Newborn Photography in Studio| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Newborn & Family Photography | Richmond, VA

A newborn photography session in a studio is usually scheduled within the first two weeks of a baby's life when they are most likely to be sleepy and more easily posed. The studio is typically set up with a variety of props, backdrops, and lighting equipment to create a comfortable and safe environment for the newborn.

Here's a step-by-step overview of what a newborn photography session in a studio might involve:

1. Pre-session consultation: Before the session, the photographer may have a consultation with the parents to discuss their preferences, any specific poses or props they want to include, and to go over important details such as safety measures and session logistics.

2. Studio setup: The studio will be arranged with various props such as blankets, wraps, baskets, and other accessories that may be used during the session. Backdrops and lighting equipment will also be set up to create a suitable environment for capturing beautiful images.

3. Baby preparation: The baby will be carefully handled and prepared for the session, including being fed and burped, and then undressed and wrapped in blankets or props for the photos. The photographer will prioritize the safety and comfort of the baby at all times.

4. Posing and photographing: The photographer will work to capture a variety of poses and expressions of the newborn, including solo shots, as well as shots with parents or siblings if desired. The photographer may use different props, poses, and angles to create a diverse and artistic gallery of images.

5. Patience and flexibility: Newborn sessions can take time as babies can be unpredictable and may need breaks for feeding, diaper changes, or comforting. The photographer will exercise patience and flexibility to ensure the baby's comfort and well-being throughout the session.

6. Post-processing: Once the session is complete, the photographer will select and edit the best images from the session, enhancing them with appropriate color correction, cropping, and other adjustments to create a polished final product.

7. Viewing and ordering: The parents will be invited to a secure site to view and order the downloads from their session. They may also purchase additional products such as prints, canvases and albums.

Overall, newborn photography in a studio is a specialized genre that requires experience, safety precautions, and a gentle approach to handling and posing delicate newborns to capture precious memories that parents can cherish for a lifetime.

Cherry Blossom minis| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photographer| Richmond VA

I'm so excited to show my Cherry Blossom minis from the past few weeks. The Cherry Blossoms bloomed a little early this year but we made it happen. The weather was perfect and I’m so grateful for all the families that came out. ! Until next year! These sessions are the most popular spring minis i offer. The cherry blossoms bloom for about two weeks. The minis are 15 min and you get 5 digital.

Cherry Blossom Minis| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photography| Jacki G. Photography LLC

Spring mini sessions featuring the Cherry Blossoms will be booking late March 2023. These sessions are 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads for $225 plus tax. Additional digitals are available for a fee.

Email me to book your session. jacki@jackigphotography.com

Mini sessions are ideal for capturing a quick updated portrait of your child/children/family. If you are interested in a longer more detailed session with more photographs to choose your favorites, please consider booking a full session.

Newborn Photography In Home vs In studio| Jacki G. Photography LLC | Family & Newborn Photographer | Richmond,

When you first find out you are pregnant it feels like you have all the time in the world. You’re careful not to start buying things too early and wait longingly for each scan to see that little face. And then, in a flash 9 months has passed and your baby is here. A great way to capture those early moments to remember forever is with a Newborn Photo shoot.

I used to be know as the In home newborn photographer. As of this year, I want to make the switch to in studio newborn photography. I used to bring the studio to your home but since I have gotten older 51 yrs and had a surgery late last year it just isn’t feasible for me to travel like I used to. I’ve been in business for over 11 yrs. I have photographed hundreds of newborns, babies and families and I think its time to make the switch. I can still come to your home but the price will be different. I will still offer on location outside photography.

In home sessions are going to be more expensive than studio sessions. Your photographer needs to plan and gather all of the appropriate props, pack up all of her equipment, travel to your home, set up the equipment, break down and pack up the equipment again, travel back and then unload the equipment and props again. She also needs to be skilled to handle different lighting scenarios and be able to work around other obstacles a studio photographer does not have to encounter.

