Newborn Photography FAQs
Booking & Availability
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To reserve your session, choose your session type and fill out my contact form. I will send over a contract to put down a deposit. If you’re booking before your baby arrives, I’ll hold a placeholder date and confirm your exact session time once baby is here. I take a limited number of due dates each month to keep sessions relaxed and baby-led.
You can see all session types on my Investment page.
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Newborn sessions are usually held on weekday mornings at 10 AM or 11 AM, with extremely limited weekend availability. Business hours are Monday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; these hours are not a guarantee of open session slots.
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Just let me know within 1–2 days of baby’s arrival. I keep one flex spot each month for NICU stays, preemies, medical situations, or last-minute needs. If your situation is unpredictable, reach out. I’m always willing to work with you.
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Newborn sessions are typically scheduled on weekday mornings because babies are often sleepier and more settled earlier in the day. This allows us to work at your baby's pace with plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and cuddles while creating the calm, baby-led experience Lama's Littles is known for.
How soon will I hear back, and who helps me plan?
You’ll hear from me within 24 to 48 hours, often sooner. From choosing your collection and planning colors to preparing your family and receiving your photographs, you’ll work directly with me. If you have a special announcement, event, or other important deadline in mind, let me know when you inquire so we can talk through what timing is possible.
When should I book, and what if my baby is already here?
You’re welcome to reach out during pregnancy so we have time to plan around your due date. Posed newborn sessions are for babies under four weeks old, ideally within the first two weeks. A first-week visit depends on availability and how you and your baby are feeling. Studio Lifestyle is for babies under six weeks and offers a relaxed approach when your little one is more alert. If your baby is already here, send me their date of birth and I’ll check for you; last-minute spaces are limited, so I can’t promise an opening. Please let me know within two days of birth so we can arrange your session, unless we’ve already discussed your baby’s arrival or scheduled C-section.
What if we need to reschedule because of illness or recovery?
If you or your baby are unwell, or recovery means you need a little more time, please get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll talk through the next suitable date with your baby’s age in mind. Changes depend on availability and the terms of your agreement, so unlimited changes or a same-day replacement can’t be promised. You’re welcome to read the session terms before booking and bring any questions to me early so we can plan with more peace of mind.
Safety
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Yes, when done correctly. Sessions are baby-led, with gentle movements and natural positioning. I never force babies into poses they resist.
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I support baby’s head and neck at all times, use clean and sanitized props, follow safe posing techniques, and maintain a warm, calm studio environment. Many poses are photographed with hands supporting baby, then edited for a seamless final image.
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No. I avoid any poses that put pressure on baby’s joints, airways, or circulation. If a pose cannot be done safely, I don’t attempt it.
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Yes, I’ve completed newborn safety and posing training and continue to study best practices. Sessions are slow, gentle, and focused on comfort and safety.
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Absolutely. I work based on adjusted age and comfort. If your baby has unique needs or is coming home from the NICU, let me know so we can plan the safest, calmest approach.
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Newborn safety includes more than gentle posing, it also means creating a clean, hygienic space where your baby is always protected. The studio is cleaned and sanitized before and after every session. All wraps, outfits, blankets, and fabrics are washed in baby-safe detergent, and all high-touch surfaces, including props, seating, doorknobs, light switches, and changing areas, are wiped and disinfected regularly.
The studio is shoe-free and pet-free to keep the environment as clean and allergen-reduced as possible. Only one family is scheduled in the space at a time, giving me plenty of time to reset, air out, and prepare the studio between sessions.
Throughout your session, I wash my hands frequently, use hand sanitizer between transitions, and avoid working when sick. If anyone in your household is feeling unwell, I’m always happy to reschedule to keep all babies safe.
The studio is designed to be calm, soft, and hygienic, with clean linens, fresh wraps, and sanitized props ready for your baby. My goal is to create an environment that feels safe, cozy, and comfortable for even the tiniest newborns.
Read more about studio safety here
Session Experience
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Sessions are calm and baby-led. Feeding, soothing, diaper changes, and breaks are normal and expected. I guide the posing and styling so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
Explore the session experience, studio setting, and family comfort guidance.
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Yes, there are lovely options for including the people closest to your baby. Family Story and Complete Story include parents and siblings, and Complete Story also welcomes grandparents. Studio Lifestyle includes baby, parents, and siblings. Simply Baby focuses on baby-only portraits.
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That’s completely normal! We follow your baby’s pace. Awake photos, cuddles, and feeding breaks all make beautiful images.
What to Bring & What’s Included
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No! everything is provided. The studio includes curated wraps, outfits, props, and accessories. You’re welcome to bring one sentimental item if you'd like it included.
View our options on the props, poses, and preferences page.
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Yes, moms have access to a growing client closet of floor-length, neutral, boho-style dresses that photograph beautifully in lifestyle sessions.
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Of course! One meaningful item, such as a blanket or heirloom, can be styled into your session.
Pricing & Payments
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Sessions include safe posing, a stocked studio, hand-edited images.
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Yes, flexible payment plans are available upon request for Grow-with-me collections.
Preparing for Your Session
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You’ll receive a prep guide with simple steps, such as timing feeds and keeping baby cozy, to help your session run smoothly.
Check out my prep guide page.
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Neutral colors photograph best. I offer a small growing client closet for mamas that you’re welcome to ask about.
Check out my family dress guide page.
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Sibling photos are typically done at the beginning so little ones don’t need to stay the whole time. I use gentle, child-friendly prompts to keep things positive and we go with the flow!
Final Images & Delivery
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Your collection includes a curated gallery of the best, naturally edited high-resolution photographs from your session. Gallery size varies with the session type and the photographs created; it is not a fixed image allowance. No image selection, per-photo purchase, or full-gallery upgrade is required.
Learn what I preserve and gently retouch in your finished photographs.
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Your finished gallery is delivered privately online within two weeks, often sooner, ready to download, print, and share.
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Yes. Your gallery includes access to professional-grade prints and product options.
You can view our options on our physical products page.
Do we receive original-size, web-size, and black-and-white images?
Your delivered gallery includes both original-size and web-size downloads, ready for the ways you’d like to enjoy your photographs. Original-size files are full-resolution, finished images for printing, while web-size copies make sharing smaller files convenient. If you love black-and-white photographs, just ask for those versions. Every delivered image is finished; unedited RAW files and unedited proofs are not included.
When will we see the photographs, and are next-day sneak peeks guaranteed?
I know how exciting it is to see your photographs. Your finished gallery will arrive within two weeks of your session. Sneak peeks are often ready within a day, although I can’t guarantee that timing. I carefully select and edit the best photographs for your gallery, so there is no proof gallery or paid image-count selection for you to work through. Any public preview follows the sharing preferences we’ve discussed. If you’re hoping to use photographs for an announcement or event, let me know before booking so we can talk about timing.
How long is the gallery available, and should we keep our own backups?
Your private, password-protected gallery stays available for 90 days from delivery, and you’re welcome to share access with family as you choose. Please use that time to download your photographs and save backups in more than one place, so these memories stay safely with you. The gallery itself isn’t long-term storage. If you need it uploaded again after it expires, the fee is $50, provided the images are still available. I can’t guarantee continued file availability after the gallery window.
What if I have a concern about the finished gallery?
Please reach out within five days of gallery delivery if something is worrying you. Let me know what you’re concerned about and which photographs you mean, and I’ll review them with you so we can discuss the next step within my natural editing approach. Reshoots are considered only when a major issue requires one, rather than being automatic, but you’re always welcome to raise your concern within that five-day window.