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Raleigh Newborn Photographer

The coos, the sighs, the flaky skin. That feathery soft hair, those ten tiny toes. The newborn stage passes by in just a few blurry weeks, and your baby will never be this small again. Let's freeze time so you can always remember this precious yet fleeting stage of babyhood!

 

As a top Raleigh newborn photographer, clients hire me for my soft color palette, natural baby-led posing, and beautiful light-filled images.

 

Newborn sessions take place at my natural light photography studio in Wake Forest, NC when baby is 7-10 days new.

 

To ensure the best service and attention for each of my clients, I book a limited number of newborns per month and typically book a couple of months in advance. Reserving your newborn session during your second trimester is recommended.

Collage of four photos showing a baby growing from her maternity photo, to her newborn photo, to her baby photo, to a one year photo by Christy Johnson Photography

Your Newborn Photography Experience

Since newborns like to arrive on their own schedules, I'll pencil your due date on my calendar when you reserve your session. Once baby arrives, we'll schedule your session for a weekday morning, ideally when baby is 7-10 days old. All sessions take place at my Wake Forest photography studio.

 

You want to look and feel your best for your photos, even when you're a little sleep-deprived! Borrow a dress (and shirts for dads!) from the studio wardrobe, and pamper yourself with one of my recommended hair & makeup artists, who come to your home on the morning of your session.

 

Before your session, I'll send you a short list of tips to prepare. We'll start with family photos first while everyone is feeling fresh and ready. Then you can change back into your comfies while I move on to individual photos of baby. I'll always follow baby's lead and pause for feeding and diaper changes when necessary. Generally, newborn sessions last 1-2 hours.

 

Within two weeks of your session, your gallery will be ready! You'll order a collection containing digital images and a print credit that you can use toward luxurious heirloom albums, gorgeous framed fine art prints, birth announcements, prints for the office, gifts for grandparents, and more from my favorite professional printing labs!

 

You spend a lot of time taking care of everyone around you - now let me take care of you! I'll be there to guide you through your experience every step of the way.

 

Kind Words

We had the most incredible experience with Christy - we used her for both my maternity and our newborn photos and the entire process was incredibly seamless. I would highly recommend her - she's incredibly professional, flexible and has an amazing eye. We have gotten SO many compliments on our photos and the frame we ordered from her. She even offers a wardrobe (and swaddles and headbands for the baby sessions!) which is so wonderful. It was such a relief not having to spend money on clothes I wouldn't wear again...and the selection is curated and lovely. Seriously, book her! You won't regret it.

~ Tiffany D.

Session Pricing

SIGNATURE SESSION

MATERNITY | NEWBORN | BABY

$250 Session Fee
includes:

 

- client wardrobe for moms, dads, and babies

- relaxed and easy posing guidance

- professional retouching of images

- private online gallery for ordering

*does not include digital files or printed images

 

After your session, you'll purchase a collection that includes digital images and a print credit.

Collections start at $500.

BABY'S FIRST YEAR

Save 20% off your session fee

when you book multiple sessions

MATERNITY | NEWBORN | SITTING UP | FIRST BIRTHDAY

2 sessions ~ $400

3 sessions ~ $600

4 sessions ~ $800

 

*does not include digital files or printed images

 

After each session, you'll purchase a collection that includes digital images and a print credit.

Collections start at $500.

Inquire for Info

Interested in a photography session to celebrate your new baby?

Fill out the form below and I'll reach out to you with detailed pricing and availability.

1756 Heritage Center Drive Suite 101 Wake Forest, NC

919.426.2640 | hello@christyjohnson.com

Open by Appointment

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