Real life. Natural light. No need to clean up for me—I promise.
If you’re considering an in-home newborn session (or you’ve already booked one), you might be wondering: Do I need to clean the house? What should we wear? Will my baby “cooperate”?
The short answer? No, you don’t need to clean. Yes, wear something comfortable. And your baby is already perfect just as they are. Here’s what you can expect from your newborn session with me—so you can relax, take a deep breath, and focus on soaking in this fleeting season.
Your Home, Just As It Is
Please don’t clean up for me. Truly. You’re navigating life with a brand new baby—I do not expect a spotless house. I’m not here to judge the laundry pile or the stack of bottles.
When I arrive, I’ll take a few minutes to walk through your home and find the spaces with the best natural light. That’s often a bedroom, living room, or nursery—but we can make magic even in a small corner by a window.
If we need to clear a surface or move a few things, I’ll help with that. But I promise: we can create meaningful images in whatever space you’re in.
What the Session Looks Like
Your session will be relaxed, baby-led, and completely tailored to your pace. I’ll gently guide you into natural, connected moments—snuggling on the bed, rocking in a chair, or stretching out on the floor with your little one.
You don’t need to pose or smile at the camera. I’m looking to capture how this chapter feels.
I might ask you to lie on the bed with your baby, sit in a cozy corner, or just hold them while you sway. I may hop up on your bed (socks on!) to get a better angle. It’s all about documenting the intimacy and beauty of life as it is right now.
Need to feed your baby? Go for it. Changing a diaper? I’ll photograph that too. These moments are part of your real story—and they’re worth remembering.
Sessions are scheduled for around two hours, which gives us plenty of time for feedings, diaper changes, sibling breaks, or just waiting for baby to settle. That said, if we get everything we need in less time, that’s okay too. There’s no rush.
What You Need to Do Before I Arrive
- Feed the baby shortly before the session if you’re able—but no stress if timing doesn’t work out.
- Have a couple simple outfits or swaddles ready—muted or neutral tones photograph beautifully, but don’t overthink it.
- Wear something comfortable. If you want to choose something special, soft tones, simple patterns, and natural fibers (linen, cotton, denim, etc) tend to work best.
- Let siblings know I’m coming. I don’t expect them to perform or behave a certain way—I meet them right where they are.
And again: please don’t clean. No deep tidying. No staging. You’re doing enough already. You showing up—exactly as you are—is more than enough.
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