When you arrive for your newborn session with Megan Papachristou Photography, you can expect to be greeted with an understanding smile, and probably a warm hug. I am a mother as well. So, whether you’re experiencing sleepless nights or the joy of taking in every tiny detail, I have shared this experience in my own journey, and I am honored to be documenting a part of yours.
Transforming Moments Into Memories
I am a trained newborn photography professional, which means newborn poses are always assisted and your child will be safely supported 100% of the time. You can expect me to verbally guide you through our time together so that you can relax, enjoy the session, and feel confident that your growing family is in the best hands.
FEATURED newborn SESSIONS
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Before your portrait session, we’ll have a short phone call to discuss an in-person consultation. We’ll chat about your goals for your session, and how you envision using and displaying your images.
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First Consultation
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Next, we’ll meet, and design your session. If you are a maternity and newborn client, this is when you’ll try on the beautiful gowns available to you to wear during your session. We’ll browse my newborn prop library, including fabrics, outfits, hair pretties, knits, and wraps. We’ll also review color preferences and selections.
If your portrait session will be outdoors, we’ll choose a location for your session. I have a list of suggested locations, or, if you have a specific location in mind, I’d love to see if it will be a good fit for your portraits.
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Design Session
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Session day will be free from stress, and filled with light and love!
If you are a maternity client, makeup is included in your maternity session, with my compliments. My professional partners will give you a flawless, fully customized look.
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Session Day
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Shortly after our session, we’ll see each other again for your gallery reveal. Together we’ll design your walls, order your breathtaking new products, and place your orders for print and production.
When your orders arrive, I’ll personally inspect each product to ensure it meets my standards before you receive your fine art creations handmade just for you.
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Gallery Reveal & Design
NEWBORN Portfolio
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I encourage you to book your newborn session as early as possible, once your due date is established, so I can add you to my Baby Watch list. Newborn sessions are ideally completed during the first two weeks of life when your little one is most likely to still be sleepy and content. I will have your due date on file and we’ll stay in touch as your big day approaches. Once your bundle of joy has arrived, we’ll coordinate to secure a date within two weeks.
When should I book my newborn session?
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Your newborn session will take place at a private location such as your home, or my studio in Wauwatosa. Siblings - both two and four-legged - are more than welcome. This is an important time for your family! We’ll work together to capture individual and family images that tell your story. Someday, when these images belong to your children and the moments captured have long since passed, it will be important that those you love most were present.
Where will the session take place?
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My approach to newborn photography at home is a blend of documentary and classic portraiture. While I want your images to reflect a sense of life with a newborn, I do also give a little direction when necessary. Those authentic, everyday, in-the-moment images are some of my most treasured, and this feeling of love is what I create for my clients. Together we’ll document every bit of the joy your little one brings to your home. I look forward to helping you record the beginning of your story, brimming with wonderful moments. Lifestyle newborn sessions are ideal for babies who may have trouble sleeping, and for parents who desire artistically captured candid imagery. Your session will last approximately one to two hours.
My approach to newborn photography at home is a blend of documentary and classic portraiture. Together we’ll document every bit of the joy your little one brings to your home. Lifestyle newborn sessions are ideal for babies who may have trouble sleeping, and for parents who desire artistically captured candid imagery. Your session will last approximately one to two hours.
What should I expect if I want my newborn session at home?
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When it comes to newborn studio photography, timing is everything. Ideally, your newborn will be photographed within the first two weeks of life, in order to get the best selection of images. Hats, props, hair pretties, wraps, and blankets are included with your studio newborn session. Studio newborn sessions last approximately three to four hours, to account for feeding and posing.
What should I expect if I schedule a studio newborn session?
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This is a simple, sweet baby-only session. Your darling newborn will be kept snug as a bug in wrapped poses for the session.
What is an All Wrapped Up newborn session?
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“I’m so happy we went with Megan for our newborn photos! She is so patient, kind and helpful during the entire process. She has amazing attention to detail & always has the safety of your baby in the forefront of her mind during your session. We just got our photos back and I’m absolutely obsessed with them. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”
"...amazing attention to detail!"
— MEGAN
“Our experience with Megan was above and beyond anything we had expected or hoped for. We started with a lifestyle maternity shoot at our home, and the pictures truly captured the love my husband and I felt for each other and this beautiful bump in my belly. When Ethan was born, Megan came to the hospital and again captured some of the first beautiful moments of our family’s life together. During our newborn session in her studio, we were in awe of her patience with our son and getting the perfect shot. We teared up multiple times. These were beyond anything we envisioned. We're grateful to have found such a wonderful artist who not only loves what she does, but also truly loves and appreciates the little beings she works with.”
“Our experience with Megan was above and beyond anything we had expected or hoped for. The lifestyle pictures truly captured the love my husband and I felt for each other and this beautiful bump in my belly. When Ethan was born, Megan came to the hospital and again captured some of the first beautiful moments of our family’s life together. During our newborn session in her studio, we were in awe of her patience with our son and getting the perfect shot. We teared up multiple times. These were beyond anything we envisioned!"
"When we finally saw the photos, words cannot describe how overjoyed we were."
— SANDY
“Megan has an eye that creates beauty in every photo she takes. An obvious talent and a true gift!”
"Highly Recommend!"
— lynette
"Megan took the necessary amount of time to capture beautiful photos; I did not feel rushed and was given time to take breaks when needed. I also liked that Megan throughout the shoot showed me some of the pictures. Overall Megan is very professional, accommodating and nice to work with."
"...so nice to work with!
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever … It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
— Aaron Siskind
