Newborn Sessions

• ATTENTION: Due to the ongoing Pandemic, if Stay at home orders are put in place sessions will be rescheduled until order is lifted. All Deposits for newborn sessions are non-refundable, but can be credited to a future session. 

• My recommended booking time would be to book 2-4 months prior to baby's arrival. If baby has already arrived just check with me for availability! I may be able to squeeze you into my schedule, but of course it is not a guarantee. I always encourage to book prior to baby's arrival because I usually am all booked 2 months ahead of the current month for newborn sessions. Being 100% fully booked means I cannot schedule your little bundle of joy in the time frame that allows us the "curled" newborn poses. I understand due dates are not always a guarantee, so scheduling the official date will not be done until baby is born. Once I have received your booking retainer, I set you up in my calendar on the due date, (unless otherwise discussed!) and your spot for the session will be secured. 
• Once baby has officially arrived, you will just let me know and we will schedule your little one for their first photo shoot! I always make scheduling my top priority since we have such a small window to work with for photos. Photos being done within the first 12 days of life is always what I recommend, as it is best for poses and capturing the greatest amount of photos, but of course is not mandatory. If baby is past 4 weeks old, Session will be an all wrapped & bundled milestone session.   
• Newborn sessions are only done Monday-Friday at 9:00, 10:00, or 11:00 AM. Due to the sessions sometimes lasting up to 3 hours long, per my own childcare reasons, I can only schedule newborn sessions at this time of the day, and I appreciate your understanding. 
• Once sessions have been booked, you should receive preparation guide for the session via email.
• Only necessary immediate family are allowed (parents & siblings [if any] of baby only) to attend the session. I have very limited space in my studio & I want to be sure that the space remains comfortable for everyone.
• Photos with parents and siblings are always welcomed, and are done at the beginning or end of the session (for those other little ones, keep in mind the session can take up to 3 hours, I know they aren't as patient as we are!) I only allow 20 minutes for parent and/or sibling photos, since it is primarily a newborn session.
• Set up areas for baby will have a constant warm temperature and will be kept warm, so baby remains comfortable throughout the session.
• I have materials and set ups ready when you arrive. Prior to session I have all clients fill out a Newborn questionnaire form, this allows you to choose colors for the session, of course don't be afraid to be specific with your color choices, let me know of any important details I may need to know about baby or family, and help me make session options/requests easiest for you! 
• My usual set up is 3 fabric backdrop colors on my table set up and poses in/on 3-5 props (baskets, bucket, and bed depending on what baby allows) 
• All fabrics and wraps are washed with Baby safe Laundry detergent as soon as I purchase them, and after every time they are used in the studio. Cleanliness for baby is extremely important to me, and if you're like me who has a baby with extremely sensitive skin, this detail is important to you!
• If you are expecting multiples, please let me know as soon as you can what colors you'd like to use, even if your babies have not arrived yet, as I may have to purchase additional items to match what I have, since I am doing photos of multiples together! 
•  There is changing table area in my studio where baby can be changed (and it is sanitized after every single use)
• I wash my hands before baby arrives and am constantly using hand sanitizer throughout the session so you know your baby is in clean hands. 
• I often use white noise, a baby shusher machine, & soothing techniques that I’ve been trained in to comfort & soothe baby. 
• Feedings can usually take place during the session, So brining any feeding materials to feed baby during session is required. If you're strictly breastfeeding only, that's always welcomed in my studio to feed your baby freely & if we need to stop for feedings at any point in the session, we will do so.
•  I will be the one who wraps, positions, and poses baby, patience is necessary for all sessions. If your assistance is needed, I will be sure to ask away! Baby’s comfort & safety is most important to me!
• Crying can sometimes happen & I want to assure you that that is completely normal & baby is not hurting, Baby sometimes cries for being moved during their sleep, I do not leave your baby crying, I will soothe, and comfort but If baby does not want to go in certain poses after a few attempts, I will move onto the next pose. 
• Once session has been done I will send you a gallery to your email with all of the unedited photos from the session, where you will select your 15-20 images. Once I have received your "favorites" chosen I will edit them, I do skin adjustments that include blemish removal, skin softening, jaundice correction, and redness removal. Your final edited images will be sent to you in 2 weeks. If you wish to purchase additional images that can be done through the gallery. If you wish to purchase a watch me Grow package, please let me know prior to booking. 
• If you are booking a Watch Me Grow Package, it is to your understanding that all sessions for each milestone are done weekdays only. 

Thank you so much for reading & I Hope to see you soon!