Fresh 48 Hospital Newborn Photos
You’ve been immersing yourself in all things “baby” ever since you got that positive pregnancy test, and you keep hearing about “Fresh 48” photography.
Sure, you understand that it’s hospital/birthplace newborn photography, but what makes it different from regular newborn photos?
I’m glad you asked!
Fresh 48 photos are just that–pictures taken of your little one when they’re at their newest . . . up to 48 hours after making their grand entrance into the world and into your heart.
the fresh 48 experience
$550 for new families | $450 for returning families or bundled with a maternity session
I absolutely love documenting all the tiny and oh-so-sweet “firsts” that make up Fresh 48 photos: first yawns, first feedings, first meetings with siblings–and lots of sleepy snuggles! These are quiet, laid-back sessions, done while you and your partner are still blissed out from meeting your new little love. My focus is on connection–between you and your baby, you and your partner, and all the members of your family unit.
Regular newborn sessions happen one to two weeks after birth, and while they’re a wonderful way of capturing Baby when they are perhaps a little more alert, hanging out at home with parents, siblings and pets, Fresh 48 photography is your one chance to preserve and cherish forever all that adorable and brief newness.
You blink and suddenly, your sweet newborn’s cheeks are just slightly different than they were right after birth. The kissable wrinkles on their scrunched-up foreheads have softened or disappeared, and you understand that from here on out, it will be a wonderful and bittersweet journey of growth and change.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Wear whatever you feel good in–something comfortable and light-colored is wonderful. Think soft, neutral-colored loungewear you can snuggle up with Baby in. A loose-fitting top or robe allows for both ease of nursing and draping for photos. Casual outfits in neutral colors (no distracting patterns!) are ideal for your partner and any older children.
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Baby can be in a diaper for the sweetest shots of that brand-new belly button and teeny toes, then change to a well-fitting gown or sleeper. Again, neutral colors are best! If you have any special accessories (maybe something a sibling wore), make sure to pack it in your go-bag!
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Get the ball rolling by emailing me here so we can talk about your due date and my availability.
The best time for this type of session is usually the second day (morning or mid-afternoon) after having your baby. Since babies arrive on their own timetables (unless you’re having a planned C-section), we won’t know the exact date and time of your session until labor begins and you get the okay from your healthcare provider to head to the hospital or birth center–or your provider comes to you, if you’re having your baby at home.
When that happens, you or your partner will contact me and we’ll make a tentative plan for photos. I like having your partner’s number in my phone so we can communicate while you’re busy having your baby!
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For Fresh 48 sessions, I give myself a window of time between 9am and 2pm, depending on whether I have an in-home newborn session already booked that day. I’ll be sure to communicate with you and/or your partner so you know when to expect me!
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You will be given personal printing rights to download and print images as you please. Elizabeth Hite Photography offers professional lab printing of images a la carte through your online gallery. Clients may choose to print from outside labs, but Elizabeth Hite Photography cannot guarantee the quality of prints from an outside lab.
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I respect your family privacy! All clients will be given the option to have their photos shared publicly by Elizabeth Hite Photography on the website, blog, and/or social media.
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Elizabeth Hite Photography serves newborn families all over the Portland metro area, as well as in Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Happy Valley, Tualatin, Tigard, Wilsonville, Vancouver, and Camas. If you live outside of these areas and would like to work with Elizabeth, please reach out about travel availability.
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Of course!
If your newborn has siblings, we will want to include them in photos. I do not put pressure on siblings to participate, instead, I invite them to join in throughout the session when they feel like it. I want their experience to be fun and relaxed as well.
If grandparents are around, I will encourage them to join for a few photos.
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Your baby’s needs and safety come first. I am fully vaccinated and committed to keeping your family healthy! I am happy to wear a mask to your newborn session if you request. If you have safety concerns, please reach out and talk to me.
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Yes! Bundle your newborn session with a full family/maternity little adventure session or a maternity mini session to receive $100 off your newborn session. Learn more about mini sessions right here.
Do I really need Fresh 48 photos? Can’t I just take pictures with my phone?
What I think makes Fresh 48 photography so special, is the combination of that incredible high you ride after the birth of a new little person in your family and the fleetingness of the moment.
This is the ONLY time your baby will ever be this little again.
Make sure you get high-quality photos taken by an experienced photographer who knows how to use angles & lighting to make sure your pictures turn out beautifully!
You want your photos to remind you (over and over!) of how your baby looked, smelled and felt in your arms–of how your partner gazed at them, of how the two of you looked at each other.
Awed by the experience. Overwhelmed with love.
Just like all the prep you’ve done to prepare for your baby, Fresh 48 photos are so worth it!
I promise.