Newborn Props| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Richmond, VA| Fa

Jacki G. Photography provides props for your newborn session. These are most of the props that i offer. The moon pillow prop has a white with stars, blue with stars and a black with stars.

Welcome to the world J. | Jacki G. Photography LLC| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Beautiful newborn baby J. 4 days new was just the best during his newborn photography session! With a full belly, he slept perfectly through his shoot. I photographed his older brother just this past Jan. I love to capture little ones during their newborn phase. I’m located in Short Pump, VA.

I hope you enjoy a little peek into his session. 

Welcome to the sweetest little one| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

I had the honor of photographing this sweet little boy, He slept during his whole session. I got to use a few props one of which is my favorite Winnie the pooh set up. He rocked his session! When preparing for a newborn session please follow the directions as best you can so that baby sleeps during s/her session. If you would like to book a session please email me.

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

This sweet little one was 11 days old for her newborn session and the perfect mix of sleepy and awake.  I love the neutral backdrops that are timeless.  We used a little browns for the props.  

If you are interested in booking a newborn session for your little one please contact me at jacki@jackigphotography.com

1:1 Newborn Photography Mentoring| Jacki G. Photography LLC | Newborn Photography| Richmond, VA

1:1 mentoring

$1000.

The 1:1 Mentoring can be tailored to you. We can focus on learning the specific skills you would like to improve or we can go through my complete workflow. These will cover Newborn Safety, Parent Prepping, Session Styling, Studio Lighting, Session Workflow, Table Posing, Prop Posing, Camera Settings & Angles, Wrapping Techniques and editing.

One day 9am to 5pm
2 Newborn Models

Newborn Safety, Posing & Workflow

Studio Light, Session Styling & Camera Settings

Editing, Marketing & Business Tips

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

As a newborn photographer, I have the privilege of capturing the beauty and innocence of brand new babies and the joy of the families welcoming them into the world. Newborn photography is a unique and special type of photography that requires a lot of patience, creativity, and a gentle touch.

One of the most important aspects of newborn photography is safety. When posing newborns, it's crucial to prioritize their comfort and well-being. This means using proper support and techniques to ensure that the baby is always secure and never in any danger.

In addition to safety, it's important to create a calm and relaxing environment for the photoshoot. Newborns can be unpredictable, so it's essential to be flexible and go with the flow. Taking breaks as needed, and rescheduling if the baby is fussy or not feeling well, is always the best course of action.

This is a composite image. Hands are on the baby at all times!! I use photoshop to take out the hands. Do not try this without proper training.

Creating beautiful and timeless images of newborns is also about finding the right poses and lighting. I love to use props and accessories when posing newborns but I make sure the baby is safe at all times, using parent to help out or an assistant. I don’t use a lot of distractions when posing newborns as I try to let the natural beauty shine through. I use studio lights to get a consistent look throughout all my images, I also like to use neutral colors so that I can provide a clean and timeless look.

As a newborn photographer, it's a joy and a privilege to be able to capture these special moments for families. The bonds and love that I see between parents and their new arrival never fail to inspire me, and it's a honor to be able to preserve these memories for them through my photography.

3 month milestone session| Richmond, VA | Jacki G. Photography LLC | Family & Newborn Photographer

I got to photograph sweet L. She just turned 3 months old on Dec. 22nd. She was such a cutie. She gave me a few smiles and since it was the holidays we tried to incorporate a few holiday items. Her Mama is big into horses and loves the western style so we tried to incorporate that as well.

By the third month of life, your baby will be smiling! New parents routinely tell us that their baby’s smile is one of their favorite parts of this time in their child’s life. And we couldn’t agree more!

That is why during this session we will bring out and capture the joy and smiles of your little one. You don’t need to schedule this session at exactly 3 months of age though, as smiling tends to develop around the 2-3-month mark. So as soon as your baby is smiling with regularity, that’s the time to schedule your session! Babies this age also can’t really hold their head up for long periods of time but Miss L. sure did a great job

Milestone Photography session with L| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photographer| Richmond, VA

Winter is right around the corner…I have several backdrops that will make a great setting for your babies milestone portraits. Little L. was such a great model at 6 months old. He was just learning to sit up ! He gave me so many smiles.

