I’m honored to capture these raw and emotional moments for you. As a mother myself I know how crazy and emotional those first few days in the hospital can be. You may be a new parent, trying to figure it all out. Or you may be seasoned and this is your 2nd or 3rd…..or 4th. (: Either way, there is a new little human in your life and I want to document your love for this new being soon after he/she arrives. These will not be the images you print and hang on the wall - they will be the ones you put in a book and look over several times as your baby grows up and remember the time surrounding his/her arrival. This moment will only happen once and I’m so happy you decided to have quality images taken to document it and to keep forever.
PRE-BABY:
Once you book, please put my number in your phone (765-749-4388)
I ask that you keep me posted about your due date if anything changes. If your doctor schedules an induction also please let me know.
Text me when you are on your way to the hospital
BABY IS HERE!
Text me to let me know once baby arrives.
We’ll discuss the best time to hold your Fresh 48 session. Fresh 48 sessions will occur during the day to maximize the natural light available. Let me know if there are siblings you want to include and I’ll try to coordinate with you when they will be at the hospital.
Text me your room number and if there is a security code I need to enter the ward. (or sometimes it’s easier for Dad to come get me)
PREP:
Pack away your bags and put them in a closet or bathroom so the room is "tidy" for pics.
As for dress, for mom I recommend something simple like a plain tank top and comfy pants or I have some mom's that wear a nice robe from home. For baby- he/she can be in anything - diaper, swaddle, onesie. Really can't go wrong with baby and it's all about remembering the time so whatever you have him/her in when I get there will be fine I'm sure. I do like to get some shots of fingers, toes, etc. so at some point we'll strip down to diaper and get some close ups of features. Sometimes we wait until the end for that as it might upset them. For dad I also recommend something simple.
Try to time a feeding so that he/she eats before I get there. (if you do want some nursing photos, please let me know and I’m more than happy to capture that for you)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The session will last 30-45 minutes.
Once I arrive I’ll open up the blinds to try to maximize the light in the room.
There is not much formal posing but I will help direct you to get the best images. I will place you and baby in the best light but sometimes light in a small hospital room can be sparse. We will spend a lot of time near the windows but in some cases the overhead lights will have to do.
I don’t mind if a few extended family members join but I recommend they are only there for a short period and not the entire session. Most hospital rooms are small!!
POST-SESSION:
