Black and white close-up portrait of a person lying down, gazing upward with a serene expression.

 

NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

 

PHOTOs & FILM

NEWBORN LIFESTYLE

Newborn sessions are intentionally unhurried and baby-led. There’s plenty of time for feeding, diaper changes, cuddles, and soothing whenever needed. There’s no pressure for your baby to sleep or “cooperate” — we simply follow their rhythm and capture your family as you are.

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on a bed wrapped in a fluffy white sherpa blanket with a monstera plant in background.

WHAT DOES “LIFESTYLE NEWBORN” MEAN?

Lifestyle newborn photography is about documenting these early days just as they are — natural, intimate, and beautifully real.

Instead of elaborate posing, wrapping, baskets, or styled setups, I focus on your baby’s natural features, your connection as a family, and the little everyday moments that make this season yours.

That also means embracing the details that are part of having a newborn. Peeling skin, tiny flakes, wrinkles, and other temporary newborn features are part of their story, and I don’t automatically remove them in Photoshop. My editing is intentionally natural and preserves what your baby truly looked like during these first days.

Your session can also include the little routines that are already becoming part of your life together. If you’d like to give your baby a bath, feed them, change them, get them dressed, rock them to sleep, or simply cuddle together, I can document those moments too.

There’s no pressure for your baby to sleep, stay in a certain position, or “cooperate.” We follow their rhythm, take breaks whenever needed, and let the session unfold naturally.

The goal isn’t to create a perfect version of these days — it’s to preserve them as they truly felt.

Close-up of a newborn baby's tiny foot resting gently in an adult's hand.

WHEN SHOULD WE SCHEDULE?

The ideal time for a newborn session is within the first 15 days after birth. During these early days, babies are typically sleepier and still have that unmistakable brand-new look — tiny features, delicate skin, and all the little details that change so quickly.

If possible, I highly recommend scheduling your session within this window.

However, because my newborn sessions are lifestyle-focused rather than traditionally posed, babies can still be photographed as newborns up to 3 months old.

After the first few weeks, your baby will likely be more awake, expressive, and interactive, so the session may look a little different — but we can still beautifully document this early chapter of your family’s story.

0–15 days: Ideal newborn window

2 weeks–3 months: Newborn lifestyle

3+ months: Baby & milestone sessions

 

NEWBORN LIFESTYLE COLLECTION

 

Black and white photo of parents with their newborn baby and dog in a nursery room.

PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE

STARTING AT

$455

Includes


  • Up to 2 hours of photography coverage
  • 25 professionally edited images
  • High-resolution downloads
  • Parents + siblings included
  • Online gallery

CUSTOMIZE YOUR COLLECTION

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

 

FULL GALLERY UPGRADE ($155)

 

Upgrade from 25 images to an Unlimited Gallery with a minimum of 45 edited photos. I’ll carefully curate the best images from your newborn session and professionally edit each one to match my signature style.


Prefer just a few more?

Additional images can also be purchased individually after gallery delivery for $2.50 per photo.

 

CINEMATIC HIGHLIGHT FILM ($175)

 

Add a 30 second short cinematic film to your newborn experience, capturing the tiny movements, cuddles, little stretches, yawns, feeding, and quiet moments that photographs alone can’t preserve.

Includes additional session time to allow for both photography and filming.

 

PORTRAIT RETOUCHING

 

My standard editing focuses on color, lighting, and maintaining a natural, authentic look. It does not include detailed skin, hair, or makeup corrections. Natural newborn details such as peeling skin, tiny flakes, and temporary blemishes are intentionally preserved rather than automatically removed in Photoshop.


If you’d like additional retouching, you can select your favorite images after receiving your gallery. Retouching can include softening or removing peeling skin and temporary blemishes, natural skin corrections, and flyaway hair cleanup upon request.


I keep all retouching natural — no artificial-looking skin or heavy alterations. I do not alter body shape or proportions, including slimming or reshaping. Minor makeup touch-ups, such as correcting makeup smudged by tears, may be included. However, I do not alter or correct the original makeup application.


