Charlottesville Newborn Photographer
Serving Charlottesville and Richmond
What moments do you think you'll miss most about your newborn? Will it be their sweet yawn, their tiny fingers and toes, or maybe that newborn scrunch?
As a mom, I know how important it is to document every moment of your child's life. And that begins with them as a newborn, documenting each and every detail so you can hold onto that season for just a little bit longer. Life can be busy in those first two weeks of your baby's life, but carving out time for newborn portraits is so worth it. I'll often hear of moms saying they regret not having newborn photos done with their child, but I've never heard of a mom saying they've regretted having them done.
As a Charlottesville newborn photographer and mom, I've designed my newborn session experiences to take care of all the details, so that you can relax and soak up this season with your baby. With these sessions, you'll receive support from start to finish. We'll work together to plan your family's outfits and choose the perfect location, whether that's an outdoor location in the Charlottesville, VA area or in your home. You don't have to pick out poses in advance of your session - I'll take care of guiding you with natural poses and prompts. And you don't have to worry about adding the task of printing photos to your to-do list - I'll take care of that, too.
By the end of our time together, you'll have beautiful portraits from your newborn session printed and ready to decorate your home, or preserved in photo albums on your coffee table for you to view whenever you want to relive these moments.
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I am so glad I finally get to write this because Katie truly deserves all the praise! She did an incredible job with our newborn and family photos and went above and beyond to make the entire experience special. She made sure we were comfortable and took her time with every detail. She was so patient, calm, and thoughtful, taking her time to get every detail just right.
The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and we are completely in love with them. She captured our family’s love and those precious newborn moments so beautifully, and we will cherish these photos forever.
If you are looking for a photographer who genuinely cares and puts her whole heart into her work, I can’t recommend Katie enough. She has so much talent, and I am so excited to decorate baby’s room with these beautiful captured moments.
- P.B.
The Charlottesville Newborn Photography Experience
Charlottesville Newborn Photos
Helping busy families capture and preserve their most special memories - from start to finish.
During your Charlottesville newborn photography session, you'll get timeless and true-to-life newborn photos that pull you back to this sweet season again and again. You'll get to relive all those tiny details, the calm, the quiet - when the world seemed to stop and it was just you, your family, and your new tiny baby.
We'll get photos of just your baby on their own, naturally and gently posed in a woven basket or on a bed. We'll also get photos of you and your family bonding with your new addition. I have plenty of timeless props we can use in our session, from woven baskets, to white baby blankets and bow-wrapped swaddles, so you don't have to source any special props for your session.
Then after your newborn session, you'll get to choose from a variety of a la carte heirloom artwork options, like your baby's first photo album and custom framed prints, so you can relive these once-in-a-lifetime moments years from now.
As a Charlottesville newborn photographer, my newborn sessions can also be combined with a maternity photography session and/or milestone session (such as a 6-month sitter session or one year birthday session), so that you can document your baby throughout their first year of life. They say the days are long but the years are short. I'm here to help you preserve this first year - and beyond - every step of the way.
What you can expect from your Charlottesville Newborn Photography session
From the very beginning, we'll work together to create a session that encompasses your vision - from choosing the perfect location to styling outfits for the whole family. You'll receive a comprehensive session guide and support in choosing a location and coordinating outfits. My goal as a Charlottesville newborn photographer is to help simplify the preparation that goes into your newborn photos, so that you can relax and get the most out of your experience.
Planning Your Session
Once your photos are ready, you'll get to choose how you want to turn your digital photographs into tangible memories. You'll have the option to choose from a variety of artwork options, whether that's fine art prints to DIY your own framed photos, a linen-wrapped heirloom photo album, a glass or linen-wrapped box of your printed photographs, or custom-framed museum-quality prints. There are plenty of beautiful options to choose from for your Charlottesville newborn photos, so you can hold on to those sweet, fleeting memories just a little bit longer.
Preserving Your Memories
We'll meet at the location of your choice for an indoor or outdoor Charlottesville newborn photoshoot, whether that's your home, a local garden, a park, or another favorite location. I'll gently guide you through natural poses to create images that are organic and true to your family. The only things you need to do are love on your family and have fun, and I'll take care of the rest.
