Sessions can be scheduled prior to delivery or after. It is best to capture the photos before the baby is a month old. Newborns are unpredictable! Often, session dates and times change. There is no rescheduling or cancellation fee.

Sessions can take place at the studio or in your home.  I have a warm and inviting studio full of baskets, soft blankets, pillows and wraps.  The studio has a wall of windows that provide a nice soft light, perfect for baby skin!   I can also bring a condensed version of the studio to your home for a session that not only captures the newborn portraits but the baby details in your home like the nursery.  You can decide at any time what location you prefer.

Here is an example studio session

and an example home session

After the session location is set there is very little you need to do.  Most newborn portraits are photographed with the baby wearing little more than a diaper.  Bring along any special heirloom items like quilts or monogramed clothing to the studio sessions.  

There is a parking spot reserved for Logan Square Photo Clients at the studio. You can get directions to the parking lot here and look for the Logan Square Photo sign.

If a big brother or sister will be included in the session, it is a good idea to let them 'practice' holding the baby. Most sibling poses include the older child laying down with an arm around the baby.  Let the toddler kiss the baby and get comfortable.  Allowing the baby and toddler to bond will also give you a good idea of the level of cooperation from the older sibling.

If the session will be in your home, about one hour before I arrive, I recommend turning up your heat (or turning off the air conditioning)  The baby will be in delicate wraps and is used to being very warm so the ideal temperature is around 75-80 degrees.  If the session is at the studio, please make sure to wear layers so that you can change to a t-shirt during the portraits of the baby alone.

My style for newborn sessions is to use soft light, neutral backgrounds and earth tone blankets, wraps and headbands.  I allow the baby to lead the poses and use wraps to accentuate the uniqueness of the newborn. My favorite images capture the special way that a newborn positions her hands or scrunch up their legs. Capturing the fleeting poses that quickly change as the baby grows.

Need some ideas for what to wear? Here are some suggestions!