Newborn photos are a little bit for you right now, but mostly for future you. The future you who is walking your sweet baby into Kindergarten, and can't quite remember what it felt like when he fit into your arms. Let's make sure you never forget.
As your NJ newborn photographer, I'll bring everything we need for your session (swaddles, bows, and a moses basket). Newborn sessions take place on weekday mornings, when the light is best, and babies are happiest! Your whole family can be included in this session (pets, too!). We'll start with family photos, and make sure to get plenty of portraits of the new baby alone as well. Newborns change so, so quickly, I promise that booking a newborn session is one thing you'll never regret.
NJ Newborn
Photographer
-ariel
"She was so patient and gentle with our baby and really took her time to make sure she got all the photos she needed. She made everything so easy! The pictures came out INCREDIBLE!! We cannot stop looking at them. We highly recommend!!"
Fill out the contact form, or send an email to hello@christinaclairephoto.com, and we can find the perfect date for your session. I'll share location ideas, as well as a portrait session planning guide that includes plenty of tips on choosing outfits and preparing your kids for our session.
1. Let's Chat
A signed contract, brief questionnaire, and deposit are required to hold your spot on my calendar. For newborn sessions, we'll typically pick a placeholder date on my calendar, 7 to 10 days after your due date. However, if you'd like a delayed newborn session, we can choose a later date, anytime up until baby is 3 months old.
2. SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION
I'll be in touch before our session to confirm that we're going ahead as scheduled.
3. SESSION DAY!
Your images will be delivered approximately three weeks after your session, in a secure online gallery. Each image is hand-edited in a light & airy, true-to-life editing style. You can download your images to your phone and computer, and your gallery will stay active for two months.
4. YOUR IMAGES
everyone has a story worth documenting
in-home newborn session
In-home newborn sessions take place on weekday mornings, since the light is best and babies tend to be happiest in the mornings. Upon booking, we'll pick a placeholder date for your session to put on my calendar. After baby arrives, reach out and we can discuss whether your placeholder date still works for you, or if you'd like to adjust your session!
- Session planning guide and wardrobe inspiration
-In-home newborn session
-Full gallery of professionally edited digital images
Included:
bump to baby membership
Document your pregnancy and newborn with this two session membership. This package includes a classic maternity session and an in-home newborn session.
- Session planning guide and wardrobe inspiration
- Classic maternity session
- In-home newborn session, taking place on a weekday morning in the first three months of baby's life
- Full galleries of professionally edited digital images for each sesssion
Included:
-denise
"She is as kind and patient as she is talented. She made shooting a newborn and 3 year old look like a walk in the park. Our photos came out stunning - her suggested poses, the candid shots, and editing were exactly what I was looking for!"
F.A.Q.
I only take a limited amount of newborn sessions per month, so the sooner you reach out the better! I suggest inquiring sometime during your second trimester, so we have plenty of time to plan. Newborn sessions take place on weekday mornings. We'll choose a placeholder date that can easily be moved up or back depending on when baby arrives!
how far in advance should we book?
To give your photos a timeless feel, I recommend wearing neutral, lighter colors. Creams, grays, camel, and muted blues, greens, and blush photograph beautifully. Avoid neon colors, bright red, busy patterns, and logos. Upon booking, you will receive a portrait session planning guide, and Pinterest boards to help with wardrobe inspiration!
what should we wear for an in-home newborn session?
NJ newborn photography
Of course! Your husband or partner, and any big sisters or brothers-to-be are all included in your newborn session! Four-legged friends are welcome as well!
do newborn sessions include partners and older siblings?
Please, please do not stress about how tidy (or not tidy) your home is. I remember the newborn days well. We'll pick one or two spots in your home, move any clutter out of the way, and get started!
should we clean our whole house?
Every session includes a full gallery of digital images. Each session is different, but typical newborn galleries consist of ~100 images.
How many images will be delivered?
Absolutely. I don't know anyone who's totally comfortable in front of the camera, unless you are a professional model. I promise I'll tell you exactly where to stand and what to do with your hands. And in my experience - by the end of our shoot, you'll actually be *enjoying* yourself!
we're awkward and my kids don't sit still. will my photos still turn out okay?
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Whether your expecting your first baby or wrangling a family of five, I'd love to document this season of life for you!
ready to freeze a moment in time?
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Whether your expecting your first baby or wrangling a family of five, I'd love to document this season of life for you.
