Welcome to our feature on newborn photographers in the Fox Valley area! Have you seen our maternity feature? Look for children and family features in the next weeks as well. Need help deciding which photographer is the best fit for your family? Let us help with 5 Tips to Choosing the Best Photographer for your Family.
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Swoonbeam Photography, Neenah, Wi
About:: Swoonbeam Photography specializes in unique and artistic, newborn, child & family natural light photography in the Fox Cities area. Sarah has a background in nursing and feels that brings added patience and care to your session! She prides herself in having trained under Rachel Vanoven and Erin Elizabeth Photography!
Location:: Newborn sessions are held in studio or outdoors, weather permitting of course!
Studio:: Swoonbeam Photography’s studio is located downtown Neenah and offers a comfortable environment and beautiful props to use!
Fee Structure:: Maternity, Family and Child sessions are $100; newborn sessions are $150. Packages, prints & digital images are a separate investment.
Mini Sessions:: Mini sessions are offered two or three times a year and are announced on Facebook!
Photo Rights:: Printing rights are included with digital image purchases.
Contact Information: 116 S. Commercial St, Suite 117, Neenah, Wi | sarah@swoonbeam.com | www.swoonbeam.com | facebook
Shaunae Teske Photography, De Pere, Wi
About:: I’m Shaunae, owner & photographer of Shaunae Teske Photography. I’m an artist and visionary specializing in natural light Maternity, Newborn and Family photography sessions. My photos tell the unique story each family possesses and showcases the love they share for one another.
Location:: I only shoot on location. Travel is included for the Green Bay, Fox Valley, and Door County areas. A small travel fee is required for shoots in Madison, Milwaukee and Western Wisconsin. I love travel and will go anywhere my clients want to shoot!
Studio:: I have a home studio for consultations, viewings and meeting only. All shoots are on location.
Fee Structure:: I have a set package called “The Motherhood Collection.” It allows you to pick sessions individually or choose multiple sessions for a discounted rate.
Mini Sessions:: I offer Mini Sessions one weekend in Fall.
Photo Rights:: I offer a copyright release with my photos for my clients’ own personal use.
Contact Information: De Pere, Wi | shaunae@shaunae.com | www.shaunae.com | facebook
Melissa Ives Photograph, Neenah, Wi
About:: In a newborn session, I strive to create a warm, secure, calming atmosphere for both the babies and their parents. I ask parents to schedule their sessions before they give birth so we can work within the 4 to 14 day window where we can capture those little wrinkles, sleepy smiles and tiny toes. I work with my clients from the comforts of their home, but also offer sessions within my home studio.
Location:: Much of my work is done on location, whether at the client’s home, at a park or a downtown setting. I work together with my clients to find the perfect backdrop for their photos. There is no extra charge for a session within 60 miles of Neenah.
Studio:: I do have a small home studio that is perfect for newborn and baby sessions or sessions with one or two small children.
Fee Structure:: Newborn sessions are $450 and includes a 20-30 images in an online ordering gallery, 5×7 album featuring your images, a custom smartphone/tablet app and a $225 credit to build your own package of prints, digital images with print rights, wall art, albums, etc. Fee Structure: (children and families) A complete portrait session is $350, offering up to three clothing changes, and includes 20-30 images in an online ordering gallery, 5×7 album featuring your images, a custom smartphone/tablet app and a $225 credit to build your own package of prints, digital images with print rights, wall art, albums, etc. A mini portrait session is $200 and includes up to 20 images in an online ordering gallery, a custom smartphone/tablet app and a $75 credit to use toward prints, digital images with print rights, wall art, albums, etc.
Mini sessions: I offer mini session specials at least once a year in the fall. Watch my Facebook page for upcoming specials!
Photo rights: Printing rights are included with the purchase of digital photos. I encourage clients to print photos locally at Camera Casino or Image 360, both located in Oshkosh, but offer online ordering.
Contact information: Neenah, WI | info@melissaivesphotography.com | www.melissaivesphotography.com | facebook
Blush Pictures, LLC, New London, Wi
About:: Award winning photographer, Heidi Schroeder, Owner and Photographer of Blush Pictures, LLC, creates a FUN atmosphere, where clients relax knowing she has the experience, creative insight and personality to capture just what they were “picturing”. She is known for creating personalized images by incorporating client’s specific interests, ideas and items into sessions. Whether the session is on location or in Blush’s expansive studio, her modern style captures life’s fluid moments effortlessly while delivering polished, finished portraits.
Location:: Blush offers personalized on location sessions. There may be additional fees for locations beyond 50 miles from our studio. Blush serves all of Wisconsin and beyond. Anywhere life happens, I can be there to capture it.
