There is something about the first days home with a new baby that feels impossible to describe and even harder to hold onto. The light through the window. The way your older child tiptoes over to peek. The exhausted, overwhelmed, completely consuming love of it all.

That’s what I’m there to capture.

As an Annapolis newborn photographer, I specialize in lifestyle sessions — which means we’re not in a studio with props and posed setups. We’re in your home, in your light, in the middle of your real life. And that’s exactly where the best images happen.

What is a newborn lifestyle session?

A lifestyle newborn session captures life as it actually is in those early days. I come to your home within the first two weeks of baby’s arrival. We spend about 90 minutes to two hours just being present together.

I’ll photograph the tiny details — hands, feet, the swirl of hair on their head, the way baby curls into your chest. I’ll capture siblings meeting their new person. Parents in those quiet in-between moments. Nothing is forced. I make suggestions, but nothing is overly staged. It just unfolds.

When should I schedule my newborn session?

The sweet spot is within the first 7–21 days. Babies at this stage sleep deeply and curl naturally, which makes for the most effortless images. That said, I’ve photographed newborns up to eight weeks old and the sessions are just as beautiful — just a little more awake and alert.

I recommend reaching out as soon as you are comfortable, end of first trimester or early in your second trimester to get on my calendar. Annapolis newborn sessions book quickly, especially in spring and fall, and I only take a limited number of newborn clients each month. I schedule based on your due date, and we confirm once the baby arrives.

What should we wear?

Simple, soft, and coordinated without being matchy. Neutral tones photograph beautifully in natural light — creams, taupes, soft blues and greens. Avoid busy patterns or bold logos. And comfort matters — you just had a baby. Wear something that makes you feel like yourself.

Every client receives my exclusive Family Styling Guide at booking — a full look at what to wear, what to avoid, and where to shop for every member of your family. If you’d love hands-on help pulling it all together, I also work with I work with Whitney of Styled by Wi — a styling partner who makes the whole process effortless. And if you want to go deeper on outfit planning before your session, this post on why styling matters is a great place to start.

What if baby won’t cooperate?

They always cooperate eventually. I’ve never left a session without beautiful images. Babies need to be fed, changed, and held — and I build all of that into our time together. There is no rushing. We follow baby’s lead and the images are always better for it. Many of my mamas also choose to include nursing photos, which can be delivered in a separate private, password-protected gallery — just for you.

What does a newborn lifestyle session cost?

My newborn sessions are $1,500 and include 35 beautifully edited images delivered in an online gallery. A full gallery upgrade is available for families who want every image from the session.

A $270 retainer reserves your date and goes toward your total.

Ready to capture the first days?

If you’re expecting and looking for a newborn photographer in Annapolis, Edgewater, or the surrounding Anne Arundel County area, I’d love to connect. Reach out here and let’s start planning.