Seattle Newborn Photography: Studio and In-Home Sessions
You will choose the session that fits your family best, reserve your spot with a date near your due date, and receive prep guidance and styling help before the session. Once your baby arrives, we will confirm the actual session date. If your baby is already here and older than expected, you still have good options. Any professional photos in the first 3 months are better than no photos.
During the session, I follow your baby’s pace and guide you through everything, with time for feeding, soothing, changing, and breaks as needed. If your baby is awake or needs more time, that is completely fine. The goal is for the experience to feel calm, manageable, and well supported from the start.
Afterward, you will receive your proof gallery within four days, choose your favorites, and get your final hand-edited images soon after.
Why Seattle Families Trust Me with Their Newborn Photos
You do not need to come in knowing how newborn sessions work, what photographs best, or how to manage every detail. I guide you through it step by step.
If your baby is awake, we can create beautiful awake images too. The goal is not to force one narrow version of a newborn session. It is to work with the baby and still create timeless images.
Safety always matters more than getting a specific shot. That is part of why the sessions feel calm and why parents can relax once they see how I work.
I keep the direction simple and natural, and I help the session flow in a way that does not feel stiff or overly formal. You are never left trying to figure out where to stand, how to hold your baby, or what comes next.
Offering both means you can choose the setting that truly fits your family, instead of trying to make one option work for everyone. That usually leads to a smoother experience, better fit, and photos that feel more natural to you.
For in-home sessions, I help you keep prep focused on the few things that matter most, like clothing and which rooms may work best. You do not need a perfect home, and you do not need to overthink every detail.
The goal is to give you clear guidance ahead of time, so you feel informed and supported.
After the session, the process continues in a clear, predictable way. Your proof gallery arrives within four days, and your final edited images are delivered quickly after you choose your favorites.
And if your baby is already here, it is still worth reaching out. Many families book after delivery, and older newborns can still be photographed beautifully, especially in the Baby In Your Arms Studio Session or the In-Home Lifestyle Session.
Pick a Newborn Session That Fits You Best
Newborn Studio Sessions
Newborn Studio Deluxe Session
Newborn Studio Deluxe Session
What the session looks like
This is a relaxed studio session with time to follow your baby’s pace and create the widest range of images. We will photograph a mix of gently guided family portraits and posed baby images, with five to ten setups and both wrapped and unwrapped looks. The overall feel is calm, polished, and varied, with room to settle in without rushing.
Best for
This is the best fit if you want the fullest newborn studio experience, the most variety, and time for parent, sibling, and family portraits. It is also a strong fit if you know you want a fuller gallery for an album and wall art in your home.
Not the best fit if
This may not be the best fit if you want the shortest session, prefer a simpler connection-focused approach, or already know you do not want posed baby images with multiple setups.
Images
25 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 60 to 80 images. Additional hand-edited images and natural images of parents and baby from the proof gallery, with a color edit, are available à la carte.
Print release
Included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing.
Session duration
Up to three hours, allowing time for feeding, changing, and comforting your baby as needed.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session includes natural and posed photos of your baby in 5 to 10 setups, with two color themes of your choice, along with gently guided parent, sibling, and family portraits.
Props
Studio wraps, headbands, bonnets, baskets, and other newborn props are provided.
Location
Downtown Kirkland studio.
Time of day
Typically scheduled at 11 a.m. for the best light.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling service provided.
Scheduling
I recommend booking in advance by selecting the date on my calendar closest to your due date. This reserves your spot in advance. Since babies arrive on their own schedule, we’ll finalize your actual session date once your little one is here.
Recommended age
5 days to 3 weeks after birth. For babies older than three weeks, I recommend the Baby In Your Arms Studio Session or In-Home Lifestyle Session.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days; final hand-edits delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Recommended artwork
Your Deluxe Session gallery provides a beautiful range of images for heirloom albums, framed statement pieces, fine-art canvases, and float frames.
