You are going through a lot of change. Regardless of how you became a parent, the transition is beautiful but not easy. With that title of "mom" or "dad" comes a lot of responsibility, expectations, sleep deprivation...and let's face it, your needs take a backseat. We are here to help. We will thoughtfully curate your session prior to the arrival of your new addition so you won't have to worry about a thing when you are transitioning into your new role. We create a safe space for you and your family because we know this is a vulnerable time in your life and we want our clients to leave feeling loved on and special.
Our style is candid and unposed so you won't find us putting your baby in silly outfits and using a lot of props. We focus on the love and connection between your family because that is the real beauty you are looking to preserve.
It's true that our babies don't keep. Those teeny tiny toes, the sweet newborn scent, the cute little scrunch they do when they wake up...it can be tough to remember it all in the postpartum fog. We have created an experience that'll help you reminisce on these fond memories forever.
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"With this being our first baby, I was new to this type of photoshoot. Kathleen made me and my husband feel comfortable and she guided us through her process.
The pictures she sent us (with a quick turn around!!) were perfect. We had a few of the classic newborn shots, a few posed, a few candid, and everything in between."
- Grace B.
If you have taken a look at our work and it resonates with you, please feel free to reach out via our contact form.
We will book a 15 minute planning call so go over all of your wishes for your session and get to know you a little better. If you wish to work via email with us, that's okay too. Throughout your time with us, we will meet you where you are to make the process stress-free for your family. To us, that's what laid-back luxury really means.
Once we have you on the calendar, we will start talking outfits and book hair and makeup (optional add-on). This is the part that a lot of families dread and really appreciate the assistance. We have an exclusive Client Wardrobe filled with dresses for Moms, mens shirts and timeless outfits for your children. You can either choose something from the Client Wardrobe or we will help you style your family through style guides, links to our favorite websites, and expert guidance. No more panic buying from Amazon the week of your session!
Outfits will be steamed and hung for you, hair and makeup will be on standby to make you feel beautiful... all we need is you and your sweet family. Our style is very relaxed and candid so your only job is to show up and enjoy your most favorite people in the world. The beauty of the images comes from where you are, what you are wearing, but most importantly, the love and connection between your family. Want to find out a little bit more about our style and process? Take a look here.
A few weeks after our time together, we will meet again for an ordering appointment so we can discuss what you'd like to purchase for images and/or artwork. We have an a la carte system and believe our clients should only purchase the images they absolutely love. We don't believe in locking you into confusing collections or print credits. At this appointment, we will show you our heirloom and matted album options and show you custom wall art for your home. We know how framing photos and creating albums gets put on the back burner when you're a parent so we will do it all for you.
Creative Fee: $300
Pay your creative fee to reserve our time together then purchase your digital images and/or artwork after your session. No images or products are included in the creative fee.
A single session at the studio, grassy field or beach location.
Creative Fee: $500
Pay your creative fee to reserve multiple sessions over your baby's first year then purchase digital images and/or artwork after each one. No images or products are included in the creative fee.
Multiple sessions (up to 3) in the first 14 months of your baby's life at the studio, grassy field or beach location.
FAQ
This is the question we are asked the most! The truth is, it is totally up to you. If you'd like to capture those snuggly newborn days, we recommend booking about 10 days after your due date. Some families prefer to stay home and get adjusted first and that is totally ok! We follow your lead and listen to your needs during this season of life.
We always recommend the earlier the better because we only do a certain number of newborn sessions per month. As soon as you know you'd like to work with us, we recommend booking your spot! Join the Baby Plan and get all the sessions you want for your baby's first year scheduled at once.
Of course! We will provide some photos of just baby (or babies) but a majority of your images will be of baby with a family member (mom, dad, sibling).
Is my family included?
Absolutely, most of our clients do! We would be happy to arrange hair and makeup to be done in the studio before your session begins. All payments will be made to the vendors directly and is not included in the pricing of your session. Find expert advice from our favorite hair and makeup girl here.
It happens! This is our reasoning for only booking a certain number of newborn sessions per month. Babies like to come on their own schedule and we try to be flexible enough that we can accommodate when need be. No promises but we do try our very best!
What if Baby Comes Early?
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