Studio Newborn Session Prep Guide

What to Expect During Your Session

Studio newborn sessions are intentionally slow, quiet, and completely baby-led. Sessions typically last 2–3 hours, allowing plenty of time for feeding, soothing, diaper changes, and cuddles. There is never a rush—your baby sets the pace.

The studio is kept warm for your newborn’s comfort, and I provide all wraps, blankets, outfits, headbands, bonnets, and props needed for your session.

To help make your experience as relaxing as possible, I also keep a variety of essentials stocked in the studio, including diapers, wipes, pacifiers, burp cloths, hand sanitizer, tissues, bottled water, snacks, drinks, and other baby essentials. If you happen to forget something, there’s a good chance I have it available.

Health & Studio Policies

Your newborn’s health and safety are always my top priority.

• Masks: I wear a mask during newborn sessions as a preventative measure. This is not because I’m sick—newborn immune systems are delicate, and even healthy adults can unknowingly carry germs.
• Studio size: My Ogden studio is small and cozy, which helps keep babies settled. I can accommodate three adults total in the studio at one time, plus baby.
• Siblings: Siblings are absolutely welcome for family photos. Once sibling images are complete, I kindly ask that siblings leave the studio with an adult so the remainder of the session stays calm and quiet.

How to Prepare Your Baby

A sleepy, content baby helps us achieve those soft, snuggly newborn images—but please don’t stress if things don’t go exactly as planned. These tips simply help set us up for success.

• Try to keep your baby awake for about one hour before the session. A warm bath shortly before leaving the house works wonderfully for this.
• Feeding: You may feed your baby 30 min to one hour before arrival, or wait and feed once you arrive at the studio—whichever keeps your baby happiest and most settled.
• Dress baby in a loose, zip-up sleeper with no onesie underneath to avoid red marks on the skin.
• If bottle-feeding, bring extra milk or formula. Babies often eat more than usual during newborn sessions.

What to Bring With You

• A pacifier, even if your baby doesn’t typically take one.
• Extra milk or formula if bottle-feeding. Babies often eat more than usual during newborn sessions.
• Burp cloths and a spare outfit for yourself, just in case.
• Any small sentimental items you’d like incorporated into your session.
• Snacks or activities if an older sibling will be coming for family photos.

If you forget something, don’t stress! The studio is stocked with diapers, wipes, pacifiers, bottled water, drinks, light snacks, tissues, burp cloths, and other baby essentials to help make your session as comfortable as possible.

Relax, I’ve Got You

Becoming a new parent comes with enough to think about. My goal is to make your session as stress-free as possible. From wraps and props to diapers, wipes, snacks, drinks, and baby essentials, I’ve done everything I can to create a comfortable, welcoming environment so you can simply enjoy this special experience with your little one.

Day-Of Checklist

• Keep baby awake for about one hour before your session.
• Feed baby either about one hour before arriving or once you arrive at the studio.
• Dress baby in a loose, zip-up sleeper with no onesie underneath.
• Bring extra milk or formula if bottle-feeding.
• Bring a pacifier, even if baby doesn’t normally use one.
• Pack any sentimental items you’d like included.
• Plan for three adults in the studio at one time, plus baby.
• Relax—most of what you may need is already waiting for you at the studio.

If your baby is fussy or awake, that’s completely normal. Every session is flexible and baby-led.