I’m so excited to be offering these breastfeeding mini sessions in my new photo studio in Lakeville, MN. I’ve had the opportunity to offer these to nursing mothers who want to capture the most wonderful gift they have given their child. The results have been stunning, breathtaking and frankly make me want more babies. You see, I breastfed my kiddos, but never had beautiful portraits like these to look back on. I wish I did! If you’re even on the fence about it - do it mama! You won’t regret capturing these nursing photos with your baby. If you want to learn more about the mini breastfeeding sessions in Lakeville, MN please visit this page. xo
New Photography Studio Lakeville, MN - Update! Newborn Photo Studio Lakeville, MN
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 :)
New Photo Studio - Lakeville, Minnesota Newborn Photography
Well, it’s happening! I am opening up my new photography studio in Lakeville, MN. Why you ask? After being in the cities for so long, and having our tribe grow by one more, we decided a larger house was in the plan. So - we moved to the amazing city of Lakeville, MN and now call this our home. And, instead of commuting 30+ minutes every day to work, I relocated my newborn photo studio here! I am currently building out my new space at 20178 Heritage Drive. It’s my first custom built newborn studio and I am super excited that it’s almost done! I finally was able to plan out where every wall went and what the floors, paint and plan would entail. Now, all I need are my Lakeville and surrounding area families to visit me!
If you’re looking for a newborn photographer, maternity photographer or family photographer in Lakeville or surrounding areas, and you have not visited before, you will receive a $100 discount! To receive it, just mention this blog post!
In the meantime, I am sharing some of my progress photos and inspiration that has lead me to choose what this newborn photo studio will look like. To find out what it eventually turns out to be, come in and visit me! xo
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!
Newborn Photos - Should I Do Them?
The short answer: YES!
The long answer: I know how difficult it can be to afford a baby and then dish out another chunk of money for newborn photos. But take it from me... you will regret it if you don't. Especially if this is your first, you probably don't understand all of the hype around it or grasp how quickly these little babies grow. Honestly, the rate at which they change will blow your mind.
When Charlie was a baby, I did newborn photos, but couldn't afford to buy any prints after and none of the packages came with digitals. So... I only have one wallet image of him which I could afford. This is the reason I offer payment plans and small deposits to book sessions so everyone has access to newborn photography of their little baby.
If you're on the fence, think of it this way. Newborn photography is a way to lock in and seal these moments in time. Everything from their tiny fingerprints to their sweet toes. I will capture them all for you. You will not regret the decision to capture these moments. I guarantee it. Schedule yours today!
January 7, 2017 - Newborn Photos: Matte or Not?
It never fails... with a new year comes me exploring ways to grow in my craft. It inevitably includes looking more into a matte finish instead of such a refined look. There is something about the matte finish and raw image that I'm completely drawn to. The problem is, I don't think it looks great on all babies - hence the dilemma.
However, I am finding that as I craft new Lightroom presets, that I am able to design many that look great all around. I'm even thinking of selling a matte and pure LR collection this spring that will be offered on my website for photographers.
What's your preference? I'd love to hear. I think many people like a clean, crisp look and we matte lovers are few and far between. If you have a favorite, comment on this post and let me know. I'd love to hear:)
Until then, I'll be editing! 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