Newborn Portrait Sessions

Winston Salem Newborn Photographer - Baby Photography

Newborn Sessions are available in our studio from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, by appointment only.

It is important to schedule your newborn session in the first two weeks after birth, preferably in the first 6-10 days of life, while they're still very sleepy, calm and more likely to tolerate handling to tuck into those sweet curly poses. While a premature birth may add to this time frame, an overdue birth may shorten this time frame. All of the photos you see in our portfolio were shot within 6-10 days of birth. If you've missed this time frame, it's okay! While your baby may not sleep throughout the session or tolerate handling as much, we will still capture beautiful images of your new bundle for you. Sometimes they surprise us all - we've had a set of 6 week old triplets sleep through the entire session and a 5 day old stay awake throughout the entire session!

Newborn sessions last up to two hours (however please understand that this does not mean two hours of shooting - this two hour time frame allows time for calming, soothing, feeding and changing, as well as set-dressing and posing). There is ALWAYS time for a break, a snack or feeding and clothing changes. Our clients have access to our kitchen for heating up a bottle, or other private areas for nursing and quiet feeding time. We have a tv, snacks and drinks (and coffee!) in the studio waiting area as well as blankets and pillows - I have had several moms who have dozed on our couch during their newborn session to catch up on sleep! We also have lots of magazines and free wi-fi for our clients (just ask and we'll be happy to enter our password for you)! If your little one is fussy, it happens! Please try not to stress or feel rushed - newborn babies have an uncanny way of picking up on parents' anxiety - we're patient and expect it! All of our prop clothing, wraps, backdrops and throws are washable, so if your little one has an accident, please know that it happens at almost every session, and everything can be thrown in the washer with a scoop of baby laundry detergent after you leave!

SAFETY FIRST! I am always open to creative shots or ideas that you may have or have spotted on Pinterest, but please understand that your baby's safety is our #1 priority, and if I'm not comfortable doing a shot or your little one is too awake or wiggly, I will not attempt anything that would jeopardize their safety.

We'll work with you closely to plan your newborn session, choose backdrops and prop clothing, and help to make your session go as smoothly as possible.

What to bring? A blanket for swaddling, extra diapers and wipes, a pacifier and extra bottles or breast milk (we have a private area available for nursing, as well). Also bring along any special keepsakes or props/clothing that you would like to use during your session.

In-Studio Newborn Session Fee: $150

A morning session lasting up to two hours in our studio with access to many different sets and posing fabrics, and our large (continuously growing!) selection of itty bitty hats, headbands, stretch wraps, upcycle sets and newborn props. Newborn sessions include a family/parent shot and a sibling/pet shot (if sibling/pet is cooperative).

ALL newborn session clients receive a complimentary custom birth announcement design with full printing rights from their session. Ask up about printing your design for you!

We DO NOT schedule newborn sessions after 12pm due to light quality in the studio.

IN-HOME newborn sessions are available for an additional $75.

MULTIPLES: Please add $75 per additional newborn in the same session.

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Session fee includes a complimentary pre-session planning consultation (in-person, phone or email), the time and talent of Giulia and Jonathan, image processing and minor retouching to 8-30 images depending on length of the session, and an in-person viewing and ordering appointment.

Session fee does not include any products. Prints, products and digital negatives are sold separately.

Please contact us for more information or for a full pricing menu.

Please note that all prices are subject to change without notice at any time, however print and product prices are locked in for one month from your session date. Any print and product orders placed after one month will be subject to any changes in pricing.