Welcome to the world N. 2 wks new| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photography | Richmond, VA

This sweet baby girl was incredible at her newborn session. Just look at those full cheeks and sweet little face. I absolutely love photographing newborns. I can come to your home and bring the studio to you or you could come to my home studio. I loved the neutral colors we used for her session.

Welcome to the world N. | Jacki G. Photography LLC| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

This sweet baby girl was incredible at her newborn session. Just look at those full cheeks and sweet little face. I absolutely love photographing babies and capturing this precious time in my clients lives.

Sweet little N. was 10 days new. She was the perfect model. This family came to my home studio for the Petite newborn session. This session is baby ONLY for 30 min and you get 5 digital downloads. I provide all the outfits, wraps, headbands and props. However, if you would like to use anything special for the session I am more than willing to incorporate it into the session.

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

I know it can be overwhelming to choose a newborn photographer. I will make it easy for you. I come to you or you could come to my home studio. I bring everything such as props, outfits, headbands, wraps etc. I use studio lights so the light in your house isn’t an issue. I clean everything after each session.

I have listed a few of the prop you can choose from for your newborn session. These are in no particular order. There are more to choose from but these are the most popular.

Upcoming Fall and other mini session info| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Its that time of year again…. This is a list of some of the upcoming mini sessions! Mark your calendars…. Email me to set up your dates and times.

Fall Mini sessions will be held on Oct, 23rd and Nov. 6th.

Red Truck mini sessions will be held on Dec. 4th *****SOLD OUT******

Santa Mini sessions will be held on Dec. 4th ******SOLD OUT*******

Tree farm minis will be held on Dec. 5th ******SOLD OUT******

Fancy at the Capital minis will be held on Nov. 14th. ….I need to move this date .

NEW THIS YEAR!!!

These sessions book up quick!!! So, don’t delay. There is a $50 deposit to hold your spot!! The mini sessions are $180 for 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads

I can take Venmo, Zelle, or Cash app.

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

Mom wanted a simple cream/white session for her sweet little girl. We also incorporated flowers and Moms wedding dress in some of the poses. Big Brother was a so good with his little sister considering he is still a baby himself. Mom also wanted more lifestyle instead of posed for their family portion of the session. The light in their basement was perfect. I brought the studio to the comfort of their home. I clean and sanitize everything after each session. These are a few of my favorites from her session.

Welcome to the world X. 11 days new| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photographer

Studio newborn sessions are what I’m most known for and they are probably my favorite sessions to shoot. I love getting in my newborn cuddles! To have this many people trust me with their brand new babies means the word to me. I got to photograph Baby X. 11 days new. He was such a good model and Big Sis who is only 15 months old did amazing with him. I look forward to working with this family again.

Mom wanted to use the toilet paper prop since her baby was born during Covid19

Introducing C. 6 days new| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Introducing C. 6 days new. I love when i get to photograph families as they grow. I photographed her older brother a few years back and now i got to meet his baby sister. I loved the simple white and creams used for her session. Its classic and i love when parents want to use simple yet classic setups for their newborn session. It was perfectly feminine for this sweet girl. Check out some of my favorite images from this studio session below:

I love when siblings connect .

Welcome to the world K.| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer| Jacki G. Photography

Welcome to the world baby K! It was an honor to take photos for this beautiful growing family. Enjoy these shots of this precious newborn! He was a champ during his session. His session took place in the comfort of his own home. I bring the studio to you. Everything is sanitized before each session. I wash all the blankets and outfits i use during the session.

Preemie Newborn session| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography | Family & Newborn session

Newborn photos after a NICU stay call for a few precautions but are definitely possible. A baby’s safety comes first and it’s important to know if there baby has any restrictions on poses or activity , it’s still possible to get beautiful pictures. There are plenty of options! One plus is that parents had plenty of time to observe and handle their babies. They are the experts in their baby’s preferences. Don’t be afraid to tell your photographer what your baby likes and doesn’t like you know them best.

