GENERAL
All sessions are offered as all-inclusive packages, meaning everything listed in your chosen package is covered by one straightforward fee. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your session date and will be applied toward your total balance. The remaining balance is due on or before your session date.
Please note that certain packages may be subject to California state and local sales tax.
Please note that certain packages may be subject to California state and local sales tax.
After your session, please allow up to two weeks for professional retouching before your images are ready for pickup or digital download, depending on your package.
Claudia Whisenhunt Photography offers sessions in my residential studio in Sacramento and serves families throughout the surrounding areas, including Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, and Davis.
Q. When should I book my newborn session?
A. I recommend booking your newborn session about two months before your due date. I’ll add your due date to my calendar, and once your baby arrives, we’ll schedule your exact session date. If your little one arrives earlier or later than expected, don’t worry—there’s flexibility built in.
A. I recommend booking your newborn session about two months before your due date. I’ll add your due date to my calendar, and once your baby arrives, we’ll schedule your exact session date. If your little one arrives earlier or later than expected, don’t worry—there’s flexibility built in.
Q. My baby has already arrived, and I didn’t book in advance. Can I still schedule a newborn session?
A. Sometimes I do have last-minute availability, so please reach out! I’ll do my best to accommodate you.
Q. How long does the session last?A. Sometimes I do have last-minute availability, so please reach out! I’ll do my best to accommodate you.
A. Newborn sessions are usually longer due to feeding, diaper changes, snuggles, and soothing baby. My priority is to keep baby comfortable so we follow baby's lead.
Q. Until what age can you do a newborn shoot?
A. The best time to do a newborn photography session is when your baby is 5-14 days old. Babies younger than 2 weeks fall into a deep sleep where they will be posable for the duration of the session. We can still take pictures up until 4 weeks, but baby will be more alert and may not want to do all the poses.
A. The best time to do a newborn photography session is when your baby is 5-14 days old. Babies younger than 2 weeks fall into a deep sleep where they will be posable for the duration of the session. We can still take pictures up until 4 weeks, but baby will be more alert and may not want to do all the poses.
Q. Do I need to bring anything to the session?
A. I provide all outfits and props for your session. All you have to do is show up! I individually style each session after consulting with you about colors. If you have something special that you'd like to include in the session, please let me know ahead of time so that I can prepare for it. I will do my best to include it within your session.
A. I provide all outfits and props for your session. All you have to do is show up! I individually style each session after consulting with you about colors. If you have something special that you'd like to include in the session, please let me know ahead of time so that I can prepare for it. I will do my best to include it within your session.
Q. What if my baby won't settle?
A. I have a lot of patience, but if baby wont sleep we can take wrapped awake pictures.
A. I have a lot of patience, but if baby wont sleep we can take wrapped awake pictures.
Q. Where do sessions take place?
A. Newborn sessions are held in my cozy Sacramento residential studio.
On-site sessions are available for an additional travel fee.
A. Newborn sessions are held in my cozy Sacramento residential studio.
On-site sessions are available for an additional travel fee.