Please feel free to drop us a message once you’re checking in or already checked in. While we’ll be happy to stay updated, the exact date for the session will only be confirmed once you have delivered and are settled in your room. This allows us to plan around your recovery and your baby’s schedule, typically within the first 24-48 hours after birth.

While Fresh 48 sessions are typically done within the first 24-48 hours after birth, they can still be scheduled a little later if needed. Some families prefer to wait until they’re more rested or until they’re home from the hospital. If there are any medical reasons, C-section recovery, or hospital restrictions, we can adjust the timing while still capturing those early newborn moments. The key is to photograph your baby while they’re still in their newborn phase, usually within the first few days.

In most cases, you don’t need special permission from the hospital for a Fresh 48 session. However, it’s always a good idea to check with your nurse about the newborn’s schedule. Hospitals sometimes have routine procedures like pediatric checkups, hearing tests, or vaccinations, so knowing when your baby will be in your room helps us plan the best time for your session. If needed, we can work around these schedules to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience.

Absolutely! Siblings are welcome to be part of the session. A Fresh 48 shoot is a beautiful way to capture the first moments between your newborn and their older siblings, whether it’s their first meeting, gentle cuddles, or sweet kisses. If the sibling is very young, we recommend having another adult present to help. Just check with the hospital’s visitor policy to ensure siblings are allowed in the room during the session.

Birth is unpredictable. We completely understand that! If you’re not feeling up to a Fresh 48 session, we offer the flexibility to switch to an in-home newborn session once you’re settled at home.

Since due dates are unpredictable, we keep a flexible schedule. Just notify us as soon as possible after birth so we can plan accordingly.

We understand that birth and recovery are unpredictable. If needed, we can adjust the session date or switch to an at-home newborn session.

Fresh 48 sessions focus on authentic, unposed moments, like your baby’s tiny details (fingers, toes, etc.), first cuddles with parents, siblings meeting the newborn, and emotional interactions in those first few hours.

Absolutely! If there’s a special shot or pose you’d like, we’ll do our best to make it happen. If we can do it, we’ll happily capture it for you! Just let us know what you're envisioning, and we’ll work with you to make those moments extra special.

Sessions typically last around 45 minutes, but we always follow your baby’s lead. If we need to pause for feedings, diaper changes, or extra snuggles, that’s completely fine. These real-life moments often make for the most meaningful photos.

Newborns do things on their own schedule, and that’s completely okay! We approach every session with patience and flexibility, allowing for breaks when needed. Often, the unplanned moments—soothing, cuddling, rocking—turn out to be the most beautiful and heartfelt images.

Simple is beautiful for Fresh 48 sessions. A soft, neutral swaddle or simple onesie allows your baby’s features to shine.

Fresh 48 photography documents your baby’s first 48 hours, usually in your hospital room before heading home. These sessions capture authentic, real-life moments—tiny yawns, wrinkly newborn skin, first family snuggles, and the incredible love that fills the room.

A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the full amount is required to secure the scheduled date. The balance of 50% is payable in full on the day of the shoot.

Absolutely! A full refund of your deposit will be given in this situation or applied towards a different session type.

Scheduling is suggested as soon as possible. We recommend 3-4 months prior to your due date to ensure availability. We typically only accept 1-2 sessions per month.

In this event, we will stay in touch, and it is handled on a case-by-case basis. We may need to work with hospital staff to find out what we are and aren’t able to do. In the event that I am unable to photograph the Fresh 48 as planned due to these circumstances, your deposit will be applied to a future session.

Our intention is to photograph immediate family, so in almost all cases, no.