Those first days with your baby are filled with tiny details you'll never want to forget. At New Leaf Portraits, newborn sessions are thoughtfully designed to preserve the connection, love, and tenderness of this fleeting season. Located in my fully licensed commercial studio in Stavely, Alberta, newborn sessions are thoughtfully designed around your baby’s comfort and your family’s connection. From carefully selected styling to gentle, baby-led posing, every detail is taken care of so you can simply be present.
At New Leaf, newborn sessions are thoughtfully designed to preserve these earliest days with intention and artistry. With seven years of experience specializing in motherhood and newborn portraiture, I guide each session in a calm, baby-led, unhurried way. Allowing space for feeding, soothing, and genuine connection.
Every detail is carefully curated. From wardrobe and styling to the soft, natural tones that define my work. So your experience feels seamless and deeply personal.
Sentimental heirlooms are always welcome, ensuring your session reflects your family’s unique story.
These are more than photographs. They are timeless keepsakes, created with care for the days when this season feels like a distant memory.
If you value a refined, fully curated newborn experience, it would be an honor to preserve this chapter for your family.
For newborn sessions, your due date is placed on my calendar as a tentative session window. Once your baby arrives, you’ll contact me and we’ll schedule your session within the first two weeks after birth.
Newborns are best photographed between 5- 14 days old, if you long for those curled up sleepy expressions, though sessions are available for clients up to 4 weeks old with beautiful results.
To ensure availability and a guaranteed spot, I highly recommend booking during the end of your second trimester or early in the third trimester.
For newborn sessions, your due date is placed on my calendar as a tentative session window. Once your baby arrives, you’ll contact me and we’ll schedule your session within the first two weeks after birth.
Newborns are best photographed between 5- 14 days old, if you long for those curled up sleepy expressions, though sessions are available for clients up to 4 weeks old with beautiful results.
To ensure availability and a guaranteed spot, I highly recommend booking during the end of your second trimester or early in the third trimester.
Located in Stavely, Alberta, New Leaf Portraits welcomes families from all over southern alberta who choose to make the drive for a calm, personalized studio experience where every detail is thoughtfully considered. From styling and posing to creating images that preserve this meaningful season.
From the moment you arrive, every detail is taken care of. Your session is gently guided around your baby’s needs, allowing you to relax and simply enjoy this season with your newest little love.
🤍 Baby-led posing 🤍 Fully styled studio experience 🤍 Parent & sibling connection 🤍 Carefully curated wardrobe
Every baby is unique, and every session is approached with patience and care. Rather than watching the clock, we allow your baby’s needs to guide the experience. With time for feeding, cuddles, soothing, and gentle transitions.
petite Newborn collection
This newborn portrait package includes beautifully styled images of your baby alone, along with timeless parent and family portraits. Your baby will remain gently wrapped throughout this session, allowing us to focus on capturing soft, serene, and meaningful moments with care and intention.
15 fully curated, retouched digital images delivered via private online gallery, high-resolution download
INVESTMENT $495
Signature Wrapped Experience
Your baby will remain gently wrapped throughout the session, ideal for those who love the comfort of a swaddle. Mom has exclusive access to our client wardrobe. This package features artfully styled portraits of your little one in thoughtfully selected props, along with elegant parent, sibling, family, and those tiny delicate newborn detail portraits. (eyelashes, ears, lips, fingers, toes)
25 fully curated, retouched digital images delivered via private online gallery, high-resolution download
the Signature Newborn Experience
Experience a truly curated newborn session designed with elegance and care. Mom has exclusive access to our client wardrobe, and guided family styling. Your baby will be beautifully photographed both wrapped and unwrapped, with artfully styled props/sets. Timeless portraits of parents, siblings, family, and delicate newborn details (eyelashes, ears, lips, fingers, toes)—creating timeless keepsakes you’ll treasure forever.
40 fully curated, retouched digital images delivered via private online gallery, high-resolution download
As part of this refined experience, you'll also receive a beautifully engraved wooden USB containing your full gallery—creating a heirloom-quality keep-sake to hold these precious moments safely.
A $100 retainer is due to secure your Newborn Session.
Optional Add-Ons: Albums, prints, wall art, and keepsakes are available to transform your favourite images into heirlooms your family will treasure. Additional digital images and full gallery upgrades are also available after your gallery is delivered.
When is the best time to do newborn portraits?
Why are newborn sessions so long?
How does the retainer work?
How do I prepare for our session ?
I have found the best time to do newborn portraits is within the first two weeks, 5-14 days after baby is born. For those curled up poses and sleepy expressions. However - this isn't always ideal for families because venturing out can feel a little daunting in those first few weeks. So rest assured, I have the knowledge and experience to confidently conduct a newborn session within the first 4 weeks after birth, with beautiful results.
Great question !
It takes time to wrap/ pose/ change sets. Taking breaks to feed / change and sooth baby as needed. Here at New Leaf sessions are baby-led, unhurried, focusing on your baby's comfort. We move at their pace, allowing families to relax, slow down and soak in this once-in-a-lifetime first photo session with their precious baby.
When securing your session, I require a specific amount of the sessions fee, depending on the type of session you're securing. This retainer holds your session spot/s & goes towards the balance owing. The remaining balance is due before our session begins.
I am a true communicator, all my sessions are followed with a prep guide, from what to wear, what to expect, what to bring (if that's required). You'll never feel left in the dark with questions unanswered. Simply just message me at anytime & I'll get back to you in a timely fashion.