When to Book Your Newborn Photographer in Columbus, Ohio

Expecting a baby is one of the most exciting seasons in life, and many families begin planning how they want to remember those first precious days. One of the most common questions parents ask is, When should we book our newborn photographer?

If you’re searching for a newborn photographer in the Columbus area, the best time to reserve your session is actually during your pregnancy. This gives you time to find the perfect fit for your family.

Some details to consider when choosing a newborn photograher in Columbus, Ohio.

1. What experience does the photographer have?

2. Does the photographer have a professional studio that I will be taking my baby to?

3. Does the photographer have an extensive portfolio I love?

4. What is the process for choosing and selecting my images? What kind of editing is done?

As a maternity, newborn, and baby photographer serving families in Columbus, and all of central Ohio including New Albany, Worthington, Dublin, and Upper Arlington , I recommend booking your newborn session in your second trimester to ensure availability around your due date.

Why Booking Early Matters

Newborn photographers typically take a limited number of sessions each month to allow flexibility for babies who arrive earlier or later than expected. Because of this, calendars can fill up quickly. I limit the amount of sessions I schedule each month to ensure every family received a full luxury experience.

When you reserve your newborn photography session ahead of time, we will place your due date on the calendar for availability. Once your baby arrives, the exact session date will be scheduled within the ideal timeframe. Planning ahead also gives parents time to prepare for the session and ask questions about what to expect.

What’s the ideal time frame?

Newborn photography sessions in my Columbus Ohio studio are usually scheduled when babies are between 2-3 weeks of life. During this stage, babies are still very sleepy and naturally curl into those adorable newborn poses. This is the time when photographers can safely capture those tiny details parents love most—little fingers, delicate eyelashes, and peaceful sleepy expressions.

After the three week mark, babies become more alert and active, which can make traditional posed newborn photography more challenging. While beautiful images can still be captured later, the early days allow for the classic newborn style many parents love.

Creating a Relaxed Experience for New Parents

Preparing for a newborn photography session can feel overwhelming when you’re adjusting to life with a new baby. That’s why creating a calm, comfortable experience for families is such an important part of what I offer.

My newborn sessions are baby-led, meaning we follow your baby’s natural rhythm with plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and cuddling. Patience and safety are always the top priorities during every session.

One of the things that makes the experience even more special for many of my clients is the support of my professional hair and makeup artist team. They help moms feel confident and pampered before maternity sessions so they can fully enjoy the experience and feel beautiful in front of the camera.

Serving Families in the Columbus Area

I’m honored to photograph growing families throughout Columbus and surrounding communities. Being trusted to capture such meaningful moments is truly the most rewarding part of what I do.

If you’re expecting and looking for a newborn photographer in the Columbus, Ohio and Central Ohio area-please reach out. I would love to plan the perfect session for your family!

American Girl Dream Birthday Party

My sweet little girl turned 7 last weekend! I don’t know where the time has gone. They just grow up incredibly too fast! I’ve always loved designing and planning birthday parties for my children, and this one was so much fun!

She has always loved dolls. As she’s gotten older she’s obsessed with all things American Girl. As we planned her party this year, we decided to plan an American Girl at home party so she could include more of her friends. I spent a lot of time planning details, crafts, food, and everything I could think of to bring her vision to life! I tried to photograph as much as I could, while still enjoying the party. I hope this helps anyone planning an American Girl party for their child!

For colors, I planned everything around the American Girl colors and logo. Lots of red and pinks! I lucked out her party was right after Valentines Day when shopping for these colors.

*The sequin table runners and pink chair bows are from amazon!

*The star balloons are from Dollar Tree.

*The Happy Birthday Banner is a little DIY from Dollar Tree. I bought the pink one and white one, and just alternated the colors. The hot pink flowers are also from Dollar Tree. It was a tissue paper garland that I cut to use.

*The light up “AG” letters are Amazon.

*Balloon Garland is from Party City.

*Flower centerpieces are silk flowers from Hobby Lobby. The pink bucket/vase was Dollar Tree.

