Before I arrive I'll ask you to turn the heat up in your room. When I arrive, I open up all the blinds and tidy up a few items that may be out of place.
I usually begin with photos of the baby on their own in the bassinet and then head into parent and family photos.
Throughout the session, I will guide you with simple prompts and do my best to capture all images within 45-60 minutes, making sure it is as easy and stress-free as possible.
The Fresh48 I deliver are soft, sweet, and timeless pieces of art that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Having a baby is exhilarating, exhausting, and often becomes a hazy memory as you navigate adjusting to your new life.
Having these photos will add clarity to this special time!
I will come to the place of birth (hospital, home, birthing center) 24-48 hours after your baby is born to document this tremendously special time.
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Fresh48 Sessions
So your baby has the sweetest first photos
"We absolutely love our photos!
Katie is able to capture rare candid moments of our family, which makes the photos uniquely ours. Would highly recommend Arcadian Photography to anyone!"
Vivian
Most clients have a list of friends and family they want to contact when the big day arrives; add my name to the list! Once you head to the hospital in labor, have your support person contact me via text or email, and then contact me again once the baby is born.
letting me know baby is on the way
timing
the fresh48
Your baby’s arrival might not be perfectly scheduled—but your photos can be. When you book a Fresh48 session, you’ll pay a session fee to reserve your due date on my calendar. This fee secures your spot and ensures that I remain on-call around your due date, ready to meet you at the hospital within the first 48 hours after your baby is born.
how booking a Fresh48 session works
How it Works
You’ve taken care of the hardest part: choosing your photographer. Next, just visit the contact page to fill out my form, and we’ll begin planning your session together.
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viewing
After you book your session, I’ll be in touch on how to get a hold of me when you go into labor.
Your baby sets the pace. We’ll take breaks as needed to keep things calm and comfortable. With years of experience and endless patience, there’s no rush, no stress.
7–10 days after your session, I’ll reach out to let you know your photos are ready. You’ll then select a 24-hour window that fits your schedule to view and order your images.
Katie's photos NEVER disappoint. Happy baby, sleepy baby, or even a cranky baby, she will get the shot or 20 ; ) that once you see, you won't be able to live without! I'm so thankful I found her and will continue to use her talents frequently.
chelsea
Fresh48 Session Pricing
for babyies 24-48 hours old
If you’ve ever shopped for art of any kind before, you know prices are all over the map… and that’s certainly true with photography as well. And like with other art, those prices aren’t easily compared - it’s not apples to apples.
My work may not be the least expensive in the area, but it's certainly one of the best values. My unique process ensures you'll get exactly what you want, and end up with beautiful images to print and enjoy for years to come.
- A relaxed, guided session
- Photos with parents and siblings
- Photos at place of birth
- Digital files sold separately
The Fresh48 Session Fee is $250 and includes:
Digital file packages begin at $650 for 25 images.
More Fresh48 Goodness
Brooklyn and henry's fresh48 session at legacy good samaritan hospital
During a Fresh48 session, I come to the hospital, or place of birth, sometime during those first two days after baby (or babies!) have been born and photograph you with your new bundle! This is a special add on session for those that book a newborn session with me.
REFER-A-FRIEND
and get rewarded
Love your photos? Tell a friend! When you refer someone who books their first session with Arcadian Photography, you’ll receive $75 in Arcadian Credit—and they’ll receive $75, too.
The details:
• Referrals must be brand-new clients
• Referral credit can’t be used toward mini-session events
• No limit — earn as much Arcadian Credit as you want!
So go ahead and channel your inner influencer 😉 Forward my emails, share my posts, or create your own stories about your session. Every referral that books puts more credit back in your pocket!
$75 for You. $75 for Them. Every Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you might want to know before booking
A Fresh48 session takes place within the first 24-48 hours after your baby is born, typically at the hospital, birth center, or your home (if you have a home birth). These sessions capture your baby’s very first hours of life, tiny details, first snuggles, siblings meeting baby, and all those emotional, fleeting moments before the newborn haze settles in.
Fresh48 sessions take place wherever you deliver: Salem Hospital, Silverton Hospital, birth centers, or at home for planned home births. I come to you, making the process easy and stress-free.
When you book, you’ll give me your due date and where you plan to deliver. I stay “on call” around that time. Once you go into labor, text me to let me know, then text me again once your baby is born. From there, we’ll choose a time that works for me to come in.
No problem at all. Babies make their own plans, and Fresh48 sessions are designed to be flexible. I keep room in my schedule for these last-minute adjustments, so you’ll always have a spot.
Keep it simple and comfortable. Neutral, soft colors photograph beautifully and keep the focus on your baby. You don’t need to bring anything special unless you want to. Your baby can stay wrapped in the hospital swaddle or wear a simple onesie, whatever feels true to those first precious hours.
For Fresh48s, I keep things very natural and documentary, so I typically don’t bring props or wraps. These sessions are meant to capture your baby exactly as they are. If you do have a sentimental blanket or swaddle you’d like to use, feel free to bring it!
Absolutely! Some of the most precious photos are big siblings meeting baby for the first time. Grandparents are welcome, too. Just let me know who will be there so I can plan the flow of the session.
No worries at all. I’m fully equipped with the experience needed for tight spaces and low light. I bring a portable studio light. I’ll ask your partner to do a quick tidy before I arrive, and I can help once I get there by moving water bottles, hospital trays, or clutter out of the frame so your photos feel clean, bright, and timeless.
You’ll receive your proofing gallery within 7–10 business days. Then you’ll choose your favorites during your one-day online ordering appointment. After that, your fully retouched images will be delivered in your online gallery, ready to download and share.
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