Newborn Photo Sessions
at Ann Lyle Photography
Boston Newborn Photographer
Newborn Studio serving Boston & MetroWest
Congratulations on the amazing year you are about to have! Welcoming a new baby is such a wonderful experience.
I hope to answer your questions about my newborn sessions below, but if I don’t, please reach out. I am happy to help.
My goal as your photographer is to make the newborn session experience feel easy, capture looks that fit your style, and create beautiful photographs of your baby and family.
I take 6-8 newborn sessions a month, and spaces are limited, so if you are in your second trimester, it’s time to book with me!
Five reasons families choose Ann Lyle Photography
12+ Years of Experience
Photographing newborns full-time since 2014.
A studio focused on Newborns
Designed specifically for newborn sessions.
Baby-Led Sessions
Sessions guided by your baby, not strict posing.
Fully Prepared Studio
Everything needed for a your newborn session.
Convenient Location
Framingham studio serving Boston & MetroWest.
Newborn Session Pricing
SIMPLY SWADDLED
$695
1 hour Session
10 digital images
A session focused on beautifully swaddled newborn portraits
CLASSIC NEWBORN SESSION
$895
2 hour Session
15 digital images
A classic newborn session focusing on a variety of newborn poses and portraits.
CLASSIC NEWBORN SESSION with FAMILY SESSION
$1295
3 hour Session
25 digital images
A complete newborn and family session capturing your baby and your family together
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Kind words from Boston-area parents
“Working with Ann is so effortless for busy parents. She comes up with unique, adorable poses for your baby, and has everything needed to make the pictures beautiful.”
— Elizabeth“All we needed to do was show-up, which was such a relief as a parent with a newborn…I was able to relax and just observe everything!”
— Bri“Ann makes the experience of leaving the house right after having a baby very comfortable…the images that Ann delivers are gorgeous. We have several portraits on display in our home and have recommended her to expecting friends.”
— LeanneYour Newborn Session Experience
Newborn sessions are easy, unhurried, and designed to be an enjoyable experience for new parents. Below you’ll find everything you need to know—from what to expect to session options and pricing.
What to Expect during your Newborn Session
As a studio newborn photographer serving Boston and MetroWest, my Framingham studio is designed with new parents in mind. Your session is fully prepared before you arrive, with colors and setups chosen for your baby.
Sessions are calm and unhurried, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and breaks as needed. I guide you through the entire process, creating a variety of newborn portraits using wraps, blankets, and simple props—all provided for you. You can simply arrive and settle in.
Family images are natural and relaxed, capturing connection without feeling stiff or overly posed.
As a Boston newborn photographer, I know your time is valuable; coming in for multiple ordering appointments may not be possible. After your session, you will receive an online selection gallery to choose your favorite images. Those favorite images will be the images for your final gallery. They will be professionally retouched and delivered to you in two weeks in both color and black & white. The option to purchase additional images and printed artwork.
What to Bring to your Newborn Session
Most parents bring very little to their session. A diaper bag and feeding supplies are all you typically need.
Everything else is provided, including wraps, blankets, and accessories. You’re welcome to bring a special item if you’d like to include something meaningful, but it’s not required.
You may also want to bring a few things for yourself, like snacks or anything that will help you feel comfortable during your time at the studio.
Posing and Style
Newborn sessions are guided with classic posing, with the option to keep things simple and natural or include more styled setups, depending on your preference. Some families love a clean, minimal look, while others enjoy more detailed props and themed setups—this is your session, and we’ll plan it to match your style.
While each session is guided, nothing feels stiff or overly posed. We also create natural, connected images, especially during parent and sibling portraits.
After the Session
After your session, you’ll receive an online selection gallery where you can view and choose your favorite images from your session.
Your session includes a set number of digital images, with the option to purchase additional images if you’d like more. Once your selections are made, your final images are professionally retouched and delivered in both color and black & white.
Printed artwork, including albums, prints, and wall art, is also available if you’d like to enjoy your images beyond the screen.
ABOUT ME as your photographer:
I am an award-winning Boston newborn photographer with over 12 years of experience and advanced professional certifications, including a Master of Photography degree. I specialize in studio newborn photography and baby photography and photograph multiple newborns each week. I am trained in newborn safety, posing, and lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions about Newborn Sessions
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Ideally, you should reserve a spot in my calendar 4-5 months before your due date; however, I hold a few open spaces a month, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have already had your baby.
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Contact me via the contact page or this webpage. I’ll send you information on how to make a session reservation based on your due date.
