In-home, Lifestyle Newborn Sessions

Sibling photo of two children sharing a gentle kiss with their newborn sister during an outdoor newborn session in Rochester, NY.
In-home newborn photo of a mother cuddling her children on a couch during a lifestyle family session in Rochester, NY.
Sibling newborn photo of a young girl gently holding her baby sibling during an in-home lifestyle session in Rochester, NY.

Do you ever wish that you could pause time?

If you’re anything like me, you do.

Unfortunately (and this may come as a shock…) I can’t stop time for you. But I can preserve your memories. I can be a witness. I can stand with the family you’re building and watch as you navigate those first days with a newborn, as your kiddos meet, as you laugh, and stumble, and lean into parenthood. I can capture these moments with a trained, artistic eye, some humor and a bunch of patience.

These days will disappear just as quickly as they arrive, but listen when I tell ya: the loss of the sweet, enchanting, sleepless, new baby days will sting so much less when you can look through the images from our time together. First looks, tiny fingers, sleeping eyelashes, dream smiles, little legs, hungry mouths, and yes… even the chaos, the uncertainty, the big, big-sibling feelings… all of that good, real-life stuff will come flooding back as you look through your photos.

There is peace that comes from knowing you have invested in preserving your story. I can’t wait to prove that to you.

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A smiling newborn lying in a bassinet during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A black-and-white photo of a couple sitting on a bed, smiling and holding their newborn and dogs during their in-home newborn session.
A smiling woman sitting by a window holding a newborn baby and toddler daughter in her arms during an in-home newborn session in Buffalo, NY.
A couple sitting on a bed holding and looking at a newborn baby during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A couple with a newborn baby and two dogs lying on a green sofa during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Two children holding their newborn sister in front of blooming pink and white flowers and green bushes during an outdoor newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman sitting on a stool outdoors, holding a newborn baby, in front of a backdrop with trees and flowers during an outdoor newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Two young children, one sitting awake playing with toy cars and the other sleeping during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Close-up of a newborn baby's feet resting on an adult's arm during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A baby with closed eyes, wearing a gray knit sweater, lying on a dark green and black checkered blanket during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Close-up of a newborn baby being held by an adult, with the baby's face resting on the mother's shoulder during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A baby is wrapped in a blanket being held up in front of framed animal pictures in his nursery, during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman holding a newborn baby while a young girl kisses the baby's foot in a bright, cozy kitchen during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A baby with blue eyes and light hair lying on a fluffy white rug, looking at the camera during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman sitting on a windowsill holding a newborn baby in her arms, with a man standing beside her holding a mug, all inside a room with a large window showing a snowy outdoor scene during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Close-up of a woman holding a smiling baby wrapped in a green swaddle during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Three young brothers sitting on grass in a Rochester, NY backyard during an in-home newborn session.
A sleeping newborn baby lying on a soft, cream-colored textured blanket with arms raised above head and a "Hello World" sign nearby during a lifestyle newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman holding a sleeping newborn baby in her yard during an at-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman with blonde hair holding a baby with blue eyes over her shoulder in a studio newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A couple with a baby, two dogs, and a small chicken, standing in their backyard during a lifestyle newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Family of five children sitting on grass, including a newborn in the center, during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A sleeping baby lying on a white bed in a crib, wrapped in soft, light-colored blankets during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman with dark hair holding a sleeping baby close during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A couple standing outdoors in the snow, holding a baby wrapped in a blanket during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A mother with dark hair holding her sleeping baby close during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A couple sitting on a white floor in a minimalist room, tenderly holding and feeding their newborn baby during a studio newborn session in Rochester, NY at the Anderson Arts building.
Close-up of a baby peacefully sleeping, her cheeks gently squished, during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman sitting on stone steps outdoors, holding a baby wrapped in a pink blanket, with a young girl and boy nearby during an outdoor, at-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A young brother sitting on a white dresser next to a bassinet with a yawning newborn inside during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman with long blond hair holding a baby, who is resting on her shoulder and looking to the side, during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Close-up image of a newborn baby peacefully sleeping, with hands gently cradling the baby's head and holding the baby's hand, on a soft textured blanket during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman holding a sleeping baby in her arms and standing behind a young girl outdoors, with trees in the background during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman holding a newborn baby while a man leans his head against her shoulder, both with gentle expressions during a studio newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Baby lying on a fluffy white rug with lipstick kiss marks all over his face and body, looking at the camera with arms raised during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
Two young children, a boy and a baby, sitting on a couch, with the boy holding a toy car and the baby lying on his lap during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A sleeping baby lying on a white sheet, surrounded by a crescent arrangement of white daisies with yellow centers during an in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.
A woman cradling a newborn baby indoors during a cozy in-home newborn session in Rochester, NY.

