Fresh 48 vs. Lifestyle Newborn: Which Newborn Session Is Right for You?
Bringing a new baby into the world is a powerful, emotional experience. Whether you’re a first-time parent or growing your crew, these early days are full of fleeting moments that deserve to be remembered.
As a newborn photographer serving Williamsburg, Hampton Roads, and the 757 area, I offer two unique ways to tell your baby’s story: Fresh 48 and Lifestyle Newborn sessions. Both are natural and connection-focused—but each has a different rhythm, location, and emotional feel.
So… how do you choose?
Let’s walk through both.
🍼 What Is a Fresh 48 Session?
A Fresh 48 session is a special photo session that takes place within the first 48 hours after your baby is born. These sessions typically happen in the hospital, birth center, or at home (if you’re having a home birth).
Fresh 48 sessions are raw and beautifully real. There are no props, no posing—just your brand-new baby, fresh from the womb, being held and snuggled by the people who already love them most.
What I’ll capture:
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Baby’s tiny features—wrinkly toes, flaky skin, hospital bracelets
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First yawns, stretches, and sleepy snuggles
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Sweet interactions with parents, siblings, and grandparents (if visiting)
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You soaking in those first “I can’t believe you’re here” moments
Who this session is perfect for:
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Families who want to freeze time in those first 24–48 hours
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Parents who want a birth story without actual labor photos
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People who love the raw, emotional moments of early bonding
These sessions are shorter (usually around 45 minutes) and super flexible—I come when you’re ready, often the morning after birth. You don’t need to worry about getting ready or looking perfect. The emotion is the beauty.
🏡 What Is a Lifestyle Newborn Session?
A Lifestyle Newborn session happens in the comfort of your own home—typically within the first 2–3 weeks after your baby is born. These sessions are all about documenting your new rhythm and the loving environment you’ve created.
No need to clean your whole house or have a magazine-worthy nursery. I work with the natural light in your space and guide you into gentle, real moments that highlight connection—not perfection.
What I’ll capture:
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Baby swaddled in their crib or snuggled on your bed
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Parents and siblings interacting naturally—feeding, cuddling, reading
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Tiny details of your nursery, home, and the space where you’ve brought baby home
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Real-life moments like baby yawns, diaper changes, or that coffee cup you’ve reheated five times
Who this session is perfect for:
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Families who want a relaxed session with more time and variety
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Parents who want to include their home or nursery in the photos
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Those who want to wait a little longer to recover before being photographed
These sessions usually last 60–90 minutes to give everyone space to relax and ease into the flow (especially when siblings or pets are involved).
🤔 Can’t Decide? Book Both!
Fresh 48 and Lifestyle Newborn sessions tell two beautiful chapters of your baby’s story:
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Fresh 48 captures the emotion of day one—the wonder, the tears, the “we made it” feelings.
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Lifestyle Newborn captures the beauty of life at home—the routines, the snuggles, the soft settling into your new normal.
When booked together, you’ll save $200 and get a complete story of your baby’s beginning.
Still unsure which one fits your family best?
I’d love to chat!