Lifestyle Newborn Photography
Welcome!
All too often, photoshoots are full of stress and anxiety, which makes it impossible to capture fun-loving images that truly represent your family's love and connection. The stress starts with confusion about wardrobe and then worries flood in about the kids misbehaving. But take heart, I am passionate about creating a relaxed and fun experience for my clients!
As your photographer, it is my desire to facilitate a photo session experience that is a POSITIVE MEMORY as well as one that CAPTURES your family's natural connections. To ensure your experience is relaxed and stress-free, I will walk you step by step through the entire process. Starting with our over the phone or video chat consultation, through the wardrobe decisions, location choices, and even ordering prints and products for you. Trust me, you will not feel abandoned in this process! No need to feel stress about the session itself and your children misbehaving. I am a mother of three very energetic children. Trust me when I say I understand what it feels like to stress over the behavior of kids! But for photo sessions, we don't worry about it - we WORK with it! Not only am I a mom of three kiddos, I have a background in education and have over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I am far from perfect myself and have learned to give myself and any other parents a lot of respect and grace in this parenting journey. I want to invite you to grab a cup of coffee or tea and read through these pages so we can get better acquainted and you can get excited for your upcoming experience! Sincerely,
Riv
Le h
"We are so very pleased with our newborn photo shoot with Self Image Photography. Rivkah was just a pleasure to work with; taking time to develop a sweet rapport with our preschooler, giving us time to settle our newborn and making sure that we captured the shots that we wanted. She went above and beyond to make the entire process a positive one and to ensure that we were happy with the final product. And we couldn't be happier with our photos!" ~ Sarah T.
What is Lifestyle Newborn Photography?
Natural - Authentic - Relaxed A lifestyle photography session means I am there to capture real life, meaningful interactions and those sweet moments between you and your loved ones. The ones you want to remember forever: holding hands, hugs, kisses, and cozy snuggles. You will get a touch of direction from me to ensure you are in the best light. We will plan some activities to keep your mind off the camera and provoke those real emotions, but most of them will be every day tasks you'd be doing with your family anyway. My overall aim is to photograph you all in the most natural way possible, allowing for your individual personalities and family dynamic to shine through in the comfort of your own home.
In-Home Sessions
I know that life with a newborn can be chaotic. You'll be juggling sleepless nights and trying to keep track of where you need to be and when. So, one of the great things about lifestyle newborn photography is that I come to you. Our session will last for around 2-3 hours. When I arrive, I will spend of little bit of time going around the house and deciding which rooms have the best light and looking at any spots that are special to your family. Once baby is settled, we will usually start with them first. I will gladly let any older siblings watch so they can familiarize themselves with me and see that I'm a friendly guest so that when the time comes for me to include them in the photos, they're more comfortable.
What to Wear
It is important to stay true to your natural style and dress for comfort. Cream, beige and grey photograph beautifully next to baby's pink skin and choosing neutral tones makes the focus on your family's dynamic and allows your story to unfold without much distraction. It's a good idea to coordinate colors and patterns of the family members but you shouldn't be too matchy matchy. It's best to choose two or three main colors for the whole family, even in different shades. Avoid large cartoon characters and slogans on t-shirts.
"I absolutely loved our Newborn photo shoot with Rivkah Leah. She was fantastic with my baby, and anytime he fussed she was able to settle him and continue with the shoot. All of our photos were very professional and just what we were looking for. I cannot recommend Rivkah Leah enough and will personally be using her again. Everything was fantastic from start to finish, including the processing time after the session." ~ Kirsty L.
