fresh48 session
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fresh48 hospital sessions
Fresh 48 sessions are hospital newborn sessions that capture the essence of those sacred first days of life. The first sleepy smiles, their tiny wrinkly toes & the first time you finally get to hold them close.This is the moment you've waited a lifetime for.
Let's capture it.
session info
$150 non-refundable booking fee to secure your session
Within 1 week, you will receive a watermarked gallery and slideshow. You will then have the option to select from one of the three collections outlined below. All collections include both digital images and print credits with access to premium-quality print products ranging from standard prints to baby announcements and fine art albums.
collections
collections
$275
10 high resolution digital images
$50 print credit to the online store
$375
20 high resolution digital images
$150 print credit to the online store
$475
all high-resolution digital images (minimum 50)
$200 print credit to the online store
labor notification
what to do once you go into labor?
When you arrive at the hospital and are admitted in labor, please reach out via email/text and fill out the labor notification form below. You have the option of having your session be baby only, or include parents or siblings if you choose. Most sessions are 45 minutes and are completed the day after delivery or morning of discharge.
let’s book your session
securing your session
After filling out the form below, you will be directed to the contract and booking fee invoice. Your session is not secured until all forms are completed and your invoice is paid.
Once your session is secure, you'll receive a confirmation email that includes my fresh 48 preparation guide as well as next steps for your session.
Please don't forget to fill out the labor notification form to ensure prompt photographer availability.
Failure to notify of admittance to the hospital in a timely manner could result in a missed session.
fresh48 FAQs
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Fresh48 photography is a session that takes place within the first 24–48 hours after your baby is born, typically at your birth hospital. It’s designed to capture the raw, beautiful emotions of those first hours together — wrinkled toes, sleepy yawns, and your first cuddles.
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I serve all major hospitals in the area including Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan, Bethesda North, UC Medical Center, St. Elizabeth, and more. Let me know your hospital at booking and I’ll take care of the details.
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Fresh48 sessions are best scheduled during your second trimester. We’ll pencil in your due date, and once baby arrives, fill out our labor notification form linked below and we’ll finalize the session date + time.
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Nope! My Fresh48 sessions are entirely natural and unposed. I’ll document the environment just as it is — the hospital bed, the bassinet, the snuggles. It’s all about keeping it genuine.
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No worries at all — I stay flexible around your delivery window. Once baby arrives, just let me know and I’ll schedule our session within 48 hours.
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For Fresh48 photos, comfort is key. Choose soft, neutral colors like cream, oatmeal, taupe, or muted earth tones — these photograph beautifully and keep the focus on your connection. Pieces with texture (like waffle-knit robes, linen, or cozy sweaters) can add subtle depth without being distracting. Think relaxed and easy: a robe, button-up, or loungewear you feel good in. Partners can keep it simple with a solid tee or henley and joggers. Baby doesn’t need much — a swaddle, plain onesie, or even just a diaper and hospital blanket is perfect for capturing those raw, real first moments.