"A baby will make love stronger,
days shorter, nights longer,
bankroll smaller, home happier,
clothes shabbier, the past forgotten,
and the future worth living for"
- Pablo Picasso
Planning a newborn session can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many different factors that need to be considered besides just loving the images. You want someone who is careful, clean, and experienced. There are lots of questions that parents have when looking at a newborn photographer and even more questions that come up once they start their search. I hope the following helps answer most of your questions and concerns so you can feel comfortable choosing me as your photographer.
Your Newborn Session should be a one of a kind, custom experiences that is as special as the little one you are expecting to join your family. No session is exactly the same and through my careful planning process, I guarantee you will have a session that you will love and rave about for a very long time.
A few Q&A's first:
When do I need to book my session? As soon as you can. Planning a truly custom experience for you takes time. So as soon as you are thinking about a session, contact me so we can get the ball rolling.
When do you do the session? I like to do a newborn session when the baby is between 7 and 12 days old.
Why so young? Babies needs to be very sleeping for these kinds of sessions. As they get used to being out in the world they become more alert and harder to get into those sweet poses.
So if I missed the 12 day window am I out of luck? Absolutely not! We can get beautiful images at any age, it is just that newborn images are easiest at 7-12 days. After that we just adjust a bit to accommodate for the babies age the day of the session.
How do I book my session? Great question. You can click here to send me an inquiry or call me at 703.766.8399 to start the planning process for a great session.
When you are done reading about The Newborn Experience details, be sure to go back to The Deluxe Portrait Session page to learn more about my process and how it all works.
What does a Newborn Session with Dorie Howell Photography Include?
It includes all the steps outlined in the Deluxe Portrait session plus:
- A complimentary mini-Maternity Session
- A selection of maternity gowns to use
- Use of all my blankets and props
- Inside and Outside settings
- Parents, siblings and Grandparents are invited to join us
- Low resolution copies of purchased images for social media sharing
- A smart phone app of images purchased
Newborn Portrait Session Details:
- The session retainer to book is $300. This is for prep and session time only.
- Print prices start at $125
- All items paid for before the session date receive a 10% discount
- Digital File Packages are available.
- All sessions are held in my Studio in Vienna, VA. In Home sessions are avialable for a $200 travel fee.
- The average Dorie Howell Photography clients spends between $1,400 and $5,000 on their session purchase. There is no minimum order requirement and you only purchase what you love.
What about the parents? What happens to them during the session?
A session lasts on average three hours. So I have a great set up for you while I work with your child. You can:
- Take a Nap (by far the most popular option)
- Watch TV
- Hop on the complimentary wifi
- Have a Snack
- Dads can stay or go to Starbucks right down the road
- Most importantly, make yourself at home. You are my guest while you are in my studio. If you need anything at all, just ask.
When handing over your teeny, tiny new baby it is helpful to know a little bit about who you are handing that baby to. Here are a few small tidbits about me.
- As a mom and former nanny, I love working with babies and have extensive experience with them
- I am fully insured and run a legal business.
- Safety is the number one concern when working with these precious tiny children.
- I am infant CPR certified and fully immunized.
- Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
- Want to see what many of my other clients are saying? Click Rave Reviews :)
Ready to inquire? I hope so! You can click here to send me an inquiry or call me at 703.766.8399 to start the planning process for a great session.