Session price
- Base price: $1250 + tax
- Twins: +$500 to base price
- Seasonal florals (photographer’s choice): +$200 to base price
Payment schedule
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session.
- The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- All the natural family images from the proof gallery, with color edit: $200 (This does not include posed solo shots of the baby with props.)
See more sample photos
Baby In Your Arms Studio Session
Baby In Your Arms Studio Session
What the session looks like
This is a simple, connection-focused studio session with your baby held safely in your arms rather than posed through multiple prop setups. The focus is on closeness, natural interaction, and meaningful parent-and-baby images. The overall feel is minimal, gentle, and family-centered.
Best for
This is the best fit if your favorite newborn photos are the simple, meaningful ones and you care more about connection than prop variety. It is also a strong choice for families booking later, since it works beautifully for older newborns up to 2 months old.
Not the best fit if
This may not be the best fit if your priority is posed baby portraits, multiple setups, or the fullest possible newborn gallery.
Images
20 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 30 to 40 images. Additional hand-edited images and the entire proof gallery with color edit are available à la carte.
Print release
Included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing.
Session duration
Up to one hour, allowing time for feeding, changing, and comforting your baby as needed.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session includes gently posed photos of your baby in your arms, featuring parents together and individually with the baby. Sibling involvement is welcome.
Location
Downtown Kirkland studio.
Time of day
Typically scheduled at 11 a.m. for the best light.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling service provided.
Scheduling
I recommend booking in advance by selecting the date on my calendar closest to your due date. This reserves your spot in advance. Since babies arrive on their own schedule, we’ll finalize your actual session date once your little one is here.
Recommended age
Five days to two months after birth. This session is excellent for older newborns.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days; final hand-edits delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Recommended artwork
This gallery works beautifully for heirloom albums, framed statement pieces, fine-art canvases, and float frames.
Session price
$800 + tax
Payment schedule
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session.
- The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- Entire proof gallery, with color edit: $200
Newborn Studio Mini Wrapped Session
Newborn Studio Mini Wrapped Session
What the session looks like
This is a shorter studio session where your baby stays gently wrapped throughout. We move through three wrapped setups in one color theme of your choice, creating a gallery that feels polished, simple, and cohesive. Parent, sibling, or family images can be added if you want to include them.
Best for
This is the best fit if you want a shorter newborn session, prefer wrapped baby portraits, or want professional newborn photos in a more focused format. It is also a good fit if your main priority is baby portraits first, with the option to add a small set of family images.
Not the best fit if
This may not be the best fit if you want unwrapped looks, multiple styled setups, or a fuller family-focused gallery.
Images
7 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 15 to 25 images. Additional hand-edited images are available à la carte.
Print release
Included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing.
Session duration
Up to one hour, allowing time for feeding, changing, and comforting your baby as needed. If you add parent, sibling, or family photos, please allow an additional 30 minutes.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
The base session includes three wrapped setups in one color theme. Parent, sibling, or family shots are available as add-ons.
Location
Downtown Kirkland studio.
Time of day
Typically scheduled at 11 a.m. for the best light.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling service provided.
Scheduling
I recommend booking in advance by selecting the date on my calendar closest to your due date. This reserves your spot in advance. Since babies arrive on their own schedule, we’ll finalize your actual session date once your little one is here.
Recommended age
5 days to 3 weeks after birth. For babies older than three weeks, I recommend the Baby In Your Arms Studio Session or In-Home Lifestyle Session.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days; final hand-edits delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Recommended artwork
Your Mini Wrapped Session gallery is especially well-suited to framed statement pieces, fine-art canvases, and float frames.
Session price
- Base price: $700 + tax
- 5 parent or sibling images: +$200 to base price
- 5 family images (parents with siblings): +$300 to base price
Payment schedule
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session.
- The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- All the natural family images from the proof gallery, with color edit: $200. (This add-on applies when family images are included. It does not include posed solo shots of the baby with props.)
