There’s something extra sweet and special about those first couple of days after your baby arrives. Everything feels so brand new. You’re soaking EVERYTHING in – those tiny fingers, the squishy little face, and the surreal feeling of “I can’t believe you’re here.”

Those early hours are the biggest blur, but in the best way. And unfortunately, they pass way too quickly.

That’s exactly why I’m so excited to start officially start offering Fresh 48 sessions as a Cincinnati Fresh 48 photographer. These sessions are all about documenting those first moments in a super simple and natural way.

No pressure. No posing. Just your brand new baby and the people who love them most.

To keep things flexible and to make sure every family booked that month gets the best experience, I only take on one Fresh 48 session per month.

So What is a Fresh 48 Session?

A Fresh 48 photography session takes place within the first 24–48 hours after your baby is born, usually right in your hospital, birth center room, or even your home after a home birth.

These sessions are very relaxed and documentary style. My goal isn’t to create perfectly posed photos, it’s to capture what those first hours actually feel like.

That might look like:

• Your baby wrapped up in the hospital swaddle
• Tiny fingers and toes, messy hair, and all of those precious details
• Mom and dad soaking in their new little human
• Skin to skin
• The moment siblings meet the baby for the first time
• Quiet snuggles in that little hospital room

It’s just so simple, real, and incredibly meaningful.

Fresh 48 Sessions vs. Newborn Sessions

So how different is a Fresh 48 session from a newborn session. They actually tell two different parts of your baby’s story.

Fresh 48 Sessions

Fresh 48 sessions capture the very, very beginning – the raw, emotional moments right after birth. You’re in a complete newborn bubble with the an insane amount of love and emotion that has literally just exploded.

These sessions are:

• Done within 24-48 hours of birth
• Usually at the hospital or birth center, but we can also do one after a home birth
• Very natural and unposed
• Focused on real moments and tiny details
• Short and relaxed – right around 30 minutes

It’s less about everything looking perfect and more about remembering exactly what those first hours looked and felt like.

We’ll spend about 30 minutes capturing all of those details. Why only 30 minutes? Because this is precious bonding time and your baby wants to hang out with you, not me. I can promise you your nurses and doctors also don’t want me hanging out for 2 hours in your room while they have jobs to do. Those first few hours are vital for bonding so the less time the baby is away from you, the better.

Newborn Sessions

A lifestyle newborn session happens a little later after birth, typically within the first month or so.

These sessions take place in the comfort of your home (or a studio) and focus more on your family settling into this new season.

During a newborn session we focus on capturing:

• Snuggles on the couch
• Baby in the nursery
• Quiet feeding moments
• Your whole family together
• Sibling love

You’ll also have access to my newborn closet with neutral, easy pieces, so you don’t have to stress about outfits.

Fresh 48 sessions capture the very beginning, while newborn sessions capture life settling in at home. Many families love having both because they tell such different parts of the story.

Why These First 48 Hours Are Worth Documenting

Those first couple days hold so many tiny details you might forget with time.

The hospital bracelet.
That little bassinet next to the bed.
The way your baby curls up on your chest.

A Fresh 48 photography session preserves those moments exactly as they were…before you head home and life starts moving a little faster again.

Limited Fresh 48 Availability

Because babies arrive on their own timeline, I keep Fresh 48 sessions very limited.

I only book one Fresh 48 session per month so I can stay flexible around your delivery and make sure I’m available when the time comes.

If you’re expecting and love the idea of capturing those first quiet hours with your baby, I’d love to photograph this part of your story.

Booking Your Cincinnati Fresh 48 Session

If you’re looking for a Cincinnati Fresh 48 photographer who focuses on natural, relaxed storytelling, Fresh 48 sessions might be the perfect fit.

These early moments pass so quickly but having them documented means you’ll always be able to look back and remember exactly how it all began.

Fresh 48 Package details:

• Total Investment $600
• 30 minutes
• 20 hand edited digital images
• Preview within 24 hours

If you’re interested in a Fresh 48 session with me and you’re delivering within the Cincinnati, Dayton, or Northern Kentucky area – send me an inquiry!

If you think a newborn session seems more in line with your vision, you can check it out here. And if you happen to want both, I give a discount! Just send me an inquiry.