Fresh 48 FAQ
When Should I Schedule My Fresh 48 Session?
Scheduling is suggested as soon as possible. I recommend 3-4 months prior to your due date to ensure availability. I typically only accept 1-2 sessions per month.
When and Where Will it Take Place?
The session will take place at the place of delivery (hospital, home, or birthing center) They are scheduled within the first 48 hours after delivery during daylight hours.
What do you think makes Fresh 48 so special?
Fresh 48 is special because there are very few (if any) things more raw, important and emotional in life than having a baby. For a lot of parents, the first couple of hours and days after delivery can be a blur because of all the changes, actual labor, and post delivery. I want you to REMEMBER how beautiful the two of you looked as brand new parents. I want you to REMEMBER how it felt to look at your brand new baby and to DETAIL how fresh and new they looked just coming into the world. There is truly nothing like it.
Do I need permission from the hospital?
Please ask and ensure photographers are allowed. In almost all cases, they are treated as just a visitor, so it’s generally permitted.
Can I book a Fresh 48 and Newborn session?
Yes, please! They are perfect compliments to each other. One is no substitute to the other. Additionally, I offer a special to clients who book both. And I also offer milestone packages for those wishing to document the first year of baby's life. Please contact me for more details!
Do you do birth photos or just after?
Just after! Birth photography is amazing, but currently my schedule does not allow for me to accept birth sessions.
How long will you be there?
Approximately 1 hour.
Do you charge by time spent at site or a flat rate for “session”?
Fresh 48 sessions are all-inclusive. For pricing information CLICK HERE.
When do you think is the best time for photographs?
It’s great to do them the day of, if possible, but sometimes moms are feeling more up to it the day after since they have had a little time to rest.
When should I contact you to come?
I require you contact me (or someone does) after you go into labor so we can ensure availability for the suggested time-frame.
What if labor takes longer than expected?
No problem! Just let me know when your little one arrives, and we can schedule from there – regardless of labor length.
What is documentary style?
Basically, it’s visual storytelling. There is little to no posing involved and the intention is to capture subjects naturally. It means that I’m not likely to interrupt a beautiful moment to move one hair out of your face or tell you to tilt your head a different way, and that’s okay. Don’t worry, I will still help guide the session, but you will hear me saying “pretend I’m not here”.
What if my baby needs to be in the NICU?
In this event, we will stay in touch, and it is handled on a case-by-case basis. We may need to work with hospital staff to find out what we are and aren’t able to do. In the event that I am unable to photograph the Fresh 48 as planned due to these circumstances, your deposit will be applied to a future session.
What do recommend is the best way to order photos since they are telling a story rather than looking for that one perfect portrait to get the most out of the session?
An album is the PERFECT companion for this session. Nothing beats being able to touch and hold those precious images whenever you want instead of having to pull them up on a electronic device. 4×6 or 5×7 proof boxes are also available for loose prints. These items are available at a discount if pre-purchased with your package or available a la carte after your session.
Anything special (regarding the photos) I would need to bring with to the hospital?
Babies look perfect in just a diaper or a white onesie. Pack an extra shirt for your partner just in case (grey, white, black or neutrals look best) and if you’d like basic makeup such as chapstick, mascara and blush. You certainly don’t need to wear makeup for the session, but some moms like to freshen up a little.
What if deliver early?
Contractually, I am on-call and available to you for 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after your estimated due date. If you deliver earlier than that time-frame I will make every effort to still be available to you.
What is your cancellation policy?
A $100 deposit is required to hold your spot, and if you cancel, this is non-refundable.
If you can’t make it due to strange timing or an unexpected emergency medical problem, will I get a refund? Of course! A full refund of your deposit will be given in this situation or applied towards a different session type.
Will hospital staff be in the pictures?
My intention is to photograph immediate family, so in almost all cases, no.