NEWBORN PORTRAITS

A calm baby-led experience thoughtfully designed around your baby's comfort, safety, and your family's memories.

Collage of newborn baby photos with dreamy nighttime backgrounds featuring stars, moons, and blue celestial elements.

Every newborn session is thoughtfully designed around your baby's comfort and natural rhythm. Before you arrive, every wrap, prop, and detail has already been prepared, allowing you to relax while I create timeless portraits you'll treasure for generations.

A collection of photographs showing a small child peeking through round holes and openings in various wood textures and surfaces.

Cozy Mini

Simple. Sweet. Fully Wrapped


Baby only • Wrapped Session • Optional Upgrades

15 professionally edited images included


$250


A collection of artistic baby photos in blue wrapping against a gingham checkered background shows a playful sequence.

Cozy Signature

More Looks. More style. Same Cozy Feel.



Baby Only • Wrapped and Posed Session • Optional Upgrades

40 professionally edited images included


$425


Newborn Deluxe*

Full Experience. Fully Styled. Beautifully Detailed.


Wrapped + posed portraits • Parent + sibling portraits

Expression + detail portraits • Multiple styled setups

80+ professionally edited images

Complete gallery included

Complimentary MBM gift


$600


A sleeping newborn baby posed in a cream-colored basket with delicate lace details in a soft, natural light setting.

Customize Your Session

Close-up black and white portrait of a curious baby looking sideways, showcasing delicate features and innocent expression.

optional upgrades



Family Portraits- $75

Included with the Newborn Deluxe package


Expression photos-$50

Included with the Newborn Deluxe package


detail Photos- $50

Included with the Newborn Deluxe package


Expression + detail duo- $75


What are expression and detail shots?


Expression photos capture your baby's personality. Tiny smiles, yawns, silly faces, frowns, curious looks, and other precious expressions that make them unique. Detail Photos focus on all the little features that you will never want to forget. (Hands, feet, side of face, nose, lips, ears, etc.)

PETITE PORTRAIT MINI

Ideal for newborns who are more alert and expressive (3+ weeks old & up)


Short & sweet keepsake of your baby's personality and precious features
Black and white close-up photograph of tiny baby toes curled up against someone's palm.

A perfect option if you've missed the traditional newborn window! This short and sweet session focuses on baby's expressions and features, captured from above on a soft white drop.


  Includes:

-Short session

-Clean, minimal styling

-10 digital images

-Access to curated add-ons


$200


Black and white portrait of a happy baby wearing a white headband against a light background.
A tiny sleeping newborn baby wearing a brown outfit yawns while being cradled in gentle embrace.

Lifestyle Newborn Session

A softer, simpler way to capture your newborn's first days

No props. No posing. Just you, your baby, and all the love that lives in between. These sessions are perfect for families who want to focus on connection, cuddles, and calm...either in my neutral lifestyle studio space or right in your home.

Studio Lifestyle Session

-In my studio lifestyle space

-No wraps, props or posing

-Family shots included

-20 digital images

$250


In-Home Lifestyle Session

-In the comfort of your own home

-No wraps, props, or posing

-Family shots Included

-20 digital images

$275 + Mileage


The first hours that change everything...

A collage of tender newborn moments in soft pastel tones featuring close-up hospital photos and delicate details.

Fresh 48 photo package

A sweet and simple session to capture baby's first hours earth side...at home or in the hospital


Includes:

-no props or posing

-20 digital images

-Family included

$275 + mileage


Fresh 48 photo package

A sweet and simple session to capture baby's first hours earth side...at home or in the hospital


Includes:

-no props or posing

-20 digital images

-Family included

$275 + mileage


Lets Capture the First Chapter

I know it can feel overwhelming with so many options—but don’t stress. I’m happy to help or even customize a package to fit your exact needs. My goal is to make this more than just a session—it should be a great experience.
I work confidently, safely, and always on baby’s time. These early days go by so fast… and they truly are worth remembering.

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Close-up studio photo showing gentle newborn baby hand against soft white background with light shadows.

 

 

Care, Experience, and Heart

 

 

 

why families choose me...

“Marlee went above and beyond for my family! You can truly tell she’s passionate about what she does. She was so patient with my newborn, and the final images were absolutely absolutely beautiful. I would recommend her to anyone."

                      -Kathryn S.

With seven years of experience, newborn safety training, medical knowledge, and being a mama, I bring more than just a camera to your session — I bring calm, confidence, and care. I’ve had the honor of working with hundreds of families, and many travel from hours away knowing their little one is in trusted, capable hands. This isn’t just photography — it’s about creating a safe, meaningful experience you’ll never forget.

Testimonials

CONTINUAL EDUCATION & TRUSTED EXPERIENCE

You’re trusting me with some of your most important memories, and that’s something I don’t take lightly. I’ve spent years continuing my education—not just to improve my craft, but to make sure every session is safe, smooth, and full of care. My goal is always to serve your family well and give you images you’ll treasure forever. Explore the work that families trust and treasure below.


View my portfolio below

SEE THE MOMENTS
A minimalist logo design featuring delicate botanical elements in soft green tones.
A circular logo design for The Milky Way newborn retreat with star accents.
Dark circular logo design for 'Safety' photography education with curved text.
Peaceful macro shot of sleeping baby's face showing delicate features in soft lighting.
Baby in blue teal colored wrap rests peacefully in multiple artistic angles during newborn photoshoot.
Two young children in matching pink outfits lying on a fluffy white rug while smiling at the camera.
A tender, intimate portrait series showing an embrace between a couple in a dimly lit setting with warm tones.
Sleeping newborn peacefully resting in turquoise ceramic bowl on wooden surface.
Mother in brown sweater holding newborn baby wrapped in white, illuminated by gentle window light.
Sleeping newborn baby wearing teal onesie lies peacefully with hands behind head on dark teal background.
Newborn in white wrap with lace headband resting on textured background with heart decoration.
Close-up black and white image of tiny newborn baby feet with wrinkled soles.
Family portrait against brown background with newborn in white wrap.
Close up of tiny baby feet in gray knit clothing held by caring hands.
A couple shares an intimate moment with their newborn while their black dog lounges in front.
A sleeping newborn baby in a gray outfit being cradled against someone wearing a gray shirt.
A yawning newborn baby wearing a light gray knit outfit lies on white fabric.
A family sits on the floor with their black dog while cradling their newborn in a nursery.
Close-up of tiny baby feet against a white background.

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST...

A newborn baby sleeps in a hammock made from antlers of a mounted deer head on a brown wall.
PHOTOGRAPHY THAT HOLDS MEANING BEYOND THE PICTURE.

WHY YOU CAN TRUST ME


I’ve completed professional newborn safety and posing training, along with advanced workshops in lighting and family photography. Combined with my medical background, this allows me to handle your little ones with the highest level of care while creating timeless, meaningful images. Whether we’re capturing newborns, milestones, maternity, or seniors, your memories deserve to be preserved with both artistry and safety in mind.

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