Helping You Plan Your Newborn Session

Charlotte, NC Newborn Photographer (and surrounding areas)

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Planning a newborn session can be both exciting and overwhelming, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Here are some tips to ensure your session goes smoothly while capturing those precious new moments with your little one.

Schedule your session within the first two weeks of life.

Newborns change quickly, and capturing those first few days is crucial. Babies are typically sleepier and more cooperative during this time, which allows for more flexibility in posing and positioning. We have captured older babies and still create beautiful keepsakes, but have found this particular window to be our sweet-spot for smooth-running sessions. In-home sessions that require less posing have a longer window of time to capture the sweetness.

Choose a photographer with experience in newborn photography.

Newborn photography requires a special set of skills and knowledge of safety techniques. Look for a photographer who has experience working with newborns and has a portfolio you admire. At KatieRie Photography, we have been in business for over 16 years. We are trained specifically in the safety of newborns and how to pose and what not to do. Invest in experience and a trained photographer who will treat your precious newborn with love and care.

Decide on a location.

Newborn sessions can take place in a studio or in the comfort of your own home. Consider what type of setting will make you and your baby the most comfortable. Understanding the style difference between in-home and studio sessions is important as well. Studio sessions are more posed and controlled with lighting and look, while in-home sessions offer less posing, minimal props and natural lighting. Both options are gorgeous, it just depends on the look you are wanting to capture.

Decide if you want to be in the photos or not.

Keep outfits simple and avoid patterns or logos that can be distracting. We will discuss best outfit choice before your actual session, if you plan on being in the photos. I know parents feel tired and may not feel like themselves, but I HIGHLY recommend capturing these sweet moments as an entire family unit. As for your newborn baby, you do not need to bring a thing! The studio is well- equipped with everything from wraps, headbands, texture layers, hats and bonnets to backdrops and little outfits. These are all specifically for newborn photography handmade with safety in mind for the newborn photography session.

Be prepared for breaks.

Newborns may need frequent feedings, diaper changes, or just some cuddle time. Allow for breaks in your session to ensure your baby is happy and comfortable. We will send a studio guide the week of your session that will help you prepare for your session. This guide comes with tips and tricks to ensure that your session runs smoothly. We’ve been doing this for quite some time now!

Remember, the most important thing is to enjoy this special time with your new baby. With a little planning and preparation, your newborn session will be a beautiful and cherished memory for years to come.

Charlotte Newborn Photographer ~ Baby Wyatt

Welcome Baby Wyatt

This sweet little guy came to the studio at the beginning of February and he was absolutely PRECIOUS.  Mom contacted me in December wanting to book her newborn session and I was all too excited to work with this adorable family of four–mom, dad, proud big sister, and baby Wyatt. Just look at this amazingly gorgeous family!

Mom purchased the Deluxe Session, which includes 12 high resolution images with the option to purchase more. Right away when I started working with this sweet little squish, mom mentioned that she already knew that she would want to purchase all the images from the entire gallery, and I’m so happy she did! We got so many different looks with many different set-ups and Baby Wyatt was so, so good to me. As a newborn photographer, we are trained to practice safety first as well as how to calm and soothe these little ones, however, there is never a guarantee that a baby will be sleepy.  But this little guy slept the entire time without needing any breaks (happy dance, happy DANCE!).  Enjoy all his cuteness!

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Baby Sarah’s Newborn Photos | Belmont Photographer | North Carolina Photographer

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Welcome to the World!

This sweet little thing came to the studio at the beginning of the month and I was OH-SO-HAPPY that she did!  She was absolutely BEAUTIFUL in each of the setups and new mom and dad were so proud of their newest addition. They chose the Deluxe Package, which includes multiple looks and set-ups, up-to three hours in the studio, as well as parent and sibling poses. It’s a good thing they chose that package because just look at the cuteness that was captured!

