Please send all newborn inquiries to JenniferBournePhotography@gmail.com

If you have just scheduled a newborn session with me- YAY! I can’t wait to meet you and your newborn! I know it’s a lot of information to take in, but it is VERY important that you read all of the information below to understand the dynamics of a newborn session. If you would like to schedule a session, please complete the inquiry form at the bottom of this page!

XO, Jennifer

How newborn scheduling works:

I only accept a certain number of newborns per month and reserve special days just for them. Your initial scheduled appointment with me will be for about 1 week after to your expected due date. If you happen to deliver earlier or later than expected, or your baby is in the NICU, you must contact me at your earliest convenience so we can reschedule. There is no fee for your first rescheduling of your newborn session, however, I do require a $100 non-refundable deposit to guarantee my availability for your newborn. *Weekend availability is never guaranteed. Newborn sessions are typically shot on weekday mornings only.

Session Goals + Safety

• The safety and health of your newborn is my absolute #1 goal. Before I capture your baby’s tiny toes, fingers and lips there are many other factors we must consider.

• I have been happily photographing newborn babies for 5+ years. During that time, I have completed several newborn photography safety courses which cover how to safely pose, swaddle and prop pose a newborn. More importantly, recognizing newborn distress, abnormal breathing, proper blood flow and air flow. Every newborn baby is sensitive in their own way. Not every baby will allow us to pose them the way another baby did. I promise to listen to your baby’s needs! I will never force your baby into a pose or to finish a session if they are showing signs of distress. Photos can wait, your baby’s health will always come first!

• If your baby has just gotten out of the NICU, please contact me so we can chat about what steps we should take for your session. I ask that you get the green light from your pediatrician before moving forward with your session.

Studio Location +session Details

• My new studio is located in Benbrook, Texas. A suburb in southwest Fort Worth.

• The studio is on the second story of my home. Please keep this in mind for your post-partum recovery. If we need to reschedule your session to give your body more recovery time, that is perfectly fine! Just let me know.

• MINI SESSIONS- A mini session is a much shorter version of a full session. All poses are wrapped, absolutely no naked poses of any kind. Less time, less images, less set ups.

• What the heck is UNWRAPPED VS WRAPPED?!- Unwrapped means naked poses- hands under chin, froggy poses, baby booty and rolls out! Wrapped means NO NAKED, no froggy poses, no baby booty, no rolls- all swaddled.

• Can I bring PROPS?- If you wish to bring a prop from home (boots, saddles, baseball glove, etc.) please limit that to ONE item. You must have a full session booked to bring a prop, no mini sessions.

• Family/Parent/Sibling portraits: I recommend parents and siblings wear solid, neutral colors for your outfits. I do not recommend patterns, large logos or lettering. Portraits are close ups only, there will not be any full body shots in your gallery.

• Sibling Portraits, depending on their age, are shot with older sibling lying down for the safety of your newborn. I will try my best to work with your little ones, I do recommend bringing a little treat/reward if your child might need some convincing!

• I do not photograph babies wearing outfits, clothing, onesies, shoes, etc. My style of newborn photography is posed naked and wrapped only.

• You will choose your props, colors, swaddles, bows, bonnets, etc. upon your arrival. If there is a particular color, prop or style you are looking for please let me me know 3 weeks before your session.

• IMPORTANT: Parent and/or sibling portraits are photographed the first 30 minutes of your session. I ask that arrangements for your older children be made before your session. I recommend Dad or Grandparent leave with the older siblings. Children under 5 are not permitted to stay in the studio after their portion of the session is complete. Even though I love and adore your children, it is very unreasonable and unrealistic to ask a child to stay quiet for 2-4 hours. We must keep the studio as quiet as possible for the best results! If you do not have anyone to help you with your older child(ren) let me know in advance so we can set a game plan for your session!

• I ask that you not allow your children to climb on or play with my studio equipment, cameras, lights, props or swaddles, or jump on me while I am handling your baby. Everything in my studio is very costly and you will be responsible for any damages occurred by your children during your session.

Expectations + Preparation

• Come to your session with calm and relaxed energy. Enjoy yourself, soak up all of the moments, you are here to have a great time!

• You can expect to stop a few times during your session to feed, change, and soothe your baby. We will move at your baby’s pace, giving all the snuggles necessary! Please bring plenty of milk, diapers, wipes, a pacifier without the animal or pacifier clip (even if your baby doesn’t use a pacifier, this can be very helpful during posing), burp cloth, a change of clothes and a blanket.

• I have a safe and special way I get your baby to stay asleep during posing, especially naked poses. I will not need your help posing or soothing during the solo newborn portion unless I ask for assistance during specific poses that require a spotter or your baby is ready to nurse/eat! Feel free to relax and watch the magic happen, this type of photography requires lots of love and patience!

• If you are breast feeding, feel free to bring your breast pump if needed. My studio is a 100% breastfeeding welcome zone! Please let me know if you need to borrow a nursing pillow or cover. If your baby prefers formula, I have a bottle warmer in studio for your convenience. I do not supply any formula in the studio.

• Depending on your chosen package, sessions can range anywhere between 1-4 hours depending on your baby. Feel free to bring a change of comfy clothes, snacks, book or tablet to your session. I do have water, coffee and snacks in the studio. If I have not completed 75% of your session within the first 2.5 hours I can reschedule the remainder of your session to give your baby a break.

• Try your best to keep your baby awake for a longer window the morning of your session. The sleepier your baby is, the better!

• Give your baby a warm bath before their session, cleaning their eyes + nose boogies! Dry, red, flaking skin and baby acne are normal for newborns and can be professionally edited out.

*LATE POLICY*

Due to my busy schedule, and being a mother of 2 myself, I must keep a strict late policy to assure overall fairness to all of my clients. If you are later than 15 minutes to your session, I will have to cancel your session. Re-scheduling is never guaranteed if you are late or no show to your session.

A few ways to make sure you are on time to your appointment-

• Pack your baby’s bag the night before.

• GPS my studio address ahead of time to check the travel distance you will make.

• Plan outfits for parent and sibling portraits ahead of time, laying them out the night before.

• Ask for help! It helps to have an extra set of hands to get out the door on time with a newborn.

• Ask any questions you might have for the photographer before the day of your session.