A selection of lifestyle newborn sessions captured in the comfort of your own home. That time at home right after baby is born is incredibly special.
Your baby is still so new to the world and your family and it one thing I've learned as a mom is it goes by too quickly. Freeze this beautiful moment in time.
Real and Honest Newborn Moments
Charlotte Newborn Photographer
That Brief, Special Time After Baby is Born- Frozen in Time.
The Newborn Experience
Choosing a photographer to capture this special time is an important decision and I don't take the honor of being chosen to be your photographer lightly. Throughout the process, I will be there to offer my expertise. From the best time of day to take photos, to outfits that will make you look as comfortable as you feel at home and how to keep baby happy, I'll be there every step of the way. And because I believe a photo can't truly be enjoyed until it's been printed, in addition to the digital images, every collection of mine includes an artwork credit you can use in my online store to put towards your purchase of framed artwork, albums and more. You'll be able to enjoy these images for years to come and pass them down throughout your family for years to come.
Capture This Beautiful Time Where Baby is Still Saying "Hello World"
Reach out to me via my contact form so I can get to know all about you and your family. I'll ask for details like names, anticipated due date and more while also sending you my pricing guide so you can get an idea of what your investment will look like. I want to make it a point to get to know you and your family to make sure we are a great fit. My schedule fills up quickly so be sure to reach out several months before your due date to ensure we get the chance to work together.
1. Say Hello
We'll pick the perfect date for your session and get it on my calendar. Generally, the ideal time is within two weeks of when baby is born. Once your date is finalized, you will receive a link that has a contract, questionnaire, and an invoice for your session fee. Once your invoice is paid, your session is locked in on my calendar. And don't worry, since babies don't always stick to their due dates, this date can be moved around if need be.
2. Schedule it
From the time you book to the day of your session, you can reach out to me for assistance in planning. From what what to wear to picking the best place in and around your home for photographs and anything else that comes to mind. I'll also provide a session prep guide after you book to help answer some of your questions and get you ready. I've photographed tons of moms, babies and families and know what is going to prepare you for the best possible experience and images.
3. Planning it
Say goodbye to those stiff, awkward photos of the past. My sessions are designed to be relaxed, natural and fun! I understand you don't often have photos taken by a professional photographer and I want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. My style for newborn photos is more lifestyle than posed. I prefer to focus on the intimate connection between the newest addition to your family with the family's other members. From photos of both parents with baby, siblings with baby and baby by themselves, I'll capture it all!
4. Your Session
After your session is where I get to editing your photos curating the gallery to provide you the best images from your session. Within seven days, you then receive a private online proofing gallery where you choose a photograph and artwork collection that best suits what you are wanting as it relates to the high resolution digital photographs and your complimentary artwork credit. Let's get those cherished memories on your walls! Once you choose your collection, you'll receive your chosen digital photographs and I'll send you your complimentary artwork credit. Simply choose whichever artwork you want within your online gallery and apply that to your total cart value. It's that easy!
5. Your Photographs
heirloom artwork • priceless
Every session requires a $200 deposit, which officially reserves the time on my calendar, and it covers my raw costs and time going into the prep, session itself, and the editing of the photographs. It does not include any digital photographs or artwork. Once your session is completed, you will receive a link to a private, online gallery for you to view and purchase images and artwork. All digital images and products are sold separately and are not included in the price of the deposit. It is at the time of your gallery delivery that you can choose the collection that best suits your needs. From framed photographs to heirloom albums, I offer a variety of artwork for you to display and enjoy your images.
The Investment Details
Collections from only $400
$200 Deposit to book
At 32 weeks pregnant I was not feeling my sexiest but Melissa’s calm demeanor quickly made me relax. I had told her we weren’t the most photo savvy and could use some help with poses, props, location selection etc. She clearly proved she has done this before as I had a date, time and location very quickly added to my calendar.
Melissa got there early and quickly scouted out the area to adapt to the challenge at hand. She made us laugh, made us feel comfortable, helped us with poses, fixed my hair (which desperately needed it!) and performed professionally and quickly!
Dreading looking at my 32 week pregnant self, I was pleasantly surprised! They were so good! I quickly took a few and sent to my husband, family and friends who also complimented how amazing she did! This is an experience we will never forget, thanks to Melissa. I highly, highly recommended her for any of your photography needs! I can’t wait for the newborn photos!
maternity Session
Kerns Family
Melissa just took our family photos and they turned out absolutely beautiful! She played songs like baby shark and said silly things to keep our kids happy and smiling the whole time.
She did such a great job posing us so we looked natural and it was such an easy, relaxed photo session that was enjoyable for everyone.
family session
Anderson Family
Where is the 10 star button? My husband and I had the best time with her. The pictures turned out amazing and we will truly cherish them forever. Melissa was so great at guiding us on how and where to pose, plus we brought our two dogs and they even look perfect in the photos!
We felt so comfortable with her and that helped us relax for the photos. Her communication was wonderful the whole time and she really took the time to scout our location before the shoot. 12/10 recommend!
Maternity Session
Kasting Family
Melissa is an exceptionally talented photographer. Since these were maternity photos, she provided that best time in my pregnancy to have these done along with several great options for locations. My husband always gets super awkward when having to get photos done, but after our shoot with Melissa, he would not stop talking about how she's going to be our photographer from here on out because of how comfortable and relaxed she made him feel. Melissa's photos speak for themselves and so does her professionalism.
MATERNITY Session
Slater family
Melissa did such an incredible job with our family photos! She exuded such patience and professionalism with us during the shoot. She exceeded all our expectations from initial planning, day of, and delivery of our photos. I would recommend 100 times over!
family Session
Lastra family
Working with Melissa was great! She helped me decide on a great location and outfit. On the day of the shoot she was very efficient making sure we weren't out in the sun longer than we needed to be. She made us feel comfortable and we had a really fun time doing the shoot. She listened to my concerns and insecurities and took great photos! I honestly can't decide which ones are my favorite, I feel like I look great in all of them!
maternity Session
Houston family
From the very beginning, Melissa was easy to work with and helped us pick a location that fit what we were looking for! When it came time to take photos, she made it easy and helped us feel like naturals. My husband and I don’t generally like taking photos, but we walked away from our session feeling good and excited. Once we saw the photos, we were so happy with what she had captured. The photos felt authentic and natural.
FAMILY Session
Wishard family
Melissa recently did our maternity shoot and it was such a great, fun experience! She came prepared with a plan (poses, shots, etc.) and was creative! She made us comfortable through the whole shoot and really focused on capturing genuine moments that reflected us. I highly recommend her, we are obsessed with our photos; she delivered above and beyond!
maternity Session
Dumala Family
Melissa was amazing to work with! A true pro! My wife and I were worried how they would turn out, the kids were all over the place and it was really a really hot day. However Melissa got several amazing shots that will be living on our wall for the rest of our lives. Breathtaking results!
family Session
vogele family
Melissa came out to our house for a holiday shoot of our toddler daughter - and I cannot stop talking about the images she captured! Melissa was such a great communicator and she worked magic with our little girl!!! We have found our new family photographer! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Melissa for your photography needs!
family Session
Kuck Family
Melissa was so kind and patient during our newborn photos. She took the time to find the perfect lighting and spots in our house and personalized for our family. I highly recommend Melissa for any photo opportunity but especially anything with the family! The pictures turned out great and can’t wait to use her again!
Newborn Session
Reynolds Family
