Newborn
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NEWBORN SESSIONS
As a highly sought after Minneapolis newborn photographer, my goal is to document the love between you, your family and your newborn baby in a beautiful and natural way. I want you to look at a photo of your baby and instantly remember what you felt in that moment - the new love for this tiny human, that soft newborn skin, the wispy hair, and all the other details that change in the blink of an eye.
Newborn sessions are usually scheduled between one and two weeks of age. However, because of my natural, family-centered and baby-led approach to newborn photography, babies older than two weeks are more than welcome.
Sessions are typically photographed at my Lino Lakes studio, where you can sit back and relax as I photograph all the details of your new baby.
A hair and makeup artist can be added to any newborn session, and use of my studio wardrobe collection is available for the entire family.
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"the fine art deckled print arrived today - it made me cry. What a sweet mama moment!"
— Cristen - baby + family client
I want my clients to feel both comfortable and beautiful during their sessions. For those who would like extra styling help, I offer a studio wardrobe full of natural cotton, silk and linen gowns, dresses, slips, robes and more, in a wide range of sizes. Studio wardrobe options are available for women, babies and children for all sessions (I have some neutral tops for dads, too!).
Maternity clients especially love this option, but almost all of the dresses and gowns will work for both maternity and non-maternity portraits. Have a special request or need help finding the perfect outfit? Let me know and I'm happy to help find what you're looking for.
melissa klein offers a studio wardrobe collection, available for all sessions
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info & pricing
Newborn sessions can be booked as a full session, a simplicity session, or added on to a First Year Collective. Full sessions have a
$300 session fee
(no digital files are included in the session fee)
Most clients purchase a mixture of artwork and digital files after their session. The total price depends on what you want to create.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
minneapolis NEWBORN photographer
when should i book my minneapolis NEWBORN session?
The best time to book your newborn session is before baby arrives to ensure I can get your due date on my schedule. Once baby is born, I try to get them in around 1-3 weeks of age if mom and baby are doing well.
how long does a NEWBORN session last?
Full newborn sessions are typically about 1.5 hours long. However, my sessions are all "baby-led", meaning we go with their flow. If we need to week to take breaks for feeding, soothing or snuggles. Some babies need a little more time than others, and that is totally ok and 100% expected.
Simplicity sessions are roughly 30 minutes long.
what should i bring for my newborn session?
There really isn't anything you need to bring other than diapers and something to feed baby (boob or bottle). If you have a pacifier I suggest bringing that with, just in case it's needed, but I provide everything else (swaddles, blankets, wardrobe options for the entire family - even snacks and drinks!). I also keep coloring books and some toys at the studio to keep older siblings busy, and have wifi as well.
DO you recommend professional hair and makeup for NEWBORN sessions?
New moms deserve to be pampered. Having professional hair and makeup done before your session is a great way to treat yourself so that you'll look and feel your best for photos. I work with some amazing HMUAs who are fantastic at enhancing your natural beauty. A little soft makeup and false lashes go a long way.
can family members be included in a newborn session?
Definitely! All of my sessions are very family-centered. Spouses/partners, siblings, and even grandparents are welcome to be included in your newborn session.
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