NORTHERN VIRGINIA PHOTOGRAPHER

I do in-home newborn lifestyle sessions. This means I do not take newborn photos in a studio but rather in your home, where you and your family are most comfortable. An in-home newborn lifestyle session is less posed, and more authentic, natural and true to life. I do provide posing guidance but I do not use complicated poses, props, or staged backdrops for your newborn session.

It's best to book during your second trimester or earlier. To accommodate newborn clients, I have to limit the number of bookings I can take each month due to the unpredictability of a newborn's arrival.

When we book your in-home newborn session, I use your expected due date as a temporary placeholder on my calendar. I only take a limited number of newborn sessions each month, ensuring I do not overbook my calendar due to the unpredictability of your little one's arrival. While I aim to capture your newborn in the first 7-14 days post delivery, there is no pressure or set timeline. I will gladly give your family the time they need to be ready for the in-home session. Every delivery is different and sometimes newborns and mamas need extra time to settle in and bounce back from it all.

I prefer to shoot in-home newborn sessions on weekday mornings but can shoot on weekend mornings as well if requested. There is a good chance that you will still be figuring out your newborn and their "schedule" by the time I arrive. However, try to pay close attention to your baby's wake windows and patterns. This means if you notice that your baby is very fussy in the morning or extra sleepy but is extra adorable and snuggly in the afternoon then please let me know so we can pick a time that best accommodates you and your newborn. Lastly, lighting will play a role in our start time. Natural light is crucial. If there is zero natural light coming into the nursery or a room that you know you want to shoot in, we will most likely move the session time to accommodate.

Your newborn baby is going to run the show, we will follow baby's lead. Plan on your session lasting 2 hours. This allows time for nursing/feeding, and diaper changes if needed.

Rest assured that your photos will turn out beautifully without a nursery set-up. Lighting is crucial and plays the largest role in which room(s) we will photograph in. If there is zero natural light coming into the master bedroom or another room that you know you want to shoot in, we will most likely move the session time to accommodate.

Moms, you have exclusive access to the DSP client closet where you can peruse a curated collection of hand picked dresses that best complements your beauty. This is completely complimentary to you when you book a newborn session at NO extra charge. This eliminates the hassle and stress of having to shop for yourself. No need to shop for a brand new dress you may only wear one time. You don't have to make a last-minute return or exchange the night before your session because you weren't certain what size you would wear postpartum. Upon booking, an exclusive style guide and personalized style board with outfits for the whole family is provided to take the guess work out of coordinating and selecting outfits.