There’s nothing more precious than the first days and weeks with your newborn. Whether you choose a fresh 48 hospital session, or a lifestyle session in the comfort of your home, I’m here to preserve these special memories for you. Book your newborn session and get ready for a heartwarming day of creating lasting keepsakes you’ll treasure forever.

because you want to remember the newborn snuggles

San Diego Lifestyle Newborn Photography Sessions

Including furry family members in your in-home session

Capturing siblings together- even meeting for the first time!

snuggling with your baby

Don't worry about a thing. You'll cherish every moment of your in-home newborn session.
So gather your loved ones, get comfortable, and let's capture these precious moments

What can newborn photos look like?

Too good to be true? Nah

Newborn Photos Can Feel Fun and Stress-Free

With me as your photographer, your session will be focused on enjoying each moment with your newborn–no worries needed. I take the time to think of everything because you deserve a fun day together that just feels easy. With a dedicated client style guide, extensive planning and preparation, and my secret bag of tricks to make the day run smoothly, you won’t believe how effortless it truly is.

Kimberly L.

We had an lifestyle newborn session (in our home) loved working with Christine! The booking and scheduling process was incredibly efficient and straightforward - Christine was quick to answer all of our questions. The session itself flew by because we were having so much fun! Most importantly, we love our family photos. Postpartum life is not very glamorous, but Christine made two sleep-deprived new parents feel glamorous for the day... :)

We can't wait to work with her again!

“The Session itself flew by because we were having so much fun! Most importantly, we love our family photos.”

Kelly U.

Christine was so easy to work with so kind and generous with her time. We were exhausted new parents and didn’t really know what to do or how to pose our baby and Christine gave us such ease even when our baby was nursing or crying she just let us take our time so we didn’t feel rushed or stressed. We are absolutely thrilled with the results! We will cherish these photos our whole life and are so thankful for her. She put together a sweet video montage for us as well and is a great way to share with family as well as the prints. Absolutely recommend Christine for your family!

“We will Cherish these photos our whole life and are so thankful for Christine.”

Jackie K.

We recently had our first baby and I'm SO glad we had Christine come out to La Mesa to do our in home newborn lifestyle session! It truly felt like we had a friend photographing us, which was such a relief given how crazy a time it is in life. She was patient and didn't rush us at all, even though we had to stop a few times to feed/change our messy gal. We're obsessed with all the photos and will definitely be using her again for our family :)

“It truly felt like we had a friend photographing us, which was such a relief given how crazy a time it is in life.”

Newborn packages

The All-Inclusive newborn Package

I’ve designed my all-inclusive newborn photo package to cover all the bases so you won’t get dragged down by the nitty gritty details–instead, you can focus on living it up and enjoying each moment.

INCLUDES:

  • Up to 60 minutes of photo coverage

  • Location guidance

  • Client style guide (with shopping tool!)

  • Professional photo editing

  • 30+ high-resolution images

  • Private online gallery

  • Unlimited downloads

  • $100 credit to be used towards prints and/or wall art

Investment ranges from $995-$1995 depending on your unique needs. Most clients invest $1500 in their photo session and final images.

Made just for you

Albums are available in a variety of sizes. Investment starts at $275. 

Digital photos have become the standard, with tangible printed memories falling by the wayside. But your family moments shouldn’t be trapped on your hard drive–they should be beautifully displayed in your home. With custom-created albums, the photos from your family session will have a life outside of your computer and will be there whenever you need a feel-good moment. Keep your album for yourself or create the perfect gift for a loved one. Either way, you’ll receive a carefully crafted piece of family history to cherish for years to come. 

Custom-Created Photo Albums

For memories you can feel

Fill out the inquiry form to request a session and let the fun begin! I’ll send you a link where you can choose your preferred session date, followed by a booking form with a link to process your $200 retainer fee. Once your date is secured, we’ll start prepping! 

01. Book Your Sesh

After booking your session, you’ll receive a link to my carefully curated client style guide. The guide will help you choose the perfect outfits for all of your family members, and you’ll be able to shop your looks with ease using the included shopping tool. A few weeks prior to your date, I’ll send out a questionnaire to learn a little bit more about what you’re looking for in family photos, as well as a list of my favorite photo spots. 

02. Plan + Prep

It’s time for a day of family fun! We’ll meet at our chosen session location and have a blast together. I want to capture your genuine connection and obvious love for one another, so I’ll create a mood that feels light and relaxed. Focus on staying present in the moment and I’ll document every smile. 

03. Photo Day

Is there any day that’s more exciting than photo delivery day?! I don’t think so. Within 30 days of your photo session, you’ll receive a link to your final gallery. There, you’ll be able to browse through every image, download all of your favorites (meaning every single one), and spend your print credit. Enjoy! 

04. Special Delivery

How This Works

the portfolio

Smiles Brighter Than The SoCal Sun

A:I know that choosing coordinating outfits for your photos can feel overwhelming, so I’ve created a comprehensive style guide to remove the guesswork! Once your session is booked, I’ll send over the link, which includes both my style guide and a shopping tool to make the process as easy as possible. Here’s my most important piece of advice when choosing an outfit: wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident!

Q: WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR FOR OUR SESSION?

A: I hear this all the time and I totally get it. I make my photo session fun for everyone involved–not just the kiddos–and also have several posts on my blog with my very best advice getting your partner on board.

Q: MY PARTNER DOESN’T WANT TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTOS. HOW CAN I MAKE IT FUN?

A: I want you to feel comfortable, but I would HIGHLY encourage you to step in front of the camera. First of all, you don’t want to miss out on a fun day with your family. Second of all, your kids are going to want photos with you in them too! So rather than focusing on your anxiety, focus on how much love you feel for your favorite people and have the best day ever.

Q: DO I HAVE TO BE IN THE PHOTOS?

A: You will receive sneak peeks from your photo session as soon as possible, and then your final gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks!

Q: When will we receive our final gallery?

A: Absolutely! I love to photograph families on vacation, and would love to be part of your trip to California. Just reach out and I’ll help you book a session while you’re in town! 

Q: We don’t live in California, but we’re visiting! Can we still book a photo session?

A: To secure your date, I require a $200 non-refundable deposit. Then, the remaining balance will be due 1 week prior to your session.

Q: Do you offer payment plans?

There’s nothing more important than family

Let’s catch those big feels on camera

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