A studio photoshoot gives your the opportunity to relax for a few hrs. There is no need to worry whether your home is clean. You just need to get yourself to the photographers home studio and remember to take anything you’d like to include in your images. I have a wide variety of props, outfits and wraps for a newborn that are all sanitized and cleaned after each session.

My home studio is cleaned and sanitized after each session. I have a large prop collection you could choose from if you decide to change your mind during your session. The lighting is consistent and we don’t have to worry about moving furniture and taping up your windows. I have a few games the siblings could play or an echo view they could be entertained after we have photographed them with the new baby or a parent could take them to daycare.

I will still offer lifestyle newborn photography but that is not my specialty I have many years training and have gone to conferences as well as 1:1 mentoring with the top newborn photographers in the US.

I have photographed maternity, newborns, and babies up to one year old and beyond n my studio. I have many backdrops for families and the littles one to choose from as well as burp cloths and more at my home studio.

I look forward to working with you in 2023!

Google review| Jacki G. Photography LLC | Richmond, VA | Family & Newborn Photographer

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I need your help, Could you take a moment and leave me a review on Google? If I have taken any picture's of you or your family could you please write a review? 5 stars or a little brief how was your experience, would be fantastic. I greatly appreciate your help and looking forward to capturing your memories in 2023!

Location, Location, Location| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photography| Jacki G. Photography LLC

I have gathered a few images of my favorite places to photograph. There are so many cool and fun places to go in Richmond, VA. From the farm to the city and everyplace in between. These are just a few locations that I listed.

Echo Lake Park

I love this park in the early morning. The long bridge and beautiful lake make for an amazing backdrop.

Echo Lake park

Echo lake park

Windsor Farms

This line of beautiful trees makes for the perfect spring backdrop.

Windsor Farms

Windsor Farms

Gains Mill Battlefield

I love this location, its not crowded and has tall grass as well as many grassy areas to get the perfect images any time of year.

Gains Mill Battlefield

Maymont Park

This park is full of so many options. There is a lot of walking but its so worth it. It can get pretty crowded but timing is everything.

Maymont park

Maymont Park

Maymont Park

Dogwood Dell Park

This is probably one of my favorite places to photograph in the late afternoon. There are two areas i like best one is a line of trees that shape the backdrop so well and the other is just woods .

Dogwood Dell

Dogwood Dell

Monument Ave

The fall leaves are amazingly beautiful on Monument ave.

Monument Ave

Monument Ave

Belle Isle

This location has so much to offer, There are bridges, steps, the river and a line of trees. As well as Tredegar iron works with some cool architectures.

Belle Isle

Belle Isle

Belle Isle

Midlothian Mines park

This location has a beautiful stone wall, great wooden bridge over the water and many more. This location can get crowded.

Midlothian Mines Park

Midlothian Mines Park

Midlothian Mines Park

Midlothian Mines park

Murals

The mural wall is a great fun backdrop for many occasions.

Murals

Murals

VMFA

The Spring is so pretty at the VMFA, The architecture and art work make for some beautiful backdrops. The inside of the museum has a great area with lots of windows in case its too cold or hot outside.

VMFA

VMFA

VMFA

Sunflower Field

I love sunflowers fields and every summer i incorporate sunflower minis into the schedule.

Sunflower field

Sunflower Field

Robious Landing Park

This location has a beautiful dock to take pictures on and a nice park like setting.

Robious Landing Park

Robious Landing Park

Libby Hill Park

I love this park any time of year. This park over looks the Richmond City and there are lots of areas to explore.

Libby Hill Park

Libby Hill park

RF&P park

A tiny little area with some trains. The train tracks are not in use so its safe and kids just love it.

RF&P Park

RF&P park

Tuckahoe Plantation

I love to photograph here. The landscape is beautifully manscaped and lots of areas to choose from.

Tuckahoe Plantation

Tuckahoe Plantation

Sunday Park

Sunday Park is so beautiful on the water with trails and a nice landscaped area for amazing portraits.

Sunday Park

Sunday Park

Sunday Park

Bryan Park

This location is just beautiful in the Spring.

