Congratulations! If you're on this page we've already booked a maternity and newborn session with a retainer fee! Because of my limited availability each month I only commit to 1 sometimes 2 newborns per month. There are weeks of preparation for me and your new baby will receive all my attention! Booking your session at least 3 months ahead gives me enough time to fully customize a session just for you and make any purchases for matching outfits/hairpieces.
My 2020 pricing guide will be updated soon, so I'm glad you were able to schedule before the price change.
Below you will find some general rules on how to prepare for your session
I thought it might be helpful to write down how parents play a important role to a successful, pleasant and enjoyable experience for the successful newborn shoot. So…. lets get started!
Birth Day!
Yay!! I know you are just excited as I am to capture those little tiny fingers and toes while it last! Once you and baby have been giving the green light to go home, please contact me right away to schedule a definite date and time for your babe's newborn session. Sessions are typically scheduled 2 to 4 days, following your release. If you had a home birth, just let me know when you're ready for me to come on by :)
When scheduling the session the earlier the better. Newborns much younger tend to do very well, oppose to a baby that is 10-14 days old. They tend not to wake up frequently and as easily when getting them posed for the scene. A mere 48 hours in a newborns life is very crucial when prepping them for their session. I have witness many, many times after the 10 day mark, newborns have discovered the art of stretching! Once that happens…they won’t let us curl them up in the cute little newborn poses, without a fight!
If for any medical reasons we cannot get your baby in after the 10-14 day mark. No worries, my training and experience as a mom myself has taught me ways to soothe and nurture the feistiest angels to sleep and beside who really doesn’t want to cuddle and hug these little human beings ALL DAY long!!
Location, Location, Location!
Newborn sessions take place in your home anywhere in the tri-county area (Broward, Miami, Palm Beach) Anywhere beyond Palm Beach will incur additional fees. From my experience, moms and babies do best in the comfort of their own home. In the future I may provide studio services, but for now my mobile studio holds everything needed for your bundle of joy!
Sleepy, Hungry!
Babies do very well for posing when they are in a very deep sleep. To encourage this I highly recommend, stimulating the baby at least two hours before your scheduled appointment, a warm bath always does the trick. This also means keeping them awake and refrain from feeding 2 hours before arrival as well.
As mentioned I’ve seen it all, unfortunately their have been a few moms that will say,” my baby sleeps through anything”. Well come to find out in a very unfortunate way, no they actually don’t. I always ask my moms to please turn off the A/C an hour before I arrive to warm up the house. It may be uncomfortable for you, but your baby will love it
Once I arrive you will feed your baby right away, once burped, we will then start preparing him/her for their session, meaning any and all clothing must be taken off, except for the diaper. As you might know babies don’t like the feeling of being naked, they want to be warm and completely snuggled still, they are naked. That alone completely startles and wakes up a baby faster than anyone expected and because of that, they are now fully awake. Some babies fall into a deep sleep once picked up, wrap in a small blanket and soothed for about 15 minutes and then there are the babies that have been asleep for 3+ hours before I arrive and are now refusing to go to sleep. Ahhhh, gotta love being a newborn..lol!♥
From experience, babies that have been asleep prior to arrival are unfortunately the babies that are more difficult to pose because as soon as the blanket comes off, they get startled again and it’s back to trying to put them to sleep. That alone can take up to an hour, if not more and unfortunately does count against your session time.
Keeping in mind these two instructions will most certainly give you a well rested baby. In return we’ll be able to maximize the time you have with plenty of scenes and photos so for that reason please do not underestimate and risk how well your baby sleeps after a feeding. We need your bundle of joy to be very exhausted, tired and a bit hungry. I know it will be hard, atop of your own sleep deprivation but I promise you, it will be well worth the effort!! ♥
Feeding!
I highly recommend to nurse your baby as often as you need while I'm there. Baby's need to soothe and as a breastfeeding activist I will encourage you to nurse. As a newborn photographer, I just feel it’s my duty to offer any advice or tips that you as a parent can use to maximize the time we have in the studio and in return you’ll be able to showcase and display more than the average number of baby photos! ♥
Poop Whisperer!
