Welcome, Mama
First off - thank you for considering me to document such a sacred and fleeting season in your life. Whether you're soaking in that newborn scent or preparing to bring your baby home, I'm honored you're here.
This page will walk you through what to expect if you choose to work with me, along with a peek into some of my work.
I offer both in-home and studio lifestyle newborn photography, focused on the real, love-soaked connection between your baby and the people who love them most.
You'll receive plenty of images of your little one: those tiny fingers, sleepy stretches, sweet expressions, and all the details you'll want to remember.. but these are family-centered newborn sessions.
Parents should plan to be photographed, too. Siblings are welcome, and even a beloved family dog can join us when it makes sense. Whether your family is just you and your first baby or a house full of siblings, the relationships surrounding your newest little person are a huge part of what I document.
These are not traditional posed newborn sessions. I don't bring wraps, posing pillows, baskets or props, and we won't spend our session trying to achieve a gallery of posed, sleeping images. Instead, we'll document your baby exactly as they are, sleepy or wide awake (or often both!), surrounded by the people who already love them like crazy.
Does Our Session Vision Align?
To give you the most beautiful and consistent images, my editing style pairs best with muted or neutral tones. Bright or bold colors can reflect onto baby’s skin and create unnatural color casts, so I always recommend choosing soft, earthy hues.
Natural light is also a must. I shoot primarily near windows using soft daylight - so we’ll turn off any overhead lights and open up the blinds to let that natural glow do its thing.
My newborn work is natural, connection-focused, and minimally posed. If you're dreaming of a gallery centered around intricately wrapped or posed sleeping-baby images, I may not be the best photographer for that vision (and that's completely okay!)
Where will the session take place?
For in-home sessions, the most common spots I use are the nursery, master bedroom, and living room- anywhere that feels lived-in and full of love. We might use cribs, beds, dressers, couches, rockers, or whatever space feels natural.
Natural light is key, so I’m always looking for rooms with large windows. When I arrive, we’ll take a quick look around together and choose the coziest, best-lit spots for your session.
How long are newborn sessions?
Newborn sessions typically last about one hour, but I intentionally leave some flexibility because babies don't read calendars and they certainly don't care that we scheduled pictures for 10:00 am LOL.
If baby needs to eat, be changed, snuggle with Mom, or simply take a few minutes to settle, we stop. There's no need to rush through what your baby needs for the sake of staying “on schedule.”
A comfortable, content baby gives us so much more to work with, whether they're peacefully asleep or looking around wide awake.
Scheduling Your Session
We’ll schedule your session based on your due date, then once baby arrives, we’ll finalize the perfect day and time.
If your little one is already here, don’t worry!
Reach out as soon as possible and I’ll do my best to get you on the calendar.
I recommend photographing newborns within the first two weeks of life, while they're still tiny and settling into those earliest days at home. That said, lifestyle newborn photography gives us plenty of flexibility- your baby does not need to sleep through the session for us to create a beautiful gallery..
The earlier you reach out (even while you’re still pregnant), the better I can plan ahead and save space for your session.
Feedings
Please don't ever rush or shorten a feeding because I'm there.
I build flexibility into newborn sessions specifically because babies need to eat, be changed, soothed, and held. If your baby gets hungry during our session, we'll stop and let them finish- whether that takes five minutes or twenty.
A full, comfortable baby is much more important to me than staying perfectly on schedule. And sometimes that feeding is exactly the reset baby needs before we continue.
There is never a need to apologize for feeding your baby, changing a diaper, taking a break, or asking for a few minutes to yourself. Your baby is not interrupting the session by being a baby.
If you'd like to include feeding images, I'm more than happy to capture those quiet moments. I can also use this time to photograph a few tiny details while baby is relaxed in your arms: little toes, fingers, or that newborn hair. If you'd prefer privacy instead, that's completely okay, too. I'll gladly step out and give you as much time as you need, or photograph nursery details while you feed somewhere more comfortable.
What About Props & Swaddles?
I arrive pretty simply: just me and my camera.
I don't bring newborn posing pillows, baskets, buckets, backdrops, wraps, or traditional newborn photography props. My sessions aren't designed around posing baby inside props or creating a gallery of traditional wrapped newborn poses.
If you'd like your baby swaddled for part of the session, you're absolutely welcome to use a swaddle or blanket you already love. I don't provide newborn wrapping or intricate posing, so baby will need to be swaddled by you if you'd like those images.
Sentimental items are always welcome when they naturally belong in your family's story: a handmade blanket from Grandma, a special stuffed animal, an heirloom, etc. We'll simply incorporate them in a way that still feels true to the lifestyle nature of the session.
What You’ll Receive
You'll receive a full online gallery of hand-edited, high-resolution digital images: ready for downloading, printing, and sharing with loved ones.
Every newborn session unfolds a little differently depending on baby's temperament, your family dynamic, your home and the natural moments we capture together. You can typically expect at least 30+ images in your final gallery, with a mixture of family connection, individual moments with baby, and those tiny newborn details you'll never want to forget.
Please note: I do not deliver raw or unedited images
These Sessions Are About Your Family
Your baby will absolutely get their moment to shine. I'll photograph their tiny hands and feet, wispy hair, little expressions, stretches, yawns, and plenty of sweet images focused entirely on them.
But my newborn sessions are not baby-only sessions.
The heart of my work is documenting your newest little person with the people who love them- curled against Mom's chest, tucked into Dad's arms, surrounded by siblings, or even alongside the family dog when they're an important part of your everyday life.
Parents should plan to be photographed during the session. You don't need to feel “photo ready,” and you certainly don't need to have everything figured out a week or two after having a baby. I'll guide you through everything.
Some of my favorite newborn images happen in the in-between moments: soothing your baby, rocking them, staring at that little face you've waited months to meet. Years from now, I don't just want your child to see what they looked like as a newborn. I want them to see how they were loved.
Unsure whether to chose between a Fresh 48 vs a Lifestyle Newborn session?
This blog post breaks down some of the differences: Click Here to Read
Booking Your Session:
Newborn & Fresh 48 sessions are each $375, with the first $75 due at booking to reserve your spot (remaining balance due at session).
To get started, just fill out the form on this page or email me directly at LightReclaimed@gmail.com if you have any questions or need help finding the best time for your session.
Once your form is received, I’ll be in touch to confirm availability and walk you through the next steps!
