NEWBORNS
& first year
“Your first breath took ours away.”
SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE
UPDATE
May 4, 2023
While life has for the most part gone back to ‘normal’ post-COVID quarantine, I am aware that COVID-19 as well as variants are still out there. With that in mind, I will always ask you if you prefer that myself and any LSP associates wear a mask to your in-home photography session.
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You can read our updated COVID-19 policies here.
Beautiful, natural, timeless newborn photographs
Welcoming your newborn into the world is probably the single most important time in the life of you and your family. It's an emotional time that generates a lot of excitement. The days and weeks following a birth can be very hazy and hard to remember. This is why Newborn Photography Sessions are so important and have become so popular.
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Browse the Newborn gallery below or skip ahead for more details.
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NEWBORN SESSIONS
Newborn babies are usually photographed anywhere from 7-14 days. This is the optimal time to get those dreamy, sleepy, curly baby photographs that are so sought after. This session consists of styled poses often using wraps, blankets, and props such as baskets and posing bowls.
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions aren't as constrained by this time frame and are a bit more casual approach. There may be some gently guided posing but the intention is to capture more natural images of your baby with you and your family in your home. These sessions can be done up to 6 weeks old and usually last 2 hours.
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Newborn Sessions do take longer than Family and other sessions. This extra time is necessary to allow for frequent feeding, posing, cleaning up (yup, stuff happens), or getting the baby to sleep. Basically, whatever baby needs. We're on baby's time for this session and we respect that.
the Classic Newborn Session
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2 - 4 hours of photography services on location.
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For newborn and up to a family of 4. Additional family members may be added for $25 each.
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Multiple outfit /scene changes as time permits
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20 High resolution digital images
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20 Web-ready digital images for social media (same images as the high-resolution images you choose)
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Print Release
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Professional print and art products are also available for purchase à la carte.
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Our premium, handcrafted lay flat Newborn Baby book available for purchase à la carte.
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Additional digital files printable up to 8x10-inches can also be purchased à la carte.
the Deluxe Newborn Session
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Up to 6 hours of photography services on location.
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For newborn and up to a family of 4. Additional family members may be added for $25 each.
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Multiple outfit /scene changes as time permits
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35 High resolution digital images
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35 Web-ready digital images for social media (same images as the high-resolution images you choose)
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Print Release
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Professional print and art products are also available for purchase à la carte.
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Our premium, handcrafted lay flat Newborn Baby book available for purchase à la carte.
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Additional digital files printable up to 8x10-inches can also be purchased à la carte.
All Newborn Sessions Include:
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Pre-session consultation to discuss what your vision is, your personal style, wardrobe choice, locations, etc.
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Online proof gallery
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On-line password-protected web-album that you can view and share with family and friends on your smartphone or tablet.
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High-resolution web photo gallery that includes a secure shopping cart for ordering professionally processed prints and merchandise. Family and friends can purchase print and/or merchandise orders directly from the web gallery.
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Digital retouching* [see notes below]
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Professional print and art products are also available for purchase à la carte.
*NOTES:
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All final images chosen by you are fully edited and include a basic "polish" (skin smoothing, skin color correction, simple baby acne removal, etc.). More detailed or complex edits such as head swaps can be ordered for an additional fee that will be determined on the edit requested.
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I do not remove permanent features such as birthmarks, etc. unless specifically requested, which would be done for an additional fee.
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I DO remove and/or lightly smooth any obvious baby acne, scratches, pink spots, and skin flakes (depending on the image).
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
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A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the session fee and signed contract are required upon booking to reserve your session date and time. The remainder of the fee is due at the time of the session.
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Payment method: you'll receive an invoice via email with a secure link for payment. Most major credit and debit cards are accepted.
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Above package prices do not include California Sales Tax, which is 9.5%.
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48 hour notice is required to reschedule.
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There may be a travel fee for locations 75 miles or more beyond area code 91607.