See more sample photos
Newborn In-Home Sessions
Newborn In-Home Lifestyle Session
Newborn In-Home Lifestyle Session
What the session looks like
This session takes place in your home, usually in spaces like the nursery, bedroom, or family room. The focus is on connection, natural interaction, and the details that already belong to this season of life, rather than formal setups. The overall feel is relaxed, meaningful, and centered on your family as you are.
Best for
This is the best fit if you want newborn photos without leaving home, want to include siblings or pets more naturally, or are drawn to a more lived-in, family-centered feel. It is also an excellent option for older newborns.
Not the best fit if
This may not be the best fit if what you want most is posed studio-style baby portraits, curated prop setups, or a more styled newborn look.
Images
25 hand-edited high-resolution digital images chosen by you from a proof gallery of 60 to 80 images. Additional hand-edited images and all images from the proof gallery with color edit are available à la carte.
Print release
Included for all purchased images, allowing unlimited personal printing.
Session duration
Up to two hours, allowing time for feeding, changing, and comforting your baby as needed.
Who can be included and what we’ll photograph
This session includes relaxed, naturally posed photos in your home, usually in the nursery, bedroom, or family room, with parents, siblings, and pets. A few simple, timeless props are available upon request, including headbands, blankets, and a Moses basket.
Where I travel
I travel to homes throughout Seattle, West Seattle, Bellevue, and the surrounding Eastside area for in-home newborn lifestyle sessions. A travel fee applies beyond a 25-mile radius of Kirkland.
Time of day
Typically scheduled at 11 a.m. for the best light.
Prep help
Detailed prep guide and online styling service provided.
Scheduling
I recommend booking in advance by selecting the date on my calendar closest to your due date. This reserves your spot in advance. Since babies arrive on their own schedule, we’ll finalize your actual session date once your little one is here.
Recommended age
Five days to three months after birth. This session is excellent for older newborns.
Turnaround
Proof gallery delivered within 4 days; final hand-edits delivered within 7 days after your selections.
Recommended artwork
Your In-Home Session gallery provides a beautiful range of images for heirloom albums, framed statement pieces, fine-art canvases, and float frames.
Session price
$950 + tax
Payment schedule
- A $100 deposit is required to book this session.
- The remaining balance is due at the time of your session.
Post-session add-ons (optional)
- Additional hand-edited images: $20 each
- Entire proof gallery, with color edit: $200
See more sample photos
Newborn Session Questions, Answered
The process is meant to feel simple and manageable. You will start by choosing the newborn session that feels like the best fit for your family and booking it online with a $100 deposit. After booking, I will send a detailed prep guide, styling help, and any planning details you need. Once your baby arrives, we will confirm the actual session date. During the session, I will guide you through everything while following your baby’s pace and allowing time for feeding, soothing, and breaks as needed. After the session, you will receive your proof gallery within 4 days, choose your favorites, and receive your final hand-edited images within 1 week of sending me your selections.
The ideal time for a newborn session is usually between five days and three weeks after birth. Booking two to three months before your due date is the best way to ensure availability. If your baby is already here, please do not worry. Many families reach out after delivery, and I will always do my best to fit you in. For older babies, the Baby In Your Arms Studio Session and the In-Home Lifestyle Session are both excellent options.
For a deeper dive into timing, read: When to Schedule Your Newborn Photos: A Practical Guide for Real Life.
Maybe, and it is always worth asking. Many families reach out after the baby arrives, so you are not behind. You can book from the available dates on my calendar, or reach out first to confirm availability before booking.
When booking, choose the date closest to your due date to reserve your spot on my calendar. Since babies arrive on their own schedule, we’ll finalize the actual session date once your little one is born. I build flexibility into my calendar for this exact reason.
That is completely normal, and it is never a problem. Every newborn session is baby-led, so we can pause for feeding, soothing, diaper changes, and breaks whenever needed. If your baby is awake, we’ll simply create beautiful awake images. If your baby needs more time, we allow for that too.
