5 Frequently Asked Questions About In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography Sessions in San Jose, California
1. Who Are In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Sessions For?
In-home lifestyle newborn sessions are perfect for families in San Jose, or the surrounding areas, who have recently welcomed a newborn. These sessions focus on capturing the natural bonds between parents, siblings, and your new baby, with no awkward poses or props. I will take lots of photos of the baby by himself/herself, sleeping or awake is fine, as well as both parents with the baby and entire family together. These sessions are designed to take place within the first month or two of life to capture all those adorable, tiny newborn details. Newborns grow quickly, so it's amazing to pause and record this season of life. Future you will thank you for these memories!
2. What Should I Expect During My Newborn Photo Session?
Sessions are designed to be relaxed and fun for both parents and baby! During your session, you can expect to spend a lot of time snuggling and interacting with your new baby and family. You can expect to be comfortable in your own home (please don't worry about cleaning your home in advance, you have a new baby to care for after all! I can work around what I need to or we can easily clear an area we plan to use for photos). Your newborn session is designed to capture the love, excitement, and exhaustion that is life with a newborn baby. Newborn sessions last about 90-minutes (and up to 2 hours) so we can capture all the photos and different poses we want without pressure on time.
3. Where in My Home Will the Photos Take Place?
We will typically decide to use the master bedroom, the living room, and the nursery (if you have one). Upon arriving at your home, I will ask that you give me a quick tour so that I can assess where the best light is. As a natural light photographer, I only need one good window to create beautiful images, but if there are multiple, we’ll take advantage of them for a variety of settings.
4. Will This Be a Relaxed and Stress-Free Experience for My Baby?
Absolutely! The entire session is conducted in your own home, and you can think of this session as being baby led. If the baby wants to eat, they eat; if they want to sleep, they sleep; if they want to be held, there're held. The baby may be awake or asleep for the session, or some of both. Typically we get photos of both during a session. The parents are around the entire session and connecting with the baby, which is all captured in the photo session. The comforting environment of your home will help your baby feel secure, allowing for authentic moments to be beautifully documented.
5. Will I Receive the High-Resolution Digital Images from My Session?
Yes! My package is ALL INCLUSIVE, as I want for you to have ALL your photos! You’ll receive all the edited, high-resolution digital images from your session—typically 75+ images, and often even more, which you will be able to easily download and print anywhere you want. I also want for printing your photos to be easy for you, so your online gallery will be linked to a professional and affordable print lab, making it easy to order prints, canvases, and other beautiful products that will be shipped directly to your home if you choose to order. Whether you choose to download your images or print them through the lab, I encourage you to display these memories proudly on your walls or in an album!
Preparing for a newborn can be a lot, but your in-home photography session is designed to be convenient and stress-free. I hope this answers many of your questions, but if you have any additional inquiries, feel free to reach out! I’m just a click away, ready to help you capture these precious moments in your San Jose home.