Capturing Your Favorite Moments
Charlottesville Newborn Photography Investment
Portrait Session Experience | Starting at $475
This experience includes:
- One portrait session on your reserved session date and time
- Your choice of location
- Styling guidance with access to a growing client closet of dresses
- Memories documented using digital and film photography
- 40 images delivered through an online digital photograph gallery
Following your Charlottesville newborn photoshoot, you'll have the option to choose from a variety of a la carte artwork options, including heirloom-quality photo albums and fine art prints, so that you can preserve your memories in the way you envision for today, tomorrow, and the years to come.
Portrait Sessions
Membership Sessions
Memberships bundle in two or four full-length sessions for families interested in having more than one session within an 18-month period. If you're already planning to have two sessions in a year, such as maternity and newborn, the membership is the best fit.
Bump to Baby Membership Experience | Starting at $850
Perfect for expecting moms wanting a maternity and newborn session.
This experience includes:
- Two portrait sessions on your reserved session dates and times
- Your choice of location for each session
- Styling guidance with access to a growing client closet of dresses for each session
- Memories documented using digital and film photography for each session
- 40 images delivered through an online digital photograph gallery after each session
- A $100 photo album print credit
Baby's First Year Membership Experience | Starting at $1550
Perfect for expecting moms wanting a maternity, newborn, 6-month, and one-year birthday session.
This experience includes:
- Four portrait sessions on your reserved session dates and times
- Your choice of location for each session
- Styling guidance with access to a growing client closet of dresses for each session
- Memories documented using digital and film photography for each session
- 40 images delivered through an online digital photograph gallery after each session
- A $100 photo album print credit
Following each membership session, you'll have the option to choose from a variety of a la carte artwork options, including heirloom-quality baby photo albums and fine art prints. Some families also choose to create a photo album at the end of their membership experience to showcase images from each session.
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Charlottesville Newborn Photographer
1. When should I reach out to schedule Charlottesville newborn photos?
3. What is your style for newborn photography?
4. Do you have any newborn props?
5. Will you help us plan our photoshoot outfits?
6. what if my house is messy for my in-home newborn session?
2. When will we meet for newborn photos?
7. Can we do our Charlottesville newborn session outdoors?
I recommend reaching out as early as you can, at least 2 months in advance of your due date. I take on a limited number of newborn sessions each month, so there is more availability the earlier you reach out.
For my Charlottesville newborn photoshoots, I typically meet with families within the first 1-2 weeks of baby's arrival. Babies grow so quickly, so scheduling these photos earlier means we can capture the details of those early days when they were still small and sleepy.
As a lifestyle newborn photographer, I document this time in a way that focuses on your family's connection with your baby and your baby's details using soft, gentle prompts and poses.
8. Is film included in newborn sessions?
I have plenty of beautiful, timeless props that we can include in our Charlottesville newborn photography session, including white or bow-wrapped swaddles, woven baskets, and white baby blankets. These help to highlight your baby's details and your family's connection with your baby.
Yes! As your newborn photographer, I'll provide a style guide to walk you through coordinating your outfits, and I can also provide personalized guidance over email or video call. Coordinating outfits is an important piece to creating timeless portraits that highlight your family's connection with your new baby, and I love to help families with this.
During the newborn phase, your job is to take care of your baby and yourself. No need to worry about any mess in your home or clean up before I arrive. All we need is a space with a window that brings in plenty of natural light, and if it's by a white or light grey wall, that can help reflect clean light.
Absolutely! Some families choose to have their full newborn session outdoors at a favorite location, and others choose to have part of their in-home session outdoors, such as on their front porch, in their backyard, or at a community garden.
Most often, yes! Film photography adds a soft, nostalgic feel to newborn photos. With using film, we just need plenty of natural light, whether that's from a large window in your home or from the sun outdoors. As a hybrid digital and film photographer, I also edit my digital photos to emulate film. This combination works great in settings where there isn't enough light, or when we need the speed of a faster camera to keep up with young children. In some cases, film may not be the best medium, and I'll only use digital photography.
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Katie Stansfield Photography offers lifestyle newborn photography in Charlottesville, VA and Richmond, VA. Katie is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the following areas: Charlottesville, VA; Albemarle County, including Crozet, Ivy, Keswick, Free Union, Earlysville, and North Garden, and more.
Katie Stansfield Photography offers lifestyle newborn photography in Charlottesville, VA and Richmond, VA. Katie is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the following areas: Charlottesville, VA; Albemarle County, including Crozet, Ivy, Keswick, Free Union, Earlysville, and North Garden, and more.
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