There’s nothing like those first few weeks of a brand new life. As mamas ourselves, there is something so incredible about newborn sessions. Capturing this sweet stage of life is priceless!

What can you expect when you inquire with us about a newborn session? Well first, we are completely flexible. We understand that your little bambino dictates every aspect of the session- from what they wear to how you might be positioned. A lot of mamas love those cute little outfits but we find that littles are more comfortable swaddled up tightly so they feel secure. (After all, this great big world can be a little overwhelming!) In addition, babes love white noise, warmth, and typically their mamas milk or bottle. Bellies full = a happy baby….and happy parents. Our sessions are lifestyle, so we will capture moments of changing, feeding (upon approval), cuddling, soothing, and all the in between. We will encourage dad to touch, hold, and relax. The beauty of having two photographers during your session is the ability for one of us to help position, assist, reassure you and dad, or grab that burp cloth to clean up the spit up. We are here to serve you in any way to make this a pleasant experience.

Where will we take our pictures? We love natural light. We try very hard to stay away from any artificial lighting, if possible. We love outdoors so this is a great option (if it is warm enough) or indoors in the comfort of your home is another great place. In the event that you would prefer another location, we do have some rental home options that we can add to your session.

What should we bring or have on hand? Swaddles, diaper bag of all your necessities, milk, wipes, and a change of clothes just in case there is an incident that requires an outfit swap. Come with a relaxed mind. We are not here to make you look like anyone else. We encourage you to soak up this allotted time for some extra snuggles, kisses, and special moments as a brand new or growing family!

How soon do we need to have our session? Lifestyle newborn sessions are amazing because you don’t need them to happen in the first 10-14 days, as many newborn photographers recommend or expect. Baby Nora here is 6 weeks old. You have additional time and flexibility of when to have your session.

How soon should we schedule our session? It’s always a great idea to get into contact with us as soon as possible. Once we know your due date we can plan accordingly. We will typically try to do your session during the week but we are available to accommodate various schedule needs. Sessions inside will typically take place during the day between 10-3, depending on the light source and natural light available in your home. Outdoor sessions will typically occur in the evenings approximately 2 hours before sunset.

Don’t put off capturing those perfect moments of your new addition! Kara and Doria, is a duo-team providing lifestyle, natural light photography to the East Coast. We are based in Murphy, NC but serve any needs that require travel. Contact us today to set up your Lifestyle Newborn session!  

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xoxo, Kara + Doria