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Which is right for your family?
Welcoming a new baby is one of the most transformative and fleeting moments of your life. As a Houston newborn photographer since 2019, one of the most common questions I hear from families is: “Should we book a Fresh 48 session or a lifestyle newborn session?”
Both options beautifully capture your baby’s earliest days, but they offer very different experiences. Let’s dive into what each one looks like, so you can decide which type of session best fits your vision.
What is a Fresh 48 Session?
What to Expect:
I come to your birth location during daylight hours, usually once everyone is settled and ready for a short visit.
Sessions last about 45 minutes to an hour, keeping things simple and comfortable.
I focus on raw, documentary-style moments: baby’s tiny features, hospital bracelets, first cuddles, siblings or grandparents visiting, or even your first family photo.
Why Families Love Fresh 48:
Captures the brand-newness of your baby- the wrinkled toes, hospital hat, and those first hours you’ll never get back.
Perfect if you want to document the authentic story of those first moments without having your labor itself photographed.
Short, sweet, and natural. No need to worry about perfect outfits or a spotless home.
What is a Lifestyle Newborn Session?
A lifestyle newborn session typically happens in your home within the first two weeks after birth (sometimes up to 4 weeks, depending on how everyone is adjusting).
What to Expect:
Sessions last about 1 to 1.5 hours, giving us time to move at your baby’s pace with breaks for feeding, soothing, or diaper changes.
I use natural light and your home environment to create relaxed, storytelling images of your family together.
Photos often include baby in the crib or bassinet, snuggled in your arms, and little everyday details to beautifully capture your family’s real life.
Why Families Love Lifestyle Newborn Sessions:
Allows time for everyone to settle into life with baby before being photographed.
Includes more variety and flexibility. You can change outfits, use special blankets, and showcase your nursery.
Offers a cozy, intimate feel with images centered around your family’s connection in the sacred space of your own home.
Which one is right for you?
Choose a Fresh 48 session if:
You love the idea of capturing your baby’s first day or two of life.
You want those raw, emotional details before you even leave your birth space.
You prefer a shorter, documentary-style session with little to no preparation.
Choose a Lifestyle Newborn session if:
You’d like time to settle in at home before being photographed.
You want more relaxed, storytelling images with variety.
You’d like to include your home environment and personal touches in the session.
Many families choose both, so they can remember the very first moments and the early weeks at home as their new rhythm begins.
There’s no right or wrong choice. It’s about what feels meaningful to you. Whether you want the immediacy and authenticity of a Fresh 48 session, the cozy storytelling of a Lifestyle Newborn session, or a combination of both, your baby’s earliest days deserve to be remembered.
If you’re considering a session in Houston, Tomball, The Woodlands, or surrounding areas, I’d love to help you decide which option is the best fit for your family. Let me help you plan how to preserve these priceless memories!
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