Newborn Preparation Guide

For Studio Sessions:

The tips and tricks mentioned in here will help make baby sleepy and in turn make for a

successful newborn session!

You do not need to bring anything for baby to wear, just focus on what you and the rest of your family will wear. I have baby covered! I have wraps, head-bows, more buckets than one person should have and more! But If you have something you would like baby pictured in, just let me know and send me a picture so I can plan ahead. Please let me know if you have any questions and if you have any color preferences when it comes to wraps/ props. I will be sure to have some options ready to go before you arrive.

The studio is located at:

10437 W Innovation Dr suite 227, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

I am located on the 2nd floor, please park in visitor parking, enter through the front doors and I will meet you near the elevators. 414-418-6462 if you arrive early or cannot find me. If you have any questions please let me know.

For In-home Lifestyle Sessions:

The tips and tricks mentioned in here will help make baby sleepy and in turn make for a

successful newborn session!

I have baby covered! You do not need to have anything ready for baby to wear, I will bring wraps & head-bows. I can also bring buckets/ blankets if you would like. If you already have something you would like baby pictured in, just let me know and send me a picture so I can plan ahead. If you need assistance picking family outfits that best match your space, I would be happy to help.

Most sessions are done in the nursery, parents room, or living room. Whichever has the best natural light. Please send me photos of each space in which you would like to use for your session. This helps me with planning. You can text me at anytime 414-418-6462 with photos or to discuss outfit ideas.

Tips for the day of your session:

Try to keep baby awake before your session as long as you can. The goal is for baby to be super sleepy during the session. (I know this is a huge task during the first few weeks, baby is sleepy a lot! But it really does help!)

Please feed baby a few minutes before the session- we can take breaks during the session if needed as well, keeping baby awake and then feeding them right before your session will make your little one happy & sleepy. Which is what we want for a successful newborn session. You are more than welcome to feed baby once the session starts as well.

The session will last about 2 hours but baby runs the show! Sometimes these go really fast, and sometimes they take a little longer. I would block out at least 3 hours of your day just in case.
- Lifestyle sessions give you a little more freedom to do things around the house after family photos. Or a little time to relax while your little one is getting their individual portraits done.
- Studio sessions last about the same amount of time and can take some time. I have some activities for older siblings along with snacks for the family if needed.

Does baby take a paci? Please bring it along if so, this will help soothe the baby to sleep when needed.

Lifestyle sessions- crank the heat before the session begins, we want your little one to be as comfy as possible.

Have extra diapers & burp cloths ready just in case. Babies are unpredictable. Especially when they eat right before a session. I do have some on hand as well if needed.

Feel free to bring additional accessories to help personalize the session. Could be a favorite blanket or toy. Ultrasound photos or name signs are also great additions.

Be prepared to be in some photos with baby. I suggest wearing a simple outfit without too many distracting patterns (logos, prints, text)