Milwaukee in home Newborn Lifestyle Session 2023

There’s nothing sweeter than documenting those first few days at home!

It’s never too early to reach out! Book your newborn session here.

What to expect at your Newborn Lifestyle Session in the Studio

Congratulations! I’m so happy you’re here! If you’re considering a newborn session, my Waukesha Studio is a great option.

Natural light, all white and you don’t have to clean your house! I can do sessions in your home too. All I need is good natural light.

All you need to bring is a few favorite outfits, swaddles and headbands. Dogs are allowed in my studio.

My studio has a crib, bed, and benches.

The all white, simple set up keeps the focus on just you and your brand new baby.

It’s never too early to reach out and grab a spot on my calendar! Let’s chat.

Milwaukee Newborn Lifestyle Photographer 2022

Congratulations! Those first few days at home can be a blur. You won’t regret having newborn photos done, but you will regret not having them done! Babies change so much in the first year.

When is the best time for newborn photos?

Within the first 5-14 days. There is some leeway… as my style is lifestyle newborn.

Who’s included?

Immediate family members are included in your newborn session!

How soon should I reach out?

The sooner, the better! Grab your spot on my calendar before it fills up!

Newborn Lifestyle Session in the studio

Congratulations! You want to schedule a newborn session, but are unsure if you want to have it in your home. Katie Bingen Photography offers Newborn Lifestyle Sessions in their all white, modern Waukesha Studio.

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions take place within the 5-14 day window. If it happens to go slightly outside the window, it’s no big deal. The earlier you reach out to schedule with me, the better!

What should you bring to your session in the studio?

I recommend a favorite outfit(s), swaddle(s), headband(s) and a white onesie. One advantage of the studio is you don’t have to clean up your house for your session!

What can I expect during the session?

A relaxed environment. These sessions are led by the baby. If your baby needs to eat, have a diaper change, be soothed, it is no big deal. Have toddlers? If they need a break, we will switch it up and focus on mom and baby. We will go with the flow. I have children of my own, so I get it! :)

Ready to book your session?! Reach out today!

How to prepare for your in home Newborn Session

Congratulations! You’re expecting and have a newborn session scheduled for in your home. What happens next?

First off, plan your outfits around you. You want to feel comfortable and confident. Stick to neutral colors and build a color pallet off of your outfit. Don’t match, but coordinate colors. I offer style and select for all my clients to help in planning their outfits. As always, reach out for advice! I’m happy to guide you in the right direction.

Secondly, prepare your home. I typically shoot in the living room, master bedroom and nursery. Sometimes, I’ll use the kitchen too! Clean and declutter these rooms ahead of your session. I’ll be looking for the most natural light, so if there is another room in your house we could use, great!

This goes hand in hand, but the time of day is important when doing a photoshoot in your home. Things to think about… when does my home get the best natural light? I default to late morning for in home sessions as that usually gives the best natural light in the house. (Late morning also tends to work for older siblings that still take naps in the early afternoon.)

Relax. I’ll be coming in the comfort of your own home to capture those first few moments with your new baby. I’ll get a few of those everyone looking at the camera, but my favorite to capture are those in between moments. You gazing at your newborn, how tiny they are in your arms or how suddenly you toddler doesn’t look so little anymore. The session will be led by your baby (or toddler). If we need to take breaks for eating, soothing, tantrums or diaper changes… that is okay! I’m a mom of 3 and get it. :)

Lastly, if you have pets….they will be in your photos. That is all. Can’t wait to meet you and your family!

Haven’t booked your session yet? Get on my calendar!

When to book your Newborn Session?

When should you book your Newborn Session?

NOW! Just kidding…but it is never too early to get on my calendar.

How do I book?

All that is required to get on my calendar is a paid retainer (goes towards your session fee) and a signed agreement. Your session date will be scheduled within the first 5-14 days after your baby is born.

Where do sessions take place?

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions can be done in home, my Waukesha Studio or outdoors.

How many pictures do we get?

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions come with 45+ edited photos with a print release.

