Sweet and Simple Session: $100
Up to 60 minute session, in studio
Images of baby only
3 digital image, chosen by you
Photographer picks and designs the whole session.
Simple Wrapped Sessions: $150
Up to 60 minute session, in studio
Images of baby only
5 digital images, chosen by you
Access to all of the studio’s newborn clothing, accessories and props.
Simple Wrapped Family Sessions: $200
Up to 90 minute session, in studio
Images of family, sibling, and baby
10 digital images, chosen by you
Access to all of the studio’s newborn clothing, accessories and props.
Classic Newborn Sessions: $300
Up to a 2 hour session, in studio
Images of family, sibling, and baby
15 digital images, chosen by you
Access to all of the studio’s newborn clothing, accessories and props
Premium Newborn Sessions: $400
Up to a 3 hour session, in studio
Images of family, sibling, and baby
20 digital images, chosen by you
Access to all of the studio’s newborn clothing, accessories and props
All sessions require a $100 retainer fee (which is applied towards the cost of the session) as well as a signed contract and model release to hold the date. The balance will be due the day of the session.
No pose is guaranteed. Each baby has their own likes and dislikes and the session will be “baby lead”. This means that if your baby is not happy with a certain pose, we will move on to something else.
Clients will receive a gallery of images to choose from. You will have the option to purchase additional images, but no “raw” images will be released.
When should I schedule?
The sooner the better! We take a limited number of newborns each month, so that we can maintain the flexibility necessary for these sessions. We understand that there is a good chance your baby will not come on his/her due date! Once you sign a contract and pay the retainer fee, you will be “soft booked”. Then we simply ask our mamas to keep in touch with us if you happen to delivery early or are running late. We love to receive a text with a picture of your new arrival too! Most of my newborn sessions take place during weekend business hours. So please let us know when you book, if you will need other accommodations.
What should I expect from each session?
All of our packages come with digital images. If you find that you would like to purchase more after seeing your gallery, you will have the choice to make that purchase. You can buy just one or packages of 5, 10 or more. Here are some details about each type of session:
Simply Wrapped sessions are just as titled: wrapped poses only. We will begin with a potato sack (If you are unsure of what this pose looks like, feel free to ask!), move into a potato sack in a prop and then do one additional wrapped shot. This session is for babies only.
In the Simple Session, we will begin just like the Simply Wrapped: with a potato sack pose, followed by potato sack in a prop. Then we will move into a third set which may be either a prop or a bean bag set, depending on your preference and also baby’s preference! We like to adjust each session to the likes and dislikes of your individual baby.
Our Classic Session will start the same way as the Simple session: with a potato sack and then potato sack in prop. We will then move into a bucket shot and one additional prop shot. Next we will either do parents shots or one additional baby only pose. (This is where poses such as “froggy”, “side lying” and “chin on hands” take place.)
The Premium Session. This session is ideal for the client looking to invest in one of our albums, since there is a lot of variety as well as more images included.
***We do not guarantee ANY poses. Each baby is different and is happy in certain poses.***
When and where does the newborn session take place?
Newborn are best photographed during the first two weeks of life. Newborn sessions can be done later, but your baby will not sleep as easily through the posing and may also not be able to curl into all the cuddly newborn poses. If you are wondering if your baby is still able to have a newborn session, please contact the studio.
All newborn sessions take place in the Anchorage studio of With Love Photography. Our studio is fully stocked with props, backdrops, outfits and accessories that wouldn’t be available for travel.
What is a newborn session like and how do I prepare?
Because your baby has been in the womb at 98.6 degrees for the last nine months, the studio is kept warm. So please dress appropriately! White noise is played to assure baby is sleeping sweetly through the poses and there will be quiet music playing in the background. Sessions are baby led and usually last anywhere from 1-3 hours, depending on the type of session chosen as well as the baby. You will receive a session prep guide, so please do your best to follow the schedule that morning. Please be prepared to feed on demand if breastfeeding, or bring many extra bottles if bottle feeding. If you are nursing, please avoid spicy and gassy foods both the day before and the day of the session. I also recommend bringing a pacifier, even if baby is not taking one. We use this soothing tool when baby is not hungry, but needs pacification while posing. Please also bring a soft blanket to wrap baby in between poses.
As we mentioned, parent/sibling shots (Classic and Premium only) are typically done at the beginning or end of the session. With this in mind, we usually recommend that dad or another person take the older siblings out during the middle portion of the session. Children, especially younger ones, can become restless in a warm, small studio. We are just minutes from restaurants and shopping, so feel free to step out for a bit. For parents, you are welcome to sit close and watch us work with your little. Or you may choose just to sit back and relax! For some parents, this time will be your first moments alone since baby was born! So feel free to bring a book or put your head back and take a nap.
When you book your session, you will receive a questionnaire to fill out. And this will give us direction as far as the color scheme that you would like to use. From there, we will choose props, outfits and backdrops that we feel will accomplish the look you desire. If during the session you see something that we are using that you do not love (Or the opposite: you see something that you love that we are NOT using) just let us know so we accommodate!
We offer a line of maternity gowns, which are very comfortable for new mamas to wear during their portion of the newborn session. We also carry a some dresses for little girls. (Please contact the studio to see if we have the size you will need.) For dads and little boys, we recommend solid, light colored clothing. White shirts and tan pants are always a good option! We like light and simple clothing so that nothing distracts from the newest addition. For your newborn, we have everything that he/she will need! Most of my props are hand-made to fit my style of photography, so store bought clothes typically don’t fit in. However, if you have something of sentimental value, please feel free to bring it for the session.
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