Newborn Photography

kellelle01 · July 2010

For all the moms out there, where did you get your newborn photography or baby photography done? What should I expect to pay?

MrsRenee · July 2010

With DS we used Robert Bruce for his newborn shoot. He charges $175 and that includes a 4x6 print of all the pictures (we ended up with around 70). There's a couple in my bio. I was extremely happy with the pictures.

It wasn't a newborn session, but we used Amanda Williams for her 1 year pictures. She was also $175 and included a display folio with 8 proofs and a cd with all the images and the rights to the images. She got some really cute shots. The only thing that I wasn't happy with was it took her almost a month to edit the pictures and then after all that time she really didn't edit too many of the pictures. It was a really small fraction.

I just booked Emily Dowd for this baby's newborn session. I'm really excited to work with her. I know a number of girls have had newborn sessions with her and the pictures turn out amazing. Her sessions are $250 and includes a $100 credit.

Just a word of warning- you probably want to start contacting people soon. I know Emily mentioned it was a good thing I contacted her when I did because she books up about 3-4 months in advance.

JandR07 · July 2010

I used emily dowd. www.ejphotos.com. I used her for newborn and 6 months and have her booked for 1 year also.

my siggy pic is one she took.

beewltched · July 2010

We used Amanda Williams Photography.

ballerina06 · July 2010

I just had my newborn shoot with Emily Dowd yesterday and I cannot wait to see the pictures. She is amazing. We actually booked her for newborn, 6 mo, and 1 yr together so we paid $500 for all 3 sessions total, plus we get a $100 photo credit that we can use toward the purchace of the CD of images (which we did). I believe her newborn only session is $250, but I could be wrong on that since I was interested in multiple sessions. Hopefully I'll have some sneak peeks soon and I can post if you are interested!

Mrs*Lauren*and*Justin · July 2010

I also use Emily Dowd.... I bought the first years package, and so far she has done Owen's 1,3,6, and 9 month photos. I love her!!!

My siggy is one of hers as well!

kellelle01 · July 2010

Thanks guys! I will definitely have to check out Emily's work and Robert Bruce's too! I'm glad I posted the question. I didn't realize how busy of a time October is too with people wanting to get a jump start on pictures for Christmas cards.

kellelle01 · July 2010

Oh, one more question while I have you guys. Which months do you think it's worth to pay a professional for versus going somewhere like Sears? Some people are saying to not do newborn pictures and to wait for 3 months when they can smile. So, now I'm really confused when I want to pay big bucks for pictures versus going somewhere less expensive.

ballerina06 · July 2010

IMO, newborn photos should be professionally done. They are the first shots of your new baby. Even though they can't really smile they look so darn cute and the pics always turn out amazing. If you don't want to hire someone, I would suggest Portrait Innovations. I have lots of friends and family that have used them and their pics turn out amazing, whether it was newborn or various month pics.

MrsRenee · July 2010

kellelle01:
Oh, one more question while I have you guys. Which months do you think it's worth to pay a professional for versus going somewhere like Sears? Some people are saying to not do newborn pictures and to wait for 3 months when they can smile. So, now I'm really confused when I want to pay big bucks for pictures versus going somewhere less expensive.

You definitely want professional newborn pictures. I know everyone says it, but babies change so quickly. They lose that newborn look very quickly. And I'm a sucker for the artist looking pictures. With DS I only did professional pictures as a newborn and at 1 year. I was going to do 6 months, but I decided against it. I ended up going to Portrait Innovations for his 3, 6 and 9 month pictures. They have always done a good job and we can get a bunch of pictures without spending a fortune. Then I can also hand out pictures to the various relatives who want them. It was also nice getting pictures with more of a traditional pose and background. They also have some cute props too.

This time around I'm doing newborn, 6 month and 1 year. I opted for the 6 month just because there was a good package deal. That's really the only reason.

ntlapointe · July 2010

Misty Minna Photography is great! We is very affordable too. I write a blog and she is actually doing a special for readers of my blog. 10% off all packages and a free 8x10.

Check it out, if you would like - name of blog is in my siggy.

BMK0709 · July 2010

August Tea - she is so sweet and does AMAZING work. As far as the months. For my 1st son I did newborn, 3, 6, 9 and 12 month and that may have been a *little* too much. For my 2nd I'm doing newborn, 3, 6 and 12 month although I duno, if I have a third I might switch 3 month with the 9 month They just change sooo much that first year and trust me, you'll cherish the photos forever and ever and ever. I do

https://www.augustteaphotography.com/blog/

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