Newborn baby photography capturing these special moments for parents in Central KY. They are my favorite sessions to photograph. The opportunity that so many families have given me to document new life keeps me inspired. I never stop looking for unique props, different wraps, new hats… I like to keep all my newborn sessions fresh and innovative. Documenting newborns has become an obsession in my life. I am crazy about the details, I am crazy about the bond… Probably because I wasn’t a photographer when my girls were born, and I missed the tiny toes, the fuzzy shoulders, the long lashes… Missed capturing those, and so I make sure I capture them for you. It goes by fast, and before you know it, I am sitting on your couch with your print order from your newborn session, and you are crying about how much your baby has changed…and it has only been 6 weeks.
When should I book the session?
I book by newborn sessions around 16 weeks. My newborn sessions book up fast, please contact me soon as possible.
How do I book a session?
Because of their unpredictability, I simply write down your due date in my calendar, and reserve you a spot a week after your due date. Most moms simply go ahead and send me a text message or email while they are still in the hospital, so that I know when the baby was born and can plan accordingly. For the mom’s with scheduled inductions and c-sections, a date can be booked ahead of time.
When do you photograph my newborn?
I prefer to capture newborns between 5 and 16 days old; when they are still easy to pose and most sleepy. Older than this, they tend to not “curl” as much and sleep less. This, and the fact that newborn acne and colic can usually flair by the 2-3 week mark, it is to my and your advantage to photograph them as soon as possible.
Can you come to my home?
I love getting personal, making use of your bedroom, your home… So, I do travel for lifestyle newborn sessions. There is an added fee for an on-location newborn session.
How long does a session last?
The average session is 2 hours… Some are shorter, some are longer, it is really up to the baby.
What do I need for the session?
Just the baby and anyone or anything else special you want in the photo. I understand what it is like to be home with a newborn. Your job is to focus on your new baby. My job is to capture that new relationship.
If you plan on being in any of the photos I recommend a white, cream, black, or neutral color for the photos.
Please click the home button to return to my website and contact me to schedule your newborn session.
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Michelle Morgan Photography 
What a beautiful newborn baby session! I love the answers to all of your questions and they will really help mommies to be when it comes to their baby’s first portrait session!
Newborn baby photography is an amazing thing! I love your newborn photos! You are creating great memories! Your article about how to prepare and how you get ready for the newborn session is full of great info!
You sound like you have a lot of passion for newborn photography! And your images are beautiful!
love all this helpful information! and a gorgeous newborn too!
Great tips for your new clients so they will know exactly what to expect!
Beautiful newborn images Michelle!
You have given some great tips and information about newborn portrait sessions here! This is why you have such beautiful newborn baby photos to show to clients! Lexington families can’t go wrong booking you!
I love how informative you are about newborn photography, this will be any new mom and dad to be comfortable with not only their session but you as the photographer and person handling their new baby. I know this can be a scary time for a parent, you provide so much to help make this amazing time and memory as easy as possible! You truly are an amazing newborn photographer and I look forward to seeing your next session!
Such an informative post for your newborn session clients! It’s always good to know what to expect!