Charlie & Violet Photography’s newborn studio has come a long way since the beginning of January! The new client waiting room is almost done and I wanted to share some beautiful photos with you! All that’s left is to put the finishing touches on it and it’ll be ready for many more babies and families. Don’t let the word “newborn” fool you, however. I see more than just squishy newborn. I also focus on maternity photos, baby photos, family photos, couple photos and more! I’m even dabbling in pet photography and some product shots as well. But for now, if you’re expecting, you’ll definitely want to get on my schedule soon. I’m booking out for 2020 already, so get in touch soon to get your session on the calendar :)
Build Your Own Newborn Photo Package!
My goal for my clients is to make everything super easy when choosing what newborn package might be right for you. And recently I thought - all that's missing is an option for them to truly build their own newborn photo package! So, I built the "Build Your Own" collections!
The idea is that you can choose certain poses based on what your love the most, and add those to your cart one by one. This way, you have control on what your images will look like and know exactly what you're getting.
You can build a small package for a minimum of $350 or add on more options for a much larger gallery. It's up to you. All that is required is an order of $350 minimum to book.
Here is a sample of what one of those custom built sessions looks like! Enjoy and start building your own today!
May 1, 2018 - I vow to you!
Yes, yes yes. I've said it before but this time I'm REALLY going to try to blog more often to educate clients and other photographers about the art of newborn portraiture. To start off, I think posting about this sweet little session is the way to go!
People often ask me, why don't you feature more of your "other" work on Instagram and social media? Well, honestly, I love newborn portraits and it's what I specialize in. I do photograph other age groups and families, of course, but babies are my fav! I do vow to share more of all other sessions moving forward though. I think clients forget that I offer those services and this will be a nice reminder.
So, to kick that off I'm going to share a child gallery of Elle from this spring. And you will just fall in love with those blonde curls! To book your own baby session click here!
January 8, 2017 - A Newborn Studio
Well, this has been a long time coming. I've searched all over the Twin Cities for my new home and have finally found it. This photography studio will be transformed in a few short weeks ready to welcome families throughout the Minneapolis area.
My new gem of a newborn studio will be located in the golden area of Highland Park on Ford Parkway. I'm giddy with excitement and have stayed up countless evenings thinking of what I can do with the space. There's so much room!
I'll be offering more setups now for families and my maternity clients. I can hardly wait to show you what I have in store!
Until then, keep watching the site and facebook for updates!
xo Nicole
January 4, 2017 - To Mini, or Not to Mini? That's the Question.
Recently, I've been asked if clients should do newborn mini sessions or a full session - and what's the difference? So, let's chit chat about that for a moment...
My premium newborn photo sessions are truly an experience from start to finish. Once you arrive in the studio, I go through several different setups with baby. Curled up naked images, baby in bucket setups, photos with parents/siblings... the list goes on and on. I don't limit myself to poses or setups, I truly run the session until I get the most out of it. After all, I want to present the parents with a very large gallery of artwork for them to choose from! Parents sometimes bring in special props to use as well... something special Grandma knitted or their favorite football jersey. Sessions usually last around 2-3 hours depending on baby. A few weeks later, parents return to my studio for a full gallery reveal. You see every - single - image! Edited! It's the best time... seriously. Parents can bring family members in to view the gallery and choose their favorites. Clients also can purchase additional print pieces at that time, or more digitals. This is the premium experience I offer in studio.
Then, there are mini sessions. These are quick 1 hour sessions where I choose the setups based on the baby and if they are awake, asleep, or just prefer to be wrapped vs. naked. At this session, special items/props are not allowed to be brought in as time is very limited and those often take longer to produce. I get enough beautiful shots for a gallery of 8 images (chosen by myself), and the gallery gets delivered digitally to the parents 1 week after the session date. It's truly a session for someone who doesn't want a lot of images, doesn't want to spend a lot of time in the studio and is on a budget. You can still get amazing images!
I hope that answered your questions. If you want more information on premium newborn sessions or mini's, you can learn more here. xo, Nicole
January 3, 2017 - Print Your Art!
Ahhhhh, you have no idea how happy this image makes me. Why, you ask? Because my client purchased THE MOST BEAUTIFUL newborn photo album as a keepsake for her family and that one day, she'll hand down to her daughter, Adeline. I wish you could hold this album in your hands right now. It's the most beautiful thing that I've ever offered in my studio. The album comes in a keepsake box with a magnetic closure and inside, there's a custom album holding some of Adeline's newborn photos. The pages are thick and her name is stunning - varnished on the cover. Completely amazing in every way.
I wish every client saw the value in this. We will spend $200 on designer jeans or drop $300 on a pair of boots, but not on a family heirloom :( (Insert sigh here).
I hope to share many more beautiful printed pieces my clients acquire for their families, in hopes of inspiring you to do the same thing for yours. xo, Nicole
January 2, 2017 - Newborn Baby Photo of the Day!
Baby Cruz! His momma is coming in this weekend to see his entire gallery reveal and I can't wait! There's something about this image that is truly inspiring me for 2017. It's the moody warmth of it. I'm admiring the selective focus and letting all of the other details fall off into a blur. I need to do more of that. I need to let the natural beauty of the images I create shine through. Sometimes it's hard, because I love the small details that make an image perfect and symmetrical. But I need to challenge myself and find the beauty in the imperfect and the moment. So with that, here's to creating more newborn photography just like this. xo, Nicole
NEW! Newborn Mini Sessions
Charlie & Violet Photography will now be offering newborn mini sessions! This is a new addition for 2017 and perfect for those who only want a short session with very limited images. On a budget, but really want those fresh photos of your little one? The mini session is ideal. The session lasts 1 hour maximum and within that time, I go through a few poses with your newborn. Since it's a short session, and baby runs the show, I do the best poses for baby whether they are asleep or awake. If you prefer photos with you, your spouse, or your siblings, that's great! Each mini session will include:
- 1 hour session maximum
- 8 high resolution digital images (I will choose the best images)
- Rights to reprint
- Cost of session is $395
Interested in booking? Contact me today to set up your session.