Pre-Booking
When is the best time to book my studio posed newborn session?
The best time to book your session is in your 2nd trimester. To ensure I give every mama 100% of my attention and time to create the most curated photoshoot experience, I only commit to 7 newborn shoots each month. Booking in your 2nd trimester would guarantee your spot with me.
For posed newborn photography, how many days after birth does the session take place?
I’ve found the magical window for newborn shoots to be between 7-17 days to ensure that your little is having the deepest sleep during the shoot. This helps me create dreamy curly poses that you will treasure long after those first few days.
Where does the session take place?
At our beautiful studio in the heart of Temple City, CA within walking distance from the ever so popular Camellia Square.
Can I bring a family pet to be included in the session?
It depends! We can discuss this on the call; possible on a case by case basis.
Do I need to bring props?
Only if you have an heirloom that you want photographed with your little. I provide all props for your shoot. Each shoot is styled to reflect your style and aesthetics.
I’m expecting twins (multiples), does it cost more?
Nope, the more the merrier!
We are expecting a boy and are planning to circumcise, how does this affect the session?
Please allow 5-7 days for healing - we will also be sure to keep his diaper on during the entire session.
Can I request poses I’ve seen on Pinterest?
In short, no. Every baby is different in what poses they will comfortably tolerate. The poses we achieve with your newborn entirely depends on the safety and comfort of your little! I also hope you’re picking me for my work. Even though imitation is the sincerest form of flattery at times, I hope my clients can trust me in the creative process of capturing them.
Can I request to use props I’ve seen used on your social media platforms?
Absolutely! We cycle through quite a lot props as my own style has evolved over the years so we might not have the same prop that we’ve used before. This is also why it’s important to book early so that we have plenty of time to acquire a desired prop.
Booking Process
My baby is already here, can you fit us in?
Please click here to get in touch today! Should my calendar not be able to accommodate, I can certainly make referrals to other local photographers whom I love!
Timing/Turn Around/In Person Ordering Consultation
How long after the session can we expect images?
We share sneak peeks within 10 days from the session. Final edited images are delivered between 3-6 weeks depending on traffic at the studio.
Session Prep
What do I need to bring to the session?
Here are the most important items:
paci (even if your baby hasn’t taken one yet)
diaper bag
food aka you or bottles
change/s of clothing for everyone who will be photographed (babies go…. especially so when dad is holding baby during photos)
A detailed list of what to bring will be sent in our prep guide upon booking
How does parking work?
There’s plenty of street parking right outside the studio. If those are full, we also have 4 designated parking spots in the back of the studio for our clients.
Do I (the mother) need to be present for the shoot?
Nope, dad/legal guardian will do just fine
All things $$$
Do you offer any discounts for booking multiple sessions?
Certainly! The investment page explains this in more detail, should you have further questions, holla at your girl!
What forms of payment do you accept?
major CC/venmo/zelle/cash
Do you offer a payment plan?
Certainly, email me to discuss in detail.
Other Services
What is the Fresh48 session?
In short, a Fresh48 session is a lifestyle session that takes place before you leave the hospital, to capture the first “48” hours of your little’s life. Here's one of my blog posts about the Fresh48 session and here are some Fresh48 galleries!
Editing
Can I receive the raw files from my session?
Unfortunately, no. Raw files are not able to be read by regular editing softwares. Further, editing is just as big part of creating the final image as the posing, shooting, and directing process. Images at the raw stage do not represent my work and for that reason, would not be delivered to the clients. A great analogy is a painter who was commissioned to draw a portrait of a client. The painter would not deliver the painting just at the outline stage or even when some coloring as been completed. He’d only deliver it when it’s thoroughly completed: shading, highlights, blending, final varnish etc.
Can special editing requests be granted such as removing certain birthmarks, blemishes, shirt wrinkles, etc?
Editing- All final images are edited to the Photographer's style. All editing and polishing is done at the sole discretion of the Photographer to the full extent of creative liberty and control. This may include light skin retouching (smoothing, redness, blemish removal, stain, jaundice, etc) Any additional and/or extensive editing such as head swapping, slimming, removing wrinkles in clothing/garments, etc is available upon request at the rate of $50 per hour fee.
Catch All
Can I gift a session (baby shower/friends/family)?
Oh yes! Please e-mail me to purchase your gift card.
I don’t want my photos used anywhere online, is that okay?
Certainly, be sure to let me know before our shoot and opt out of the model release when signing the contract.
I’m concerned about my pregnant/post-partum body and how it’ll appear in photos, what can I do?
Trust me! All final images are retouched and I will take care of any minor problem-areas. Know that you are beautiful and perfect in all your pregnant glory but I take care of my clients, ya-know-what-I-mean?
Do you have a question not answered above? Shoot me a message, can't wait to chat.