Elegant Newborn Photography in Bothell, WA

Here is an overview of the entire newborn photoshoot process and what you can expect from working with me:

1. Pre-Booking: You begin by learning about my services and picking the best one for your needs. I am a big believer in transparency and helpfulness. That’s why I explain my newborn photography offerings in great detail on my website. I display my prices, add-ons, deliverables, and timeframes online so you know them beforehand, and there are no surprises. I have published thousands of newborn photos in my portfolio and blog sections so that you can get a good feel for my style. And if you still have any questions before booking, I’m only a quick message away.
2. Booking: I’ve designed my scheduling process to be fast and hassle-free, ensuring your ease. You start by heading to my booking page and selecting your desired session. Next, you will pick your due date from my calendar, fill out a short form, and pay your $100 deposit. (If your baby is already here, you can pick your preferred date, and I will get back to you to confirm.)
3. Session Prep: After I receive your booking, I will review it and email you a detailed prep guide within 1-2 business days. If you booked a studio session, I will have some questions for you to personalize your session. I am also available to answer any questions via email or text.
4. Confirming the Date of Your Session: Once your baby arrives, you will email me, and I will offer you available days. For studio sessions, I recommend your baby be 5 days to 3 weeks after birth. For in-home sessions, your baby could be older. Finally, you will receive an invoice for the remaining balance of your session a day before your session.
5. The Session: We meet at my studio or your home and have a relaxed photo session. While I follow a specific session plan, I will adjust based on the baby’s mood—whether they are asleep, awake, and happy, or not having it and needing a break. We will spend as much time as necessary feeding and changing the infant or waiting for them to be in the right mood. To keep up with the flow of the photoshoot and keep it as stress-free as possible for everyone involved, I will handle the baby most of the time but may ask you to hold them between session setups. If your baby is bottle-fed, I might do that for you. Otherwise, the infant will be handed off to the mom for nursing. I will direct and guide your family so you never have to worry about what to do.
6. After the Session: You will receive your proof gallery within four days after your session to pick the photos that you want for hand-edit. After you see your proof gallery, you may decide on any upgrades. Please reply with your picks within seven days of receiving your gallery. After I receive your picks, I will deliver the final edited photos within seven days.
7. Beyond the Session: I am grateful and honored that you’ve picked me to be your newborn photographer and help document and celebrate the birth of your child. My mission is to help you create a collection of meaningful family photos through the years. I hope you will find my online resources and updates useful. You will also get priority access to all of my seasonal offerings.

The ideal time to photograph a newborn is five days to three weeks after birth. I recommend booking your session two to three months in advance to ensure availability. If your baby is already here and you have not booked your session, please get in touch with me, and I will do my best to get you in.

If your baby is older than three weeks — don’t worry! You can still have a newborn-like session.

When scheduling, choose the date closest to your due date, and I will pencil you in for that date, ensuring you have a spot.

And because babies come on their schedule, we will pick an actual shoot date once your baby is born (typically five days to three weeks after birth).

Need help deciding? See: How to Choose the Right Newborn Session for You

For newborn studio sessions, I have all the props you’ll ever need: headbands, wraps, bonnets, crates, beds, backdrops, etc. The props are purchased from professional vendors and have been tested for safety. After you book your session, I will work with you to pick the theme for the session that will determine the props I’ll be using. I customize every session based on your input.

For in-home sessions, there is an optional add-on of posed baby shots with props. After you book your session, you will pick a few setups and I will bring the necessary props to your home.

If you plan on bringing anything to the session, I recommend considering items only of sentimental value. I don’t recommend purchasing your props for the session, as they may not have been designed and tested for safety and aesthetics.

I will guide, prompt, and direct your family the entire time, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. I aim for natural-looking poses while also capturing candids along the way.

Here’s how one of my clients, Yuliana, describes her experience: “We chose Lana for our maternity outdoor mini session and newborn studio deluxe session. We had a great experience both times! Lana is great at giving directions for poses and makes you feel comfortable the whole session. During our newborn shoot, she was patient while we had to feed and change our baby. Lana really is the baby whisperer and swaddler. We got some adorable wrap photos and family photos.”

After completing your booking, you will receive an email with prep info and styling tips, including an online styling service, to help you look your best for the session.

My newborn studio is in Kirkland’s iconic Market Neighborhood at 720 Market St Ste E, Kirkland, WA 98033 (Directions). It takes 15–20 minutes of driving to get to the studio from Bothell, and parking is a breeze.

My clients typically travel from all over the greater Seattle area, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Bothell, Kenmore, Shoreline, and even as far as Tacoma and Everett.

For the in-home newborn session, I travel to any Bothell address and any location within a 25-mile radius of Kirkland. Travel fees may apply for locations further away.

Please, do not worry about your house not being in tip-top shape. We’ll do most of the photos in front of windows, in the baby’s nursery if it’s already set up, and in your bed (if you like).

Yes, I do. I encourage all my clients to document both occasions and avoid regrets. That’s why I offer the following three bundles:

• Outdoor Maternity + Studio Newborn Deluxe Package
• Outdoor Maternity + In-Home Newborn Package
• Studio Maternity + Studio Newborn Deluxe Package

Every photographer has a unique style, feel, and aesthetic in their photos. Before booking a session with me, I want to make sure that you resonate with my work so that I can meet your expectations and deliver photos you’ll love. That’s why I’ve put together a diverse newborn photography portfolio so you can get a feel for my shooting and editing style.

Each Newborn Session includes a base number of hand-edited images. After your session, when you see the proof gallery, you will have the option to purchase additional hand-edited photos. They are available at $20 per photo. Information on purchasing additional images will be included with your online proof gallery.

In addition, for the Deluxe Session, a partial gallery upgrade is available for $200. It includes all the natural images of parents with the baby (no posed shots with props) with a standard color edit (exactly as they appear in your proofs gallery, no hand-edit). Photos will be in full print resolution with print rights.

Similarly, for In-Home Lifestyle Session, a full-gallery upgrade is available for $200. It includes all the images in your proof gallery with a standard color edit (as they appear in your proofs gallery, no hand-edit). Photos will be in full print resolution with print rights.

(Also, see the next question for more information about the difference between hand editing and color editing.)

Color editing includes an overall color adjustment to make the photos appear brighter, more colorful, and properly exposed.

In addition to the color edit, hand-editing includes basic skin smoothing, removal of blemishes, bruises, and a few fly-aways, and more detailed color adjustments.

You will receive your online proof gallery within four days after your session. You will have seven days to pick your images for the hand-edit. Seven days after you submit your selections, your hand-edited photos will be delivered via an online gallery.

If you purchase the full gallery upgrade, you will receive the download link within 48 hours of payment.

Payments are made by credit card. A $100 deposit is required to book your session.

The remaining balance is due at the time of your photoshoot. An invoice reminder will be emailed to you a day before your session. The proof gallery is delivered after the payment is made in full.