Babies don't keep. I know this is true because I've already sent my oldest two off to college. So these moments are extra precious to me - their tiny toes and fingers, how their hands look so tiny in yours, how their little head nuzzles next to yours. When your new little one comes home from the hospital life might feel a little upside down. Photos are memory keepsakes that will always take you back to these moments—moments that are fleeting and go by so fast. These photography sessions capture those memories in the comfort of your home so that you can be transported back to this time and these feelings when you look at your images.
A lifestyle newborn session captures real, tender moments in the comfort of your home. I focus on natural light, genuine connection, and your family’s unique personality — no awkward posing or bulky props. Many parents tell me it felt like a sweet memory, not a formal session.
Your session flows at your baby’s pace. We work with newborn sleep cycles, feedings, and real moments between siblings and parents. This relaxed, gentle style helps babies feel comfortable, and parents feel at ease — especially those juggling newborn life for the first time. Parents appreciate that the session feels real and relaxed, not rushed.
Most parents contact me during pregnancy (often around 28–32 weeks) so we can schedule the session shortly after baby arrives. Ideally, newborn sessions happen within the first two weeks after birth to capture those fresh, quiet moments that change so quickly.
Contact me and we will find a date that works for your family!
Before your session, I’ll send a simple prep guide with tips on lighting, clothing, and how to set your space for beautiful photos. On shoot day, I arrive with a calm approach and all the experience to help your family feel comfortable. Afterward, you can expect a gallery of naturally joyful images you’ll want to print and share.
If you're looking for a newborn photographer in Columbus who helps you create heirloom albums and custom wall art, your session includes images perfect for wall art, albums, and framed prints. Many families choose heirloom albums that become cherished family keepsakes — something you touch every time you walk past it.
$350 session fee due at booking
2 hours in the comfort of your home
Style Guide to help you and your family prepare for our session
Prints, Products and Digital Images are Purchased after the Session
I love to capture your family interacting with your newborn in the comfort of your own home to help you preserve those precious first days at home with your little one!
$650 session fee for all 3 sessions
Maternity Session
Newborn Session
1-year session
Prints, Products and Digital Images are Purchased after the Session
*please note that the session fee covers the cost of the session and does not include digital files
*please note that the session fee covers the cost of the session and does not include digital files
Your newborn session will be calm, relaxed, and baby-led. We’ll move at your baby’s pace with plenty of time for feeding, soothing, diaper changes, and snuggles.
As a Columbus, Ohio newborn photographer, my goal is to create a peaceful experience where you don’t feel rushed or pressured. I’ll guide you gently through natural poses and sweet connection-focused moments so your images feel timeless, tender, and true to your family.
Soft, neutral, and timeless colors always photograph beautifully for newborn sessions. Think creams, whites, soft blues, muted pinks, tans, grays, and gentle earth tones.
The goal is for your clothing to complement your baby without distracting from the connection and sweetness of this season. Simple pieces, cozy textures, and outfits you feel comfortable in are always a good choice. Long, flowy dresses for mom are always a great choice. They are flattering and photograph beautifully.
I recommend booking your newborn session during your second trimester if possible. This allows us to get your due date on my calendar early, and once your baby arrives, we’ll choose the best session date based on his or her arrival.
Newborn sessions are typically photographed within the first few days after coming home from the hospital, while your baby is still extra sleepy and snuggly. But don't worry, we can always adjust depending on how labor and delivery went and adjusting to being home. Nothing is set in stone!
Newborn sessions take place in the comfort of your own home. Your house does not need to be perfect. I will guide you in how to set up one or two spaces.
If you’re located in or around Columbus, Ohio, I’ll help you feel prepared so you know exactly what to expect before your newborn session arrives
Your viewing gallery will typically be delivered within a few weeks after your session. Each image is carefully selected and edited to match my soft, timeless style.
I know you’ll be excited to see your baby’s photos, and I take great care in making sure your gallery feels polished, beautiful, and worth the wait.
I offer heirloom-quality products so your newborn images can be enjoyed in real life, not just saved on your phone or computer. Product options may include albums, framed prints, wall art, and gift prints.
These pieces are designed to help you preserve your baby’s first days in a way that feels meaningful, lasting, and easy to enjoy in your home.
Please don’t stress about this. Babies cry, need to eat, need to be changed, and sometimes just need extra snuggles — that is completely normal.
Newborn sessions are built with flexibility in mind, and we’ll pause whenever your baby needs us to. There’s no pressure for your baby to “perform.” We’ll simply follow their lead and capture the beauty of this season as it truly is.
Newborn photography is an investment in preserving one of the sweetest and fastest-moving seasons of your family’s life. Pricing depends on the collection you choose and the artwork or products you’d love to enjoy after your session.
Once you inquire, I’ll send over all the details so you can clearly see what’s included and choose the option that feels best for your family.
I will post a sneak peek within a week of your session to Instagram (instagram.com/emilysommerphotography) and to Facebook (Facebook.com/emilysommerphotography)
Will I get a sneak peek?
During my non-busy season (January through April), my typical turn-around time is 2 two weeks. During my busy season (May through December), my typical turn-around time is 4 weeks, although I will rush, rush, rush to get images for Christmas cards.
What is the turn-around time?
I will address any issues that I believe need attention. I will choose 10 images to fully edit if a lot of re-touching is necessary. Please pick out your 5 favorite images you’d like addressed in addition to the ones I already edited. If you would like additional images re-touched, there is a fee of $10/image.
Do you address issues such as acne and stray hairs?
Your fee includes our session and a gallery full of beautiful, edited, high-resolution images.
What is included in the fee?
I love to see your prints off your computer and on your walls and displayed throughout your home. Your gallery is connected to a store that makes beautiful, archival prints.
Do you offer prints?
You will not get every single image from our time because sometimes I can tell the smile isn’t genuine or the background wasn’t working. I choose the best images from our session that represent the formal and candid images.
Do I get every pose and background from our session?
I do not give clients raw images from our session.
Can I have the raw images from the session?
While I am an outdoor and in-home lifestyle photographer, there are certain times when a studio is necessary. I have access to a beautiful studio that we can use if your situation calls for it.
Do you have a studio?
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