Olympia Newborn Photographer
Newborn photography in a cozy, fully-stocked studio
Come in and relax, breathe for a second! Newborn photos should feel calm, not like one more thing you have to manage.
Newborn sessions take place in Amber’s professional studio located off Martin Way in Olympia. It’s designed around comfort and flexibility, because newborns do not conform to a certain timetable, and that is completely normal!
You’ll have a warm space, everything styled and ready, and plenty of time for feeding, settling, and cuddles. No rushing. No pressure. Everything is provided for you, no need to buy anything or stress about what to bring!
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your sweet new addition is being handled by a professional who is trained in newborn safety. I have been a trusted Olympia Newborn Photographer for 14+ years now!
Additional details and pricing information can be found below.
What to expect at your newborn session...
A baby-led session (with breaks built in)
Your baby sets the pace. If they need feeding, changing, or a cuddle, we pause. That’s not “wasting time”, that’s the session.
Gentle posing and comfort first
The goal is simple: beautiful images, created safely and calmly. If your baby prefers to be held or wrapped more snugly, we follow their lead.
Family and sibling photos (yes, we can do them!)
If you’d like parent photos or sibling photos, we’ll plan for it. Amber will guide you so it feels natural, even if you’re tired and running on three hours sleep.
When to book your 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 sessions will take place while baby is under 3 weeks old, or as close to that as possible.
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 3 week mark we can do a wrapped session with an older newborn that will be just as precious!
What’s included in the studio session...
Your session includes access to Amber’s full studio collection, including: wraps, outfits, headbands, hats, props, and backdrops.
If you have something sentimental you want included (a blanket from grandma, a teddy, a family heirloom), feel free to bring it! Your important details matter!
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.
Newborn Collections start at $550 and increase based on what you’d love to take home.
Payment plans are available on request.
FAQ's
This is a fair question, and I am happy to answer! I have 14+ years of photography experience, and I am highly trained in newborn safety. I am extremely patient and I carefully guide your baby into each pose, they will never be forced into a pose that makes them uncomfortable. I have a professional, fully-stocked studio and I happily provide everything that is needed for your session. No need to purchase a thing, I have got you covered! (I even have a client closet where mama can select a dress to wear!)
I am also an extensive retoucher who takes the extra time to notice small details that are often overlooked. I aim to flatter my clients with proper posing, lighting as well as advanced editing techniques. All retouching is carefully done by hand, I will never use AI on your baby or any member of your family! I strive to create unique portraits with creative posing and use of props, so that every newborn image doesn't look exactly the same as the next. My goal is to provide you with stunning artwork that preserves the memory of your sweet little one during this early stage of life, before they change so much!
I do realize that this type of specialized photography is a big investment for many families. For this reason I am happy to offer interest-free payment plans, as well as the option to finance your package through PayPal's monthly payment option.
Yes! There are a couple of options for payment plans...
The first option is an interest-free payment plan that is setup directly with Amber. The retainer still has to be paid in full in order to book the session, but after the session when you purchase your package you can split it up into 2-4 interest-free payments paid directly to Amber. There is no credit check required. With this option you will receive your final images and products after your package has been paid for in full.
The second option is through PayPal, some clients will be pre-approved for a payment plan through PayPal. Amber has no control over whether someone is approved or not. In this instance, PayPal will pay Amber the full amount up front, and you will make smaller monthly payments directly to PayPal. With this option because Amber is paid in full from the start, you will receive all of your images (and products if your package included any) right away.
Plan for a relaxed block of time so we’re never rushing. Newborn sessions move gently, with breaks built in. The average session lasts 2-3 hours.
Don't stress! It is completely normal. We take breaks when needed to soothe, feed, and we work at your baby’s pace. All posing is gentle and baby-led, your newborn will never be forced into a pose if they are not comfortable.
Yes! It is called the "Petite" Newborn Session. It lasts 45 mins - 1 hour. Baby is wrapped/partially-wrapped for the entirety of the session. There is a baby-only option, or a baby + family option. To learn more about the "Petite" newborn session and to see if it's right for your family, please read this blog post:
https://www.amberwebbphoto.com/the-petite-newborn-session/
While Petite newborn sessions are offered throughout most of the year, at particularly busy times of the year they may not be offered for booking. To know whether or not they're currently being offered for booking you can visit the listing on Amber's booking site:
https://amberwebbphoto.bigcartel.com/product/petite_newborn
If the link is working and it's available to book, then you know it's currently being offered. If the link does not work or if it says "Sold Out", then that means they currently are not being offered for booking. In such a case it means only Full-Length Newborn Sessions are open for booking at that particular time.
Absolutely! We’ll plan sibling photos at the right point in the session so it feels easy for everyone. Additionally, siblings are not forced to stay for the entire session, they are free to leave with a parent or other family member after their photos have been taken (if this works for your family)!
No need to bring clothing for your newborn as everything is provided at the studio (a variety of wraps & newborn outfits). For the parent and sibling photos keep your wardrobe simple. Soft, neutral tones photograph beautifully and keep the focus on your baby. Moms are welcome to choose from my maternity wardrobe where they will find lace and simple dresses that will work great for these images. There are a limited number of white lace dresses at the studio, suitable for young girls (ages 12 months to 6 years) that are available as well. Simple white v-neck t-shirts are available for dads, if needed. You'll receive a Parent Prep Guide after booking with additional details on wardrobe.
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! To learn more about In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Sessions please follow this link: https://www.amberwebbphoto.com/lifestyle-newborn/
Yes! If you book a Maternity Session and a Full-Length Newborn Session with Amber Webb Photography, then you will receive a $100 credit to put toward purchasing your image package after your newborn session.
(Important Note: This bundle deal only applies to those who are booking a full-length maternity session and a full-length newborn session. It does not apply if you used one of Amber's mini sessions as a maternity session, or if you are booking the "Petite" Newborn Session.)
Amber’s studio is located right off Martin Way in Olympia, with easy access from I-5.
Bundle your newborn session with maternity!
Consider booking a maternity session along with your 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 & Studio Newborn sessions with Amber Webb will receive a $100 credit to put toward the purchase of their newborn images.