Walnut Creek Newborn Photography Sessions
What type of newborn photography session should I choose?
While I can’t answer this for you, I can let you know what you can expect from a lifestyle / in home newborn session with me! I travel all around the Walnut Creek area for these lifestyle newborn photography sessions. As a mom of 2 little ones myself, these are absolutely my favorite type of sessions to do. These photos will be timeless as I am simply capturing your family, the love and the raw emotions, as is. Plus they will be completely unique – your family, your home, your story.
The other benefit of these sessions is that they are very flexible on timing. While studio sessions have very tight timeframes, these can be done any time! They are most commonly done in the first 1-3 weeks after birth, but can also be done at month 2 or 3 -or later- if you prefer baby a bit more alert, or simply aren’t ready a week after giving birth.
How long do newborn sessions last?
My lifestyle newborn sessions are typically around 90 minutes. The benefit of this is that you won’t be so exhausted by the end of your session.
I’m able to capture more than enough photos during this time since we don’t need your baby to be asleep for the photos like many studio sessions that require 4 hours. Your baby will likely be awake in some photos and drift back to sleep for others – and both are okay! We are aiming to document your real life, after all!
You will have time to feed, change and comfort baby all within the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Do you bring props?
I bring a neutral colored Moses basket and pillow for some sleeping photos (for newborns only), if requested, but other than that I don’t bring props. I would much rather take photos of your baby sleeping on a blanket that was knitted by your grandma or the first outfit you bought them when you found out you were pregnant. Something personal to your story.
How do I prep my home? Is it even big enough?
Listen, you just had a baby. Your house does not need to be clean. A few clutter free areas are all it takes for stunning photos. I can strategically angle the camera to capture a beautiful section of your home. Similarly, I have a variety of lenses that will allow me to take photos in smaller rooms.
Your baby doesn’t even need a nursery – we can do your entire session in the living room or your bedroom.
Before your session, I will be in touch to learn about your space so I can come with a plan so you will have nothing to worry about come photo day!
How do I book my newborn session?
It’s best to book in advance, even though the date won’t be certain. I take only a very small amount of these sessions per month to allow for maximum flexibility since babies will come when they come! I come to East Bay (Walnut Creek, Martinez, Concord) home for newborn photography sessions.
When you book, I will note your due date. Then when your baby arrives, just contact me and we will set a date that works for you!
If you’d like to reserve your spot or have additional questions, you can reach out to me here.
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Jenn Chen is a family, maternity and newborn photographer in the Walnut Creek area. While she works with families of all sizes, she specializes in working with young children and toddlers (she has a 2 and 4 year old of her own!). Jenn has been photographing families since 2017 but has had a passion for photography since she was a child. Jenn has a photography studio in downtown Martinez which is currently open for newborn sessions and children’s portraits.
Jenn is a member of NAPCP and as of 2024 was recognized as a “Master of Family Photography” based on her current portfolio. Jenn is also a member of Nikon Professional Services.
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