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 Family Photographer Summer 2022

Happy March! It’s getting so close to spring and summer… and I can’t wait! Summer is the perfect time for family photos.

Update your family photos when the weather is warm and beautiful! The earlier you get on my calendar the better. We all know how fast our summer schedules fill up. Between sports, activities and vacations, summer can fly by fast!

Have you ever looked back a year ago and thought, wow the kids were SO little! Time really does fly by. If you keep putting off family photos waiting to get to your perfect weight or once this event is checked off….it won’t get scheduled. You’ll miss out capturing those moments when your kids were ‘little’. Before you know it, they will be out of the stage you remember from ‘last year.’

You won’t regret getting in those pictures with your babies! Your kids won’t remember how you felt about yourself, but they will love seeing you in the pictures with them.

What are you waiting for?!

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!

Three reasons YOU should be in photos with your kids!

Have you ever put off family photos because you didn’t want to be in the photos?! Here are my top three reasons why you should get in those pictures with your kids!

1. Your kids will want to see you in pictures with them! They won’t care about all the things you worried about that was stopping you from getting in pictures.

2. You are beautiful! Pamper yourself and get dressed up. You deserve it!

3. Your kids change so fast! Don’t wait until they’re grown up….

So what are you waiting for?! Mamas, I’ve created a special session just for you for Mother’s Day. Check out the details here.

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!

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….

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

Zimdars | Waukesha Milestone Session

The Zimdars family joined me in my Waukesha Studio a few weeks ago for a family mini session with their adorable 3 boys. The identical twins were days away from turning 6 months old and big brother was full of smiles! Hands full…hearts full. I love these milestone sessions. <3

DeBruin | Brookfield Mini Session

The DeBruin Family joined me last fall for a family mini session. It’s always intimidating when a fellow photographer asks you to take their family pictures! Photographers need photographers too. It’s so important to get behind the frame with your family. I’m so honored you chose me, DeBruin family! <3

Joseph | Waukesha Newborn Lifestyle Session

Newborn sessions have my heart. Bring me all the babies! ;) Newborn Lifestyle Sessions can be done in home or in my studio within the first 14 days. These sessions are perfect to document those first few days. It goes so fast!

Baby Joseph joined me in my new studio space in Waukesha back in November. This space is perfect for a newborn session [or any session!]. I was so honored to be able to capture these sweet moments for this adorable family of 3! Congrats and welcome baby Joseph!

Sullivan | Milwaukee Newborn Lifestyle Session

The Popp family welcomed baby Sullivan back in June. I was honored to capture those first moments as a family of three in my studio a few weeks ago. Welcome baby Sullivan!

Finn | Wisconsin Newborn Lifestyle Session

Finn's family welcomed me into their home last month to capture those first moments at home as a family of four! Turns out it is a small world. Finn's dad went to school with my brother and sister. This is one of my favorite things about this little business of mine...meeting all of you! SO honored to capture those fleeting newborn moments. <3
 

Announcement | New Studio Space

Happy Friday Friends!

I am excited to announce I have a studio space for simple lifestyle studio sessions! I've always wanted to have an indoor space as Wisconsin is not ideal for outdoor sessions year round. PLUS, now I can offer milestone sessions!

This space has a ton of natural light, white walls and props. I like to keep props to a minimum and focus on YOU. The interactions between mom and baby or the whole family. This space is perfect for milestones, cake smashes, head shots, and everything in-between! 

Now offering packages for Bump to 1 year. Contact me for more information! {Hint: Discount!}
 

Now booking lifestyle studio sessions. These can be used for Mini Sessions, Cake Smashes, Mommy & Me, Milestones, Newborn, Family.....etc.

Contact me to reserve your spot today! <3
Cheers to the weekend!
XO

Annabelle | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Sweet Annabelle made these two a big sister (again) and big brother last month. This adorable family of five invited me into their home to document those first few days at home. Congratulations Emma and Jon!