YOU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO REMEMBER THEM THIS LITTLE
FREQUENTLY ASKED NEWBORN SESSION QUESTIONS
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My newborn sessions are lifestyle based with very light posing. I love creating emotive images of babies being snuggled and loved on by their family. When it comes time for portraits of just your baby, I practice what is considered “baby-led” posing. “Baby-led” posing is a way to position your little one that is both comfortable and natural to them. It results in beautiful images that are timeless, classic and organic. I don’t spend hours getting your baby to sleep or posing them in any way that is forced and I avoid using props that might make your images feel dated or cluttered. This means that your session will be relaxed and laid-back. My goal is to create beautiful, clean images that keep the focus on your precious newborn and will stand the test of time.
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I recommend booking your session by the beginning of your third trimester when possible to ensure that I hold space for you during the weeks surrounding your due date. Clients who purchase a Milestones Membership to document their baby’s first year receive guaranteed availability and priority booking. I recommend scheduling the session on my calendar as soon as possible after the baby is born. Parents are usually on leave from work and your baby will be sleepier during those first couple of weeks so it’s easier to get those sweet, sleeping images. That being said, I specialize in baby-led sessions which means I am not concerned if they are older. There is no “bad” or “wrong” time to photograph your baby. They are perfect no matter their age and my goal is to document exactly who they are on the day I get to meet them.
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Parents, siblings, grandparents or family in town visiting and even your well behaved fur-babies are not only welcome, but encouraged to participate in your session! We are documenting some amazing moments in your life and they are a very important part of that! Having the whole family be a part of your session not only gives you a gallery with more variety, but those images will be a true gift for your family for generations to come.
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Newborn sessions are scheduled for 2-3 hours in the studio to ensure that we are not rushed if baby needs extra time to feed or settle. It also gives us time for outfit changes while making sure I get images of your baby alone, with siblings, parents and also the family all together. I recommend scheduling your session for a day where you do not have other commitments or appointments so that you can relax and enjoy this special experience.
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You’ll have access to my Client Wardrobe filled with designer pieces for moms and babies through their 1st birthday session. For newborns I have perfect neutral colored organic onesies, chunky knit sweaters, wraps and more. You are also welcome to bring outfits and items from your own wardrobe. Together, we’ll make sure that your final images are a unique representation of your entire family. Those looking for an even more luxurious experience can add-on the services of my preferred wardrobe stylists and personal shoppers.
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Having professional hair and make-up done before your session is a fabulous way to make sure you look and feel your best before your session. A fresh blow out, a relaxed, natural style and professional make up will photograph beautifully and can give your images an even more polished, high-end feel. I work with an amazing team of preferred stylists for clients who’d like to be pampered before their session.
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About 3 weeks after your session takes place, your art will be ready for viewing & ordering through your private online gallery. Instant digital downloads will be available for purchase at this time. You will be able to view all of your finished images along with custom curated artwork. Once you purchase the digital collection of your choice, your gallery will remain open so that you can download your images, spend your gift credit that comes with every digital collection and order any additional products and gifts that you’d like.
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I do! I have a Milestones Membership program designed to make sure you are able to document all the important stages that you would like from maternity through baby’s first year! Spots are limited based on my availability. You can contact me for full information.
“Kami is absolutely incredible and so talented! We used her for our newborn pictures, and we could not be more happy with the results. She made us feel so comfortable during the shoot, and the she captured the early days with our son so beautifully. We will treasure these pictures for years to come! I would highly recommend Kami to anyone who wants timeless baby and family pictures. You will not be disappointed!”
“Kami is very talented; you will not be disappointed in her work. The session was relaxed and joyful, even with a toddler running through the studio. Kami took her time to get the perfect pictures of my newborn and she was very patient with my toddler. Kami reassured me that she got perfect shots and I was in awe with just the sneak peek photo. My photos are amazing and capture my family beautifully. I will cherish the photos forever! I’m glad to have found a local photographer and will be booking Kami for future sessions.”
“Kami is AMAZING! She is incredibly talented at her craft, patient, gentle, kind and welcoming. She made our little family feel comfortable amidst the newborn photoshoot “chaos” AND captured so many precious photos while doing so. We cannot recommend or thank Kami enough for the photos - we will cherish them for a lifetime. We look forward to using her again in the future to capture more moments in time of our family! We love Lucky Friday Studios and can confidently say you will too.”
