Olympia Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
Natural newborn photography in the comfort of your home
With a lifestyle newborn session I will come to you for a relaxed, natural session in your home, where we can truly capture the unique magic that is your family.
Lifestyle sessions take an honest and candid approach, and are not as highly-posed as studio newborn sessions. Baby can be awake or asleep, feeding or cuddling. No fuss, no stress.
The real magic happens as we document those heartfelt little moments that really count… sister peeking into baby’s crib as they nap, the whole family piled up on mom and dad’s bed admiring the new addition, or a quiet feeding moment with mom and her new baby in the rocking chair. Let’s capture all the sweet details of baby’s nursery that you spent so much time curating as you awaited their arrival.
In-home sessions are a great fit if you have other younger children and you’d prefer to keep them in an environment they’re comfortable in. Or if you like the idea of not having to leave home, and having all of your family’s needs conveniently at your disposal.
Additional details and pricing information can be found below.
When to book your lifestyle newborn photoshoot?
It’s highly recommended that you reserve a spot while you’re still pregnant, to guarantee availability. Then we schedule the exact session date once baby arrives. Reserving a spot ahead of time ensures that Amber will fit you in, regardless of when baby decides to grace us with their presence! Simply contact Amber a couple days after baby’s arrival and we’ll set your actual session date at that time. Ideally lifestyle sessions will take place sometime in the baby’s first month of life.
If you’re already holding your baby and thinking “we missed it”, it might not be too late! Reach out anyway and maybe Amber still has some availability and we can find a plan that works for your family. Even if baby is already past the 1 month mark we can still capture precious moments of your family!
What’s included in a lifestyle newborn session...
- Amber’s travel to your home (within a 30-minute drive from Olympia. Small travel fee for further).
- Professional advice on wardrobe and how to prepare, as well as gentle guidance during our time together.
- A relaxed, 1-hour session in your home where we focus on natural connections, cherished details, and telling your family’s unique story.
- A carefully curated proofing gallery from which you can select your favorite images that you’d like to purchase.
- The option to purchase digital packages as well as professionally-printed heirlooms.
- Detailed retouching on all purchased images.
The Process...
Reach out with your due date...
Send a quick message and Amber will share if she has availability around your due date window.
Secure your spot
Place the Initial Booking Fee of $150 which holds a spot around your due date, so you’re not trying to find a photographer after baby is here. Then let Amber know once baby has arrived and we’ll schedule the actual session date at that time.
Choose your images and products
After your session you’ll view your images and select your favorites that you’d like to purchase. There are several different Digital & Printed Product Collections to choose from, to fit different budgets and desires.
Lifestyle Newborn Collections start at $350 and increase based on what you’d love to take home.
Payment plans are available on request.
FAQ's
Studio newborn sessions take place at Amber's professional studio in Olympia and they tend to focus on highly-posed images. Lifestyle newborn sessions take place in your home and consist of more candid and natural posing. With studio sessions a variety of photographer-provided props, wraps, accessories and special backdrops are used. With lifestyle sessions we are using elements found in your home and focusing on surroundings that are natural for baby (ie their crib, bassinet, a special blanket, rocking chair), and a lot of time is spent snuggling in family member's arms. Studio sessions require a heavily sleeping baby in order to achieve the intricate posing we are striving for. Therefore they can take longer as we need to allow time for soothing and feeding in order to keep baby asleep. Lifestyle sessions are not as intricately posed and therefore can be done with baby awake or asleep, which typically allows for a shorter session length. With studio sessions we are using professional studio lighting, so the time of day does not matter. With lifestyle sessions we are using the natural light that is coming from your windows, so we need to plan your session time according to the best natural light. In general, studio sessions tend to take a fine art approach, whereas lifestyle sessions take more of a photojournalistic approach. One is not better than the other, it simply comes down to what appeals to you and works best for your family!
Plan for me to be there for about an hour. Lifestyle newborn sessions are more natural and less-posed, versus studio newborn sessions. Lifestyle sessions do not require a sleeping baby at all times, therefore they do not require as much time as an intricately-posed session in the studio where baby needs to be sleeping deeply.
Typically we use 3 spaces: the baby's nursery, the parents' bedroom, and the living room. We may select other rooms for certain shots if they have better natural light available, or if you'd prefer we use a specific room. You do NOT need to deep clean your home before I arrive! Just a slight de-cluttering in the rooms we will be using is all that is necessary. I can even help with this when I arrive, if that is helpful! Sometimes we will remove something for a certain shot, and then put it right back. But we don't typically move any furniture around! I am very laid-back and I want to ensure that this experience is not stressful for anyone!
Keep it simple and comfortable. Soft, neutral tones are preferred as they photograph beautifully and keep the focus on expressions and connections, versus the focus going to bold and distracting clothing. For your newborn consider soft, neutral onesies (with and without feet) and swaddles. Try to avoid clothing that is too large for baby in this newborn stage. If you have a special hat or headband I am happy to incorporate those.
Absolutely! In fact it's encouraged that all family members take part in lifestyle sessions as we are telling the unique story of your family and it's new addition! Beyond family members, if you have something sentimental you want included (a blanket from grandma, a teddy, a family heirloom), please have it out and ready! Your important details matter!
A major factor in this has to do with the lighting in your home, which I will discuss with you before we schedule your session. We will want to shoot at the time of day when your home has the best natural light coming in, especially in the rooms we plan to focus on. While I prefer to use natural light for lifestyle sessions, if your home has very little natural light at any time of day then I can bring along some portable studio lighting to help us out. We will make it work!
Bundle your lifestyle newborn with maternity!
Consider booking a maternity session along with your lifestyle newborn session, that way everything feels consistent and you don’t have to think about it twice.
Bundle & Save! Clients who book both their Maternity & Lifestyle Newborn sessions with Amber Webb will receive a $75 credit to put toward the purchase of their lifestyle newborn images.