In-home & birth center newborn sessions
Newborn photography
that comes to you.
No car seat, no studio, no stress in the first fragile days. I bring the camera, the light, and the quiet — to your living room, your bedroom, or your birth center suite.
Why I come to you
Those first 14 days
are incredibly fleeting.
They are the only time your baby will curl up the way they did inside you — the sleepy newborn stretches, the tiny startle reflexes, the soft skin, the brand-newness that disappears faster than we expect.
And honestly, the last thing you should have to do during that precious window is pack up a tiny baby, load the car, and leave the comfort of your home just to capture these memories.
That's why I bring the newborn session to you.
Your home becomes the studio — your bed, your nursery, your favorite corner by the window, the spaces where these first days are already unfolding. You can stay cozy on the couch, rest when you need to, join the photos whenever you feel like it, or simply watch and soak in these beautiful first days.
Please don't worry about the dishes in the sink, the unfolded laundry, or whether your hair is perfect. I promise, I won't notice those things.
I'm a mom of three myself. I know what those first days feel like — the exhaustion, the overwhelming love, the constant feeding, the emotions, and the beautiful chaos that comes with welcoming a new baby. My job isn't to photograph perfection. It's to preserve what is real.
Every mother I meet amazes me. Every baby feels like a miracle. It is such a privilege to be invited into these intimate first days of your family's story. The images we create together aren't just for today — they become part of your family's legacy, bringing warmth, love, and memories to your children, and someday, perhaps even to your grandchildren.
So take a deep breath. Stay comfortable. Let me take care of the rest while you simply love your baby.
Timing
The golden window: day 0–14
Newborns sleep deepest and curl most easily in their first two weeks — that's what makes the classic folded, fresh-from-the-womb poses possible. After day 14, babies startle more and stay awake longer, and that particular softness starts to fade. I hold a handful of on-call dates open every month so you're never scrambling to book one.
- Day 0Birth
- Day 1–2Fresh 48, birth center
- Day 5–14Golden window, at home
- Day 14+Awake & alert style
Two ways I photograph you
Sessions built around where you actually are
In-home sessions
Wherever you're nesting.
Standard Session
$499+tax60–90 minutes · 10 digital images
Premium Session
$1,499+taxUp to 3 hours · All digital images
Birth center & fresh 48
While you're still in that room.
- Captured within the first 24–48 hours of life
- Hospital bracelets, IV lines, first family moments — as they are
- Quiet and quick, out of your care team's way
- A 20–30 minute session; you don't travel anywhere
Fresh 48 Mini Session
$399+tax8+ digital images · plus a black & white copy of each
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is due upon booking. The remaining balance is due no later than 1 day before your session.
Travel fee may apply for locations more than 20 miles from Minneapolis.
How booking works
Five steps, starting before baby does
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Reserve your session
Reach out early, even before baby arrives — this holds your due-date window on my calendar. No fixed date is needed; sessions are scheduled after baby arrives.
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Pay a $100 deposit
A non-refundable deposit secures your session. The remaining balance is due no later than 1 day before your session.
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03
Baby arrives, you text me
I confirm your session day within 24 hours.
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04
I come to you
Camera, reflectors, and a few soft wraps — your home or birth center room, exactly as it is.
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05
Your gallery arrives
A private online gallery, ready to view and download, within two weeks. Your sneak peek — one image, or a video reel when applicable — is sent the same day.
A look inside a session
The kind of mornings we'll create together
"She was in and out of our house in under two hours, and I never once had to get off the couch. I still can't believe those photos were taken in our messy living room."
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"We were still in the birth center when she photographed our son's hospital bracelet next to his hand. I didn't know I needed that photo until I saw it."
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Get in touch
Let's hold this window for you.
Tell me your due date (or your baby's birth date, if they're already here) and where you'd like your session — home or birth center. I'll reply within a day with the dates I have open.
- Phone / text
- (651) 390-6050
- Serving
- Minneapolis and surrounding areas, within 20 miles