What to Expect for Your Studio Newborn Session with L E F Photo
Congratulations momma! I hope you and baby (or baby-to-be) are healthy and happy!
So, you just booked your LEF Studio Newborn Session! Or maybe you’re just curious what booking one would look like? Let me walk you through what your session will look like when woking with me, Laurel.
After you have booked the session, you will fill out a ‘Getting-to-Know-You’ form that helps me get to know you and your family. This helps me tailor your session and photos just for you. Then, I will walk through outfit ideas - what you like and what will look best in the space and with your people! Then, you’ll receive a ‘Preparation Guide’, you’ll get everyone all ready, and now… you are showing up to the LEF Studio!
…what happens now?
1. WELCOME TO MY HOME (small, beautifully simple studio)
From the moment you walk in the door I want you to feel at home. We’ll get you all settled, bring all the things in and make you all feel comfortable. We’ll put the car seat, diaper bags and anything you brought in the living room right next to the studio, and playroom! Let your “bigs” play and be themselves, messes are okay here! I’ll start prepping baby while you take a look at the LEF Wardrobe!
2 - TRY ON LEF WARDROBE PIECES
You’ve already seen most of the pieces online when we chatted through your outfit selections, but now you have the chance to try them on and see what you like best! I have a carefully-selected number of beautiful dresses that will help you feel beautiful in your postpartum body, and will give us the simple and neutral look to match the space.
3 - JUST BABY
From here we’ll go with the flow - we’ll listen to baby’s cues and help them be happy and comfortable. We’ll take pictures of baby by themself, comfortably laying on a warmed bed. We’ll get all the little details that make having a newborn so special. I will take care of comforting and helping your baby feel at home, so that you don’t have to worry about it!
4 - FAMILY ROTATIONS
Family pictures with everyone loving on your new addition, pictures of just mom and baby, and dad and baby. We’ll get all the variations and combos. These moments are my favorite. It’s our opportunity to really capture the connection between you and your baby. The way you nestle into your baby, and kiss their little toes. The way baby holds your finger, and their little toes dangle from your arms. I’ll be sure to get ALL the shots. And be sure to let me know anything you want in particular so we don’t miss it!
5 - NURSING & HUGS
When we’re wrapping up photos, and daddy packs up the bags, feel free to take a rest and nurse your sweet little baby. We can capture these sacred moments for you to keep forever, or shut the doors for you to have some one-on-one time with baby! Then I’ll give you the biggest hugs, and let you be off to get back in your jammies!
6 - RECEIVING YOUR MEMORIES
Within a week you will receive a link to your online gallery with your beautiful edited images! A mix of color, black and white, and a small film inspired collection. Your online gallery has an integrated print shop connected to the best professional labs in the business - don’t let your photos get lost to the cloud! Let me help you select print sizes for your home, and organize a beautiful flat lay coffee table book so that your photos can be enjoyed all year round.
That’s the end of your newborn session, but just the start of our friendship. I can’t wait to celebrate you and your family for each special season of your lives to come. I love you so much already, I can’t wait to meet your new baby!
xoxo,
Laurel