Bryan Park

Bryan park

Forest Hill Park

I love this park in the Fall or anytime of year. There are so many places to photograph here. There can be a lot of walking.

Forest Hill Park

Woods Tree Farm

I love this farm.. it is about 1hr from short pump but its worth the drive. They have a little tree farm that will be available in a few years. There is also a wild flower field and so much more.

Woods tree farm

Woods Tree Farm

Christmas Tree farm

This is a fellow photographers backyard with a few Christmas trees planted which make for an ideal set up and not crowded.

Christmas Tree Farm

Christmas Tree Farm

Red Truck minis

The Red Truck sessions are such a huge success. The Red truck is the perfect props for Christmas cards..

Red Truck minis

Chimborazo Park

This park is close to Libby hill park and has great views of the city.

Chimorazo Park

Meadow Farm

This is another place I love to photograph. The Evergreen trees are perfect for the winter months and the grounds are well manicured for any time of year.

Spring Mini sessions | Booking Soon| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photography

Spring Mini Session Details:
What: One 15 minute mini portrait session Cherry Blossoms near Carytown resulting in 5 high resolution edited files available for downloading with a print release.
When: March… TBD
Cost: $180 plus tax - includes up to 4 people, $15 each additional person
Who: Anyone wanting beautiful updated portraits with beautiful cherry blossoms

These are perfect for “mommy & me” sessions, anniversary portraits, or mother’s day gifts! All children should be at LEAST three months old to participate.

In your email please include your name, how old your children are.

jacki@jackigphotography@gmail.com to reserve your session!

Sunflower minis...additonal spots have been opened! Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn photographer

Sunflower minis have been extended because of all the interest. This are the Best Sunflower field in Richmond!! I have opened a few spots during the weekday evenings. The session is $160 for 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads. I’m almost completely booked so grab your spot today!!

There is an $8 fee to get into the sunflower field per person.

I have Tuesday evening open 7:15 p.m., & 7: 30 p.m.

I have Wednesday evening open 6:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m.

I have Thursday evening open 7:15 p.m. & 7:45 p.m.

There is a $50 deposit to hold your spot.

Red Truck minis| NOW BOOKING| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

It is that time of year already!!! Time to plan the Family Holiday Photos!

Antique Red Truck minis!!!

The famous Vintage Red Truck Sessions are back! The Antique Red truck will be booking on Dec. 6th in the afternoon. ONE day ONLY! THEY WILL BOOK UP FAST so do not delay. Once the slots are gone I can NOT add any more!

 The Antique Red Truck minis will be held on Dec. 6th from 2-4:30 p.m. The session will last 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads for $160. Email me for a spot! The will go fast!

 BOOK NOW!!

Maternity Session with E. | Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photography | Jacki G. Photography

I just cannot say enough about this couple. ! I first met them when I photographed E. first maternity session at Midlothian Mines park. They booked the Grow with me package which includes a minimum of three sessions. I photographed their little boys newborn session at their home which is an option and his One year milestone session. The grow with me package includes 20 digital per session, a mobile app. a 16x 20 canvas and an 8x8 album of their three or more sessions.

This was taken at midlothian mines for her first pregnancy.

this image was taken during her first maternity session.

This maternity session took place at the beautiful Sunday Park with it’s beautiful water ways, boats, and dock this made for an excellent location for photograph her maternity session The backdrop was just beautiful But that’s just the background. How beautiful does Mom look in her gown? She looks so at one with nature. I cannot get over how elegant she looks . So lovely! 

It was so fun getting to take pictures of the whole family too. Little P. who is only 16 months old gave us a few smiles for the camera!

I’m looking forward to photographing their new little one. I travel to their home. This is an option for many who would prefer not to leave their house and travel with a newborn. I do have all the props and studio lights for their session. I sanitize everything after each session. Stay tuned to see their new addition. having him in the studio! Our time together during the shoot was yet another great experience with them. I’m so happy for this family, and I can’t wait to meet their new addition.