Investment
In-Home Lifestyle Session - $450 INCLUDES: 2-3 Hour In-Home Session Digital Birth Announcement available within 48 hours of the session 10 High Res Digital Files Private Online Photo Gallery to Purchase Additional Files, Prints, and Wall Art Optional In-person design appointment for purchasing wall portraits for your home
Outdoor Maternity Session - $350 INCLUDES: 1-1.5 Hour Outdoor Session 10 High Res Digital Files Private Online Photo Gallery to Purchase Additional Files, Prints, and Wall Art Optional In-person design appointment for purchasing wall portraits for your home
Fresh 48 Documentary Session - $450 INCLUDES: 1-1.5 Hour Documentary Session within 48 hours of birth (at the birth place) Digital Birth Announcement available within 48 hours of the session 10 High Res Digital Files My being on call from weeks 38-41 Private Online Photo Gallery to Purchase Additional Files, Prints, and Wall Art Optional In-person design appointment for purchasing wall portraits for your home
Bundle Sessions for Extra Value Bundle any 2 sessions - take $100 off your total session fee(s) Bundle 3 sessions - take $200 off your total session fee(s)
Digital & Print Products It's important to me that my families have the opportunity to print their images and enjoy them for REAL. With both digital and print products available, all your needs can be met.
Digital Collection - $150 Purchase the entire gallery of images - many clients can't walk away with just their favorite 10 and purchase the entire gallery as an add-on!
Hardcover Photo Book - $250 Don't stress about designing your own photo book with your session images. The hardcover photo book uses thick paper and beautiful colors so you can flip through your photos with your kids, without worrying about ruining it. All images from your session will be printed in the book.
Digital & Print Products It's important to me that my families have the opportunity to print their images and enjoy them for REAL. With both digital and print products available, all your needs can be met.
Wall Portraits - $75 & up Display your favorite images on the walls of your home to create warmth and love all around you. You can choose from canvas, framed prints and metals, to best suite your home decor. Take advantage of the post-session design appointment to get my help creating beautiful artwork for your home!
CANVAS
FRAMES
METAL
8x10
$90
$200
$75
11x14
$115
$215
$150
16x20
$130
$325
$225
16x24
$135
$385
$280
20x24
$150
$410
$300
20x30
$170
$480
$390
24x30
$190
$540
$550
30x40
$275
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$850
FAQ WHEN SHOULD WE SCHEDULE OUR NEWBORN SESSION? Lifestyle photography is unposed and very natural, so there is no real time frame for when we need to schedule your newborn session. That being said, you want them to still have that freshness that only lasts the first few weeks after birth, so I recommend scheduling your session within the first month after birth. I'M NERVOUS ABOUT MY OLDER KIDS COOPERATING DURING THE SESSION! HELP! I totally hear you! Life after baby can be hectic at best, so it may feel like a lot of pressure to plan a session in your home with your other kids around. The thing is, kids are most comfortable and relaxed in their own home. They will have their rooms, their snacks and their comforts close by, not to mention their parents close by. I like to give a lot of attention to older siblings and allow them to really be a part of the session, which usually lends to them having a fun time and therefore being more cooperative. Of course, kids have a limited attention span, so when kids need a break, the best part is, they can go outside, get a snack or just leave the room. WHY DOES THE NEWBORN SESSION TAKE SO LONG? I like to leave 2-3 hours for a newborn session because I take my time. Our time together isn't spent with me posing your baby, but rather, making sure everyone is settled, comfortable and relaxed. Plus, newborns need to be diapered and fed often and I like to allow enough time so that if baby needs to eat or be changed, we don't feel rushed because that time is built in. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR US TO SEE OUR IMAGES? HOW WILL WE VIEW THEM? Your images will be ready to view within 3 weeks of your session. You will receive an email with a private link to your gallery of images. From there, you can share the link with family and you can also select your favorite images for download and printing. DO YOU PROVIDE RAW IMAGES? Yes! Digitals are a part of the services I offer. I understand that it is a digital age and we all want to have access to those High Res Files. I do not provide RAW files, as you are hiring me for my artistic eye and creative perspective and for me to deliver that vision to you, I need to be able to edit images based on my personal style and technique. WHAT ARE YOUR PACKAGES? I offer both digital and print products including beautiful hardcover photo books, framed prints and canvases. I will spend some time before our session getting to know your personal style and needs so I can create a custom quote and package just for you!
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