Frequently Asked Questions about Fresh 48 Photography

• When should I book my birth photographer?

I typically will not book more than 1/2 sessions within a particular month. This is to make sure that I have the availability to accommodate your special arrival. You should contact me as soon as you have a due date so I can tentatively block out that time for you. We will finalize details during the beginning of your second trimester. It’s never too late to ask, though. So if you are further along than this, check in with me to see if we have anything open.

• Do you offer maternity and newborn lifestyle sessions too?

Yes, we do. Please see our session manual for information on pricing, packages, and what’s included, by clicking here.

• Do you use your flash during our session?

I bring it along just in case, but make every effort not to use it. If I do have to use it, I will check with you first and I will stand further back and bounce it so I’m not flashing you or the your precious little baby in the face. It is a very rare occasion that I have to use it –, as I prefer natural lighting in this situation. If the lighting conditions are bad and cannot be adjusted in the hospital, I can compensate in my camera without using flash, but it will result with your images being more grainy. This is something I can show you and we can discuss during our pre-birth consult.

• Do I need a professional to take the photos? Can’t one of my family members just do it?

We’ve written a great blog article on this subject! Click here to read all about it. 

• Do you shoot in color or black and white?

I shoot in color, however, most of my post-processing for birth sessions transforms your photos into black and white. With hospitals, the lighting and color tend to turn out less appealing than I would like and I prefer the black and white images. Especially with birth photography, it helps draw out the raw emotions of the day. That being said, I will include some color images more than likely, especially if requested.

• Will I meet you before the day of the birth?

Absolutely! I would never want you to feel like there is a stranger in the room with you on the day of your birth. We can get together for a pre-birth consult so you can get to know me before the big day.

• Do I need to check with my doctor to be sure they allow a photographer to be there?

Yes, definitely. You will need to check with your doctor to ensure that I’ll be allowed to be there documenting the event. Most doctors are okay with it, but some hospitals and doctors have rules against it. It’s your responsibility to check with them to get their consent. We’d rather be safe than sorry.

Please refer to the pricing page for more information on our packages and payment installation plan.

• Are you going to post my photos on the internet?

Due to the nature of the session, we can discuss the privacy level you’d prefer. I will not post anything unless approved by you, and I do not have to post anything at all if you wish.