Session Info New York City Newborn & Maternity Photographer

Newborns are my specialty for more than 12 years. I am master certified in newborn photography by the National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP). I would be honored to photograph your precious new baby. Capturing keepsake family heirloom images of new life is something that I am passionate about. If you would like a newborn session, please contact me prior to your baby's birth so I can reserve time for you. I book your due date, not the session date. I can only accept a limited amount of 'due dates' per week to be able to accommodate when babies are born early, or late. It's best to call early in your pregnancy to ensure availability, but I only schedule an exact day and time for photos after your baby has arrived. The only way to reserve time in my calendar around your due date is with a paid deposit. Most of my clients book several months in advance to ensure availability.  It's never too early to book your session.

If you did not book a session during your pregnancy and your baby is already born, do not hesitate to contact me.  

I offer premium newborn photo sessions in-home, outdoor, or in my Manhattan home studio.

The ideal time for newborn photos is within the first 14 days of birth when your baby is still sleeping deeply and naturally curls into those precious newborn poses, though babies are often photographed as newborn up to about 4 weeks old.  I photograph babies of all ages (up to one year) so don't hesitate to contact me if your baby is older.​ 

I photograph babies of any age up to about one year old. After newborn, good times to photograph are when they can hold their head up (around 4 months), when they can sit confidently on their own (around 8 months), and one year. 

I have experience photographing disabled and medically fragile babies, including Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), Trisomy X, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Chromosome Deletion Syndrome.  If you have a baby with special needs, don't hesitate to reach out to me. 

For seriously ill or preterm babies living in the NICU, I offer complimentary NICU photography services. 

It is typical for a newborn session to last 2-3 hours, allowing plenty of time for feeding, changing, and rocking baby to sleep. I do not rush the session. I make every effort to create a relaxed and peaceful environment. My priority is always the comfort and safety of the new babies. These sessions are calm and peaceful, as I gently and patiently take the time to perfect each pose. My experience and patient approach allows me to capture those precious moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. 

Capturing newborns with their older siblings is a cherished keepsake for parents. This is something I will happily do for you in the comfort of your home or, weather permitting, outside. I don't have older children in my studio. Newborn babies are fragile and many new parents are already nervous about taking their little ones out so young. It gives me peace of mind, and reassures parents, that I keep my studio as germ free as possible for the newborns. 

I have a home studio on Central Park with gorgeous natural light. I am primarily a natural light photographer. Newborn photos are taken without the use of flash. For maternity photos, I use both natural and studio lighting. My studio space is designed for newborns, including a white noise machine, space heater, boppy pillow for nursing, and a baby changing station. I have everything to make your experience enjoyable. I take great care to maintain a clean studio setting. 

It's warm --I keep the studio warm for the comfort of the bare skinned babies so you should expect 80-85 degrees.

I offer in-home service and I can photograph in the comfort of your home. Remember that in my studio I have access to all of my things. In order for me to capture similar images in your home, I need to pack and bring a lot of 'stuff.'  So I do charge extra for this service. In-home is the best option when there are siblings or pets to include. In these home sessions I capture some posed portraits of your new baby as well as some lifestyle photos... images that capture the intense feelings of love and joy that surround the new family member. Memories of this precious time at home often become fuzzy for new parents. Time passes. Memories fade. An image never forgets. 

Typically I do hospital photos the first full day after birth. In the case of a c-section sometimes the second day. 

I have spent years training and working with tiny babies. I have handled hundreds of newborns. I have a calm and gentle manner. I understand newborn reflexes and soothing techniques. I have a usual flow of poses that I do in my sessions, but I will never force a baby into a pose that he/she does not want to do. Even at these young ages, all babies have their own little personalities. Also things like reflux, gas, colic and circumcision can change the plans for the session. The comfort and safety of the babies comes first. Period. 

I have a huge collection of internationally sourced props and I am always adding to my collection. With rare exception, all of the newborn props (hats, headbands, wraps, blankets, outfits, stuffed animals, bowls, baskets, backdrops, floordrops, etc.) that you see in my images are mine. Of course parents are always welcome to bring personal items to photograph, but all you need to bring is the baby! 

I know that you are anxious to show off your precious baby in these most adorable props and poses. It can be hard to resist, but I kindly ask that you not take phone snapshots during the session. Cameras of any kind are not permitted. You will be provided with social sharing files soon after the session to share with friends and family.