Charlie & Violet Photography’s newborn studio has come a long way since the beginning of January! The new client waiting room is almost done and I wanted to share some beautiful photos with you! All that’s left is to put the finishing touches on it and it’ll be ready for many more babies and families. Don’t let the word “newborn” fool you, however. I see more than just squishy newborn. I also focus on maternity photos, baby photos, family photos, couple photos and more! I’m even dabbling in pet photography and some product shots as well. But for now, if you’re expecting, you’ll definitely want to get on my schedule soon. I’m booking out for 2020 already, so get in touch soon to get your session on the calendar :)
Build Your Own Newborn Photo Package!
My goal for my clients is to make everything super easy when choosing what newborn package might be right for you. And recently I thought - all that's missing is an option for them to truly build their own newborn photo package! So, I built the "Build Your Own" collections!
The idea is that you can choose certain poses based on what your love the most, and add those to your cart one by one. This way, you have control on what your images will look like and know exactly what you're getting.
You can build a small package for a minimum of $350 or add on more options for a much larger gallery. It's up to you. All that is required is an order of $350 minimum to book.
Here is a sample of what one of those custom built sessions looks like! Enjoy and start building your own today!
Newborn Photos - Should I Do Them?
The short answer: YES!
The long answer: I know how difficult it can be to afford a baby and then dish out another chunk of money for newborn photos. But take it from me... you will regret it if you don't. Especially if this is your first, you probably don't understand all of the hype around it or grasp how quickly these little babies grow. Honestly, the rate at which they change will blow your mind.
When Charlie was a baby, I did newborn photos, but couldn't afford to buy any prints after and none of the packages came with digitals. So... I only have one wallet image of him which I could afford. This is the reason I offer payment plans and small deposits to book sessions so everyone has access to newborn photography of their little baby.
If you're on the fence, think of it this way. Newborn photography is a way to lock in and seal these moments in time. Everything from their tiny fingerprints to their sweet toes. I will capture them all for you. You will not regret the decision to capture these moments. I guarantee it. Schedule yours today!
January 4, 2017 - To Mini, or Not to Mini? That's the Question.
Recently, I've been asked if clients should do newborn mini sessions or a full session - and what's the difference? So, let's chit chat about that for a moment...
My premium newborn photo sessions are truly an experience from start to finish. Once you arrive in the studio, I go through several different setups with baby. Curled up naked images, baby in bucket setups, photos with parents/siblings... the list goes on and on. I don't limit myself to poses or setups, I truly run the session until I get the most out of it. After all, I want to present the parents with a very large gallery of artwork for them to choose from! Parents sometimes bring in special props to use as well... something special Grandma knitted or their favorite football jersey. Sessions usually last around 2-3 hours depending on baby. A few weeks later, parents return to my studio for a full gallery reveal. You see every - single - image! Edited! It's the best time... seriously. Parents can bring family members in to view the gallery and choose their favorites. Clients also can purchase additional print pieces at that time, or more digitals. This is the premium experience I offer in studio.
Then, there are mini sessions. These are quick 1 hour sessions where I choose the setups based on the baby and if they are awake, asleep, or just prefer to be wrapped vs. naked. At this session, special items/props are not allowed to be brought in as time is very limited and those often take longer to produce. I get enough beautiful shots for a gallery of 8 images (chosen by myself), and the gallery gets delivered digitally to the parents 1 week after the session date. It's truly a session for someone who doesn't want a lot of images, doesn't want to spend a lot of time in the studio and is on a budget. You can still get amazing images!
I hope that answered your questions. If you want more information on premium newborn sessions or mini's, you can learn more here. xo, Nicole