Seattle Newborn Photographer
Documentary Newborn Sessions
What are Documentary Newborn Sessions?
Documentary newborn sessions are a photo experience in which we honor the hazy newborn stage you are in right now through documentary photography. Instead of staged poses and forced smiles, I focus on preserving the genuine emotions and moments that define your family's journey into parenthood. From the quiet moments of cuddling with your baby to the chaos of adjusting to life with a newborn while running on caffeine and little sleep, every moment is captured authentically and beautifully.
Why Choose Documentary Newborn Sessions?
Choosing a documentary newborn session means embracing genuine moments and enjoying a stress-free newborn photo experience. It's about capturing the real newborn moments, without the pressure of posing. With my lens focused on the candid moments – from the quiet nursing snuggles to the memorable moments with older siblings – each photograph becomes a timeless memory you'll treasure for years to come. My approach is relaxed and natural, allowing you to feel comfortable and be yourselves while I document the magic unfolding before my camera.
So why choose a documentary newborn session? Because it's more than just photographs; it's about preserving the essence of your baby’s story in its purest form by focusing on the everyday moments that you’ll want to remember years from now when they are grown, sleeping on their own, and hopefully still giving you an occasional snuggle.
Client Love
“We had the pleasure of experiencing one of Morgan’s family documentary sessions with our two week old daughter and we were thrilled with the results! She spent time with us in our home to capture the little moments that we know we will absolutely treasure for years to come. Morgan made us feel very comfortable with the casual nature of the shoot, and her skills as a photographer were illustrated beautifully at the precious and cherished moments she was able to photograph that we wouldn’t even think to document. It was a lovely experience and we would happily recommend her to any of our family and friends looking to capture meaningful moments at any of life’s stages!”
How It Works
Inquire & Quick Chat: Reach out via the contact form and then schedule a very quick chat. We'll discuss any concerns, preferences, and hopes for your session, ensuring that every detail is tailored to you. After booking I also send over a short questionnaire that will help me be prepared for your session.
Session Day: Relax and enjoy those precious early moments with your newborn while I capture the magic as it unfolds. I’ll hang out, we’ll chat about newborn life, you’ll get a little human interaction, and if there’s anything in particular you really want photographed we’ll make it happen. It’s really that simple!
Delivery: You'll receive a carefully curated collection of high-quality images that preserve the essence of your newborn's first days, providing you with timeless memories to treasure forever. You’ll choose your favorite photos for your album and I’ll take care of the rest!
Investment
Newborn Session
2 Hour Session. An in-home newborn session allows those early fleeting days together to be captured forever. Typically booked anytime within the first month and very laidback.
75+ High-res digital files delivered in an online gallery.
Mini Album with 20 photos included.
$850 +tax
$300 Deposit due at time of booking
More Options:
Fresh 48 Session
Hospital, Birth Center, or Home
Want those bliss-filled first hours of your baby’s life documented? This session ensures all the freshest of the fresh newborn moments are captured for you. These sessions are generally perfect timing to also include older siblings meeting baby!
With an average session length of 90 minutes, I’m there long enough to get all the photos. I’m flexible during our time if baby is needing feeding or changing.
Includes your high-res digital photos and a Mini Album with 20 photos.
$850 +tax
(Option to add a 2-4 minute film for $250)
$300 Deposit due at time of booking
First Year Milestones
Multiple sessions bundled together. Build your own custom First Year Milestones Package to document your newest family member from newborn to first birthday. Most commonly booked as Newborn, 6 Month, 1 Year, but can be customized to your preference. (Fresh 48 not included.)
Average Investment: $1650 +tax
Is This Session Right For You?
Documentary newborn sessions are perfect for new parents who want to capture the beauty and authenticity of those fleeting early days with their baby without the stress and inconvenience of leaving their home. If you’re open to having it all documented, the sleep deprived yawns, the occasional milk stained clothes, the reality of the blurry newborn time, this is the session and approach for you. Whether you're welcoming your first child or adding to your growing family, these sessions offer a relaxed and timeless way to preserve this special time in your lives.
PS: I always get a relaxed family portrait during your session too, because I know that photo is still valuable as well!
Book Your Session
Ready to capture the heart of your new family story right in the comfort of your own space? Reach out to schedule your documentary newborn session and allow me to create timeless images for you.
