ST. LOUIS NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
They're only this little for a little while.
Relaxed, connection-filled newborn photography that captures the tiny details, sleepy snuggles and beautiful everyday moments you’ll wish you could hold onto forever.
Your baby. Your family. Your way.
Those first days are a beautiful blur of sleepy snuggles, tiny stretches, feeding breaks and figuring each other out.
Whether you want the completely natural feel of a lifestyle session, a combination of lifestyle moments and beautifully posed portraits, or something short and simple in my Cedar Hill studio, we’ll create an experience that feels right for your family.
THREE WAYS TO DOCUMENT THIS SEASON
Choose the newborn experience that feels like you.
LIFESTYLE NEWBORN
Relaxed & connection-filled.
Baby-led sessions focused on your family together, the tiny details and all those natural in-between moments.
HYBRID NEWBORN
The best of both worlds.
A relaxed lifestyle session plus two posed newborn setups, giving you both natural family moments and beautifully styled portraits of baby.
MICRO NEWBORN
Short, sweet & simple.
A shorter newborn experience in my cozy Cedar Hill studio—perfect for families wanting a smaller, simpler session.
A NEWBORN SESSION THAT MOVES AT BABY'S PACE
There is no such thing as a “bad” newborn session.
Your baby doesn't need to sleep the entire time. Your toddler doesn't need to sit perfectly still. And nobody needs to arrive feeling rested and put together—you just had a baby.
We'll make time for feeding, diaper changes, soothing, snuggling and whatever your little one needs along the way. If baby is awake, we'll photograph those curious little eyes. If they need to be held, we'll document that. If big brother needs a snack break, that's okay too.
I've spent years photographing families and supporting new parents, and one thing I know for sure is that the moments that don't go according to plan are often the ones you'll treasure most.
My job is to gently guide you, watch for those little connections and create beautiful photographs while letting your family simply be together.
BABY-LED · NO RUSHING · REAL LIFE WELCOME
THE LITTLE THINGS YOU’LL WANT TO REMEMBER
NEWBORN SESSION INVESTMENT
Choose the experience that fits your family.
♡ 30 minute session
♡ Cozy Cedar Hill studio
♡ Baby + parents
♡ 10 hand-edited digital images
♡ Relaxed, natural newborn portraits
MICRO NEWBORN
$225
Sweet, simple & intimate.
Perfect for families wanting a short and simple way to remember this season.
LIFESTYLE NEWBORN
$425
♡ 60-90 minute session
♡ In-home or agreed location
♡ Baby + immediate family
♡ 40+ hand-edited digital images
♡ Baby-led, lifestyle newborn photography
Relaxed, connected & completely natural.
Perfect for families who want to remember the real, beautiful connection of those first days together—snuggles, siblings, feeding breaks and all.
HYBRID NEWBORN
$550
♡ Average 1.5 hour session
♡ In-home or agreed location
♡ Baby + immediate family
♡ Lifestyle family photography
♡ Two gently posed newborn setups
♡ 50+ hand-edited digital images
The best of both worlds.
Perfect for families who love the connection and storytelling of lifestyle photography but also want a few beautifully posed portraits of their new baby.
THE NEWBORN EXPERIENCE
Come as you are. Really.
You don’t need a perfectly clean house, a sleeping baby or older siblings on their best behavior.
Newborn sessions are intentionally slow and baby-led. We’ll pause for feeding, diaper changes, soothing, snacks for big siblings—or simply because everyone needs a minute.
I’ll gently guide you into beautiful light and connection, but I’m not looking for perfection. I’m watching for the tiny things happening in between: the way your baby curls into your chest, a big sibling reaching for those tiny toes, the sleepy stretches and the way you’re already learning one another.
This is your family’s beginning. It deserves to look like you.
BABY-LED · RELAXED · REAL LIFE WELCOME
A few things you might be wondering
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I recommend reaching out during pregnancy whenever possible. We’ll reserve space around your due date, and once baby arrives, we’ll choose the actual session date. If your baby is already here, don’t worry—reach out! I often have room for last-minute newborn sessions.
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There isn’t one “perfect” age. Lifestyle newborn photography can be beautiful whether your baby is one week old or several weeks old. If you’re choosing a Hybrid session and want those sleepy, gently posed newborn portraits, earlier is usually easier—but we’ll always follow your baby’s cues.
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That’s completely okay! Your baby does not need to sleep for your newborn session. Awake babies, sleepy babies, hungry babies and babies who want to be held the entire time are all welcome. Some of my favorite photographs happen when babies are wide awake and taking in their new world.
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Then we let them be a toddler. 😊 I don't expect little ones to sit still and smile on command. We’ll play, snuggle, take breaks and give them space when they need it. The goal is connection—not perfect behavior.
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Lifestyle newborn sessions document your baby in their natural environment—snuggled in your arms, curled up on your bed, resting in their nursery, being loved on by siblings, or simply doing all the tiny things newborn babies do. We’ll capture your family together along with all those little details you’ll want to remember: tiny toes, wispy hair, sleepy stretches, nursery details and the way your baby fits so perfectly in your arms.
Hybrid sessions include that same relaxed, connection-filled lifestyle experience plus two gently posed newborn setups, giving you both the natural storytelling of lifestyle photography and a few beautifully styled portraits of baby.
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Lifestyle and Hybrid sessions can take place in your home or another agreed-upon location. Micro Newborn sessions are held in my cozy Cedar Hill studio and are designed to be a shorter, simpler newborn experience.
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Comfortable, neutral and coordinated usually photographs beautifully—but you don't need everyone perfectly matching. I'll help you choose clothing that feels like your family and photographs well together. Soft textures, simple layers and bare baby toes are always welcome.
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Absolutely. Your new baby is joining an already-existing family, and I love documenting those relationships. Siblings and four-legged family members are welcome in full Lifestyle and Hybrid newborn sessions.
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Yes! I have a collection of wraps, blankets, simple newborn outfits and a limited selection of props available for your session. My style leans toward soft, natural and timeless rather than heavily themed setups, so the focus stays on your baby and all those tiny details. You’re also welcome to incorporate something meaningful from home—a special blanket, heirloom, stuffed animal or other item that is part of your family’s story.
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Item Absolutely. If you want to document more than one chapter of your baby's story, my New Life Collections make it easy to combine sessions. Collections can include maternity, birth photography, Fresh 48 and newborn photography, depending on what you want documented.
Tell me which moments matter most to you, and we can create a collection that tells your story from bump to baby.
Still have a question?
I’m always happy to talk babies.
KIND WORDS
MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS
Terri was amazing! She came completely prepared and we felt at ease with her caring for our four day old daughter. We highly recommend Terri for newborn photos!
- Newborn Client
READY WHEN YOU ARE
These little days don't stay little for long
Your baby will change more quickly than you can imagine. The sleepy stretches, tiny fingers, newborn curls and the way they fit against your chest—this is the beginning of a story worth remembering.
Let’s document it just as it is.