Fresh 48 Hospital or Birth Space Photography

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.