVOID spicy or gassy foods (Gassy vegetables, such as asparagus, onions, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower),  drinking coffee, soda or citrus juices, because it can upset the baby’s tummy and they will feel uncomfortable. For bottle fed babies I advise to bring extra formula to last for about 4 hours.
2. Bring a pacifier …it could be a lifesaver.
3. The baby should be dressed in comfortable loose clothing to prevent marks on the skin.

I only have a few weekend dates available with an extra fee of $100.  I can schedule a weekend session only a few weeks in advance.  I have a family and cannot predict family events that I potentially may miss.  Please check my schedule to see if I post any coming weekends available. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15857611

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BABY MILESTONE SESSION -$450

• $150 retainer fee is required at the time of booking to confirm your slot

• Time and talent of the photographer
• Up to 1h custom photoshoot in my studio
• 10 Full Resolution edited images
• 2 sets
• 2 outfits
• A selection of props for your photoshoot

*Extra digital images $30 each

  PAYMENT INFO

• $150 is required at the time of booking to confirm your slot.
• $300 due at the time of the session
• All Payments are non refundable

The best time to schedule your baby’s session is at least 4 week ahead.

The best time to photograph your baby is age 7-9 months, right after they start to sit unsupported. It’s also the best age to capture those cute smiles.

If you would like to do 1 year old milestone session you are welcome to bring a cake, but you should probably do a practice run at home with a cupcake. I know it sounds fun to think of your baby playing with a cake and a frosting, but often it ends up with crying because they might not like to get messy.

I only have a few weekend dates available with an extra fee of $100.  I can schedule a weekend session only a few weeks in advance.  I have a family and cannot predict family events that I potentially may miss.  Please check my schedule to see if I post any coming weekends available.

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15857611

We’ll do 2 sets (backdrops).

You can bring few outfits or you can choose mine. I like simple sets

For the cake smash portion of the session, I do not focus on particular themes as that is not my personal style. I focus on the moment and on the child having a fun time with the cake, their expressions and details. I always use either a white or ivory backdrop, cake stand, and a matching banner based on the color of the cake.

The cake should be 5-6” with a soft butter cream icing and a light color cake inside (no red velvet). It does not need to be anything fancy, and most local bakeries should be able to make something simple. If you prefer, you are also able to bring a homemade cake. Please leave the cake at room temperature about 2 hours before the session to ensure the frosting is nice and soft.

At this time Baby session  focuses only on the baby. Parents and siblings are not included.

Make sure to book time of the session when your baby is most active. You can bring few outfits .

If you are planning to bring a cake for one year old milestone session it is a good idea to do a trial run at home a few days before with a cupcake with frosting. Some kids have never had sweets before, or have a hard time feeling dirty or messy. Giving them a chance to experience these sensations for the first time at home can make it easier on the day of the session.

I know kids at this age are on the move! Lots of falling and tripping. If you child has a small mark on their face, do not worry as I am able to touch it up in post.

A healthy child is a happy child. Please let me know within 24hrs of your session if your child is sick, has a runny nose, or cough, so we can reschedule your session.  Since I work very closely with newborns or other children, I need to be extra diligent in protecting these precious little beings.