Session Info | Lillybelle Rose Photography : Chicago Newborn Photographer

Maternity & Newborn Photographer

Thank you for stopping by Lillybelle Rose Photography, named, "Best Newborn Photographer"! Below you will find everything you need to know about a Chicagoland area maternity & newborn portrait session, when and how to schedule your photoshoot, as well answers to frequently asked questions about maternity and newborn photography sessions.

Your Portrait Session

It is an honor to be considered to photograph this special time in your lives. My goal is to make the entire process stress-free and enjoyable for every newborn photoshoot. To ensure availability for your maternity and newborn session, I recommend scheduling while in your second trimester. Clients are asked to book a maternity session which falls during their 29-34th week of pregnancy. For newborn sessions, please grab a date which falls approximately 5-10 days from your expected due date. These place holders will be adjusted if need be! Once I receive your booking notification, I will be in touch with a welcome email including all the details you will need for your session.

Newborn portrait sessions take place in my Glen Ellyn photography studio. A standard newborn session is for babies up to 2 weeks old. Babies 3-4 weeks of age will be swaddled for all or most of their session. Immediate family only (Newborn's parents, newborn's siblings). No pets.

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Total investment: $450

$300 is captured at booking and serves as your non-refundable retainer. Balance due the day of your session.

Included

Three outfits - Details included in welcome email after booking
Ten beautifully edited, high resolution digital images in both color and black & white
$100 optional add-on fee to include significant other and/or older children. Two additional images included
Full print release and print lab recommendation included
$75 off your newborn session balance due when you schedule both your maternity and newborn sessions today!

Total investment: $450

$300 is captured at booking and serves as your non-refundable retainer. Balance due the day of your session.

Included

Baby only - baby swaddled for entire session
7 beautifully edited, high resolution digital images in both color and black & white
Unlimited time. Avg 45 min in studio
Baby posed in 2 Props
Swaddles and accessories provided
Full print release, print lab recommendation & wall collage templates

Total investment: $650

$300 is captured at booking and serves as your non-refundable retainer. Balance due the day of your session.

Included

Parents & sibling poses
15 beautifully edited, high resolution digital images in both color and black & white
Unlimited time. Avg 1 hour in studio
Props & accessories provided
Full print release, print lab recommendation & wall collage templates

Total investment: $900

$300 is captured at booking and serves as your non-refundable retainer. Balance due the day of your session.

Included

Parents & sibling poses
Minimum of 30 beautifully edited, high resolution digital images in both color and black & white
Custom designed 8x8 custom cover album showcasing all final images
Unlimited time. Avg 1.5 hrs in studio
Props & accessories provided
Full print release, print lab recommendation & wall collage templates

Currently offering Mini Swaddled Sessions!

Mini Swaddled Newborn Session $300

Your little one will be swaddled, as shown, in a beautiful wrap (You will choose the color when you schedule your session!) and posed in one perfect little prop. I will capture five unique images using some accessories and pose adjustments, helping you preserve this incredible moment in your lives!

Baby only - up to 4 weeks old
5 beautifully edited high resolution digital images
1 perfect prop, 1 beautiful swaddle, & accessories provided
Full print release
Images delivered in both color and black & white

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"Francine is extremely talented and her work is absolutely breathtaking. She has a beautiful gift capturing and bottling up moments for her clients. My young kids warmed up to her very quickly and were belly laughing within minutes for great shots! She also handled my newborn with the utmost love and care. Francine is extremely thorough and careful throughout the session – she takes care of all safety aspects (ex. positioning /props with newborns / young kids), positioning and working directly with you and/or the kids for the desired shots. It’s a great feeling to just show up for the photo session and let Francine work her magic. You’ll fall in love with Francine and her work. Promise you won’t be disappointed." ~ KA

When do I book my newborn photoshoot?

It is best to schedule your newborn portrait session when you are early in your second trimester. In the online scheduler HERE, grab a newborn session date which is approximately 5-10 days after your estimated due date. This gives us some wiggle room should we need to reschedule your photoshoot. Your portrait session will be secured, and your session date will be adjusted if baby arrives early or late.

What should I expect after I schedule my newborn portrait session?

Within 48 hours of scheduling your newborn portrait photoshoot, you will recieve a welcome email filled with wonderful tips to prepare for your photography session. This is where you will find the portrait studio address and a detailed note on how to best ensure baby is sleepy and relaxed for baby's first pictures!

What is included with my newborn portrait package?

After your photography session, you will receive an online gallery of portrait proofs from which you will select which digital portrait collection you would like to purchase. With each digital portrait collection, you will receive your beautifully edited chosen portraits in both color and black & white, a print release and a print lab recommendation. In addition, you will have access to an online store from which you can order high quality professional print products! If you decide you can't pass up on any of the timeless photographs from your proofs gallery, you can purchase the full gallery and receive a high quality custom 8x8 portrait album showcasing your entire newborn photo gallery.

What should we all wear to our newborn portrait session?

What to wear during your newborn photography session is a personal choice, but I do prefer soft color tones and casual clothing, and discourage wearing pure white which look much too bright with strobe lighting. We want your tiny newborn to shine in the images captured in the Chicago area studio, not compete for attention. Do wear soft fabrics without distracting patterns or logos! More information will be sent along with your welcome email.

What do we need to bring to the baby's photoshoot?

While I have almost everything necessary to beautiful photograph your infant at the Chicago area portrait studio, you will need to pack a few things for your portrait session. Grab a couple of extra diapers, a bottle to feed or supplement if milk supply is low, a pacifier for distracting while posing, and some liquids to keep you hydrated as you watch the magic happen. I have everything needed in the photography studio we need to wrap, swaddle, and accessorize your baby that will fit and photograph perfectly! More details on how to prepare for your session will be included in your welcome email.

Do you offer first year portrait session packages?

Lillybelle Rose Photography offers baby portrait sessions and first birthday photoshoots! Since these milestone sessions are scheduled when my newborn photoshoot calendar affords us the time, each baby photography session is booked individually. You are not locked in to a set year-long package and can reach out to schedule your baby photoshoot or first birthday photoshoot when it is convenient for you!

Do you offer family sessions, mini sessions, child portrait sessions, group family sessions or event photography?

Specializing in Chicago newborn photography and baby portraits means my heart and soul have been poured into extensive training and tailoring my business to best capture beautiful images of your infant. If there is time in my schedule, I may squeeze in a special portrait event, which will be noted on the photography blog and social media pages.

THE NEWBORN PORTRAIT STUDIO

Chicago Newborn Photography

My goal in creating the Lillybelle Rose Photography studio, nestled in the western suburbs of Chicago, was to create a comfortable, clean, roomy space with the comforts of home. When you arrive, you will enter a spacious lounge area with room to kick back and relax. In the photography area, you will see top-of the line equipment and a large assortment of props and accessories. Once inside the photoshoot space, you will see everything set up for your portrait session (Items chosen based on your booking survey!)! The studio is perfect for you to watch or catch up on a few Zzzs as I work some magic with your newborn!