That I have been called many times…lol but no worries, it happens! This is completely natural for babies to use blankets or props as there own personal potty. Please don’t feel embarrassed, I reassure you it happens more times that I can remember. Know, I have 3 of my own , it was there never ending mission to make mommy there own personal potty! Have a concern about sanitation? Don’t worry I wash all used props and blankets after each newborn session with non-scented detergent.
Shhh!
Please do whatever you can to keep the noise to a minimum during our session. Maintaining a calm environment is also a big key to a successful newborn shoot. I do have a white noise app that I will keep close to baby during the session to help soothe him or her. Babies love strong and rhythmic sound. Amazingly! that’s the sound the heard 24/7 in the uterus!
Regulate the Temp!
Since babies are usually photographed naked, please set your home at a temperature of 80F to ensure baby is warm and comfortable. If we’re not sweating, it’s probably not warm enough for baby! Parent’s please make sure to wear comfortable loose clothing. Please have water and snacks available for you!
Safety!
Safety is my utmost number one top priority when handling your baby, so either mom or dad will be my spotter/assistant. All eyes and hands are to be kept around baby during posing. During the session I will be handling and posing baby, but don’t worry I have plenty of experience handling a newborn I will hold and care for him or her as if they were my own, I promise!
Mom, Dad!
Chances are we'll be photographing close to 4 hours so I highly recommend eating a good hearty breakfast before I arrive. I know this can be a very exciting and stressful time for you, especially when adding sleep deprivation in the mix! As much as my goal is for baby to be comfortable, I also want you to be comfortable and at ease! Having me photograph this precious moments for you, means a lot to me so anything I can do to make it a smooth journey for you, please don’t hesitate to let me know! I'm always happy to stop by and pick up some coffee and bagels before I drop in.
Please know that I need to maximize my time to photograph and let your guests know to feel free to visit after my session. Sessions run smoothly when only mom, dad and the baby's sibling's are in the house. A helpful grandmother is always welcomed, but please refrain from photographing while I'm working.
Again thank you for giving Lilyta Photography the opportunity to capture these unforgettable memories for a long time to come!
My 2020 pricing guide will be updated soon, so I'm glad you were able to schedule before the price change.
Below you will find some general rules on how to prepare for your session
I thought it might be helpful to write down how parents play a important role to a successful, pleasant and enjoyable experience for the successful newborn shoot. So…. lets get started!
Birth Day!
Yay!! I know you are just excited as I am to capture those little tiny fingers and toes while it last! Once you and baby have been giving the green light to go home, please contact me right away to schedule a definite date and time for your babe's newborn session. Sessions are typically scheduled 2 to 4 days, following your release. If you had a home birth, just let me know when you're ready for me to come on by :)
When scheduling the session the earlier the better. Newborns much younger tend to do very well, oppose to a baby that is 10-14 days old. They tend not to wake up frequently and as easily when getting them posed for the scene. A mere 48 hours in a newborns life is very crucial when prepping them for their session. I have witness many, many times after the 10 day mark, newborns have discovered the art of stretching! Once that happens…they won’t let us curl them up in the cute little newborn poses, without a fight!
If for any medical reasons we cannot get your baby in after the 10-14 day mark. No worries, my training and experience as a mom myself has taught me ways to soothe and nurture the feistiest angels to sleep and beside who really doesn’t want to cuddle and hug these little human beings ALL DAY long!!
Location, Location, Location!
Newborn sessions take place in your home anywhere in the tri-county area (Broward, Miami, Palm Beach) Anywhere beyond Palm Beach will incur additional fees. From my experience, moms and babies do best in the comfort of their own home. In the future I may provide studio services, but for now my mobile studio holds everything needed for your bundle of joy!
Sleepy, Hungry!
Babies do very well for posing when they are in a very deep sleep. To encourage this I highly recommend, stimulating the baby at least two hours before your scheduled appointment, a warm bath always does the trick. This also means keeping them awake and refrain from feeding 2 hours before arrival as well.
