Why is Newborn Photography So Expensive?
I hear this question a lot, and I can’t blame people for wondering why taking a photo of a “sleeping baby” is so hard. Thanks to the digital age we live in, pretty much EVERYBODY has a smartphone with a camera. However, professional photography, like newborn photography, is completely different than any kind of photo you’re able to take on your camera phone! Newborn photography is a specialty that takes practiced skills, lots of patience, props, and, most importantly, safety training.
Managing a professional photography studio is not the same as just enjoying photography. I have had extensive training and years of education to execute and run my photography business proficiently.
Equipment such as lights, cameras, and lenses.
Rent, utilities especially heat to soothe your baby to sleep
Props such as backdrops, headbands, hats, baskets
Continued education to ensure clients are receiving to absolute best portraits
Advertising and marketing
Furthermore, a substantial amount of time is dedicated to your newborn photography that you don't get to see. The session, which takes 2-3 hours on average, is the smallest part of what you hire a professional photographer to do. A large amount of time is dedicated to these areas as well:
Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the studio before each and every baby
The design and setup of sets
Washing of soiled blankets and props from the session
Careful backup of all images
Hours of retouching and editing to ensure the perfect final portrait
Sneak peeks on social media and blog posts of the highlights from your session
Photography is an investment that becomes more and more valuable over time. As your baby grows into a child, teenager, and adulthood, your newborn photography will bring you back to where it all began. Hiring a professional photographer to capture these moments is worth your investment, because you have only one chance to get it just right! Newborn photography must be captured when your baby is two weeks old or younger. Chances are, if you attempt to do the newborn photos yourself and are unhappy with the outcome, you won't have enough time to hire a professional. Let's avoid this disaster and start with an experienced professional who can help you successfully encompass precious moments that will last a lifetime.
Does it still seem as “expensive” as you thought? Maybe it doesn’t seem as expensive now, but it also still sounds like it’s out of your budget? That’s fine! A newborn session is definitely an investment and we offer payment plans to fit your budget.
Let's talk about what you want and what you feel you can afford (per week, per two weeks, per month, whatever works for you!) and create a custom payment plan together! Payments do not have to be made all at once. The payment terms are flexible and interest free.
Contact us today to find out more information about our pricing and to start planning your dream newborn session.