Is the whole family included or just baby?

The whole (immediate) family is included! (and pets!) Worried about your toddler? Don’t be. I have 3 kids of my own and have seen it all. I love working with little kids and involving them in the session. See the cute big brother above… he jumped right in. ;)

Want to learn more?! Reach out today! I’d love to work with you!

Why it is worth it to hire a newborn photographer!

Do you need to hire a newborn photographer?

The newborn stage you are on less sleep, overwhelmed and in a bit of a fog. The last thing you want to put energy into is figuring out how to take your baby’s pictures (and include you in them too)!

By hiring a newborn photographer, you’ve taken out the stress. With years of experience and training, your photographer knows which way to place your family in the best lighting, colors to avoid when picking out outfits and post processing of your images to create a timeless, professional product.

My newborn sessions can be done in home, in my Waukesha studio or outdoors (when it’s warmer out)!

It’s never to early to reach out and get on my calendar!

Did you know I offer baby's first year packages?

Congratulations, you are expecting a baby! This is such an exciting time! I offer packages from maternity all the way through the first year.

Maternity

Maternity sessions are scheduled between 30-32 weeks along.

Fresh 48

Sessions are done within the first 48 hours after birth in the hospital.

Newborn Lifestyle

Sessions are done within the 5-14 days in my studio, the comfort of your own home or outdoors.

Waukesha Studio

Home

Outdoor

Milestone

6 Months

1 Year

It’s never too early to get on my calendar… reach out to learn more about the different packages I offer! Can’t wait to meet you and your family!

My approach to Maternity Photography in the studio

Congratulations! You’re expecting a baby and wondering if you can do your maternity session in a studio. The answer is YES!

When do I schedule my session?

Maternity Sessions are usually scheduled between 30-32 weeks along. We can schedule closer to your due date.

Who is included in the session?

Your immediate family is included in the session! I love capturing your connections with your loved ones during this special time. While we will go for the all looking at the camera and smiling pose, I also want to you to have fun and interact while I’m snapping away. These photos you will look back on and remember how little your son or daughter seemed before the baby. Once baby arrives, it’s amazing how grown up the older siblings seem.

Where is your studio located?

My studio is in Waukesha.

Do you offer packages for Maternity and Newborn?

YES! Reach out today for more information.

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions in a studio

You might have stumbled upon my page because…. you’re expecting!

Congratulations!!

My house won’t work for a photo session, do you have a studio?

Maybe you just moved or the lighting isn’t ideal in your home….and you’re wondering can we achieve the lifestyle look in a studio?! YES. I have a beautiful all white studio in Waukesha. There’s a bed, couch, mini crib, chairs and stools.

How do I prepare?

All you have to bring is a favorite outfit, swaddle(s), and a white onesie. No need to clean up your house during those first few days!

What can I expect during the session?

We will take family photos, each parent with the baby, sibling photos and some of just the baby. Everyone in the family is included in all of my sessions! If the baby needs to eat or needs a diaper change, no worries! Time is built into my Newborn Lifestyle Sessions for this very reason. Babies rule the session.

My studio in Waukesha is perfect for newborns! It’s never too early to get on my calendar….

What to wear at your next family photo session

Okay, so you booked your family photos with Katie Bingen Photography. Now the question is….what to wear!?

Each and every client of mine has exclusive access to a styling service. Take the headache out of planning outfits for the whole family. Upon booking, you will receive an email from me outlining how to prepare for your upcoming session which includes how to use this amazing service!

Here are a few tips for planning your family’s outfits:

Coordinate

Remember the days of wearing jeans and white t-shirts….and I mean everyone?! Let’s not do that. Coordinating outfits with patterns and solid colors will create a cohesive look. Pull colors from the patterned outfit.

Colors

Neutral and muted tones. (Think white, gray, navy, mustard, olive green, maroon, etc.) These tones will photograph beautifully. Stay away from bright, neon colors.

Pick mom’s outfit first!