$2 / image · 10-image minimum

 

PRESERVE THESE FIRST DAYS, YOUR WAY

 

TRAVEL FEES (For OUTDOOR sessions)


I’m based in Tracy, CA — Down here are the travel fees for some areas

California is huge, so feel free to ask!

Adult hands gently cradling tiny newborn baby feet, showcasing the delicate bond between parent and child.
Tri-Valley Area ($0.00)

Tracy, Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton

East Bay Area ($20.00)

Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Berkeley

South Bay Area ($25.00)

Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale

PENINSULA ($25.00)

Redwood City, San Mateo, Burlingame

SAN FRANCISCO ($35.00)

San Francisco

Coast ($40.00)

Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz

MARIN COUNTY ($40.00)

Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Novato

NAPA/SONOMA ($50.00)

Napa, Calistoga, Sonoma

Woman arranging items in a cozy nursery with animal-themed decor, white crib, and patterned rug.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby's tiny hand resting gently in an adult's open palm.
A newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a parent's arms, wearing a white onesie with small prints.
New parents tenderly holding their newborn baby together, foreheads touching in an intimate family moment.
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Happy parents sitting by a crib smiling at their newborn baby girl named Hallie in a soft nursery.
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New parents smiling lovingly at their sleeping newborn baby, sharing a tender family moment together.
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A newborn baby's tiny hand gently gripping an adult's finger, showcasing the delicate bond between parent and child.
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A newborn baby's tiny hand gently gripping an adult's finger, symbolizing new life and parental bond.
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A tender close-up of a newborn baby's tiny hand resting gently on an adult's finger, symbolizing new life and parental bond.
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Close-up black and white photo of a sleeping newborn baby's face, showing delicate features and soft skin.
Black and white photo of parents with their newborn baby and dog in a nursery room.
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New parents lovingly cuddle their sleeping newborn baby on a white bed, sharing a tender family moment.
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Mother sits in nursery recliner holding newborn while two Corgi dogs rest on rug beside wooden crib near bright window.
Sleeping newborn baby girl in white onesie and pink bow headband with pacifier on beige nursing pillow.
Black and white photo of a mother sitting in a chair lovingly gazing at her newborn baby.
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Parents bonding with newborn baby in a cozy nursery room with crib, floor lamp, and glider chair.
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Two parents lovingly gaze at their sleeping newborn baby held in fathers arms near a sunlit window.
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Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on a bed wrapped in a fluffy white sherpa blanket with a monstera plant in background.
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A newborn baby yawning while sleeping peacefully wrapped in a soft white fluffy blanket on a bed.
New parents tenderly hold their sleeping newborn baby together in a softly lit bedroom.
Baby in gray onesie lying in a white crib with animal print sheets and stuffed toys nearby.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet resting on an adult's arm while being cradled gently.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet and legs resting on a soft beige couch cushion.
Mother bathing smiling baby in round tub with rubber duck and baby wash nearby in sunlit room.
A tender mother gently kisses her newborn baby's tiny feet while holding them lovingly in her hands.
A tiny newborn baby hand gently resting on an adult's finger, capturing a tender moment of parent and child bonding.
Newborn baby in pink onesie sleeping peacefully in fathers arms while mother gazes lovingly at the infant.
A peaceful newborn baby sleeping soundly, dressed in white, with delicate features and soft skin.
Newborn baby enjoying first bath in round tub, supported by parent's hands in warm sunlit room.
Father smiling at laughing newborn baby in white crib with stuffed animals, tender bonding moment at home.
Newborn baby yawning with mouth wide open, lying on a white blanket with dark hair and eyes closed.
A couple tenderly holds their newborn baby near a bright window in a softly lit bedroom.
Close-up of a newborn baby's tiny feet and hands in a cream onesie, cradled gently in an adult's arms.
Two parents lovingly cradle their sleeping newborn baby, sharing a tender family moment together.
Adult hands gently cradling tiny newborn baby feet, showcasing the delicate bond between parent and child.
A loving father gently cradling his sleeping newborn baby in his hands by a sunlit window.
Smiling father cradling sleeping newborn baby girl wearing white outfit and pink bow headband.