Santa Clarita Newborn Photography Experience
A Calm, Full-Service Portrait Session for Your Baby’s First Days
The newborn stage is fleeting and extraordinary. Tiny fingers, soft expressions, and curled-up poses change in just a matter of weeks.
Newborn sessions take place in my private Santa Clarita studio - a calm, professionally designed space created specifically for newborn portraiture. Every detail is thoughtfully prepared so you can relax and fully enjoy this season.
With controlled lighting, gentle posing, and a peaceful environment, your baby’s first portraits are created with intention, care, and comfort.
A Calm, Full-Service Portrait Session for Your Baby’s First Days
The newborn stage is fleeting and extraordinary. Tiny fingers, soft expressions, and curled-up poses change in just a matter of weeks.
Newborn sessions take place in my private Santa Clarita studio - a calm, professionally designed space created specifically for newborn portraiture. Every detail is thoughtfully prepared so you can relax and fully enjoy this season.
With controlled lighting, gentle posing, and a peaceful environment, your baby’s first portraits are created with intention, care, and comfort.
A Full-Service Studio Experience
From the moment you arrive, everything is ready for you.
Sessions are unhurried and baby-led, typically lasting 2–3 hours to allow time for feeding, soothing, and settling. Parents are able to sit back comfortably while every detail is handled with care.
Your session includes access to carefully selected studio outfits, wraps, hats, headbands, and refined props chosen to create timeless, elegant portraits.
Professional lighting is tailored specifically for newborn photography, ensuring soft, beautifully natural images.
From the moment you arrive, everything is ready for you.
Sessions are unhurried and baby-led, typically lasting 2–3 hours to allow time for feeding, soothing, and settling. Parents are able to sit back comfortably while every detail is handled with care.
Your session includes access to carefully selected studio outfits, wraps, hats, headbands, and refined props chosen to create timeless, elegant portraits.
Professional lighting is tailored specifically for newborn photography, ensuring soft, beautifully natural images.
Safety & Expertise
Your baby’s safety is always my highest priority.
With formal training from the New York Institute of Photography and mentorship under internationally recognized newborn photographers, every pose is carefully guided and supported.
Sessions are always baby-led — never rushed — ensuring comfort and safety throughout the entire experience.
Your baby’s safety is always my highest priority.
With formal training from the New York Institute of Photography and mentorship under internationally recognized newborn photographers, every pose is carefully guided and supported.
Sessions are always baby-led — never rushed — ensuring comfort and safety throughout the entire experience.
Family & Sibling Portraits
Parents and siblings are welcome to be part of your newborn session.
Styling guidance is provided to ensure a cohesive, timeless look that feels natural and connected. These early family portraits often become the most cherished pieces in your home.
Parents and siblings are welcome to be part of your newborn session.
Styling guidance is provided to ensure a cohesive, timeless look that feels natural and connected. These early family portraits often become the most cherished pieces in your home.
In-Home Newborn Sessions (Available Upon Request)
While most newborn sessions take place in studio for the most controlled lighting and refined experience, limited in-home sessions are available upon request.
In-home sessions may be photographed as a relaxed lifestyle session using natural light or as a studio-style setup brought into your space.
Additional travel and setup fees apply.
While most newborn sessions take place in studio for the most controlled lighting and refined experience, limited in-home sessions are available upon request.
In-home sessions may be photographed as a relaxed lifestyle session using natural light or as a studio-style setup brought into your space.
Additional travel and setup fees apply.
Preserving Your Baby’s First Days
Your baby’s first days deserve more than just digital files.
Many families choose handcrafted heirloom albums, fine art prints, and custom wall artwork — tangible pieces meant to be held, displayed, and cherished for generations.
Together, we’ll create artwork that becomes part of your family’s story and legacy.
Your baby’s first days deserve more than just digital files.
Many families choose handcrafted heirloom albums, fine art prints, and custom wall artwork — tangible pieces meant to be held, displayed, and cherished for generations.
Together, we’ll create artwork that becomes part of your family’s story and legacy.
Kind Words From Newborn Families
"Our newborn session with Nellie was calm, patient, and unforgettable. Even when our baby was a little fussy, she made everything feel effortless. The images she created are memories we will cherish forever.”
— Sara Plese
— Sara Plese
Each newborn session is thoughtfully designed as a full-service studio experience.
Investment
Each newborn session is thoughtfully designed as a complete studio experience, offering a calm and carefully prepared environment for your baby’s first portraits.
A selection of collections is available, with options to accommodate different preferences and heirloom artwork choices.
For complete session details and collection information, please visit the Pricing page.
Each newborn session is thoughtfully designed as a complete studio experience, offering a calm and carefully prepared environment for your baby’s first portraits.
A selection of collections is available, with options to accommodate different preferences and heirloom artwork choices.
For complete session details and collection information, please visit the Pricing page.
Reserve Your Newborn Session
Your baby will only be this little once.
Secure your session to preserve these first days with intention and care.
Your baby will only be this little once.
Secure your session to preserve these first days with intention and care.
Newborn Photography F.A.Q
When is the best time to schedule newborn photos?
The ideal time is within the first 5–14 days after birth, when babies are sleepiest and naturally curled. I recommend reserving your session during your second trimester to ensure availability.
Do parents and siblings participate?
Yes. Family portraits are included and thoughtfully guided to create natural, connected images.
What should we bring?
Everything is prepared for you in the studio, including outfits, wraps, headbands and carefully selected props. Simply bring baby essentials and relax.
How long does the session last?
Newborn sessions are unhurried and typically last 2–3 hours, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and settling.
Do you offer in-home sessions?
In-home newborn sessions are available upon request and include an additional travel and setup fee. For the most controlled lighting and full studio experience, the studio session is recommended.
Is newborn photography safe?
Your baby’s safety is always my highest priority. With formal training in newborn posing and years of experience, every pose is carefully guided and baby-led.
When will we receive our images?
Your private online proofing gallery will be delivered within 7–10 days of your session.
Once you select your favorite images, final edited portraits are delivered within 7–10 days.
The ideal time is within the first 5–14 days after birth, when babies are sleepiest and naturally curled. I recommend reserving your session during your second trimester to ensure availability.
Do parents and siblings participate?
Yes. Family portraits are included and thoughtfully guided to create natural, connected images.
What should we bring?
Everything is prepared for you in the studio, including outfits, wraps, headbands and carefully selected props. Simply bring baby essentials and relax.
How long does the session last?
Newborn sessions are unhurried and typically last 2–3 hours, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and settling.
Do you offer in-home sessions?
In-home newborn sessions are available upon request and include an additional travel and setup fee. For the most controlled lighting and full studio experience, the studio session is recommended.
Is newborn photography safe?
Your baby’s safety is always my highest priority. With formal training in newborn posing and years of experience, every pose is carefully guided and baby-led.
When will we receive our images?
Your private online proofing gallery will be delivered within 7–10 days of your session.
Once you select your favorite images, final edited portraits are delivered within 7–10 days.