An Elevated, Family-Centered Approach to Newborn Photography



Your baby's first days are filled with tiny details that change far too quickly. As a newborn photographer serving Watertown, Milwaukee, Madison, Lake Country, Oconomowoc, and Northern Illinois, I create timeless newborn portraits that preserve every little yawn, stretch, snuggle, and connection your family will want to remember forever.

Sleeping newborn baby wearing a delicate lace bonnet, cradled in loving arms during a newborn photography session.

My newborn photography sessions are designed to be slow-paced, relaxed, and completely baby-led. We take as many feeding, soothing, and cuddle breaks as needed so everyone—from your newest little one to excited siblings—feels comfortable and cared for. There is never any pressure to rush. Instead, we create a calm, peaceful environment where genuine connection and authentic moments naturally unfold.

A smiling father tenderly holds his sleeping newborn baby girl dressed in a white lace outfit and floral headband.
Happy parents smiling at their newborn baby girl in a floral headband near a bright window.
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in dark green knit blanket nestled in wicker basket with eucalyptus leaves.
Smiling father holding his newborn baby near a bright window in a cozy brick-walled room.
A young mother in a green dress tenderly cradles her sleeping newborn wrapped in a soft cream knit blanket.
Parents cradling a sleeping newborn baby dressed in a cream knit outfit and floral headband.
Happy couple smiling at their newborn baby near a window with brick wall background.
Sleeping newborn baby in cream knit outfit cradled in mother's arms during professional newborn photography session.
Tattooed adult hands gently cradling tiny newborn baby feet in a tender close-up portrait.
New parents tenderly touch foreheads while cradling their sleeping newborn dressed in cream knit romper.
A father holds a newborn baby while a young girl and mother lean in to admire the infant in a cozy living room.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet and hands resting on a soft cream knitted blanket.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping on a knit blanket while a mother gently touches their head with a ringed hand.
Happy parents smiling at their sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a brown knit blanket during a family portrait session.
A smiling family of four poses indoors, with mom holding a newborn, dad standing beside, and a young toddler girl in front.
Close-up of a newborn baby's tiny foot cradled gently in a mother's hands with pink manicured nails.
Tiny newborn baby feet peeking out from cozy brown and cream knitted blankets in a warm, soft photography setup.
Parents lovingly hold their newborn baby, with the infant cradled gently in focus while the couple smiles softly behind.
A couple smiles lovingly at their newborn baby in a warmly decorated studio with brick walls and boho decor.
Newborn baby with floral headband cradled in parents hands, with tattoo visible, soft warm tones.
Sleeping newborn baby girl in white lace outfit and floral headband on brown chunky knit blanket.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping wrapped in a cream knit blanket wearing a yellow knit romper on a striped background.
Happy couple smiling and cradling their newborn baby girl wearing a floral headband, captured in a warm lifestyle photography session.
Father holding newborn baby while toddler daughter hugs his legs, smiling in a cozy bedroom setting.
Close-up black and white photo of tiny newborn baby feet held gently in a basket.
New parents lovingly gaze at their sleeping newborn baby girl in a lace outfit and floral headband.
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in burgundy swaddle wearing cream crochet bonnet nestled in wicker basket with floral decor.
New parents lovingly gaze at their sleeping newborn wrapped in a white knit blanket during a studio photo session.
Newborn baby girl in floral headband and lace wrap, cradled gently by parents hands in a warm, cozy setting.
A young girl with Down syndrome lovingly kisses a newborn baby wearing a floral headband, held by parents.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping while clutching a tiny stuffed bear wrapped in a knit blanket.
A bearded father tenderly holds his sleeping newborn baby near a window, smiling softly in a warm, intimate moment.
A couple in a cozy bedroom gazes lovingly at their newborn baby near a window with sheer curtains and brick wall.
Family of four posing indoors, mother in brown dress holding newborn, father carrying toddler girl, brick wall background.
A smiling family of four poses on a bed with brick wall backdrop, mom in mauve dress holding newborn, dad with toddler girl.
Close-up black and white macro photo of human skin texture showing a natural fold or crease in soft focus.
Sleeping newborn baby swaddled in a brown knit wrap, nestled in a wicker basket.
A mother in a brown dress sits on a bed cradling her newborn baby against a rustic brick wall backdrop.
A tattooed mother tenderly holds her sleeping newborn wrapped in a knit blanket with a floral headband.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping in a bear ear knit hat and cream sweater onesie on a cozy blanket.
A couple admires their sleeping newborn dressed in lace, with the father's floral tattoo visible.
Sleeping newborn baby girl wearing a white floral headband, cradled in a mothers tattooed arms on a mauve blanket.
New parents lying on bed gazing lovingly at their sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a cream knit blanket.
Sleeping newborn baby in a tan knit romper lying on a fluffy beige blanket in a cozy nest setup.
A bearded father lies on a bed holding his newborn baby, gazing lovingly at the infant against a brick wall backdrop.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping wrapped in a soft cream knit blanket, curled up in a cozy wooden bowl.
New parents smiling at each other while holding their newborn baby wrapped in white lace near a bright window.
Sleeping newborn baby wearing a delicate white lace bonnet, cradled gently in soft warm light.
Newborn baby swaddled in brown wrap with floral headband sleeping in wicker basket with white flowers.

