STEP ONE: SCHEDULING YOUR SESSION

In order to reserve a date, you will sign some paperwork and pay a session fee of $250. Fresh 48 sessions are usually about 2 hours long and occur during the first 48 hours after birth. We will use your Estimated Due Date as our calendar date, and I will go on call starting at 37 weeks until baby is born, and will arrive within the first 48 hours of birth. These sessions generally occur at the place of birth, whether it’s the hospital, a birthing center, or your home. There is nothing quite like fresh babies, and all the emotions and tiny details that come along with them. The details change so quickly in the first few days and weeks and year, you don’t want to miss them. These sessions also offer a great opportunity to document your other children meeting their new sibling for the first time.

STEP TWO: THE SESSION ITSELF

When you go into labor, and when you have your baby, you will let me know so I am aware that we will soon be doing your fresh 48 session.

We will agree on a time for your session after baby arrives, but generally the morning hours give us the happiest babies and the best light. Understandably, this doesn’t always work so I am flexible around exact time of day that works best for you and your family.

The session itself will last about 2 hours. Typically we're done within 90 minutes or so, but I don't charge by the hour, and I understand the needs of newborns and siblings, so if there's some kind of child meltdown, I like to stay flexible. If a parent has to leave for an important business meeting but the rest of the family is still available, that's fine... just let me know ahead of time so I can focus on getting that parent in the frame more while they're still available. 

Finally, take a breath and relax... I understand how delicate the postpartum time is, the needs of newborns and we will work together to document the magic of this season.

STEP THREE: THE FUN PART!

I try to have a very quick turnaround time for my Fresh 48 sessions as I know you might want to use the photos for announcements. Usually I will get a few sneak peeks up on my social media the same day (if approved by you) and then get the full gallery out to you with a few days to one week. When your full gallery is ready, you will receive an email from me letting you know. Once you've had a chance to see your photos and marvel for a bit, you'll purchase the collection of your choice. Once you purchase your collection, you'll have a full month to select the specific digital files and print items you want to use to fill that collection... zero pressure! If you're like me and like to see and feel things like album covers and paper types in person, I have samples of all the physical products I offer, and I'm more than happy to set up a time to have you come by. Geeking out over paper types and wall galleries is honestly one of my favorite parts of the job!

A PEEK AT THE PRODUCTS…

What you're going to do with your images is perhaps the most important aspect to consider when you're planning for a photo session, but it's all too often the aspect that's overlooked... all that time and money invested deserve a better return than photos gathering dust on a hard drive somewhere. You'll never get the same feeling looking at your photos on a screen as you will seeing them on your wall or flipping through the pages of an album, so I include a substantial print credit with every collection. Below is a sample of some of the items you can choose among:

*prices subject to change