Welcome, I’m Nicolette

Thank you for trusting me with this special season. My goal is to create an effortless, beautifully styled experience from start to finish. This guide will help you feel confident, prepared, and excited for your session.

A Baby-Led Experience

Every newborn session is completely baby-led. We follow your baby’s cues throughout the session, allowing time for feeding, diaper changes, and comforting whenever needed.

If baby needs a break, we simply pause. There is no rush.

Session Length

Newborn sessions take time, and depending on your collection you should plan to be here for 1-4 hours. This allows us the flexibility to work slowly and safely while creating a beautiful variety of images.

Wrapped & Natural Posing

We begin with soft wrapped poses, which help baby feel secure and comfortable. From there, we gently transition into additional poses using wraps, blankets, and outfits from our gorgeous closet.

Our style focuses on timeless, natural newborn portraits that highlight your baby’s tiny features and peaceful expressions.

Family & Parent Portraits

If you’ve chosen to include family images, we will guide you through simple, natural posing with your baby.

These portraits focus on connection — capturing the quiet moments between parents, siblings, and your newborn.

Keep Baby Awake Before the Session

Try to keep your baby awake for 1–2 hours before your session, if possible.

Gentle stimulation such as talking to them, changing them, or giving them a bath can help keep them awake. Even during the car ride to the studio, it’s helpful to try and keep baby slightly stimulated rather than letting them fall into a deep sleep.

This helps baby arrive ready for a full feeding and a long, sleepy stretch during the session.

Feed Baby Right Before We Begin

A full feeding right before the session starts is one of the best ways to ensure baby settles into a deep sleep.

If possible, plan to feed baby once you arrive at the studio so they are full and relaxed as we begin photographing.

Dress Baby in a Simple Outfit

Please dress baby in a loose sleeper or zip-up onesie with minimal layers underneath. This allows us to gently transition baby into wraps without disturbing their sleep.

Avoid clothing that must be pulled over baby’s head if possible.

Expect a Warm Studio

For baby’s comfort and safety, the studio will be kept quite warm. This helps newborns stay sleepy while being photographed.

Parents may want to dress in light layers so they remain comfortable.

Relax and Enjoy the Experience

Newborn sessions are designed to move at baby’s pace. We allow plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and cuddling throughout the session.

The most important thing you can do is arrive relaxed and enjoy the experience while we create beautiful portraits of this special time.

Extra Feeding Supplies

Whether you are nursing or bottle feeding, please bring anything you may need for a full feeding during the session.
A full baby is a sleepy baby, and sleepy babies photograph beautifully.

Pacifier (Even if Baby Doesn’t Normally Use One)

Pacifiers can be very helpful for soothing baby during posing transitions. Even if your baby doesn’t typically take one, having it available can make the session flow more smoothly.

Extra Diapers & Wipes

Accidents are completely normal during newborn sessions. Having a few extra diapers and wipes nearby is always helpful.

A Simple Outfit for Arrival

Dress baby in a loose sleeper or zip-up onesie when arriving at the studio. This allows us to transition baby into wraps without waking them too much.

Sentimental Items (Optional)

If you have a special heirloom, blanket, or meaningful item you would like incorporated into a photo, feel free to bring it along.

Snacks for Parents & Siblings

Newborn sessions require time, so bringing a small snack or drink for yourselves or siblings can be helpful.

For Moms

Soft, flowing fabrics photograph beautifully and add an elegant, timeless feel to your portraits.

We recommend:

• Neutral tones such as cream, ivory, beige, soft blush, light gray, or muted pastels
• Flowy dresses or soft knit sweaters
• Simple silhouettes without busy patterns or logos

Many mothers choose to wear a long dress, which photographs beautifully for seated or standing poses with baby.

Our client closet also includes a selection of dresses available for use during your session.

For Dads

Dads photograph best in simple, classic pieces that complement mom’s outfit.

Great options include:

• Neutral sweaters
• Henley shirts
• Button-down shirts
• Solid t-shirts in soft neutral tones

Colors such as cream, gray, tan, navy, or soft earth tones photograph especially well.

Avoid logos, bright colors, or bold patterns.

For Siblings

For siblings, we recommend clothing that feels soft, neutral, and comfortable.

Lovely options include:

• Simple dresses for girls
• Knit sweaters or neutral tops for boys
• Soft textures and neutral tones

Keeping sibling outfits simple ensures the focus stays on their connection with baby.