FAQ
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When should I schedule my newborn photoshoot?
For best availability, please contact the studio at the end of your second trimester to have your name placed on our "expecting mommies list”. A $50 deposit is required to hold a place for your around your due date. Once your baby is born, you will contact the studio and schedule the actual date of your session - usually about days 9-15 after birth. Please note we tend to book out several months in advance so please contact us before your newborn arrives!
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Do I receive the digital files with my session?
Yes! All photo sessions include the edited digital files with a print release! Depending on the session the digital files are delivered electronically and/or delivered on a custom USB drive. Images delivered to the client will be chosen by the photographer and the exact number is variable depending on your session experience and type of session that is booked.
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Do you edit/retouch images?
Yes! Images will be retouched for acne, blemishes, and minor imperfections. Color changes, head swaps, etc. may incur an additional fee. Newborn skin is lightly retouched so as to preserve those precious details - downy skin, flakey toes, and wisps of hair just a little out of place.
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Do you provide newborn props?
Yes! We are stocked with plenty of newborn props to include baskets, blankets, hats, headbands and swaddles. Prior to your session we will discuss setups and colors you would like. If you have a particular item you would like to bring please let us know prior to your session. Please note not every baby is a best fit for a particular setup and baby safety and comfort will guide what is used.
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My newborn is older than 2 weeks - can I still schedule a session?
It is not uncommon for newborns to arrive early and have a bit of a NICU stay or other health concerns. Or, maybe you were preoccupied and didn’t even think to schedule a newborn session! No problem, we will try out best to schedule you and will suggest the style that will be fit with your newborn’s age and abilities. Please note, the newborns you see on my website and social media pages are usually 14 days and under. Babies older than this may have different posing requirements or need to be swaddled/incorporate parent assistance for the best portraits and gallery variety. Given our expertise is in newborns and sitter sessions, we may recommend postponing scheduling with our studio until the sitter stage which is usually the 6-8 month timeframe.
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Where are you located?
Our studio is located at 1157 Webling Circle Greencastle, PA. We are equidistant from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland with easy access to I-81. Newborn fresh-48 sessions also occur at Hagerstown Meritus and Chambersburg WellSpan hospitals. Limited in-home family lifestyle newborn sessions are also available in the local tri-state area.
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Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes, gift certificates are offered in any amount for use on a studio session or products that are available for purchase once your gallery is published. Gift certificates make a great baby shower gift! Contact the studio through our site or call 703-855-5979 to order your gift certificate. They may be mailed or picked up at the studio.
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What should I know as a new parent about newborn photography?
I am so glad you asked! In fact, I have dedicated an entire blog post to this subject! Please check it out here!