Lifestyle
BABY & MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY
Scottsdale Newborn Portraits • Phoenix Maternity Photographer • Baby & Belly Photos
As a long-time newborn photographer in Scottsdale, I specialize in timeless, lifestyle in-home newborn photography, documenting those first tender days in the comfort of your own space—where you and your baby feel most relaxed.
For two decades, I’ve been honored to document pregnancy, newborn and family portraits for parents across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the surrounding areas. My approach is warm, natural, and stress-free—capturing your baby’s tiny hands, soft curls, and first yawns with a focus on connection and storytelling rather than stiff poses or heavy props.
✨ Maternity Sessions – A relaxed, intimate way to celebrate this beautiful chapter of your life, either in-home or outdoors at sunset for a golden, dreamy backdrop.
✨ Newborn Lifestyle Sessions – Shot in your home, using natural light and your own furnishings as a backdrop, keeping the focus on your baby and your family’s connection.
✨ Minimal, Natural Props – While I bring a few soft blankets, baskets, or florals (just ask about a flower crown!), my style is organic and baby-led, without heavy props or artificial posing.
Read more below about preparing for your newborn photography session and check out the different package options.
HOW TO PREPARE
For your in-home newborn portrait session
CLOTHING FOR THE FAMILY
When choosing clothes for Mom, Dad, siblings and baby, keep it easy and comfortable. Lighter neutral colors will help keep the photos light and bright and the focus on your connection. Or opt for brighter colors to add a little more pop! Many women prefer easy dresses or comfy seperates, while clean, pressed t-shirts, collared polo type shirts or casual button downs work well for Dad. Remember, baby will be laying on you and your clothing, so soft fabrics are usually best.
HOW TO DRESS YOUR BABY
When picking out clothing for your newborn session, plan for lightweight swaddle blankets, diaper covers, headbands, hats, or onesies. Even bare skin or in a diaper can be cute. It's best to save the "dressy" outfits for when they are older and you will be able to see more of the clothing. Etsy is a great place to find lots of cute things for your newborn baby photos!
WHEN TO SCHEDULE
Jennifer recommends scheduling your newborn session for around the time you are due and she will pencil you in for a TBD date with the agreement and deposit. Then, once you deliver and get back home, please reach back out so Jennifer can get you on the books within the following week or two. Most sessions are scheduled during the week between 10 AM and 1 PM, or sometimes weekends depending on availability.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SESSION AND AFTERWARDS
The photo session itself will take 1-2 hours & depends on the baby's temperament at the time, feedings, and diaper changes. Ideally, I like to photograph your baby both asleep and awake, and then also take photos with mom, dad, any siblings, and everyone together.
Approx 7-10 days after your session, I will post your edited images into a private web gallery where you can download and/or order prints. Jennifer can help you with printed images for your walls, making a beautiful baby album of your favorite images or even ordering small gifts for grandparents, taking these incredibly special images from off the computer screen and off your to-do list so you can share this special time.
AYear in the Life
CHRONICLE YOUR BABY'S FIRST YEAR
Each year we offer a limited number of A Year in the Life Packages, where we document your baby's first year of life through four different stages. The sessions may include:
1) Maternity session
2) Newborn session
3) 6-8 Month old session
4) 1 Year Old session
At the end of the year, we give you a beautiful fine art album with several images from each of your sessions (you can choose them) to keep and cherish forever. It is a beautiful time capsule from a time in your life that goes by so incredibly fast, and one you won't ever forget.
The yearly package, including the album is $2850
(Spread into 4 payments throughout the year)