Studio:: Blush Pictures, LLC’s studio boasts over 2,000 square feet space. It offers a comfortable and large reception area with a child’s play space complete with seating and toys. Clients enjoy a private seating area with changing table and space to spread out during their session. Blush has two large shooting rooms that offer multiple set- ups and designs, such as exposed brick, original large wooden doors and more. Don’t forget props! Blush’s studio offers multiple client friendly prop rooms filled with goodies for your session. And don’t forget the family room…a private room designed for changing outfits, nursing or any other personal needs you may have.
Fee Structure:: Session fees start at $65 and up. Professional prints and products are purchased at your leisure once proofs are ready for viewing.
Mini Sessions:: Blush offers various mini sessions throughout the year that benefit multiple charities, especially around holidays. Depending on Blush’s shooting schedule, clients can request mini sessions at anytime throughout the year. Our mini sessions fill up extremely fast. All Blush VIP Text List clients get first notification of events by texing the message “W744? to 36000.
Photo Rights:: We offer digital images with printing release from each session. These are available for purchase with a minimum professional product purchase.
Contact Information: 309 N. West Water Street, New London WI | heidi@blushpictures.com | www.blushpictures.com | facebook
KL Creative, Little Chute, Wi
About:: My name is Kayla LeBlanc with KL Creative and I am a natural light photographer and graphic designer. I love to capture your memories in any way possible! I prefer to shoot outdoors, but I also have a small in-home studio for newborns and small children.
Location:: I am currently located in Little Chute and would happily travel within 20 miles for no additional charge, but also willing to travel wherever requested to get the perfect shot!
Studio:: I primary shoot outdoors, but have a small in-home studio for newborn and small children photo shoots. I love natural photographs and am willing to travel to your home if it’s best suited for you.
Fee Structure:: Newborn sessions are $140 which include all edited images on a CD with the rights to print wherever you choose.
Mini Sessions:: Are not offered for newborn photographs because you never know how they will cooperate.
Photo Rights:: You will get the rights to all edited images on a CD given to you.
Contact Information: Little Chute, Wi | klcreativeservices@gmail.com | facebook
Polka Dot Umbrella Photography, Neenah, Wi
About:: Danielle Kruse, owner and photographer of Polka Dot Umbrella Photography has been a photographer for 5 years. She specializes in modern + fresh + real images of children, newborns and families. She works on location as well as in her natural light studio in downtown Neenah.
Location:: We offer on location and natural light studio maternity sessions. We do travel up to 60 miles round-trip from the Appleton area.
Studio:: Studio space is located in downtown Neenah – high ceilings, hardwood floors and full of character where modern, simple maternity sessions are available.
Fee Structure:: Session fees start at $200 for all full sessions. Print prices start at $25 and collections at $450.
Mini Sessions:: Designated times are available for mini sessions through out the year typically every season. We also offer mini maternity sessions for $100 when you choose do also do a newborn session with Polka Dot Umbrella Photography. Perfect way to capture your belly and your new baby.
Photo Rights:: Clients can purchase digital images either at a discounted rate with their session fee or once they receive their gallery. All digital images come with a photo release which can be used to print and share images.
Contact Information: 121 ½ Wisconsin Ave. Neenah, Wi | danielle@polkadotumbrella.com | www.polkadotumbrella.com | facebook
Sara Jean Photography, Greenville
About:: Hello! My name is Sara Hoffman. I am a mother of three, a registered nurse, and have now ventured into professional photography. Although I photograph Maternity sessions to family sessions and everything in between; I really love the newborn sessions. Your babies are only that little for not so very long…it is a special moment you will not want to miss. It is best to get into the studio before baby is 10 days old to catch those super sleepy and curled up poses.
Location:: I do not shoot newborn sessions on location.
Studio:: I have an in-home studio in Greenville, that is perfect for little ones and a couple of pictures of your new baby with siblings and mom/dad. I have a ton of props available also; including headbands, hats, diaper covers, buckets, baskets, blankets, and special setups at your request.
Fee Structure:: I charge a basic session fee of $175 for a newborn shoot. This includes my time preparing before your shoot, a 2-3 hour session including family and siblings, and editing of around 20+ images. I will upload your edited images onto my website for you to share with family and friends. AND you will receive a CD with all your edited images and a print release upon request at no additional cost to you.
Mini Sessions:: Not available for newborns.
Photo Rights:: CD with all your edited images and a print release upon request at no additional cost.
Contact Information: Greenville, Wi | photographysarajean@gmail.com | www.
sarajeanphotography.zenfolio.
com | facebook
Trinrose Photography, Appleton
About:: My name is Trinity and I love taking pictures. I’ve been taking pictures for years, but recently I was finally able to do this full time. I love being able to capture that special moment for others so they can remember that exact moment. I take pride in my work, and love to meet new people while capturing their memories.