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Mommy contacted me during her second trimester (in December), which was the perfect time to schedule a newborn session (even earlier, if possible!).  It gave me enough time to fit her into the schedule, pencil in her due date and plan for her session. We chose soft neutral colors with pops of color. Tons of variety!

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Tiny baby details

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Grandma also got to snuggle the little princess!Belmont NC newborn photographer

And of course mommy moments are the best.

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This family loved their experience, I bet you will too!

Ella es muy profesional, sabe como consentir y mantener calmado al niño mientras captura la mejor imagen del momento. Transmite hacia los padres la confianza de que su bebe está en las mejores manos. Super recomendada!!! She is very professional, knows how to consent and keep the child calm while capturing the best image of the moment. It conveys to parents the confidence that their baby is in the best hands. Super recommended !!!

 

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Baby Kristina|| KatieRie Photography

This sweet thing’s mommy contacted me back in October wanting to set up newborn baby photos.  Even though mommy was due in February, she wanted to get on the schedule ASAP to guarantee a session spot.   She found me on Facebook and I’m so happy she did because this little family of three was amazing to work with.  Just look at the cuteness that was captured!

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Mom and dad chose the Deluxe Package, which includes many different set-ups and looks, and this little beauty let me work my magic! We got a HUGE variety for their gallery because she was so good and sleepy and perfect. (It also helped that the parents followed my Studio Guide to help prepare for the session;).

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Her features were absolutely GORGEOUS! Those little pouty lips…that HAIR! God’s perfect work, right there. Mom expressed that she loved soft purples, pinks and neutrals, which matches my HUGE collection of props, backdrops, bonnets, layers, and headbands in the Newborn Studio–win/win!

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I love how the style of the session flows together, while giving different looks.  This allows for a gorgeous gallery that has many different images to choose from, but they also go together when printed and hung on in your home.

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Baby Photography | Charlotte | Meet Molly

Charlotte Newborn Baby Photography

By KatieRie Photography

Mom (Melissa) contacted me earlier this year letting me know she was pregnant with their third baby (WOO HOO!).  They already had two rambunctious boys and they were waiting until delivery to find out the gender of this sweet little one.  I love, love, LOVE sharing the excitement with families and trying to guess the gender based on cravings and comparing pregnancies to see if we can all make an accurate guess.  When we met for the maternity session, Dad (Jonathon) stated that he thought for sure it was going to be a girl because Melissa craved meat, more than she ever had in the time he had known her.  This made me chuckle–cravings are so different with each pregnancy, no matter what the gender is.

For their maternity session, the lighting was magical and the weather was just right, which makes for stunning Maternity photos, don’t you think?

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“she was almost born in our truck!”

Fast forward to quite an exciting entrance!  Little Miss Molly entered the world April 22 at 8:15pm and was almost born in their truck on the way to the hospital! Melissa started to feel early labor signs that weekend, but kept pushing it aside as you do with your third pregnancy.  Well things progressed rather quickly and the next thing they knew they were at the hospital rushing to get a spot in the ER!  Keys thrown at the valet, wheelchair in tow, and before anyone knew it, out she came!  Everything was so crazy that it took awhile to sink in that they had a GIRL!!

 

All craziness aside, this little girl was a DREAM during her session.  You never would have guessed that her delivery was chaotic because she slept through her entire session.  Just look at all her adorableness!

 

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I love how the sweet big brothers are so proud of their new little sister:

 

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The props, wraps and headbands were carefully selected from my Studio where I have a slight (ah-em) addiction (I promise, I’ll get help someday:).  One of my favorite pieces was this adorable headband (seen below) by my sweet friend over at Vanilla Lullaby.  Isn’t it so dainty and pretty on sweet little Molly?!

 

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I am SO blessed to be able to snuggle sweet little babes and capture their cuteness on a regular basis.  I love hearing the stories of their exciting births, sharing the struggles of being a first time parent, and bonding with the entire family.  When you book a newborn session with KatieRie Photography, you’ll get the whole she-bang. I am just as excited as you are that your little one has arrived and I promise that will show during your session.