How Much Does Professional Newborn Photography Cost and Why?
Are you curious about how much professional newborn photography costs?
Are you curious about how much professional newborn photography costs? You’re in the right place to find the answers you’re looking for. As a Niagara newborn photographer, I’d love to have an honest conversation with you about the true cost of professional newborn photography and why it costs what it does.
At Reflections Photography, we do things a little differently here at our beautiful Grimsby studio. I’ll share how we’re different and how that affects the cost of our newborn photography services.
Your time in the studio is just a fraction of how much time I spend with my clients. From our initial phone call to the time I’m installing your artwork, there are many hours in between. I’ll share what’s included and how much time that saves my mamas.
What’s Included in the Cost of Newborn Photography?
Session Planning
What’s one of mom’s biggest worries when it comes to a photo session? How much it’ll add to her already full plate? With full-service photography, I’ll take care of everything for you. We plan the session together, but you can trust me to handle all of the details for you. Your family can walk into the clean, inviting studio, or our outdoor tree tunnel location with everything we need ready to go.
Time saved = 1 hour of planning your session.
Location
Skip the stress of cleaning your house. My Grimsby portrait studio is a light and airy oasis. I want everyone who steps in the doors to feel welcome and at ease. I ensure the studio is thoroughly cleaned between sessions and stocked with what we need.
Time saved = 2 hours of frantically cleaning your entire home.
Wardrobe
Save hours of planning outfits, shopping, and making returns. My growing client wardrobe has outfits for everyone in your family. You’ll stop by the studio to “shop” my closet for your outfits. I’m by your side, guiding you if you need my assistance. On the day of your session, your family gets to simply show up at the studio with their outfits clean and waiting.
Time saved = 2 hours of choosing outfits, shopping, trying things on, and returning unused items.
Professional Hair and Makeup for Mom
All my sessions include hair and makeup for mom. My talented professional hair and makeup artist will come to your home the morning of your session to pamper you. Instead of stressing over your hair and makeup, you get to sit back, relax and enjoy. You can take a minute to take a deep breath and look forward to the session.
Time Saved = 1.5 hours of hair and makeup time.
Professional Photography
Since 2005, I’ve been blessed to photograph Niagara area families. Each year, I dedicate myself to learning more about my craft so I can improve my photography techniques, processes, and deliverables. In 2023 alone, I spent 1,000 hours on education and learning.
I want your session experience to be something you always look back on with a smile. Your beautiful family can just relax and enjoy being with each other. You don’t have to worry about looking “perfect” or being models. In fact, I don’t need you to be. I just need you to be willing to let go and soak in time with your baby and family. Our comfortable, efficient portrait sessions allow you to enjoy peaceful moments with your family and soak in the session experience before heading back to your busy schedule.
Time Spent = 2 hours
Professional Editing
During a newborn session, I might take up to 1,000 photos. After our session, I cull and edit your photos so that you see the absolute best images. I typically only need to apply light edits to your images so that your memories are preserved.
Time Saved = 4 hours
Image Reveal and Ordering Appointment
After your session, you’ll return to the studio for your image reveal and ordering appointment. This meeting actually saves you so much time. Instead of being sent a digital link and stressing over which images you like and which ones you want to print, we have a set time and date in your calendar to check off this precious task. Image reveals are my favourite because I get to enjoy every image with you and learn which ones you love the most.
You’ll select your favourite images, and then we can mockup your artwork designs together. You only order what you absolutely love. After we firm up our designs, I ensure they’re perfect and put in the order with a professional lab. Your artwork is guaranteed to last for many, many years.
Time Saved = 2 hours
Delivery and Installation
The headache of hanging wall art is completely gone. After your portrait artwork is delivered to the studio, I look through it to see that it’s perfect. I’ll reach out to you to see when it’s a good time for me to stop by and professionally install your portraits for you. You (and your partner) never have to worry about hanging these portraits yourself.
Time saved = 1 hour
Professional Newborn Photography
I hope I was able to paint a picture of what a full-service newborn photography process looks like and what it all entails. This process saves families a minimum of 13 hours, if not more! I dedicate myself to each of my amazing clients so they feel taken care of and enjoy the portrait process without adding anything to their busy to-do lists.
So, the question was how much does newborn photography cost and why? I hope you’ll see why. You can visit my photography services page for session fee and artwork investment information.
