North Vancouver Newborn Photography

Please book during your pregnancy, ideally in your second trimester, as I only take a limited number of newborns each month. Once your baby arrives, please send me a quick message within a day or two, and we’ll set your session date. For classic, posed portraits, the first 3 weeks are ideal.

That’s okay, and it happens often. There’s no pressure for your baby to perform. Some babies sleep through the whole session, others want extra cuddles and feeding breaks. The session is always baby-led, and we move at your baby’s pace.

Absolutely. Babies from about 4 to 10 weeks photograph beautifully in an Older Newborn session, with more eye contact, sweet expressions and personality. I adapt the session to your baby’s age rather than expecting them to pose or sleep like a brand-new newborn.

Classic sessions include traditional newborn posing, soft wraps and carefully styled setups. Natural sessions have a softer, more understated look with whites and creams, simple outfits and more natural positioning. Both receive the same planning and care. It simply comes down to which portraits feel most like you.

Not at all. Sleepy babies allow for the traditional curled-up poses, but awake babies make beautiful portraits too. We simply work with whatever your baby gives us that day.

Newborn sessions are led by your baby. An extra feed can take 30 minutes, and some babies need a little more time to settle, so please plan for around 3 hours. I also recommend keeping the rest of the day free, so you can relax and never feel rushed.

That’s completely normal. There’s always time for feeding, soothing and cuddles, and your session follows your baby’s pace, so there’s never any pressure to rush.

Yes, your baby’s safety always comes first. The studio is kept warm and cozy for little ones, and every prop and posing aid I use is made specifically for newborn photography. I’ve taken many workshops over the years, including training on how to pose newborns safely. The session always follows your baby’s cues, with breaks for feeding and cuddles whenever they need them.

No. I provide all wraps, outfits and accessories for your baby, and your setups are planned around the colours you love. Partners and siblings bring their own outfits, and I’ll guide you on what to wear before your session.

Soft, neutral colours like cream, white, beige and light grey look beautiful together and match the newborn setups. Simple, fitted clothing without logos or busy patterns works best. If you love a moodier look, black and dark grey on a dark backdrop are a beautiful option too. The studio is kept warm for your baby, so light layers are a good idea.

Of course. Family portraits are part of every newborn session. Siblings join at the end, so they don’t have to wait around during the newborn portion. If you prefer, we can also split it into two days, with the newborn portraits on one day and family portraits on another, at no extra cost. A parent, family member or friend can bring siblings for the family portion.

Letting siblings hold the baby at home beforehand, with help, makes it a familiar and fun experience. Since they only join for the family portraits at the end, they won’t need to stay for the whole session.

That’s one of the most common worries I hear in those early weeks. I guide you into flattering poses, and every portrait is professionally retouched, so you can simply hold your baby and be present. This is a moment worth capturing exactly as it is.

Not at all. Baby acne, flaky skin, redness and other little skin marks are normal for newborns, and they’re all taken care of during retouching, so there’s no need to delay your session.

Your gallery is ready within a week of your session.

The $290 + tax session fee includes your session planning, your session, styling and use of all wraps, outfits and accessories. Images are selected and purchased separately after you view your gallery, and are not included in the session fee. Digital collections start at $720.

My private studio is in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, at 1208 Frederick Rd. Families come from North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby and across the Lower Mainland. Please park in the driveway on the brick pad, as street parking is limited.