Welcome and Thank You!​

I’m so thrilled that are thinking about or have chosen me to capture these precious first days with your baby. I know preparing for a newborn session can feel stressful, but my goal is to make you feel at ease and help you enjoy the experience. This page is here to share helpful information without being overwhelming.

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After Your Session​

• You’ll receive your soft proof gallery within 1–3 days.

• Once you select your favorite images, your final retouched gallery will be delivered within 14 days (often within a week).

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Signature Newborn Sessions​

We’ll discuss colors, props, and poses together to plan your baby’s session. You will be sent a session questionnaire to help me plan for your session. You will be able to select colors, props, wraps, headbands and other details during your session as well. 

 

Here are some helpful tips for a smooth experience that apply to all newborn session:

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For Baby​

• Feed your baby before the session and bring extra milk; we’ll have plenty of time for breaks and soothing.

• Dress baby in something easy to remove without waking them; during colder months, layer blankets to keep them warm.

• Bring a pacifier (if baby uses one), diapers, wipes, and extra clothes.

• For Natural Newborn Sessions, bring a plain white onesie (snug fit preferred).

• If siblings are coming, bring activities to keep them busy. Family/sibling photos are usually done first so young children don’t have to stay the whole time. Bringing two cars can help if one parent wants to take them home early.

 

Special Requests & Props​

• Let me know in advance if you have any specific poses or items you'd like included.

• Bring any special props or outfits you'd like photographed. If you don’t have anything, no worries, I provide props, wraps, headbands, and other accessories.

• Once you arrive, please let me know if you have anything special you'd like to incorporate.

• Relax and be patient, I will always follow your baby’s lead.

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What to Wear​

• For parent portraits, most images are taken from the waist up, so comfortable bottoms such as leggings, jeans, flowy pants, or a dress all work well. For moms, my favorite option is a long, flowy maxi dress with sleeves.

• I also have a few dresses available in the studio, along with white and black lace cover-ups that work beautifully over a cami or tank. If you are hoping to use one of my dresses, I do recommend bringing a backup outfit just in case.

• Neutral colors tend to photograph best, especially shades like white, cream, gray, black, beige, and soft blues or pinks.

• For dads, a simple and well-fitting henley, polo, or fitted t-shirt in neutral tones works best. I usually recommend avoiding men’s cotton button-up shirts, since they tend to wrinkle easily.

• Try to choose clothing that is not wrinkled, and avoid see-through tops or visible bra straps. Sleeves are often a great choice and help keep the overall look clean and polished.

• For siblings, their full outfit is often visible in the photos. For girls, a dress or romper in soft neutral tones works beautifully, and subtle patterns can work as well. For boys, a plain t-shirt or henley paired with jeans or khakis is a great option.

• Overall, keeping things simple is always best. In the studio, all white can photograph beautifully, especially for a Natural Newborn session.

• If you would like, feel free to text me outfit photos ahead of time at 916-254-8722, I'm always happy to help.

• Most importantly, wear something that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and beautiful so we can focus on connection and creating timeless images.

 

For Mom​

• I know it can feel hard to focus on yourself during this stage. Take a little extra time to do your hair and makeup, you deserve it, and you’ll never regret being in these photos with your baby and family.

• I include professional retouching for all purchased images, including minimizing dark circles, blemishes, or other concerns. Please let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like me to address. I can even enhance makeup such as add eyelashes. Let me know if you would like any extra retouching such as enhanced make-up, it's included!

 

During Your Session​

• Relax and enjoy the experience. I may ask for your help occasionally, but most of the time you can simply observe and soak it in.

• Your baby’s safety is always my top priority. There are certain poses I do not offer for safety reasons; if you have a specific pose in mind, please ask in advance.

• Your baby may fuss, and that’s okay. We’ll take breaks for feeding, changing, and soothing as needed. Staying calm helps your baby feel relaxed too.

• Newborn sessions typically last 2–4 hours depending on the session type and baby’s needs, l will never rush.

• If anyone in your family is ill, please let me know so we can reschedule. I will also reschedule if I or anyone in my home is sick.

 

Thank you for choosing professional, custom photography, it’s truly a gift that lasts a lifetime. These photographs will become cherished memories and beautiful artwork for your home, treasured for generations to come.