We wanted each girl to have a matching outfit for their doll to be able to take home. The t-shirts are from AliExpress, along with the sparkle shoes. The t-shirt glitter letter is the first name of each girl. Those were purchased on Amazon. The pink felt flowers I found at a local thrift store (of all places!). The tutu skirts are DIY with tulle from Joann Fabrics and Hobby Lobby, all tired to a hair tie.

The party hats are also DIY. I bought a digital paper file on ETSY for the pattern, found a free template online for the hat, bought elastic at Hobby Lobby and the pink pom on top. A little hot glue made them come to life!

The cake table was designed to include her dolls. The gold stars are from Joann Fabrics Christmas decor years ago! I actually used them for her First Birthday (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star theme).

The cupcakes were made from a local baker and were delicious! The sandwiches with stars were made using a cookie cutter from the cake section at Hobby Lobby.

For activities we planned:

*Bracelet making. The girls made matching bracelets for them and their dolls. Purchased on Etsy.

*Doll birthday candle making. These were large tea-lights I got at Hobby Lobby. They decorated with washi tape, jewels and stickers.

The next big activity was the life size doll box! Each girl got their photo in the doll box! This was quite the project and cost more money than I want to admit haha!

The box is a wardrobe box purchased at U-HAUL. The images were from Etsy and I printed at the local UPS store. The girls loved it!!!

Everything came together perfectly and we had a blast!

The Commercial Studio is open!

As of February 1st 2021 the new commercial studio is open! I’ve received so many compliments and the families that have been photographed in the new space just love it! I’ve been asked what made you finally get a studio?

Well, I’ve been wanting the perfect commercial studio for a while, and it just took time to find the perfect space to continue to serve the families of Columbus Ohio. I had a vision of what I wanted it to look like, the aesthetic appearance, and ceiling height and location were all important to me! 7 years ago I started photographing all of my amazing clients in my home studio. I started in our bonus room, and then moved to the first floor room. It was a tight space, but I made it work. Over time I extended the home studio to be double the size and it worked great, clients loved it! But, with the ongoing pandemic, I especially wanted a space that was separate from my home for clients to come to for so many reasons, and I wanted to make sure they felt they were also offered the best opportunity for their sessions!

But, it was time!! It was time for more space, it was time to have more opportunities to offer more variety in my sessions, it was time to better the experience and professionalism I offer my clients! After all, this isn’t just about the photos I take and you receive; this is about what I offer all of you and the one of a kind experience you receive!

I know driving time is a huge consideration to families when booking a photographer, especially a newborn photographer. I am conveniently located off route 70, and minutes form 270. The commercial studio is located in front of the Taylor square shopping center. This gives families with younger siblings options for their newborn sessions if they don’t want to stay at the studio. Retail, lots of food options, and even Blacklick Woods metro park is 5 minutes away!

Having 1300 sq ft creates a more comfortable environment for my families. This gives me the ability to work quicker and more efficiently during your session! Having everything set up and ready to go is essential for all sessions! My goal is to have every family in and out within 2 hours or less for newborn sessions, and an hour for milestones. As new parents, with a newborn baby, your time is important to me! The studio is full of the best props and accessories available on the market, and a collection of designer clothing for moms and children!

I welcome you to schedule a tour and come see the studio in person! I would love to meet you, go over specific details for your session, and share the extensive collection of props and wardrobe that will make your custom portrait session one of a kind!!

Thanks to all my amazing clients for the continued love and support the past 7 years. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you!

I’ve always wanted to remodel the studio with a lifestyle bed setup, use the beautiful natural light from my windows and redo the flooring with a distressed wood look! This quarantine 2020 has been the perfect time to tackle all of my studio plans!! We’re ALMOST done, but I wanted to share the updated space with you!

I’ve enjoyed designing this space to be welcoming and cozy and allow parents to feel safe and comfortable while I photograph their little one. I equally love neutrals and soft pastels and you will see this throughout my studio.

I’ve spend endless hours finding the most perfect and best products to offer my clients to have of their images. You will see some of my favorites here, and I have even more on the way I will share soon! The beautiful lay flat photo albums, wood heirloom photo blocks, and torn edge mounted prints are my favorites.

Welcome to my studio. I hope you enjoy!