BABIES and Newborns

The most precious time to photograph a newborn is between 5-10 days of life. During this time babies will usually hold some of the natural curl from when they were in mommy. Newborn babies are also more sleepy, moldable and flexible for the most desired poses. Your curling, sleeping newborn will make for the most memorable and meaningful photographs. At 14 days newborns usually hit a growth spurt and much of the session is spent feeding rather than taking photos. I prefer to try to schedule the shoot before the baby is 14 days old. if your baby is older than 14 days it requires a lot of patience on both our parts. The session will take up to 2-3 hours as your baby sleeps less and lighter. The finished shots will be worth it. I literally have had parents come straight from the hospital and it went very smooth because the babies were only 2-5 days old. You will be much happier if you do earlier on. typical newborn Sessions usually take anywhere from 2-3 hours to leave room for changing, feeding, and cuddling in between shots. This gives themy time to get milk happy and in a deep sleep. It's best to photograph them the first 7 days of life. My style requires your baby to be in a very deep sleep. This was I will be able to move their limbs and mold them easier. Put hats, headbands on and off as well. this kind of phyiscal movement can rouse a sleeping baby if their bellies aren't completly full. it's important so that I have the ability to move from setup to setup without stopping to put the baby back to sleep again.

Best time to set up an appointment is while you are pregnant to discuss the details, then i can add you to my calendar and make sure you get a spot. 3 months ahead is the soonest i book sessions.

Where will the session be and how long will it last?

I photograph newborns and baby sessions in my photography studio in phoenix arizona. My studio is located in Gilbert, Arizona.
I keep the studio very warm because babies like it to be warm and cozy since they just came out out a warm Mommy. remember to Dress in cool clothes.

Newborn sessions are generally booked 1-3 months in advance. Contact me to check with me for availability. I welcome new clients every weekend. if you decide to book with leslie styler photography, I love doing new and creative poses on newborns. If you find photos from another photographer bring them with you or email them. The more you are prepared the faster and smoother your babies newborn session will go.

Packages include, our session time together, 20 digital high resolution images, professionally enhanced digital images delivered on CD within 1-2 weeks after your session. Prints you will choose from after you receive your CD. Within the first week I will send you a password protected online gallery for you to view the full images out of 30-50 to choose your 20. Your CD will include your favorite chosen 20 high resolution images, as well as a copyright release to print at any location of your choice.

Additional high resolution images are available to be purchased separately. There is a non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot. Which will be deducted at the end of your session from your total price.