Planning a Maternity and Newborn Photography Experience on Long Island
- Danielle D'Ambrosio
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
There is nothing quite like the season when you are waiting to meet your baby and imagining all the ways life is about to change. Maternity and newborn photography allows you to remember those tender weeks with intention, before and after your little one arrives.
If you are planning your own session, I would love to help you design something timeless.
Why plan both sessions together
Maternity and newborn portraits tell one story. Planning them together ensures your styling, palette, and overall visual tone feel cohesive. It also gives you the chance to secure your preferred dates before your calendar fills.
My Manhasset studio is warm and welcoming, designed for comfort and connection, and thoughtfully arranged so you can simply arrive and know you will be cared for.
When to schedule each session
Most expecting parents reserve their maternity date between 28 and 34 weeks. Your newborn session is planned for within the first two weeks after birth, although older newborns are always welcome.
Booking both together allows you to stay on the studio calendar without worry. Once your baby arrives, you simply let me know, and your newborn session is set.
The bundle option
Many families prefer to book maternity and newborn portraits as a bundle. This option includes a small savings and two additional images from each session. It is a beautiful way to document your story with one artistic vision and a gallery that feels layered, connected, and crafted with care.
Wardrobe and styling
You will have access to a curated closet of gowns for maternity portraits and soft, timeless outfits for your newborn session. From silky blush tones to streamlined silhouettes in ivory and black, each piece photographs beautifully under studio light. Together we will choose looks that honor your personal style.
For newborns, wraps, hats, headbands, and blankets are selected to match your chosen palette. Everything is styled to feel classic and meaningful, with an unhurried approach that keeps your baby comfortable throughout the session.
A warm and welcoming studio experience
My sessions for both maternity and newborns are designed for comfort and connection. You can expect an environment that feels warm, thoughtful, and crafted with care. I guide you through posing in a way that feels natural and flattering. With newborns, the pace is always unhurried so there is room for feeding, soothing, and every tender pause that makes this season unforgettable.
After your session
Your gallery will be edited with a focus on softness, connection, and beautiful skin tones. Families often choose a combination of albums, framed wall portraits, and keepsake prints that will grow with you for years to come.
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