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NEWBORN

Newborn Photography

Those tiny fingers, that little yawn, the way they curl up so perfectly - these moments are fleeting and SO precious. Let me capture them before they grow up on you!

My newborn sessions are relaxed, baby-led, and focused on capturing natural, lifestyle moments. We follow baby's schedule - if they need to eat, sleep, or have a diaper situation (it happens!), we just roll with it. Your only job is to snuggle your baby and let me do the rest.

Every Session Includes

Everything you need for beautiful newborn portraits you'll treasure forever.

In-Home Sessions

I come to you! Sessions happen in the comfort of your own home where baby (and you) are most relaxed

Patient & Baby-Led

We work on baby's schedule - feedings, diaper changes, and naps are all part of the experience

Professional Editing

Every image is carefully edited to capture the warmth and beauty of these first days

Online Gallery

Private online gallery with full download access

Print Release

Full print release for personal use

Family & Sibling Shots

Family portraits and sibling photos included - the whole crew gets in on the action!

Recent Newborn Sessions

Take a peek at some of my favorite moments!

What Parents Are Saying

Real reviews from real clients

A photographer who truly lives up to being an ally

Melanie has been our family photographer for years now. Even when I’m convinced my kid didn’t smile at all, somehow we get back the most...

Randi Allenger-Hall

Such a warm and infectious personality

We originally scheduled our newborn photos with another photographer, but when she had to cancel she recommended MShirley Photography. When I reached...
Ashley Burgoyne

I don't trust anyone else with our memories

Melanie has been capturing our family since it's inception - our wedding, newborns of our son, and his first few years of life. Our home is filled...
Krysten Wilkes

Session Packages

Welcoming your little one is a big deal - let's make sure you remember every tiny detail!

All Inclusive

Newborn Full Session

The complete newborn experience

  • Up to 3-hour in-home session
  • Baby, parent, and sibling poses
  • 40+ edited digital images
  • Online gallery with print release
  • Lifestyle and detail shots
$400

The full experience! We'll capture everything - baby details, parent snuggles, sibling moments, and those beautiful lifestyle shots in your own home. Best scheduled within the first 2 weeks!

Add-On Services

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Birth Announcement Design

$75

Custom digital birth announcement design using your session photos

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Rush Delivery (1 Week)

$200

Get your gallery in 1 week instead of the standard 3-4 weeks

Important Information

Book early! Newborn sessions are best scheduled within the first 2 weeks. Book during your second or third trimester to reserve your spot.

A $100 non-refundable retainer is due at the time of booking. We'll schedule your session once baby arrives!

Gallery turnaround time is 2-3 weeks.

Ready to Book Your Newborn Session?

Let's capture those precious first moments! Book during pregnancy to reserve your spot.

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