Newborn Sessions

Newborn sessions are best done when your baby is between 6 and 20 days old, when they’re naturally sleepier and most comfortable being wrapped or gently posed.

Thank you for being here. I know how special these first days are, and it truly means a lot that you’re considering trusting me with such important memories.

Two of my packages (Baby Wrapping Only and Baby Wrapping + Parents) take place at my home studio in Clearwater only. Baby Only and Baby’s Family can be done at my home studio or in the comfort of your home (a $30 travel fee applies to in-home sessions, with an additional charge beyond 30 miles from Clearwater).

For every session, I provide everything for your baby’s setups — all props, wraps, outfits, headbands and accessories, plus my professional lighting. You don’t need to bring anything for the photos.

The sessions take place in the comfort of your home or in my home studio, so your baby stays relaxed, and you can enjoy the experience without rushing.

I provide all props, wraps, accessories, and my professional lighting. If the session is in your home, I create each setup in your space, adapting everything to your place and using natural light whenever possible.

My style is warm, minimal, with soft boho touches and neutral tones, focused on creating calm, timeless images where your baby is always the center.

Every detail is prepared with intention, so your final gallery feels genuine, tender, and full of love—beautiful memories for years to come.

Please keep in mind: I don’t book sessions from one day to the next. Newborn photography requires planning and preparation, so I recommend reserving your session during pregnancy.

Baby wrapping + Parents (20% booking fee)

Disclaimer: Booking fees are non-refundable

Add-ons:

  • Sibling: $65 (includes 2 images)
  • Twins: +$120 (5 additional images)
  • Additional props setup: $90 (4 images)
  • Extra image: $25 each

Booking & Payment

  • A 20% booking fee is required to secure your session (non-refundable).
  • Your spot is reserved within a flexible 30-day window (15 days before and 15 days after your due date).
  • Once your baby arrives, you’ll notify me, and we’ll set the exact session date.

Full payment is required before photo selection and editing.

Newborn BABY ONLY Booking Fee (20%)

Disclaimer: Booking fees are non-refundable

Add-ons:

  • Sibling or parent participation: +$65 per person
    (photographed within one of the baby’s existing setups, includes 2 images; no additional setup is created)
  • Twins: +$120 (5 additional images)
  • Additional props setup: $90 (4 images)
  • Extra image: $25 each
  • Travel fee: $30 for in-home sessions; additional charge beyond 30 miles from Clearwater.

 

Booking & Payment

  • A 20% booking fee is required to secure your session (non-refundable).
  • Your spot is reserved within a flexible 30-day window (15 days before and 15 days after your due date).
  • Once your baby arrives, you’ll notify me, and we’ll set the exact session date.
  • Full payment is required before photo selection and editing.

Newborn BABY’S FAMILY Booking Fee (20%)

Disclaimer: Booking fees are non-refundable

Add-ons:

  • Twins: +$120 (5 additional images)
  • Additional props setup: $90 (4 images)
  • Extra image: $25 each
  • Additional family members or guests beyond parents and siblings: $65 each (includes 2 images)
  • Travel fee: $30 for in-home sessions; additional charge beyond 30 miles from Clearwater.

Booking & Payment

A 20% booking fee is required to secure your session (non-refundable).

Your spot is reserved within a flexible 30-day window (15 days before and 15 days after your due date).

Once your baby arrives, you’ll notify me, and we’ll set the exact session date.

Full payment is required before photo selection and editing.

Newborn BABY WRAPPING ONLY Booking Fee (20%)

Disclaimer: Booking fees are non-refundable

Regarding schedule

The ideal time for a photo session is when infants are within 20 days old.

The younger the baby, the more naturally they pose like they are still in the womb.

Capturing them when they are in a deep sleep allows me to create the whichever pose fits your preferred style.

With a little planning, your family can relax and enjoy the session.

I recommend you contact me at the beginning of your third trimester to reserve your spot.

At this time you will communicate your due date and I’ll answer any questions you have.

Then, once your precious baby or babies are born, please share the exciting news with your photographer to lock in the exact date for your session.

At this time I’ll send you a form to fill out about your new bundle of joy.

Regarding Planning and Style

We will plan the photo shoot right after you book the newborn session.

We will discuss whether or not this is your newborn only or if family will be included.

We will also review and confirm the style you prefer for the session. I have many props and accessories.

If you have any particular items that you want me to include, please let me know.

If the family prefers to be included in the photos, we will discuss attire preferences for the session so that everyone one is looking their best.

 

Important

Session length depends on your package — from 30–40 minutes for Baby Wrapping Only to 2–3 hours for Baby’s Family. Each package above lists its own duration.

What to have on hand

To be prepared for fussy moments, you’ll want to have a few items with you – a pacifier, a bottle of formula/breast milk, a few clean diapers and a swaddling blanket.

Babies can feel their mama’s stress or tension, so if you’re calm, your infant may relax too.

Your photographer knows what they’re doing, let them run the session. Consider this a much-needed break for you.

Sit back, relax and enjoy me documenting your new family addition.

Paola Paolini Photography
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Disclaimer: Booking fees are non-refundable