There are many different terms circulating about photography sessions. For instance, you have family sessions, newborn sessions, milestone sessions, and maternity sessions are fairly easy to figure out what the session is about. Have you ever heard of a Fresh 48 Session?

What is a Fresh 48 Photography Session?

A fresh 48 photo session is a session that occurs 24-48 hours after you have had your baby. These magical sessions usually occur in the hospital room or your home and are meant to capture all of the sweet details of a very newborn baby. For instance, their wrinkling skin, swishy cheeks, and sleepy eyes. These sessions take a little bit more to plan and schedule, but they are such a great addition to your newborn photography experience.

How to Prepare for a Fresh 48

Once you have decided to have a Fresh 48 Session, I will tentaively schedule your session for the day after you are due. However, every baby has a different schedule and if your baby comes early or later, that is usually not a problem because I carefully plan a generous time frame around your estimated date. Also, I will reach out to you a week before you are due to see if there are any changes.

Fresh 48 photo sessions are one of the most authentic sessions because it is all about welcoming your new baby and observing all of their adorable details. For moms, I recommend wearing your pajamas, a gown, or simply having a classic, neutral robe. For your baby, I love capturing newborns in a simple onesie and a swaddle. It is best if the swaddle is a solid color or a very subtle pattern. Dads are welcomed to wear causal clothes, please no hats or pajama pants. That is all you need!

The Day of Your Session

After you have delivered, you will text me a timeframe of when I can be with you and your family. Usually, this is the morning of day 2 of your hospital stay. When I arrive at your hospital, I will text you and wait until you are ready for me to pop into your room. I ask that you tidy up your hospital room as best as possible and place extra bags, clothes, and travel items in the bathroom.

Then we will proceed with your session. I will spend time capturing just your newborn, you and your baby, you and your spouse and baby, your spouse and baby, and older siblings. If you do have other chidlren, I ask that they are only in the session for about half of the time. Hospital rooms get a little crowded and I find your older children need as little distractions as possible during this special time.

Fresh 48 Sessions last about 35-40 minutes. Once your session is complete, I will begin edited your images as soon as possible. I try very hard to deliver your edited gallery as soon as possible so you can share with others.

The Most Magical Session

As I stated earlier, Fresh 48 Sessions are the most magical and heartwarming sessions. The images gained from these sessions are absolutely priceless. There is nothing that compares to the magic of a newborn baby!