You’ve only got a small time frame to get those amazing newborn photos. So make sure you choose a photographer you trust (who’s also insured and safety trained) and who has a style you LOVE. The value is not only in the quality of your images (because that’s suuuuper important) but also in having a photographer that you can be comfortable around, and that has spent years and years training in posing, safety, shooting and editing. I currently only offer one very simple all-inclusive collection for $1200 (which includes your session and full digital gallery). Payment plans are always available and flexible, and don’t forget to ask about Baby Plans (multiple session packages), Military and First Responder discounts.

Sessions can last anywhere from 1.5 to 3.5 hours, but you can pretty much count on it being around the 3 hour mark. Calming and getting your little one nice and sleepy can take time, if you prefer a shorter session, I would recommend going with a Lifestyle Session (no posing, just you and your little one) which would last around 1.5 hours.

Definitely don’t forget your baby! All joking aside, you’ll want to bring extra formula or whatever you need to be comfortable breastfeeding. Babies tend to be extra hungry during sessions. Also feel free to bring a plain onesie, just in case we need it. I also highly recommend a pacifier, it can help me be able to sooth your little much easier while they’re settling into a prop. And finally, feel free to bring anything that is special to you like grandma’s handmade blanket or a special headband or your wedding veil. But please try to stay away from bringing any major props or costumes, I really do supply everything we’ll need for gorgeous photos.

Babies are fussy. It happens. The best thing to do is remain calm. Easier said than done, right? Newborn sessions can take around 3 hours and, honestly, most of that time is spent shushing, rocking, feeding and changing. Fussiness is just something that I show up expecting. Few babies are perfectly quiet, most take at least a little effort to settle in.

I am currently only offering photos of your sweet little newborn bundles by themselves.

Fun fact: most babies don’t have perfect skin. I have over 15 years of expirience with photoshop, and I use that skill to give your baby that beautiful newborn glow! I do however usually leave some milia alone, since I think it’s adorable!

Most sessions are now held at my home garden studio in Lehigh Acres (33976). However you can absolutely choose a different location for an additional travel fee. My favorites are Koreshan, Baker Park, Lakes Park, and Bowditch Beach. Each session is held completely at a single location. Many of  my clients have meaningful spots of their own which I’m totally there for! Even your own backyard probably has a few little areas you didn’t even know existed!

Digital Galleries are delivered in 2 weeks. Prints, albums and wall art take up to 6 weeks after you choose your images.

I guarantee to have your photos backed up for a year. I do keep them after that (in fact I have galleries from over 10 years ago), but due to things like hard drive failures I can not guarantee gallery archives after 1 year. Please make sure you back up for files! Backblaze is a great super affordable option for backup.

If the weather is bad, do not worry! I’ll be in touch with you a day or two before your scheduled session and we make the final call about 2 hours before your session time. We can push it out a day or two OR I can easily come to you a we can create beautiful memories right in your very own home. And I totally understand a messy home (I have two boys), but never fear! In-home sessions are totally focused on you and your little, not the chaos of baby gear.

Sickness and weather reschedules are always accommodated with no extra fees. However a no-show (ie- you forget or fail to contact me prior to your session) will result in a forfeiture of your session fee. In short – contact me if you, or your little one is sick, and we will reschedule your session! 

No problem at all. Just let me know preferably an hour or more before our session, and we can reschedule. I’ve got two littles of my own, I know it happens.

I’ve been handling newborns my entire life, from my own siblings to baby sitting to my own children and exclusively with clients since 2015. I have my Bachelors of Fine Art in Photography and Digital Imaging and have been shooting professionally since 2007. I taught photography and Photoshop for 3 years at a photography center in the heart of Chicago, and I’ve taught privately one-on-one since 2010. I am registered to do business in Lee County Florida and have a full coverage insurance policy through RV Nuccio & Associates. I am trained in infant safety and CPR. As of January 2019, I am a certified Birth and Bereavement Doula proudly through Stillbirthday.

I do offer other sessions (families, milestones, etc) to clients who have previously worked with me. I am not currently taking on new clients outside of Newborns or Births, however maternity sessions may be booked in addition to a Newborn session. Contact me for more info.