Frequently ASKED
QUESTIONS

If possible, it’s best to contact me when your pregnancy is between 20-30 weeks because I tend to book up months in advance. However, if you’ve already had your baby, don’t panic. I will occasionally have open dates that I can fit a newborn session.

To hold your place on my calendar, I pencil your due date down on my calendar. Once your baby is born, I ask you to contact me within 2 days to let me know that you are both healthy and ready to schedule your session. Then based on your baby’s birthdate, we pick the best day for your family to come to the studio.

No, it’s actually the perfect time. Newborn babies are usually the sleepiest between 6-14 days old.

While it is ideal to get your baby photographed in those first 2 weeks, you can still have your baby photographed as a newborn if you miss that window. I am able to photograph your baby in newborn poses up until they are 6 weeks old.

Newborns photograph best without any clothes at all or swaddled in simple wraps. I have an extensive supply of newborn hats, bows, and headbands that coordinate beautifully with my blankets and props that I use to stylize your images. You are welcome to bring items that have special meaning to your family if you would like me to photograph your baby in them, but you don’t have to purchase or bring anything.

Once you book your session with me, I give you a Newborn Session Preparations guide that will tell you exactly how you can set your baby up to have the best session.

Absolutely! Family images with a newborn are some the most cherished photographs, so I wouldn’t have it any other way. I photograph up to 5 family members, along with your baby, during your session. Additional family members can be included for a fee.

No, a newborn session for twins costs the exact same as a newborn session for one baby.

No, I photograph babies of all ages and their families too! Some of my favorite sessions are of families with toddlers and preschoolers at some of the beautiful locations we have around Glastonbury.

I am fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

The other recommended immunizations for adults that completed the childhood vaccination schedule is to have a flu shot every year and to get a Tdap shot every 10 years, to protect against whooping cough. I get a flu shot every September and got my last Tdap vaccination in September 2020 (1 year ago).

Within 1 week of your session, you get to schedule your ordering appointment which can being either in person or over a zoom video call. This is when you will get to see all of your pictures in a video slideshow and on a big-screen television so you can decide which photographs are your favorites and what you want to purchase.

What you buy is entirely up to you, and you don’t have to make that decision until after you see how your photographs turn out.

Most families invest anywhere from $800 to $2000 on their session and artwork. However, everyone’s needs are different – some spend a little more and some spend less.

Exceptional newborn and baby photography by a specially-trained portrait artist is not for everyone and takes an enormous amount of time, training and commitment. Still, you have many options when getting your baby photographed. Like when making any purchase, you have the choice of discount stores, department stores or boutiques and the services that they each provide. I offer families a luxury experience with the highest level of professional training in newborn posing and safety, gorgeous images, fine art products, and remarkable service.

Once ordered, your signature products will be ready within 4 weeks. Purchased digital images will be available for download within 2 weeks.