WINSTON SALEM NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER
THE NEWBORN EXPERIENCE
I may be one of the first people you trust to hold your baby. I don't take that lightly. Holding your baby is only the beginning. Knowing how to wrap and pose while keeping your baby safe involves training and experience. It takes time. Learning newborn cues, waiting for that deep sleep, and perfecting those little fingers takes patience. Newborn portraiture is an artform very different from other genres. The investment of time, education, and a studio filled with the finest handmade props is unmatched. It is an investment, and one worth making. For me and for you.
My newborn sessions take place in the first 3 weeks of your baby's life, typically in the 7 to 16 day window . My studio is warm and cozy, with an entire level dedicated to your newborn experience. All props, luxury wraps, bonnets, and headbands are provided. Simply follow your preparation guide and bring your sweet baby and essentials.
While there, I welcome you to make yourself at home. There are snacks, coffee and water to enjoy, or feel free to bring or order food. The studio is minutes away from Starbucks and local restaurants.
Sessions are baby led, and I look to baby for both physical and verbal cues to let me know when they need breaks and if they are comfortable in positions. Safety is always our first priority. Full sessions average 2.5 - 3 hours to give baby time to fall asleep, be wrapped, posed, and feeding breaks. Older siblings and immediate family can be a part of the session in some Collections. Sibling poses take place in the first half hour and children must leave with a family member or friend so I can focus on baby safety.
Your experience is driven by creating beautiful custom art. All Collections include digital images with the option to complete your artwork with heirloom wall art or albums.
With 20 years of professional experience, you can be confident that you and your baby are in the best hands. Thank you for allowing me to be your Winston Salem Newborn Photographer.
The Perfect Pairing
Peanut butter and jelly. Red wine and dark chocolate. Kim and Megan.
Your comfort and experience is everything to me. Having an assistant for newborn sessions allows me to focus on what I do best...styling your session and photographing your baby.
I am so blessed to have found such a great assistant and friend in Megan. Her contributions are immeasurable. She helps to welcome you into the studio, provides a second set of hands in posing, keeps everything I need within reach, and provides behind the scenes content.
The two of us make a great duo, and we can't wait to meet you and your sweet newborn.
*You'll see Megan less and less as she focuses on her own growing business. I miss her already, but she is doing great things and I look forward to our coffees together. Jamie has picked up where Megan left off, and was already a familiar face at the studio and many of my preschools and sports events. Pictures coming after our babies graduate high school this month.
Heirloom Collection
Collection Price: $900
What's Included: Full Styled or White Room Session, up to 3 Hours in Studio
Access to Full Studio prop collection
Parent & sibling poses included
5-6 Prop and Blanket poses for Baby
Macro shots of fine details
25 8x12 Hand Edited Images
$50 Product Credit to be used towards Albums, Wall Art, or Baby's First Year Plan
Additional Product and Images available via your in person ordering session or private online gallery
Cherished Collection
Collection Price: $700
What's Included: Full Styled or White Room Session, 2-2.5 Hours in Studio
Access to Full Studio prop collection
3 - 4 Prop and Blanket poses for Baby
Parent or Sibling poses.
15 8x12 Hand Edited Images
Additional Product and Images available via your private online gallery
Petite Collection
Collection Price: $400
What's Included: Wrapped Mini Session, up to 1 Hour in Studio
Access to full studio prop collection
Baby Only, 1 - 2 wrapped prop poses
6 8x12 Hand Edited Images
Additional Product and Images available via your private online gallery
Your Images on Display
While digital files are nice to have, they can become corrupted and inaccessible, which is why I highly encourage my clients to have their photos printed. All clients will have an opportunity to place their print order after viewing their final edited images in the online viewing gallery. Print products are to be purchased á la carte and are not included in the collection packages. Wall Art Products Range in sizes from 11 x 14 inches up to 30 x 40 inches and begins at $380. Framed canvases and Gallery Matted Prints, Fine Art Wood Prints, Custom Albums and Image Boxes are available for purchase a la carte through Kim Shouse Photography.