WELCOME TO
THE LONGEST, SHORTEST TIME
NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY IN CLEVELAND & NORTHEAST OHIO
It's cuddling that sweet fuzzy head right up against your chest. And also constantly — constantly — washing bottles and burp cloths. It's stroking their soft skin and marveling at how perfect they are. And also changing more diapers than you ever thought possible.
When you're knee-deep in newborn life, it can feel like it'll never end. But as a mom of two, I'm here to tell you it does. It goes so fast it'll knock you sideways. And you'll miss this stage in a way that's hard to explain until you're past it.
Your newborn photos are a way to turn those hazy memories into something real — something you can hold in your hands, hang on your walls, and come back to for the rest of your life.
IT GOES FASTER THAN ANYONE WARNS YOU.
THE TRUTH ABOUT THESE EARLY DAYS
THE PHOTOS TURNED OUT SO BEAUTIFULY, I CRIED.
—CAITLIN
My husband and I aren't great with pictures and don't do well with forced poses, but Mackenzie made the whole session a cinch. She was easygoing and fun, which made the pictures feel the same way. The gallery turned out so beautiful that I shed a few tears watching our slideshow the first time. We can't wait to take photos with Mackenzie again as our baby grows."
YOU JUST CAME HOME WITH A WHOLE NEW HUMAN. THIS SHOULD BE THE EASY PART.
Newborn sessions are unhurried by design. We work at baby's pace, take whatever breaks we need, and I handle all the direction so you can just be present with your new family.
Before your session we'll connect for a planning call to talk through location, timing, and what to wear. I'll either pull options from my client closet or handpick pieces for you to consider. By the time session day comes, the only thing you need to do is show up.
About two weeks after your session we'll meet for your reveal appointment — in person or over Zoom — where you'll see your images for the first time. We'll figure out together what belongs on your walls, what goes in an album, and what you want to hold in your hands.
WHAT TO EXPECT
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY, WE STOPPED PRINTING PHOTOS
Art with a story to tell
There's something very real about touching a photo and sparking a story. We all have memories of dinners at Grandma's house, where the talk turned to old times and the photo albums came out. Was that your dad as a kid in a genuinely questionable outfit? It sure was.
Somewhere along the way we stopped doing that. The prints went digital, and we lost a tactile way to remember.
That's exactly why every session includes a reveal appointment where we figure out together what gets printed for your walls and what goes in an album your kids can pull off the shelf someday.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Every newborn session begins with a creative fee of $400, which covers your planning call, the session itself, and expert editing. Collections start at $1,100 and include tangible artwork and digital images. The total minimum investment is $1,500.
Most families invest between $1,500 and $3,000 once they've seen their images and built out their collection.
Collections are chosen at your reveal appointment, and nothing beyond the creative fee is due until then. I'll never push you toward something that doesn't fit, but I'd rather you go in with real numbers than be caught off guard.
SHE MADE OUR HOME FEEL LIKE THE RIGHT PLACE FOR THIS.
—Ashley
We had the best experience with Mackenzie for our newborn session. She came to our home and made the entire session feel calm and comfortable, with nothing forced or overly posed. Even when our baby was fussy or needed a break, everything still felt personal and relaxed. She even got a last-minute picture in front of our house that's now one of our favorites.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
During your pregnancy, ideally in your second trimester. Newborn sessions are typically scheduled within the first 7 to 14 days after your baby arrives, and availability after birth is never guaranteed. Once you reserve your date, I hold a flexible window around your due date and we'll confirm the exact timing once your little one is here.
In your home or at my natural light studio in downtown Cleveland. We'll figure out what makes the most sense for your family during our planning call.
We'll cover this in detail during your planning call. I'll either pull options from my client closet or handpick pieces for you to consider — whatever works best for your family. The short version: soft neutrals, nothing too busy, and clothing that feels like you.