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.

Session Length

Sessions typically last 1.5–2 hours and include:

Family & Parent Portraits

• Baby portraits
• Parent and baby portraits
• Sibling and family images
• Natural lifestyle moments throughout your home

There Will be plenty of time for:

• Feeding
• Diaper changes
• Soothing

What We Bring

For in-home newborn sessions, the focus is on capturing your family naturally within your home.

We will bring a small selection of swaddles, wraps, and simple accessories to style baby. These pieces are chosen to be soft, timeless, and neutral so they photograph beautifully in your space.

Unlike studio sessions, large props and sets are minimal. Instead, we use the natural environment of your home as the backdrop for your images — such as:

• Your bedroom
• The nursery
• A cozy spot in the living room near a window

This creates photographs that feel personal, authentic, and meaningful to your family.

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.

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.

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.

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 relax and enjoy the experience while we create beautiful portraits of this special time.

Before the session, try to:

• Open blinds or curtains to allow natural light in
• Clear clutter from bedside tables or dressers
• Remove phones, water bottles, tissues, etc. from surfaces
• Make the bed with neutral bedding if possible

The most commonly used areas are:

• Master bedroom
• Nursery
• Living room near windows

If you’re unsure about lighting or rooms, I’ll help choose the best spots when I arrive.

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 we arrive. 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.

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.