As mentioned I’ve seen it all, unfortunately their have been a few moms that will say,” my baby sleeps through anything”. Well come to find out in a very unfortunate way, no they actually don’t. I always ask my moms to please turn off the A/C an hour before I arrive to warm up the house. It may be uncomfortable for you, but your baby will love it
Once I arrive you will feed your baby right away, once burped, we will then start preparing him/her for their session, meaning any and all clothing must be taken off, except for the diaper. As you might know babies don’t like the feeling of being naked, they want to be warm and completely snuggled still, they are naked. That alone completely startles and wakes up a baby faster than anyone expected and because of that, they are now fully awake. Some babies fall into a deep sleep once picked up, wrap in a small blanket and soothed for about 15 minutes and then there are the babies that have been asleep for 3+ hours before I arrive and are now refusing to go to sleep. Ahhhh, gotta love being a newborn..lol!♥
From experience, babies that have been asleep prior to arrival are unfortunately the babies that are more difficult to pose because as soon as the blanket comes off, they get startled again and it’s back to trying to put them to sleep. That alone can take up to an hour, if not more and unfortunately does count against your session time.
Keeping in mind these two instructions will most certainly give you a well rested baby. In return we’ll be able to maximize the time you have with plenty of scenes and photos so for that reason please do not underestimate and risk how well your baby sleeps after a feeding. We need your bundle of joy to be very exhausted, tired and a bit hungry. I know it will be hard, atop of your own sleep deprivation but I promise you, it will be well worth the effort!! ♥
Feeding!
I highly recommend to nurse your baby as often as you need while I'm there. Baby's need to soothe and as a breastfeeding activist I will encourage you to nurse. As a newborn photographer, I just feel it’s my duty to offer any advice or tips that you as a parent can use to maximize the time we have in the studio and in return you’ll be able to showcase and display more than the average number of baby photos! ♥
Poop Whisperer!
That I have been called many times…lol but no worries, it happens! This is completely natural for babies to use blankets or props as there own personal potty. Please don’t feel embarrassed, I reassure you it happens more times that I can remember. Know, I have 3 of my own , it was there never ending mission to make mommy there own personal potty! Have a concern about sanitation? Don’t worry I wash all used props and blankets after each newborn session with non-scented detergent.
Shhh!
Please do whatever you can to keep the noise to a minimum during our session. Maintaining a calm environment is also a big key to a successful newborn shoot. I do have a white noise app that I will keep close to baby during the session to help soothe him or her. Babies love strong and rhythmic sound. Amazingly! that’s the sound the heard 24/7 in the uterus!
Regulate the Temp!
Since babies are usually photographed naked, please set your home at a temperature of 80F to ensure baby is warm and comfortable. If we’re not sweating, it’s probably not warm enough for baby! Parent’s please make sure to wear comfortable loose clothing. Please have water and snacks available for you!
Safety!
Safety is my utmost number one top priority when handling your baby, so either mom or dad will be my spotter/assistant. All eyes and hands are to be kept around baby during posing. During the session I will be handling and posing baby, but don’t worry I have plenty of experience handling a newborn I will hold and care for him or her as if they were my own, I promise!
Mom, Dad!
Chances are we'll be photographing close to 4 hours so I highly recommend eating a good hearty breakfast before I arrive. I know this can be a very exciting and stressful time for you, especially when adding sleep deprivation in the mix! As much as my goal is for baby to be comfortable, I also want you to be comfortable and at ease! Having me photograph this precious moments for you, means a lot to me so anything I can do to make it a smooth journey for you, please don’t hesitate to let me know! I'm always happy to stop by and pick up some coffee and bagels before I drop in.
Please know that I need to maximize my time to photograph and let your guests know to feel free to visit after my session. Sessions run smoothly when only mom, dad and the baby's sibling's are in the house. A helpful grandmother is always welcomed, but please refrain from photographing while I'm working.
Again thank you for giving Lilyta Photography the opportunity to capture these unforgettable memories for a long time to come!