Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect from your newborn session with an Atlanta Newborn Photographer

When should I book my newborn photography session?

To ensure availability, it's best to book your newborn photography session in Atlanta during your second or early third trimester. We’ll use your due date to tentatively reserve a spot on the calendar. Once your baby arrives, we’ll schedule the session for a time within the ideal 7–14 day window after birth, when newborns are sleepiest and easiest to pose.

Why are newborn photos done so early?

The first two weeks are a magical window—your baby is still tiny, curled, and very sleepy. This makes it easier to capture those timeless, cozy images with gentle posing and natural expressions. Booking early helps you preserve these fleeting moments with a professional newborn photographer in Atlanta who specializes in capturing this special stage.

What if I don’t know exactly when my baby will arrive?

That’s expected! Once you reserve your newborn session, we’ll use your due date as a placeholder, and I’ll keep flexibility around that time. Once your baby arrives, send me a quick message and we’ll confirm a date within that first two-week window.

Where does the session take place?

Newborn sessions are held in my Forest Park, GA photography studio, just outside Atlanta. It’s a cozy, private space inside a charming house—designed to help you feel right at home. The studio is fully stocked with everything needed for your session: curated props, blankets, wraps, and newborn outfits. You’ll be able to choose your preferred colors and styles in advance.
Prefer a more documentary approach? I also offer in-home lifestyle newborn sessions in Atlanta by request.

Do you offer hospital or Fresh 48 sessions?

Yes. I offer Fresh 48 newborn sessions in Atlanta hospitals and homes, which take place within the first 48 hours of your baby's arrival. These sessions are relaxed, documentary-style photo shoots that capture those first precious hours—feeding, swaddling, snuggling, and bonding with your newborn.

Can I schedule milestone sessions after the newborn phase?

Definitely. While the classic newborn window is within the first two weeks, I photograph babies at every stage of their first year. Popular milestone photography sessions include 6-month sitter sessions and 1-year cake smashes. Many families choose my Belly to Birthday plan, which includes maternity, newborn, and two milestone sessions to document baby’s entire first year.