FAQ
I’m pregnant now and would like to book you for our newborn photos. What should I do?
Email me at anne@annewilmusphotography or get in touch using the Contact Form button (linked below these questions). Let me know your due date and any specific questions you have.
To officially book a spot near your due date, two things are needed: a retainer and a Portrait Agreement. Everything can be done online and I will send you these links once you get in touch.
How much do newborn photos cost?
I have a few different package options that range from $450-$2000. Email me at anne@annewilmusphotography.com
or use the button (linked below these questions) to request detailed package info.
When is the best time to book my photos?
I recommend booking as soon as you know you want newborn photos. I will always do my best to take later/ last minute bookings but can’t always accommodate them because some months are busier than others and there is a limited timeframe to do newborn photos within.
I booked, but what if my baby comes earlier or later than expected? Or has a nicu stay?
No problem at all! Pretty much no baby is born on their due date! Just be sure to contact me within a day or two of birth so we can still schedule the session within the ideal time frame. If you are having a scheduled C-section or induction, we can schedule ahead of time. If baby has a nicu stay, we will schedule the session asap once he/she is home.
When and where are newborn photos done?
Newborn photos are best taken within 5 days to 3 weeks after birth in my studio. My studio is located in the South Hills, about 15 minutes south of the city of Pittsburgh and I schedule the sessions for weekday mornings. Each session takes between 1 to 3 hours depending on what package you select and how sleepy baby is.
What should I expect once I arrive for the session?
I will have everything ready to go and will handle the baby to get them changed and/or swaddled for photos. If you want any family/sibling photos, we will do those first. (I encourage you to get in at least a few images with your baby. Even just your hands will work if you're not feeling photo-ready.) After your part of the the photos, you can sit back and relax! You can enjoy watching your baby get his/her photos taken and get a few hours to yourself!
Do I need to buy or bring anything for the baby to wear?
Nope! I got you covered! I provide everything we need to photograph the baby. If you’d like to bring something of your own (like a homemade blanket), you are welcome to! Just let me know ahead of time so I can plan how best to incorporate it.
My baby has scratches, dry skin, red marks, etc. What should I do?
No problem at all! Almost all babies have funky skin! I edit it all to look nice!
What if my baby poops or pees while you are photographing him/her?
It happens all the time! I do a lot of laundry, lol.
What if my baby is uncooperative for the session?
Don’t worry about it! I have over a decade of experience doing this and work with well over a hundred babies a year. Most are great sleepers and, with my experience in handling them safely and properly, are very easy to photograph at this age. But of course, there are always a few that will get gassy, fussy, or just have an awake spell while here. To help ensure extra sleepiness, I will send you detailed prep tips before the session that will hopefully help to avoid this, but I always allow extra time if we need to settle baby more than normal. We will also accommodate and adjust the poses so that baby is the most comfortable he/she can be. Sometimes, these fussy babies end up with some of the cutest pics!
When will my photos be ready?
Quickly! I pride myself in customer service and part of that is having your photos edited right away. I promise you will never wait more than ten days (at the maximum!) to get your gallery. I will email you a link to your gallery and post some favorite images online so you can show off your baby right away!
Do I get digital photos?
Yes! All of my packages include high resolution digital images and a print release for you. You may use the print release for personal use for any types of prints, albums, birth announcements, etc that you wish to make. I also offer high end professional albums, prints, and canvases that you can purchase from me at any time. You can see pics here and I will have samples for you to look at during your session!
What experience do you have?
I have been photographing newborns for well over a decade now and I photograph about a hundred newborn babies each year. I have taken an in-person newborn photography workshop and always continue with online learning; taking several classes per year. And, as my schedule permits, I also mentor other newborn photographers myself.
I also have three kids of my own.
Prior to focusing on newborns, I learned photography through private lessons and shadowing of a prominent local wedding photographer. I began my career photographing mostly weddings but quickly found that photographing newborn babies was completely what I loved!
Do you offer anything other than newborn photos?
Yes! I will photograph babies up to 12 months.
Learn more by visiting the "Older Babies" section of my website.
Once you are a newborn client, you are also eligible for booking family shoots when offered. These are limited!
Meet Anne
👦🏼👧🏼 👧🏼I am a mom of three, 👰🏻♀️🤵🏼and have been married for 14 years.
📸 I started learning photography after being inspired by my wedding photographer when I found her in 2008 while googling church photos.
🏫I went to W&J for college where I played volleyball 🏐and majored in Business and Psychology. It was so fun and I met my husband there. Before graduating, I took the LSATs and got into law school but decided not to go because I didn’t want to work lawyer hours or have more loans.
👩🏻💼📥I worked in HR for 5 years before throwing all my spare time into photography and turning a hobby into a career.
👶🏼I officially launched my business in 2011 while on maternity leave with my son. Not having any experience as a mom and not knowing how to create and run a business, it was crazy confusing/stressful and I was tired on top of the post-partum hormones 🥵🤯. But, obviously I’m glad I saw it through.
👰🏼♀️🤵🏻💍👨👩👧👦👩❤️👨 When first starting out, I photographed either outside or in the dining room of our townhouse. I did everything from engagements, to weddings, families, and newborns. I quickly realized my heart was with the newborns and phased out everything else over the next few years.
📺📚⚾️📣🏀🏈 When I’m not working, my favorite pastimes are sitting on my couch (my happy place) watching TV, reading, or doing or a puzzle. I’m currently teaching myself how to crochet via YouTube. Basically, I’m 80. But, even more than my affinity for sitting on my couch, I love watching my kids do their sports.
🍔☀️I prefer to leave my house only when it’s sunny or there is a promise of good food. 🥓🍗🍤🍣🍿🍪
👶🏼 📸 I’ve thought a lot about it and I really do think my job is one of the best jobs there could possibly be. I look forward to going into the studio for every session I do and I can’t think of anything else I’d like to spend so much time doing. I hope I can keep doing this for many many years to come.
