the lifestyle newborn
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Your baby is here! Let the excitement begin!
Congratulations on this exciting new chapter, you’re about to become a mom! Whether it’s your first baby or you've been there before, this season passes quickly, and it’s so important to pause and preserve these fleeting moments. When I was pregnant with my firstborn, my husband and I didn't get newborn photos taken. We so regret not getting pictures done because the days of our baby's tiny, wrinkly feet and grandpa facial expressions are long over. I don't want you to regret not having your portraits taken because all of a sudden, you blink and your babies are all grown up and you'll wish you could look at that scrunchy button-nose one more time.
As a Baltimore newborn photographer, my goal is to provide a joyful, relaxed lifestyle newborn session that captures the intimacy, connection, and everyday beauty of this stage. I want these images to serve as a lasting reminder of the very beginning of your little one’s life, to be memories you and future generations will treasure for years to come.
Let’s start this exciting journey! I’d love to hear all about your little one-to-be (when they’re expected to arrive, any special details you’d like included, and what this new chapter has been like so far).
Reach out so we can discuss your vision for the newborn session and the types of moments you want preserved. We’ll stay flexible around your baby’s arrival, keeping an eye on the two weeks before and after your due date to capture those first, fleeting days.
1. Say Hello
Once your session is on my calendar, we’ll begin planning the details! Lifestyle newborn sessions take place in your home, capturing the very first moments of your growing family. Take some time to prepare your nursery and scout the brightest, most inviting spots in your home (bedrooms and living rooms often work beautifully). These sessions focus on your natural environment, highlighting the spaces that matter most to you. You’re also welcome to choose special outfits that feel meaningful or comfortable, adding a personal touch to your photos.
2. planning your session
I’m here to guide you through every step of and make the entire process feel simple and stress-free. I encourage you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and know that I’ll always be there to support you.
You are never alone in this newborn season, and my goal is to help you feel confident, relaxed, and fully present as we capture these precious first moments together.
3. Ask me anything
Your session has finally arrived! We’ll take our time and move through it at a relaxed pace, making sure everyone feels comfortable and at ease. My goal is for you to be fully present with your little one on the way, enjoying these special moments together. While the session is filled with joy and connection, I also want it to feel calm, peaceful, and completely stress-free.
4. Let's shoot!
Yay! Your session is complete! You can expect your online gallery within two weeks. After taking a moment to soak in all the beautiful moments from your session and the amazing family you’re creating, you’ll be able to download your photos directly from the gallery. And of course, you can always reach out if you’d like prints to display and treasure in your home.
5. Your Photographs
breathtaking • moments • captured
the motherhood bundle
Designed for mothers who want to document every step of the journey. From capturing the beauty of your pregnancy to your lifestyle newborn session, this bundle captures the beginning of your growing family.
from $300
During your newborn session, I focus on the quiet, meaningful moments that naturally unfold as your family settles in with your new baby. We’ll document the small details, gentle interactions, and natural poses that reflect this early season of life—baby on their own, with each parent, together as a family, and with siblings or even pets if they’re part of the story. Individual moments of each child are always included, along with the in-between interactions that often become the most treasured images.
Sessions typically last about 60 minutes (or longer depending on baby’s needs) to allow for a relaxed pace. You can expect 60+ carefully edited images delivered in an online gallery within two weeks, along with unlimited print rights so you can download, print, and share your photos freely.
newborn pricing details
signature session
There’s a weight to the moments that make up a life, such as welcoming a new baby, watching your family grow, and holding on to the seasons that never last quite long enough. For me, that understanding has become deeply personal as I have started my own family, and it has shaped the way I approach photography. These aren’t just images; they are meant to be lived with: printed, framed, and passed down as part of your family’s history.
The beginning of your legacy, preserved with care
" We've used Lauren for our family photos for the past 2 years and she manages the kids so well! They smile for her, which is a big win. The pictures turn out so well with great lighting and candid shots. I'd highly recommend."
" We had a portrait family shoot with Lauren and she delivered the best family photos we have had in several years. She's hired for life! She did a wonderful job of helping us decide on a location, directing our shoot, had lots of ideas for different shots, and worked with our four small children with ease, making them feel comfortable. The photographs were beautiful and bright and we'll treasure them for years to come."
" ... Lauren worked with us to beautifully capture our family in our old home as well as our new home, and in one session that worked around our newborn’s eating and sleeping schedule. With most of our life in boxes, Lauren used her creative touch to make our daughter’s nursery, our bedroom and new living room into a photography studio. Lauren returned our photos to us in a timely fashion. We will treasure these photos for years to come as they remind us of this sweet time in our lives."
"Lauren is an incredible photographer! We’ve been working with her for the past three years and have always been so happy with her work and it truly keeps getting better every time. Highly recommend!"
"We had the most amazing experience with Lauren! We had maternity photos and newborn photos done and we couldn’t be happier! Lauren provided a calm, fun and memorable experience for us. Even our toddler talked about how much he liked having Ms. Lauren take our pictures. We highly recommend having Lauren capture your memories!"
