When should I book my newborn session? Short answer... the sooner the better! The more time I have to prepare for your session allows me to get all the materials and props to make your shoot customized to your liking (colors, themes, ideas). I only pre-book a certain number of sessions each month to assure my availability. Typically, my sessions are booked 3-5 months in advance. I require a $100 deposit to reserve a newborn session.
How do I book a session? Contact me via e-mail or through this website and I will get back to you as soon as possible! When deposit is received, I will block off time to assure you that I will photograph the baby within 2 weeks of his/her arrival. If your baby requires a NICU stay, we will work around when he or she is home sweet home :)
Where are the photo shoots located? My newborn sessions take place in my Bellmore studio, but I also offer in home newborn sessions for an additional cost. All of my cake smash sessions take place at my studio, located in Bellmore, NY. Outdoor mini sessions are at various different amazing locations on Long Island. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for announcements regarding mini sessions.
How long do shoots last? Newborn sessions typically last between 2 to 3 hours - I pretty much have it down to a science! Your session won't be complete until I can promise you a beautiful variety of photos. Outdoor mini sessions last about 30 minutes, and cake smashes / milestone sessions are about an hour.
Do I only take pictures of the baby during a newborn session? No! Sibling shots and family shots are such important memories so if this isn't your first baby I will definitely leave time at the end of the shoot for these! If this is your only child, I will be sure to capture mom and dad with your new bundle of love.
Investment I firmly believe in quality over quantity. I would rather provide my clients with every single image being a "WOW" image, rather than provide more images of a lesser quality. I guarantee a MINIMUM of 20 finished digital images, but usually much more! Although many pictures will be taken at your session , I will choose the best of each pose for your gallery. Your gallery will include ALL edited high-resolution digital images given in a digital gallery ready for download. Galleries are completed within 2 weeks of your session. I also design photo books, holiday cards, birth announcements and canvases at an additional cost.
Please E- mail at snappy3180@aol.com regarding 2023 session fees **There is a travel fee for in home sessions of $250 in Nassau/ Western Suffolk and $500 in NYC