newborn photographer in Charleston
Newborn Portrait Sessions are typically shot within the first two - three weeks of your baby's arrival! Once your newborn session has been officially booked, I'll put your due date on my shoot calendar as a tentative place holder! When your baby arrives, you'll let me know and we'll get your family into the studio between days 12-21 for your baby's Newborn Photoshoot in Charleston!
yOUR CREATIVE FEE COVERS:
- Exclusive Access to our giant Prop Archive (drops, wraps, knit caps, bonnets, headbands, tie backs, antiques, bowls, buckets, baskets, baby beds, etc.)
- New Props purchased specifically for your little one's session according to your preferences for theme and color pallet!
- Access to our Client Closet full of gorgeous, flattering Baltic Born Dresses for post partum mommies!
- Optional Professional Hair & Makeup Service for Mom
about Brittany
A third generation photographer, I grew up in a home with beautiful, old black & white portraits lining our walls & filling our drawers. I think I've always loved faces, relationships & artistic storytelling because of it. After graduate school, I moved home, opened my portrait company and never looked back! I've been helping families to tell their love stories professionally for the last 15 years and for you, that means: reliable, consistent, quality work, every time!
Helping families to beautifully and artfully preserve their legacies since 2009.
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"Brittany is absolutely amazing!!! She recently did our second child’s newborn photos and they turned out stunning!!!! I found her when she took our oldest child’s newborn photos and have used her for lots of our other family photos over the past 3 years! She is so talented and also has the most wonderful and personable yet very professional personality that makes the entire process seem easy, even with a newborn and a 3 year old running around! I can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience and the beautiful photos she took!"
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
"Brittany is such a wonderful photographer!! I first met her when she did my maternity shoot and was so pleased with those that I hired her to do our newborn photos and milestone photos for our little boy. She is such a pleasure to work with and we are always so thrilled with her photos! I will treasure these forever!"
WE HAD THE BEST EXPERIENCE!"
"If you’re looking for a photographer for your newborn and/or family photos, look no further! Brittany at Asheville Portrait Company is your girl. Whether you’re wanting an intimate studio session with all the most tasteful and precious props or an outdoor session surrounded by epic Asheville scenery, you won’t be disappointed.
Brittany did my newborn session recently and I was blown away by her patience, especially when my baby decided she no longer wanted to participate in the shoot halfway through! I appreciated the fact that Brittany never made us feel rushed and always followed the baby’s cues. And the resulting photos were perfect.
Additionally, she knew just how to appeal to my toddler by being silly and keeping a stash of toys and snacks at the ready.
We will definitely use Asheville Portrait Company for future milestones!"
WOW! I'M ABSOLUTELY SPEECHLESS.
I can only accept a maximum of 7 families for Newborn Portraits each month. Because of this my availability is limited and I would encourage you to book your Newborn Photoshoot as soon as possible after your pregnancy has reached the point of viability (around 20 weeks). Most parents book their Newborn Photos within about 4 - 5 months of their due date and thus my shoot calendar fills up quickly. Its important to schedule as soon as possible to ensure my availability for your baby!
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK YOU?
Good news! I have a small client closet filled with Baltic Born Dresses for new moms. There are a range of sizes from Small - XXL. I chose this brand specifically because the dresses are all very flowy, feminine, forgiving and flattering for new moms!
If you want to wear something of your own, you are certainly welcome to do that!
I always recommend light, airy colors and flowy, feminine, forgiving & flattering fabrics!
Check out the items in the client closet here:
WHAT DO I WEAR?
Most Newborn Photoshoots in Charleston happen at my Newborn Photography Studio located on James Island. The studio is beautiful, comfortable and well appointed for your Newborn Portrait Session.
If you would like to shoot a Lifestyle, In-Home Newborn Portrait Session, I am happy to pack everything we need and come to your home to photograph your new baby & family in the comfort of your home!
whERE DO We SHOOT?
The best time for Newborn Portraits is between days 12 - 21. This is typically a sweet spot for new babies! By this time, any jaundice they may have had has cleared, you typically have a pretty good handle on feeding by this point, they've had time to heal from any procedures after birth and you've had enough time to settle in at home and get into somewhat of a rhythm! This all makes the likelihood of a successful Newborn Session more likely because Newborn Photoshoots see best results with full, sleepy, content babies!
WHEN SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY
NEWBORN SESSION?
Most Newborn Portrait Sessions happen in my studio. This is my preference as I have everything I need to make your Newborn Portrait Session dreams come true, right at my finger tips! I also control the light and environment to produce images that are in line with my portfolio and that I know you will love. It's trickier going into someone's home, not knowing what their space looks like, what the lighting conditions are, etc. With that being said, if you would like me to come to you, I am happy to travel to your home to shoot a Lifestyle, In-Home Newborn Portrait Session. My service area includes all of Charleston County. If you would like me to travel outside of Charleston County for your In-Home Newborn Session, my travel fee is $2 per mile, round trip.
do you travel?
Your Newborn Session Proofs will be delivered within 7 days of your portrait session via Pixieset, a private, password protected online proof gallery.
Once your gallery has been delivered, you will then have 7 days with your proof gallery to choose either an Heirloom Print Collection or to order from the A La Carte Product List.
HOW LONG TO GET PROOFS?
All that is required to reserve your Newborn Portrait Session date on my shoot calendar is a signed portrait contract and a non-refundable
$500 Creative Fee.
Once I hear from you, that you are ready to move forward with booking your Newborn Photoshoot, I will send over a Portrait Contract to sign and send back online (via adobe sign) and an invoice for your Creative Fee (via quickbooks). Once both of these administrative pieces have been returned, I will add your due date to my Shoot Calendar as a tentative place holder, schedule professional hair & makeup and send my Client Prep Guide so that we can begin planning for your baby's Newborn Portrait Session!
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BOOK?
free guide
portrait wardrobe PLANNING GUIDE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The hard work of planning your portrait session wardrobe done for you! Complete with color pallets, inspiration boards and shopping links!
