Newborn sessions capture the quiet beauty of your baby’s first days with soft, natural imagery. Sessions are typically photographed within the first two weeks, when babies are sleepiest, and are guided in a calm, baby-led environment that allows time for feeding, soothing, and quiet moments.
As a Rochester Hills newborn photographer, I specialize in creating natural, heartfelt portraits that preserve the earliest days of your baby’s life.
Newborn sessions may take place in my Rochester Hills photography studio or as an in-home newborn session, allowing families to choose the setting that feels most comfortable for this special season.
Studio sessions provide a calm, guided experience where every detail — from wardrobe styling to gentle posing — is thoughtfully planned so parents can relax while I create timeless images of your growing family.
In-home sessions offer a relaxed, lifestyle approach that documents your baby’s first days through natural interactions and meaningful moments within your home.
Families visit from Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Shelby Township, and throughout Metro Detroit for newborn photography that feels relaxed, personal, and beautifully simple.
Newborn sessions typically last 2–3 hours, allowing plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and capturing a variety of images.
Newborn sessions include:
A personalized, 2–3 hour guided studio experience
Newborn + family posing and gentle direction
Access to my curated client wardrobe for moms
Professional retouching and image refinement
A private in-home or online image reveal & design appointment
Before your session, you'll receive a preparation guide to help you feel fully ready and relaxed.
Most families reserve their newborn session during the second trimester to ensure availability around their due date. Space is held on my calendar, and the exact session date is finalized once baby arrives.
Newborn sessions are typically photographed within the first 7–14 days, when babies are sleepiest and most comfortable in those soft, curled newborn poses.
Related Services
Below are my most-loved offerings designed to fit a variety of needs while maintaining the elevated experience my clients know and love.
Petite Newborn — $325
A simplified newborn session perfect for baby-only portraits.
30 minute studio session
Baby only
1-2 setups
5 professionally edited digital images
Signature Newborn — $595 (Most Popular)
A relaxed newborn session with additional time for variety, styling, and a fuller gallery of baby portraits.
2-hour studio session
Baby only
Multiple setups and posing variety
Access to wraps, props, and studio styling
15 professionally edited digital images
Full Newborn Collection — $795
The complete newborn experience with your full story preserved.
3 hour studio or in-home session
Family + siblings included
Full gallery of your professionally edited digital images
$100 artwork credit
Newborn sessions take place in my Rochester Hills photography studio, designed to provide a quiet and comfortable environment for both baby and parents. The studio includes soft neutral backdrops, curated wraps and newborn outfits, gentle posing guidance, time for feeding and soothing breaks, and a warm, relaxed environment designed for baby-led sessions. Every session moves at your baby’s pace, allowing space for natural moments while I create timeless portraits to treasure. Learn more about the studio →
For families who prefer the comfort of home, El & Em Photography also offers in-home newborn sessions throughout Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit. An in-home session provides a relaxed, lifestyle approach to newborn photography. Instead of traveling to the studio during the early days of parenthood, I come to your home and document your baby’s first chapter in the environment where your family is beginning life together.
These sessions focus on natural connection and quiet moments — parents holding their baby, siblings interacting with their new brother or sister, and the peaceful rhythm of life at home with a newborn.
Using the natural window light in your home, I create soft, timeless portraits that feel authentic and meaningful.
In-home newborn sessions typically include:
• baby portraits in parents’ arms
• sibling interactions and family moments
• lifestyle images in the nursery or bedroom
• natural storytelling of your baby’s earliest days
These sessions are ideal for families who love documentary-style imagery and want their newborn photos to reflect the warmth and intimacy of home. Read the Blog →
In-home newborn sessions are available for families in Rochester Hills, Troy, Birmingham, and throughout Metro Detroit.
Book a Signature maternity session and Signature newborn session — or any larger collection — together and receive a complimentary 6×6 Keepsake Album ($175 value).
Pregnancy and your baby’s first days are part of the same beautiful chapter. Families who reserve both sessions with El & Em Photography receive a thoughtfully designed heirloom album that brings those memories together in one place.
Created to preserve the anticipation of pregnancy and the beauty of your baby’s first days, this keepsake is meant to be held, shared, and passed down for years to come.
Newborn Photography for Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit Families
I photograph a limited number of newborn sessions each month so that every family can enjoy a relaxed and personalized experience. Sessions are baby-led and thoughtfully guided in a calm studio environment, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and capturing the quiet beauty of your baby’s earliest days.