Location:: I have portable backdrops and props that I bring to the customers house. I do take pictures in my house, but under certain circumstances. I like to take pictures at the customers house, since it’s more comfortable for them, especially kids. I do travel. After 30 miles from Appleton, I charge for travel depending on the distance.
Studio:: I don’t have a studio yet, all my equipment and props are in my house, but I’m hoping to have a studio up in a few years.
Fee Structure:: Maternity and newborn pics are $200 (plus tax) unless you go with the baby package where you pay for 4 sessions and get the 5th free.
Mini Sessions:: I do offer mini sessions a couple times a year. 15 minutes photo shoot at an outdoor location, CD and rights to pictures are sent to you.
Photo Rights:: Yes, the photo rights are included in the prices I charge.
Contact Information: Appleton, Wi | trinrosephotography@gmail.com | www.trinrosephotography.com | facebook
Michelle Pfeifer Photography, Appleton
About:: Michelle Pfeifer is a photographer based in Appleton, specializing in newborn photography for over 2 years. She enjoys using her creativity, technical ability, and large collection of props and backdrops to create images that are spontaneous and unique in the safe and comfortable environment of her home studio. Professional, color-corrected prints are available in a private gallery online in large and small formats with options for framing, gallery-style prints, holiday cards, photo-books, and more.
Location:: We offer sessions in 300 square-feet of dedicated home studio space conveniently located in North Appleton.
Studio:: Our home studio offers natural light set-ups with the option of incorporating props, both personal and studio owned. (Headbands and hats used in the session are available for purchase). Lighting is continuous (no flash) with much use of natural lighting from large windows.
Fee Structure:: Newborn Standard Sessions starts at $250 + tax, includes 2-3 hour session with prop and outfit changes as desired and 20-30 fully edited images available for print purchase direct from our website or on a disc for an additional $75.00. Parents and siblings are also invited to participate in this photo session.
Mini Sessions:: Newborn Mini Session $150 + tax, Includes 1 hour session with up to 2-3 outfit and prop changes as desired and 10-20 fully edited images available for print purchase direct from site or on a disc for an additional $75.00. No siblings or family shots included in the mini sessions. Low resolution digital files of each photo will still be available for download direct from the website to share online (not suitable for prints).
Note:: Each session will always have available the option to download their images off the studio website in low-resolution digital files to share online or through email. These are not suitable for prints, but look great on a screen and are fun to share on social networks or with family and friends through email!
Photo Rights:: Full photo rights to print and use for personal use, are given to clients when a disc of images is purchased. Clients may share low-resolution downloaded images online but may not print them.
Contact Information: Appleton, Wi | michelle.pfeifer.photography@
gmail.com | www.michellepfeiferphotography.com | facebook
Kelly Jean Photography, Greenville, Wi
About:: I am a wife, married to my soul mate and a mother of a 5 year old little boy who never ceases to amaze me. I love warm sunshine, flip flops, coffee, snuggling with babies and being silly with kiddos. My style of photography – modern, whimsical, and colorful. The ideal time to photograph babies is at 7-10 days old. I encourage expectant mothers to contact me prior to delivery (2-3 months prior to due date), ensuring my availability for the session and capturing babies during this magical time. I offer First Year Portrait Collections, these collections are a perfect way to capture all the wonderful milestones of your precious baby.
Location:: I offer on-location sessions, either at a home environment or at an outdoor location. There is an additional fee for locations outside the Fox Valley area.
Studio:: I have a home-based studio in the Greenville area that offers both natural and artificial light. The studio offers a wide variety of back drops, props and colorful accessories for both boys and girls.
Fee Structure:: Each collection includes the session, session preview album, on-line gallery, portraits and more. Collections start at $135. In addition to Portrait Collections, I also offer the ability to purchase rights to images which starts at $150.
Photo Rights:: Rights to images start at $150.
Contact Information: Greenville, Wi | kellyjeanphoto@yahoo.com | kellyjeanphoto@zenfolio.com | facebook
All Seasons Photo, New London, Wi
About:: Hello My name is Season Polsin. I have been doing what I love for 10+ years and loving every minute of it. Besides having 6 children of my own (ages 6yrs-20), being the oldest of 4 in my own family… I have been a preschool teacher, foster parent and done home-daycare too… Hope to see you soon.
Location:: There is no extra fees to travel locally amongst many of my favorite settings or one of your own.
Studio:: Downtown New London is the home of my OLD WORLD studio offering “FUN FOR ALL!”
Fee Structure:: Session fees have stayed the same for years and are very reasonable. Email for specifics.
Mini Sessions:: All Sessions are LARGE with a mini price!
Photo Rights:: CD’s are always an option… email to find out the session details.
Contact Information: New London, Wi | photosbyseason@yahoo.com | www.photosbyseason.com | facebook
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