Your baby’s comfort and safety always come first. I keep posing gentle, follow your baby’s cues, and adjust or skip anything that does not feel right for your baby that day. Sessions are paced slowly, with time for feeding, soothing, and breaks as needed. For twins in the Deluxe Studio Session, I bring in an assistant to provide an extra set of hands.
Yes. I guide the entire session, so you never have to guess what to do. I’ll give simple directions for where to stand, how to hold your baby, and how to interact in a way that feels natural and looks beautiful in photos.
Studio sessions take place in my natural-light Kirkland studio and have a more styled feel, with curated setups and professional props. In-home sessions are more relaxed and lifestyle-based, with the focus on natural family connection in your own space. Both create timeless images. The right fit usually comes down to whether you want a more styled studio look or a more natural at-home feel.
Yes. For twins or multiples, please book either the Deluxe Studio Session or the In-Home Lifestyle Session. Those options allow the extra time, flexibility, and support needed for a calm experience. For Deluxe Studio Sessions, I bring an assistant photographer, which is why there is an additional twin fee.
Absolutely. Siblings can be included in any newborn session, and even the Mini Wrapped Session offers optional family add-ons. If you want grandparents included, the Deluxe Studio Session or In-Home Lifestyle Session usually works best because those options allow more time and flexibility.
Yes. I offer maternity + newborn package options for families who want to document both milestones with one simple plan. You can find the full details in my Maternity Sessions section.
Yes. For studio sessions, I provide wraps, headbands, bonnets, baskets, blankets, and other newborn props that fit my timeless, natural style. For in-home sessions, I can bring a few simple items upon request.
You are also welcome to include a few small, meaningful items, such as a family heirloom or a handmade blanket. I do not recommend buying new props, since not all of them are designed with newborn safety or a cohesive look in mind.
For parents and siblings, you’ll receive a detailed prep guide and access to an online styling service to help coordinate outfits for the whole family. Soft, neutral tones tend to photograph beautifully and keep the overall gallery timeless. For your baby, I provide wraps and outfits for studio sessions. For in-home sessions, a simple white onesie or soft neutral romper usually works beautifully.
Yes. For in-home sessions, gentle, well-behaved pets are welcome. For studio sessions, well-behaved small and mid-sized dogs can be included, but they do best with a short, planned cameo and clean paws to keep the studio comfortable and safe for everyone.
Please do not worry about having a spotless home. We’ll focus on just a few bright, naturally lit spaces, such as the bedroom, family room, or nursery. You do not need a magazine-perfect house. You only need a few areas ready for photos.
For a deeper dive into home prep, read: How to Prepare for an In-Home Newborn Session
My studio is located in downtown Kirkland, with plenty of free street parking nearby. Most clients visit from the greater Seattle area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, Bothell, Shoreline, Everett, and even Tacoma.
I offer in-home newborn lifestyle sessions throughout Seattle, West Seattle, Bellevue, and surrounding Eastside neighborhoods. My standard travel radius is 25 miles from Kirkland, and a travel fee applies for homes outside that radius.
Yes. Each session includes a set number of hand-edited images in its base price. After you view your proof gallery, you can purchase additional hand-edited images for $20 each. Depending on the session type, you may also upgrade to a partial or full gallery with standard color edit.
What’s the difference between color edit and hand edit? A color edit includes exposure and tone adjustments for a bright, natural look. A hand edit includes more detailed retouching, such as refined color work, smoothing skin, reducing redness, and cleaning up small temporary details for a more polished final image.
You’ll receive your proof gallery within four days of your session. Once you choose your favorites, your final hand-edited images will be delivered within one week of receiving your selections.
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your session. The remaining balance is due at the time of your session. Payments are made by credit card.
Yes. Every session includes a print release for the images you purchase, so you are free to print them for personal use. If you would rather not figure it all out on your own, I also offer heirloom products such as albums, wall art, and fine-art prints. If that interests you, we can talk through the options during your prep so I can help you choose what makes the most sense for your home.
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