Your Fresh 48 Session

I am excited to photograph your sweet, newborn baby! The birth of your child is an incredible time and the precious moments after are fleeting. A fresh 48 session documents this happy, raw, emotional time so you can savor it always. This session is designed to be stress free, there is no posing or directing, I simply observe and capture.

A fresh 48 session takes place in your hospital room and is 100% documentary. I come in and capture you connecting with your new baby. I will focus on the genuine excitement and real moments of welcoming a new baby into your family. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your session with me.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Inform me when you’re heading to the hospital and then when baby is born. Please note, your message is imperative to the process so I can plan my schedule accordingly. I will keep your due date open on my calendar and I try to keep my schedule open in the days around your due date.

Timing and light: I am a natural light photographer so morning hours are best. If visitors hours start in the afternoon I will come at the earliest time. These sessions last 30-40 minutes and includes 40+ high resolution images to be delivered via online gallery.

Arrival: Upon arrival, I will optimize the room for best natural light. This usually means opening all the shades and turning off all overhead lights.

The Hospital Environment: Fresh 48 sessions are not for perfect posed images of your family. The images are raw, grainy and real, all part of the story I am there to tell. Please keep in mind that the hospital room will appear in the photos. I know what its like to have a newborn, don’t feel the need to pick up, but if all your luggage/supplies can be put in one area away from the window, that is best.

Your New Baby:  Your newborn is just perfect, so the focus is on their sweet, tiny features, the genuine elation of parents and excitement from siblings.  There is no posing and I will not touch the baby as this is an important bonding time for parents. I stay back and observe. Documenting the cuddling, feedings, and bonding time with parents in these precious first hours of your child's life.

Your baby will mainly be photographed where they are happiest, in your arms, snuggling with family.  I suggest you dress your newborn in a simple white onesie that is form fitting with no graphics or words. Also, please bring a favorite swaddle or receiving blanket if you do not want baby photographed in the hospital swaddle blanket.

Whether nursing or bottle feeding, fed is best, and it is an important bonding time during these early days. I want you to be 100% at ease and don’t want you to miss any of these important moments with your baby. I will ask for approval before I use any nursing images for social media or my website even with a signed model release.

Siblings:  Again, I know what it is like to have a new baby and how big this change is for siblings.  I usually try to take sibling and family photos first because the sibling may lose interest.  I have no major expectations for the siblings and will never force them into doing anything they aren't comfortable with.  It is best to prepare the sibling for the session by telling him or her that a friend is coming to take some photos of your family.

Mom & Dad:  I am sure you are both thrilled and exhausted, a new baby is hard and wonderful all at the same time.  My job is not to make this time in your life look perfect, but to document just how beautiful it is.  I want you to be relaxed and at ease when I am photographing your family.  Take this time to slow down, and just soak in the beautiful family you have created.

Wardrobe: I recommend neutral colors without graphics and comfort.  What is most important is that you are comfortable.  

Props: There are no props used for fresh 48 sessions. If you have a special blanket or hat you'd like to use for the session please let me know.

I can't wait to capture your family!  Please let me know if you have any questions.  See you soon!