Here’s a little tip….pick out YOUR outfit first! Something you feel comfortable in, feel good in. You will love your photos that much more if you’re wearing something you feel confident in!

Have fun with it! If you ever have any questions or want my opinion, I am here and happy to help.

Thinking about book a session? Contact me for more info!

How to prepare for your Newborn Session

CONGRATULATIONS!

You’ve booked your Newborn Session with Katie Bingen Photography.

…NOW WHAT?

What to Wear

I recommend sticking to light neutral, muted colors. For baby, bring along a favorite outfit, headband(s), swaddle(s) and a white onesie. A style guide and Pinterest idea board will be sent over upon booking. Don’t overthink it too much! First and foremost, be comfortable in the clothes you pick for yourself. You want to feel your best in the photos!

Milk, Diapers, Repeat

Newborn Sessions are 1-2 hours. Why are my sessions this long? Babies rule the session. That’s right, if your baby is hungry, needs a diaper change or needs to be snuggled to calm down, don’t worry! These sessions are meant to be relaxed. There is no rush.

I have a toddler…

Great! The whole family (mom, dad and siblings….even pets!) are included in all of my sessions! Worried how they will behave? I have kids ranging from 2-7. Nothing phases me, I’ve seen it all! Bring along a favorite toy of snack for your toddler. We will start out with family and sibling shots to get their portion of the session done right away. By the end of the session, most toddler’s will want their own individual picture on each chair in the studio (or your living room). ;)

All in all, relax. I’ve done countless numbers of newborn sessions. I have young kids of my own. I love working with babies and your older kiddos! Can’t wait to meet you!

Ready to book your newborn session?

Shield | Maternity Session

The Shield family joined me in late summer for their maternity session. We had the best weather. Looking forward to warmer days ahead!

Gwen | Studio Newborn

Gwen’s family joined me in my Waukesha studio for her newborn lifestyle session in December right before Christmas. Welcome baby Gwen! <3

Stella | Studio Newborn

Baby Stella and her family joined me in my Waukesha studio back in May for her newborn session. Her brother was full of smiles and just adores his little sister!

The Carter Family joined me back in March for their Maternity Session. See more from that session here.

Welcome baby Stella!

Leto | Milwaukee Newborn Lifestyle Session

Welcome baby Annabelle! I was welcomed into their home back in February to take pictures of their brand new beautiful family of three. <3

See some of my favorite photos from this session below. After you view this session, I have a few ways you can support me and my business during this unprecedented time. I miss capturing all of these moments for you! <3

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4. Reach out and schedule your session now! Once things slowly start to get back to our new normal and I am able to photograph your families, I will be busy. Reach out now to get on my calendar!

I can’t wait to see you all hopefully soon! <3

Carter | Waukesha Maternity Session

The Carter family is welcoming their second baby very soon! I was so honored to capture this time in their lives a few weeks ago.

With everything going on right now, I am unable to take sessions while we have the Stay at Home Order in place. Their sweet newborn will be documented once we are safe to take sessions again. If you are due soon and are considering a newborn session, don’t worry! Newborn Lifestyle Sessions capture the time in your lives and your connection with your new family member. If this happens to be out of the normal 2 week window, what a story you will have for your children someday. <3

Looking forward to seeing and meeting all of you hopefully soon!

Adalyn | Newborn

Sweet Adalyn was born in mid December and joined me in the studio for her newborn pictures. I love capturing those first moments. Babies change so much in the first year, you won’t regret pictures of when they are so tiny in your arms.

Newborn Sessions can be done in the comfort of your own home or in my Waukesha Studio. It’s never too early to reach out to reserve your spot on my calendar! I also offer packages from maternity through the baby’s first year. Reach out today!

Eleanor | Milwaukee Newborn Session

Eleanor’s family invited me into their beautiful home to capture those first few days. Big brother Louie couldn’t get enough of the camera and his new sister! <3

Reid | Waukesha Studio Newborn Session

Welcome baby Reid! His family joined me in the studio earlier this month for his newborn session. His big sister and big brother just adore him!