Welcoming a new baby is one of life's most extraordinary milestones. Those sleepy stretches, tiny fingers wrapped around yours, and the way your family grows together deserve to be documented with intention and care. My goal is to create heirloom newborn photographs that tell the story of this season exactly as it felt—filled with love, tenderness, and the overwhelming joy of meeting the newest member of your family.


If you're searching for a newborn photographer in Watertown, Milwaukee, Madison, Oconomowoc, Lake Country, or anywhere throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, I'd be honored to help preserve these first memories with timeless, heartfelt imagery your family will cherish forever.

And IT deserveS to be documented with intention.

White canvas sneakers and delicate floral bouquet with roses and pine cones arranged for a wedding photoshoot.

Working together is about more than showing up with a camera.

About the experience:


From the moment you arrive at my Watertown photography studio, everything is ready for you. My fully stocked newborn client closet includes elegant dresses for mom, timeless shirt options for dad, coordinating sibling outfits, and a carefully curated collection of wraps, blankets, baskets, headbands, bonnets, and timeless accessories for baby. Every detail is thoughtfully styled to create cohesive, classic images that will remain beautiful for generations. You simply arrive, relax, and soak in these first precious days while I take care of the rest. Session last between 1.5 - 2.5 hours, we truly take our time and pause for any feeding or changing breaks. I know how important this is, so i will never rush through sessions with a time limit in mind.


NEWBORN COLLECTIONS

LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSION

$695

A cozy newborn session in my beautiful studio in Watertown. This is a slow paced session where we take 2+ hours to shoot. Images of baby, baby + parents/siblings and baby with each parent are included. Access to client closet included.

TINY KICKS TO TINY TOES

$1,095

A package designed to offer savings. With this package, you will receive a a maternity session, held either outdoors or in studio and a studio newborn session. All maternity & Newborn sessions have access to client closet, hair & makeup add on available.

BUMP TO BABY

$1,895

A package designed to offer savings. You will receive a maternity session, held outdoors or in studio. In addition, choose 3: studio newborn, fresh 48, sitter/standing session, 1 year milestone. Client closet access, hair & makeup add on avail.

BUMP TO BIRTHDAY

$2,695

This package includes an announcement session OR 25 week mom-only session in studio, 30-34 week maternity session, fresh 48 session, studio newborn session, sitter session around 6 months, & 1 year cake smash. Client closet, hair & makeup add on available.

BABY ONLY NEWBORN

$550

A simple, baby-only newborn session. This session includes simple poses, cozy basket setups, and all of the tiny details—from wispy lashes to tiny fingers and toes. For families looking for portraits of their newborn without parent or sibling images.

1. inquire

Submit your information to check on availability.

2. contract & deposit

After availability is confirmed, we will proceed with a contract and retainer to secure your date. Retainers for single sessions are $100 and packages are $250.

3. planning

My goal is for you to simply walk into the studio, relax, and soak in these first precious days with your little one while I take care of the rest. From planning to final delivery, I'm here to guide you every step of the way so your experience feels effortless and enjoyable.

4. session day

Once we shoot our session, you will receive a preview the following week. Your full gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks.

I can't wait to work with you!

Close-up of a sleeping newborn baby's lips and nose, resting peacefully on a soft white blanket.
Close-up portrait of a sleeping newborn baby with dark hair, wearing a beige knit outfit on a cream textured blanket.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet resting on a soft brown knit blanket, wearing a cream knit outfit.

Based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and serving families throughout Milwaukee, Madison, Lake Country, Watertown, and Southeastern Wisconsin.


Whether you're welcoming your first baby or growing your family, your story deserves to be documented with intention. I specialize in timeless, connection-focused newborn photography that celebrates the love, emotion, and tiny details of these first precious days. My Watertown studio is thoughtfully designed to provide a calm, luxury experience for new parents, and I'm always happy to travel for in-home newborn sessions when available.