Full Studio vs. Short & Sweet Studio: Which Newborn Session Is Right for Your Family?

Choosing how to capture your baby’s earliest days is an important decision. As a seasoned Lehigh Valley newborn photographer, I offer two session options designed to meet the needs of growing families with care, professionalism and flexibility.

Each session results in timeless images—but the experience, pace, and number of final photos vary. Here’s a clear comparison to help you decide which session is the best fit for your family.

Studio Newborn Session: Full-Service, Personalized, and Calm

The Full Studio Newborn Session is ideal for parents who value a relaxed, unhurried experience with full styling support. Held in my professional photography studio, this session includes up to three hours of shooting time—giving us ample space for feeding breaks, diaper changes, and gentle transitions between setups.

Your baby will be photographed in a series of posed and wrapped looks using a curated selection of props, wraps, and accessories. With my guidance, we’ll capture the kind of classic, high-quality portraits that become family heirlooms.

What’s included:

• Up to 3 hours of studio time

• Multiple posed and wrapped newborn setups

• Full use of studio props & newborn accessories

• 20 professionally edited digital images

• Optional add-ons: +$50 for parent portraits, +$50 for sibling portraits

This session is best for families who want a tailored, full-service experience with a wide variety of images and plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the process.

Short & Sweet Session: Streamlined, Swaddled, and Simple

For families seeking a shorter session with minimal styling, the Short & Sweet option is a one-hour, fully wrapped newborn session. Baby remains swaddled throughout in 3–4 simple setups. There are no outfit changes or heavy prop use—just clean, timeless images that highlight your baby’s natural charm.

While this session is designed as baby-only, you can choose to add on parent and/or sibling portraits for $50 each to personalize your experience.

What’s included:

• 1 hour of studio time

• 3–4 wrapped newborn setups

• Minimal styling and wrapped baby

• 8 professionally edited digital images

• Optional add-ons: +$50 for parent portraits, +$50 for sibling portraits

This session is well-suited for parents who prefer a more streamlined, efficient approach without sacrificing quality.

Session Comparison at a Glance

	Studio Session	Short & Sweet
Session Length	Up to 3 hours	1 hour
Parent Photos	Add-on: $50	Add-on: $50
Sibling Photos	Add-on: $50	Add-on: $50
Styling	Full access to props & accessories	Fully wrapped only
Included Images	20 digital images	8 digital images
Gallery Variety	Broad selection of images	Small, focused gallery
Best For	Full-service experience	Minimal, efficient option

Trusted Photography for Life’s First Chapter

With years of experience photographing newborns and supporting growing families, I’m here to make this process easy, enjoyable, and meaningful for you. Whether you’re looking for a full-service session or a quick and simple one, you’ll receive the same level of care, attention, and professionalism every step of the way. Check out my website for current package pricing.

📅 Click here to book your session or reach out with questions—I’m happy to help you choose the option that fits your family best.