Keep in mind, babies rarely arrive on their due date, and I plan for that. Once your baby arrives, we will arrange the actual session date and time.
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Newborn sessions with classic posing are best completed when the baby is 2-3 weeks old, while babies are still very sleepy and naturally curl into those classic newborn positions.
Don’t worry - If your baby is older than 3 weeks, you’re not too late. Please reach out, we can create a custom session or I’ll guide you to another session that will work best for your baby’s age.
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A studio session is designed to make the entire experience easier for new parents.
Everything is ready when you arrive. The studio is a warm and comfortable space for you and your baby, with a full selection of wraps, props, and accessories, so you don’t need to prepare anything at home. You can simply walk in, settle in, and let me take care of the rest.
While I guide each session with classic newborn posing, the experience never feels stiff or overly posed. We also create a number of natural, connected images of your baby and family. These are similar to a lifestyle feel, but without the stress of preparing your home or managing the session yourself.
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Yes, of course! Parent and sibling images are included in select newborn sessions.
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Each newborn session includes the session time, use of the studio, access to my wraps, props, and accessories, and a set number of digital images based on the collection you choose.
After your session, you’ll receive a selection gallery where you can choose your favorite images.
All final images are professionally retouched and delivered in both color and black & white. Additional images, albums, and printed artwork are also available.
I have specialized exclusively in newborn and baby photography for over 10 years, and my sessions are thoughtfully designed to give families the flexibility to print their images on their own.
Each session includes your time in the studio and a collection of fully edited digital images. Additional images and professional printing services are available after your session, with no required minimum purchase.
What’s Included in you Newborn Session
All sessions include:
Access to all props, blankets, and accessories
Professionally retouched high resolution digital images
Final images delivered in color & black and white
Three months access to a private online gallery for sharing with family and friends
The option to buy additional digital images and artwork
Simply Swaddled Newborn Session
Includes your one hour session and 10 images
Your baby will be fully swaddled or half swaddled in this session. With your newborn swaddled. We can use props and accessories, or keep the session super simple. One week after the session, you will be presented with an online selection gallery of 20-25 images to pick your final gallery. This 1-hour session includes 10 digital images.
Classic Newborn Session
Includes your two-hour session and 15 images
This session will be custom-designed for you. It can be simple or more stylized with props. We can swaddle, use outfits, blankets, etc. We will work together to get the look that you will love. One week after the session, you will be presented with an online selection gallery of 30-35 images to pick your final gallery. 2-hour session that includes 15 digital images.
Classic Newborn Session with Family Session
Includes your three-hour session and 25 images
A Classic Newborn session followed by a Family Session! We will begin with a 2-hour newborn session, followed by 45 minutes for family portraits. We will photograph parents and/or siblings, with your newest family member. The session is custom-designed for you, so if you would like more family images than newborn, let me know and I will adjust the times. One week after your session, you will be presented with an online selection gallery to choose your final images. This session is approximately 2.5–3 hours and includes 25 digital images.
I look forward to welcoming you in my Framingham studio, just 30 minutes outside of Boston. If you have any questions about any of the sessions listed on this page, please feel free to reach out.
A few more things you should know about me…
When you review my session packages, you will see that they have a time attached to them. Don’t worry, I don’t have a timer set; it’s an estimate. There’s a chance we could be done earlier, there’s a chance it may take longer. Session timing all depends on the baby. We are on baby time at the studio, whatever they need, they get. We can stop for feedings, diaper changes, and snuggles.
The sessions are customized to your style. We can have a stylized newborn session or a very simple session. Many of my clients love to have both - a few scenes with a baskets, flowers or moon, and other scenes that are only the baby on a blanket. We will work together to create color themes and ideas that you love.
For family photos with the newborn, I like to do a combination of posed portraits and a few with a more casual lifestyle look (where family members aren’t looking at the camera, but interacting together and with the baby). If you prefer one over the other, I am happy to adjust.
I have been a Boston area newborn photographer specializing in professional studio newborn photography for over 12 years. I have photographed hundreds of newborns - I look forward to meeting you!
Next steps to reserve your session:
In the busy Boston area, you will want to reserve your newborn session when you are in your second trimester. I accept a limited number of newborn session reservations a month. We will schedule the actual time and date of the session after your baby arrives. Please keep in mind, newborn sessions are done in the first 2-3 weeks after birth. This is the time babies are the sleepiest, and we can capture them peacefully resting in all their poses.
Do you have questions? Learn about booking a session, what to expect and more in my frequently asked questions about newborn sessions section.
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