PHOENIX’S TOP PORTRAIT STUDIO
LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSIONS
They’re only little once. Capture the LOVE.
LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSIONS
Do you desire natural, candid moments from the comfort of your own home? Looking for something a little more relaxed and comfortable? A lifestyle newborn session may be just right for you and your family.
What is a lifestyle newborn session?
Lifestyle newborn sessions are about the connection and love that family members already have for their new addition. They’re about letting things evolve naturally.
During your session, we'll capture special moments with family members and the baby. If siblings are involved, we usually take care of those photos first so that they can go and play during the rest of the session. We love when family pets can join in too. It can be helpful to have a friend or family member at the house who can watch siblings during the rest of the session so that the parent(s) can be in photos with the baby. There will also be time for photos of the baby alone; these are usually done when the baby is sleepiest. We take photos of babies swaddled or undressed and they are posed in a way you'd find them naturally. Our job is to simply capture it all.
Where will we shoot?
The session can take place in the client's home, preferably in the nursery, master bedroom, and living room or at our Mesa, AZ studio. We can also take some photos outdoors if the weather permits (ideal for spring and fall due dates!). Don’t stress over your house being a mess—you just had a baby! All you need to do to prepare is open the blinds/curtains to let in as much light as possible. We always let the light determine the best locations.
We'll quickly push things out of the area we're shooting so that your home will appear to be spotless in the photos. Don't be surprised if we move some furniture around. Our goal is to get the best light in your home. Our only request is that you do have your bed made with either white sheets or a neutral quilt/comforter on top. Your bed makes for a great place for cuddly family photos!
When are newborn sessions scheduled?
Our newborn sessions are usually scheduled 5-14 days after birth. Most clients book their newborn session during their second trimester. We shoot weekdays and our sessions start at 10am. Once we receive the contract and session fee, we’ll mark your due date on my calendar to ensure availability for your session. Since you never know if baby will be born early or late, we won’t schedule the exact date of the session until after baby is born. We do require that all clients are paid in full at least 60 days prior to their session.
What should we wear?
The baby(ies): We prefer babies dressed in plain onesies, muslin swaddles, in diapers or their birthday suit. We want to keep them comfortable.
The Adult(s) and Sibling(s): Keep it simple. Solid colors work best. Avoid patterns, vibrant and/or neon colors. No large print or logos. Jewel tones and neutrals are great (think creams, grey, black, light blue, earth tones).
What’s the best way to make baby comfortable and cooperative during the shoot?
Newborns are unpredictable and this shoot is all about them. Please do not worry about your baby crying or needing to eat during the shoot—newborn sessions are purposely longer to allow for plenty of breaks, feedings, and diaper/outfit changes. It’s usually a good idea to try and feed your baby right before the session so they’re full, sleepy, and content.
Full tummies apply to the adults and siblings too. We want everyone to be comfortable!
Also, crank up the heat! We recommend keeping your home or our studio a bit warmer than normal during the session (approx. 75-80 degrees). This will keep baby warm and cozy.
The Lifestyle Newborn Session Fee is $800 and includes the following:
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Hop on a call or email us to discuss the details of your session including wardrobe and styling advice.
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Complimentary travel up to 20 miles from our studio in NE Mesa is included in the Session Fee.
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Complimentary Hair Styling, & Makeup is offered for one adult. You may add on hair and makeup for additional people. Our Transformation Team will either come to your home (for an in-home session) or to our studio to do your hair and makeup before your session.
We ask that you start with a clean, moisturized face and clean, dry hair so that we can get right to work. Let the transformation begin!
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One to three hours of shooting time in your home, the postpartum room, or our studio.
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See your images and choose your favorites on the same day as your shoot because, who likes to wait?!
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All purchased images will be carefully and professionally edited.
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Digital images and printed art are purchased separately and are not included in the $800 Experience Fee.
We offer several Collections (Digital and Creative) which combine our most popular products, as well as a La Carte options starting at $1800, so that we are able to fully customize your experience. Our studio minimum product purchase is $1800. On average, most clients spend between 3 - 6k.
We go over detailed pricing during the phone consultation. You have the option to purchase from our Creative Collection Menu or a la carte. Both menus will be sent to you following the completion of your booking process.
What we can say is this, if you are looking for a "quick shoot" or "just a few images," this is probably not the studio for you. J Anderson studios offers a luxurious, full day Experience and will show you anywhere from 60-120+ final images that may be printed on hand made art. It is definitely an investment, one that is worth its weight in gold. You'll never tire of looking at your images or forget the way the J Anderson Studios Experience made you feel.
We offer all clients interest free, flexible payment plans to make any experience “budget friendly.” YOU get to decide how much you want to put towards your products each month. This way when you come in for your photoshoot, it's all taken care of!
Clients may also pay in full in one payment for a 3% discount.