I am  so  excited  to  capture  your  sweet  newborn.  Your  custom  newborn  session  is  done  in  the  comfort  of   your  own  home.   My style is Fine Art Lifestyle, which means that I will come into your home and  beautifully capture this fleeting time in your life.  
 

Day Of  The Session: When  I  arrive,  I  will walk  around  your  home and  scout  out  the  best  lit  areas for family  and  sibling  shots.  I  often  use  the  couch, master  bed, and  nursery  for  photos.  I  know  what  it  is  like to have  a  newborn.  Please  don't  feel  like  you  have  to  clean   the  house  before  I  arrive.  We can easily clean up an  area  that  we  want  to  use  for photos. 
 

Your Baby:  Your newborn is perfect just the way he or she is.  I don't try and make babies sleep or place them in unnatural poses.  I suggest you have your newborn in a simple onesie that is form fitting with no graphics or words.  This usually means you will need a preemie or newborn sized onesie. I will likely take it off and get some nude or near nude newborn photos as well.  Also, please gather a few favorite swaddle blankets for baby to be wrapped in. I recommend feeding the baby as much as he or she wants about fifteen minutes prior to my arrival. Newborn sessions can take some time, that is okay. 
 

Siblings:  Again, I know exactly what it is like to have a new baby, I have three of my own, and I know exactly how big this change is for the siblings in the house.  I usually try and get sibling and family photos right at the start because the sibling may loose interest in me quickly.  I have no major expectations for the siblings and will never force them into doing anything they aren't comfortable with.  It is best to prepare the sibling for the session by telling him or her that a friend is coming to visit and take some photos of your family.  It is always best not to surprise them. 
 

Mom & Dad:  You are going to be thrilled and exhausted.  Having a new baby is hard and wonderful all at the same time.  Remember that I am a birth and postpartum doula, so I understand exactly what you are going through.  My job is not to make this time in your life look perfect, my job is to show you just how beautiful it is.  I want you to be relaxed and at ease when I am photographing your family.  You don't need to be anything but yourself.  
 

Wardrobe: I recommend neutral colors and comfort. . What is most important is that you are comfortable.  I am happy to discuss wardrobe with you further if you would like.  Just let me know. 

 

Feel  free  to  e-mail with  any  questions  you  might  have.  Thank  you  and  I  look  forward  to  capturing you soon!