Preparing for your session
Congratulations on your new baby!
Welcome to your session
Thank you so much for allowing me the amazing and rewarding job of photographing your new little mini in his/her first few days of life. Newborns are my passion and I consider myself truly BLESSED to be around these little miracles so much.
Our studio is located at:
909 W Sealy St. Alvin, TX 77511
We have a lovely home studio to help capture your memories. Please park in our driveway and use the "side" entrance.
My cell phone number is:
713-252-5927
Preparing Baby
TIPS FOR A CALM, SLEEPY, AND HAPPY BABY
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Before your session, please feed baby 2-3 hours prior, and plan on feeding baby JUST prior to leaving your home!
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please do not let baby sleep beforehand, instead try giving baby a bath, let him/her kick with only a diaper, tickle toes, and even let baby fuss for a little bit (avoid pacifier use prior to the session) for a few hours. This will help ensure those squishy, sleepy newborn photographs!
I can't stress that is is so important to do your best to keep baby awake!
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Dress baby in zippered pajamas with NO socks to ensure easy access to baby.
Please do not dress baby in an outfit that must go over their heads. This is more difficult to take off and can definitley wake a sleeping baby!
The studio is kept at 75-80 degrees for baby's comfort. Due to this, I come dressed for a warm few hours and suggest you do too!
Sessions last between 2-3 hours, sometimes longer, if baby is a light sleeper or is hungry. The easiest way to ensure a sleepy baby is the willingness to nurse/bottle feed off and on.
If you can, bring the soothie pacifier the hospital sent you home with. It's the bendable, green/blue/orangish one, and will not leave marks on baby's face. Even if you have not used one, just for the 2 hours that I'm posing baby usually really helps.
If you do not happen to have one, I keep clean soothies here in the studio (as well as plenty of newborn diapers). However, if you really prefer that we do not use one, that is fine as well!
Styling your session
The Overall Look We Love
We photograph in a neutral, organic palette that allows your baby — and your connection — to shine.
Think:
Soft textures
Natural fabrics
Muted, earthy tones
Simple silhouettes
Avoid anything trendy or overly styled — timeless always wins.
Color Palette: What Photographs Best
Best Colors
Cream, ivory, oatmeal
Soft beige, sand, taupe
Warm gray
Muted sage, olive
Soft clay, dusty rose, muted brown
If siblings will be joining you for the session feel free to bring your ipad or tablet and log onto our wifi to help pass the time! There is also a local park right next door to our home studio.
BRING THE ESSENTIALS
Here’s a quick list of what to pack:
Extra diapers & wipes
A pacifier (if baby takes one; the green soothie the hospital often provides is perfect as it does not leave marks on baby’s face)
Your pump if you are pumping (sessions can often last 2-3 hours as they are baby-led)
A backup bottle (if you’re bottle feeding)
Any special item you’d like to include (heirlooms, outfits, name signs, etc.)
Special snacks and books for siblings who are being included
Welcome to My Home
It is my hope that you come to the studio feeling comfortable and at home. Our studio is located in our home, and I really want you to feel welcomed and at home. I am truly honored to be able to document this incredible time in your lives and look forward to getting to know you and your sweet baby!
Any questions at all please feel free to call me at: 713.252.5927