How it works

  • Reserve your spot

    If you’ve made it this far, chances are you’re feeling drawn to the idea of capturing your life with a new baby in an authentic and meaningful way. When you’re ready to book, securing your spot is easy - just select the month that is your best guess, I’ll add your due date to my calendar, and send along some session details.

  • Settle in

    Bringing home a newborn is a beautiful, overwhelming, and transformative time. While other photographers might want you to have your baby ready for photos in the first few days, I believe in capturing these incredible moments without the intense pressure. There’s no rush. Once you're feeling settled, well, and ready to move forward, we’ll finalize a date and time, making sure everything works perfectly for you and your family.

  • Session time

    On the day of the session, I’ll come to you and join you in your home. Those early weeks with a newborn are often a blur, and I approach the session with patience and care. Newborn sessions are a relaxed pace and are typically about 3 hours long, allowing us plenty of time to capture quiet snuggles, spontaneous moments, the nursery you worked so hard on, and all the little details that matter so much.

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Frequently asked

  • You are welcome to book as soon as you know you’d love to schedule a newborn session with me! Just select the month you’re estimating our session will be in, and we’ll go from there, finalizing our day and time once baby is here and you’re ready to solidify a plan.

    In terms of timing: I’m a lifesyle newborn photographer, so I don't fall into the "must photograph newborns as soon as possible” camp. Since there's no crazy posing involved, and I don't need baby to be as sleepy as posed newborn photographers would, there is really no rush. And because family will be in a lot of the photos, I prefer to wait until you're all feeling well and settled, so I leave dates/timing up to you. 

    I typically schedule newborns on weekday mornings, 9am/9:30am/10am are great start times, but I'm flexible!  

    Newborn sessions are a very relaxed pace and they typically take about 2-3 hours, allowing for plenty of feeding breaks, changing breaks and parent snuggles. 

  • To maximize your comfort, and because I am a lifestyle newborn photographer (not a prop/posed newborn photographer), LSP Newborn sessions take place in and around your home, allowing for plenty of feeding breaks, changing breaks and parent snuggles, but mostly because this allows me to document this new version of your family as it is right now - the nursery you worked so hard on, the place you call home, your pets, plants, pillows and the little nooks and people that mean the most to you.

    As an alternative, you're welcome to choose to come to my beautiful, bright, natural light studio in downtown Rochester.

  • I would suggest having baby in a simple, well fitting, neutral onesie for when I arrive. I always gravitate toward simple, even just baby in a diaper is cute to capture those tiny arms and legs.

    For parent outfits, my only suggestion is to wear something you're comfortable in, if you feel like yourself in it, it's the right choice.

    I know styling yourself in a postpartum haze can be difficult. These sessions are about documenting connection, not perfection, and hopefully that brings you some peace.

    If you think you need more help with styling, I totally get it- I suggest connecting with local stylist Vivien Reed.

  • You can expect to receive ~150+ finished/edited photos from our time together, and galleries are delivered in 2-3 weeks.

  • Newborn sessions are $700 including our session time, all of your finished digital images delivered via private online gallery, and printing rights. You can book here, or contact me with any questions!

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