I come to your home for the newborn session. That’s always a plus with babies who are preemies or who have spent some time in the NICU . Staying home means fewer germs to expose them to. I’m always careful to be healthy when photographing babies, and to wash my hands before touching baby and sanitizing equipment after each session.

Little P. was born at 33 wks old and i photographed him when he was 5 wks. He was a great model and loves his tummy time. These are a few sneak peeks from his session.

Ava Newborn| Everything Cream & Pink| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photography

If you’re a parent, I bet you remember what it was like just after your little one was born. That feeling of wanting to hold your baby close, even when others offered to give you a break. You weren’t ready for a break just yet. You could stare at those sweet, perfect features for hours. And when you did take a break or put baby down to rest, you were eager for a few more snuggles even though you desperately needed rest yourself.

I know the feeling. I’ve had three babies. And no amount of tiredness could keep me from gazing at those tiny toes and precious faces. I have always taken pictures of babies and became a doula first that is what t sparked my desire to become a newborn photographer. I wanted to preserve this fleeting time as brilliantly as possible, and I wanted to give other families that same gift.

A. parents contacted me well before her due date to schedule a newborn session as soon as possible after her arrival. They weren’t after any fancy props or themed sets. They just wanted to capture that perfect newborn bliss. She is their firstborn, and they wanted to take in every minute of this magical experience. Everything went smoothly, and we were able to get sweet A. scheduled before she was 10 days old. I traveled to their home and brought the studio to them. This is an option for some people. The younger the baby the more likely we are to get those snugly poses.

We kept it simple just as they requested adding in just a few pink accents and florals for their dainty angel. A. slept the entire session without making a peep and was a perfect model! I could not get enough of her beautiful little lashes, button nose, and precious lips. What a sweetie!

Welcome home, little princess! I can’t wait to watch you grow.

Twin Newborns| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photographer| Richmond, VA

Double the cuteness, double the fun! I always enjoy the chance to photograph twins when the awesome opportunity arises – what a blessing to have two little bundles of joy! I didn’t realize until I became a newborn photographer that there are actually more twins born than you might think. Over the years, I have adopted a different process to account for the needs of two newborns (or even multiples) as opposed to one. So if you are curious as to how a twin newborn session compares to a single newborn session, read on.

Here are the details for a Twin Newborn Session:

Pricing – You shouldn’t have to pay more for two little miracles, so twin sessions are priced at the same rate as a normal newborn session; however, I allow a little more time for twin sessions to account for the feeding and cuddling of two babies.

The Package – Just like single newborn sessions, twin newborn sessions include a variety of images for your collection. Single newborn sessions include photos of your baby alone as well as parent and sibling pictures, while twin newborn sessions include the following additional combinations:

·      Babies together

·      Babies together with each parent

·      Babies alone with each parent

·      Babies with siblings together

·      Whole family portrait(s)

Your gallery will include up to 50 photographs, just like single newborn sessions do. You choose 20 digitals and each image after the 20 is $10 each.

My Process – It’s all about taking turns. When both babies are sleeping, I photograph them together. Then, when one needs to eat, I work with the one who is still sleeping (or at least content and awake). Once baby A finishes eating, we switch and feed baby B while I do baby A’s individual shots.

I work with an assistant for all twin sessions to make sure babies are safe and secure the entire session as well to give parents a break so they can spend time together resting on the couch during the session – it’s a win for everyone!

Now Booking Fall mini sessions| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photography (Copy)

This years Fall mini sessions will be slightly different due to Covid. I will space out the sessions a little bit so that everyone can social distance in between each session. The sessions will take place outside and ONLY immediate family members who booked the session are to arrive at the shoot. Please don't bring anyone else. If you want to bring your dog we can always put him/her on a leash for a few shots of just the family. If anyone is sick we will reschedule. The location of the session will be announced the Wednesday before the session date.

The Fall mini sessions will take place on Oct. 25th, Nov. 7th and Nov. 8th. Times will be early morning or late afternoon. Please email me to book your session.