Newborns
I love love love babies. Photographing your newborn is one of the most incredible joys of my career. I know how precious they are and I will treat your baby as my own.
Check out the FAQs to read a bit about my newborn photography process.
Newborns
I love love love babies. Photographing your newborn is one of the most incredible joys of my career. I know how precious they are and I will treat your baby as my own.
Check out the FAQs to read a bit about my newborn photography process.
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01When should I schedule my newborn session?
I recommend that you contact me a few months before your due date to get your session on the schedule, so we can have a date around that time carved out for you! But don’t hesitate to check with me if your due date is coming up soon or if you’ve already had the baby – I may have an opening!
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02How old should my baby be for newborn sessions?
For a true newborn session, I prefer to photograph the babies within 10 or 14 days of birth. After that they become more alert and less sleepy/able to be posed. It is do-able though, so don’t hesitate to contact me regardless of age!
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03Do you have a studio where you take newborn photos?
I DO!! You will bring your sweet bundle to my natural light studio in Edinboro, at 11515 Lay Road, and there I will take a series of naturally posed photos of your baby with various props, blankets, and set ups.
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04Do you also do pictures of mom, dad, siblings or pets with the baby?
We absolutely will! These photos are so important. We will do some photos of mom and dad together with baby, and then each parent alone with the baby. And if you have any other children or pets we can incorporate them too!
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05Do I need to bring anything with me to the session?
The only thing you need to bring with you is yourself, pacifiers if the baby takes one (although I have some at the studio too), diapers, and your preferred method of feeding the baby! I have TONS of wraps, props, a few outfits, sweet headbands and hats, blankets, backdrops, a rocking chair a couch, and everything here at the studio that you will need to dress up the baby and get beautiful photos. If you have something special you want to use for a photograph of the baby, we can incorporate it, just let me know before the session!
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06Will you come to my home to take newborn photos?
This is definitely an option. If you prefer a more relaxed and lifestyle-type session, I can come to your home and photograph you all together as you are in your home, doing your thing with your new baby. These photos of the baby would be much less posed. I would bring a few wraps with me, but other then that it would be just you guys as you are at your home and we’d work with the light and furniture you have available!
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We have used Rachel as our family photographer for over 4 years since our daughter was born. She is so professional, easy to work with, and brings out the best in our children! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer to document their ever growing or changing family.
Nicole Cowley -
We have family photos taken quite regularly, and when we moved to the area we were nervous about finding a photographer that understood us. We were thrilled to find Rachel, and have her come into our home and do a newborn session for us. Not only did she understand us as parents and what we were looking for, she understood babies and toddlers too, and that really came across in the final photos. I think being a mom herself as well as a highly skilled photographer, it brings that something extra that isn't always found in typical posed photos. She focused on the precious moments, and highlighted the emotions of both the playful and endearing.
James & Melissa -
Rachel is simply amazing! She made us feel at ease the entire time. She is amazing with children and really knows how to make your family’s light shine! She’s very professional, yet super friendly - a very nice balance.
Samantha & Brett -
Rachel is an amazing photographer! She has a great eye and worked so well with our newborn daughter!
Nicole -
Rachel is an amazing photographer. Not only is she talented and professional, her creative use of light & her editing skills are top notch. She is able to capture moments, not just posed pictures, and our family session with her caught moments in my family that brings a smile to my face everytime I look at the photos. Thanks Rachel!
Katie & Russ -
Rachel is a great photographer! She did my daughter’s three year pics and they were absolutely amazing!
Christie Schneider -
The amazing Rachel Elisabeth Lusky has photographed so many special moments in my life, from engagement and wedding pictures to maternity and family pictures! I'm thrilled she drove down to Pittsburgh in order to capture the new addition in our family! I'm so thankful! ❤️❤️
Megan Watson
The mini session is a more affordable option for the parent who just wants some beautiful photos of their baby without all the extra poses and photos of the parents, or siblings. This will be a quick 45 minute session of just the baby where we will attempt to get at least 2 poses at various angles. Digital files and additional prints and products are sold separately. 6% Sales Tax on top of these prices.
- 45 minutes
- 2-3 poses
- Only photos of baby, no parent photos
A single photograph celebration to document every detail of your newborn, including family and sibling shots and multiple poses and set ups. This session will be in-studio at my Edinboro location. These sessions can take anywhere from 2-3 hours, as we include time for feeding and comforting baby for sleepy poses! Other Digital files and additional prints and products are sold separately. 6% Sales Tax on top of these prices.
- 2-3 hours
- Multiple Poses with Baby and Parents/Siblings
- 5 Digital Files
- Same price for lifestyle session at home
A pair of sessions, one to capture the end of your pregnancy, and one to celebrate your new little one within 2 weeks of the birth. Digital files and additional prints and products are sold separately. 6% Sales Tax on top of these prices.
- 1 Hour long maternity session after 30 weeks
- Regular Newborn Session Included to be scheduled after birth
- Multiple Poses with Baby and Parents/Siblings
- 5 Digital Files from each Session
3 portrait sessions, exclusively designed for baby to capture their growth and change throughout the first year photographed at newborn, 6 months, and 1 year. The one year session can be a cake smash at the Edinboro Studio. Other digital files and additional prints and products are sold separately. 6% Sales Tax on top of these prices.
- 1 Regular Newborn Session Included to be scheduled within 2 weeks of baby's birth
- 1 One hour session to be scheduled at 6 months
- 1 One hour session to be schedule at baby's 1 year birthday
- Multiple Poses with Baby and Parents/Siblings at Newborn and 1 Year
- Includes 5 Digital Files from Each Session
Please inquire about details for your birth story. Every birthing experience is completely unique so I will create a custom package for how you would like this incredible event covered. It is $125 per hour that you would like me to be there to cover pre-birth, during birth, or after. This can also include me coming to the hospital to do a “Fresh48” session, the day after the baby is born, which includes a casual newborn session and family pictures at the hospital! Digital files and additional prints and products are sold separately. 6% sales tax on top of these prices.
- $125 per hour
- Custom package created
- Digital Files/Prints sold separately