Scroll down to learn about Stylish & Hip Kid's approach to NEWBORN photography and to find answers to some frequently asked questions
"Let the wild rumpus start!"
-Where the Wild Things Are
Why take newborn pictures?
Newborn photos are a celebration of you—the one who carried this tiny seed to life—your baby, and your family's unique story. For families in Brooklyn and NYC, these photos capture more than just how your newborn looks; they reflect the love, connection, and joy in your home as you welcome this new life.
Newborn photography is about documenting the little details: the way your baby fits into your arms, the smiles exchanged, and the space where these first memories are made. It's not just just about the baby—it’s about your whole family, capturing the heartfelt interactions and emotions that define this special moment. Your home, your love, your life together—all preserved in beautiful images that you’ll treasure forever. Stylish & Hip Kids is proud to be a trusted Brooklyn newborn photographer for over 10+ years.
Stylish & Hip Kids' Approach as a Brooklyn Newborn Photographer
Our approach to newborn photography is natural and relaxed. Our trusted Brooklyn newborn photographers help build a fun environment so you can enjoy each other and take a moment to honor the family you’re building rather than worry about getting the pictures (that’s our job!). This is part of the reason that we won’t book another photo session directly after your newborn session, so there’s no need to feel rushed: We can take the time we need to accommodate feedings, diaper changes, alien invasions (who knows, life with newborns is unpredictable!!).
“On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered, ‘Life will never be the same.’”
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Kids, Families, Newborn photography in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Greater nyc
Next Steps
How to Book Your Newborn Photography Session in Brooklyn and NYC
Work with us to finalize dates, locations, and a plan for your photo shoot.
Fill out the contact form, including preferred dates and what you're looking for.
Complete booking form, sign contract, pay retainer.
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Enjoy your photoshoot!
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Smile. Enjoy. Share pictures
with loved ones. Leave a review.
Download your images and order albums and prints.
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What to expect from your Newborn Photography session
What's age should newborn photos be taken?
How should we prepare our apartment for our newborn photo shoot?
This depends on your preferences. If you want pictures of your baby dreamy, with their eyes closed, the best time for a newborn baby photography session is the first 10 days. If you wait a little longer, you'll have more awake time during your session where your kid will be alert with their eyes opened. We suggest you don't stress yourself—newborn pictures can be anything in the first three months. Waiting a bit can give mom a moment to recover from giving birth and the whole family to bond with your child.
While we want to capture how you're living, having too much clutter in your environment can distract from what's most important: You and your growing family. We recommend cleaning up your space a bit and where possible declutter the areas that will be in your pictures. We'll be happy to discuss the best approach here. And all that said, some people just really dig the 'everything is falling apart, this is what parenting looks like' aesthetic, so if that's you we can discuss as well.
Capture the motherload
What if our brooklyn / NYC home is a tiny apartment?
Our newborn photo sessions are in your home both because it reduces some of the stress of trying to travel somewhere with your newborn, but also because so much of newborn photography is about capturing where you and your family are in this new stage of your lives. Families move—especially as they grow—and we find that folks love to have a memory that includes their home at the time. So don't worry about whether your place is small or fancy, just have it be you. From there, we can plan with you on how to capture your home's best side.
Want to capture your family during the first year of your newborn's life? Check out our motherload package for three sessions within the first year.
How long is a newborn photography session?
Newborn photography sessions last up to two hours long. We take our time in newborn photography sessions and don't book another session directly after, so that we can maintain a relaxed environment, and take time to pause for feedings, to clean up messes, for wardrobe changes, and to breathe and keep it light.
Do you have a question that isn't answered here? View our general frequently asked questions for answers to things like whether we travel outside of NYC and brooklyn, or what to expect after your session. Or, click below to reach out and ask us directly.
What should we wear for our newborn pictures?
You, your baby, and your family should feel comfortable and pretty. Don't stress yourself out about your wardrobe, but don't wear your pijamas either (unless your PJs are just fabulous). Choose fabrics that are soft and comfortable for your newborn to keep them happy during the session (babies tend not to like jeans). We provide guidance and inspiration for outfits and wardrobe to our clients, so you won't be left hanging.
