KELLEY HOAGLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

Newborn

Chattanooga Newborn Photographer

Making your Memories Tangible by capturing those tiny fingers and toes forever!

Chattanooga newborn photography that feels relaxed, personal, and timeless.

Kelley Hoagland Photography specializes in natural, timeless newborn photography for Chattanooga families. From relaxed in-home newborn portraits to 1st year milestones, each session is thoughtfully planned to capture your baby's earliest days and create tangible artwork you'll treasure for generations. Kelley will assist you from wardrobe and location guidance to designing beautiful printed artwork for your home.

Are you expecting a new addition to your household? Congratulations! I would love to serve you during this precious time by documenting all the sweet little milestones, as your Chattanooga Newborn Photographer. As a mom of three myself, I know that this season passes so quickly, almost in a sleep-deprived blur. Let's work together to capture the details so that you can look back on them forever!

I provide personalized service and will be there to walk you through every step of planning your session! Before officially booking, I will consult with you about your vision, assist in planning outfits to achieve bright, classic imagery, and provide you with full printing service to ensure these treasured portraits are never lost on a dusty old hard drive.

"We were new to the Chattanooga area looking for a photographer to do my sons newborn pictures. A friend recommended Kelley and I’m so thankful she did!! She was amazing to work with which allowed me to relax on the day of pictures. The pictures are so good and I’ll cherish them forever!!"

Sarah H

A Relaxed Approach to Newborn Photography

Do you want newborn portraits that feel like "you"? I know that I certainly did!

Newborn photography sessions with me are not overly posed. If your looking for a portrait session where your baby will be posed like a frog in a bucket or folded like a taco, I'm probably not the best fit for you. I will take a more organic approach to your session. While I will certainly help sooth your baby and help position everyone in a flattering way, I strive to keep your images looking natural, with more of a focus on family connection.

Ultimately, your baby will take the lead during your newborn photography session. You'll probably hear me say, "You can't rush a newborn!' If your baby needs to stop and eat, we will stop and eat. If your baby needs a diaper change, we'll pause and do the diaper change. This is why don't set time limits on newborn photoshoots. If your baby snoozes through the whole thing, we may finish in an hour. If your little one needs extra soothing and breaks, it may take us two hours to get all of the shots you've envisioned. And that's perfectly fine!

In-Home Newborn Photography

When working with Chattanooga Moms, I have found that the most popular location for newborn photography is right at home. You will be recovering from a major medical event with a nice helping of sleep deprivation heaped on top!

Having a photographer come to you can really simplify things. You'll have everything you need already on hand. Big brother or big sister can run off and play with their toys or eat a snack when they get restless. Getting to document in your natural environment makes the process even sweeter. If you've taken the time to create a beautiful nursery, let's document it!

You may be wondering, "Does my house need to be spotless? That sounds more exhausting than packing up to drive to a studio!" The answer is "No!" You'll receive no judgement from me. I have three little mess makers at home. Let's decide on which spaces to use during our session so you can prioritize tidying up those areas. If something distracting is in the shot, I'll let you know so that we can move it!

You may also be thinking, "What if my house doesn't have a lot of light during the day?" Leave the lighting concerns to me. I will bring supplemental lighting to your session that will allow us to use just about any room in the house.

What to Expect From Your Chattanooga Newborn Session

Of course, the primary goal is to capture beautiful images of your loved ones during the newborn stage and beyond. However, it's equally important that you feel very taken care of during this whole process. The newborn stage is full of so many big transitions and changes. The last thing I want you to stress about is your newborn photoshoot.

During your session with me as your Chattanooga Newborn Photographer, there's no need to worry about the details. This should be a time that you slow down and savor the beauty of this season. Wondering what to expect from my newborn photography services?

Prior to the Session:
- I will help you choose a suitable location, whether that be your home, outdoors at a scenic location, or in a local studio.
- Wardrobe guidance will also be provided to help everyone look their best for your newborn photoshoot!
- You will also be provided with tips to help prepare your entire crew for the photography session.

During the Session:
- I will set up professional lighting as needed and provide direction in choosing optimal shooting locations.
- I will guide you through posing that looks natural while encouraging big siblings to playfully interact.

Following the Session:
- About a week after your portrait session, you will select your favorite images from a proofing gallery. These images will receive a final, detailed to address skin imperfections (such as baby acne), fly away hairs, mild clothing wrinkles and environmental distractions.
- As you choose your images for your chosen Collection, I will help you design your choice of archival albums, prints, and wall art for your home and loved ones.

I make myself available to you every step of the way. I intentionally only take on a handful of photography clients a month so that I can give you the attention you deserve. I want to know your vision for your newborn photography session and beyond and then provide support every step of the way.

Let's Make Art Together!

Newborn Photography With Archival Artwork

At Kelley Hoagland Photography, I strongly believe in the power of print! I don't want your portraits getting lost on a dusty old hard drive. These precious milestones deserve to be printed and held. Therefore, each purchased image includes at least one small professional print. Many families choose to order archival albums with stunning leather, linen or fabric covers. I collaborate with clients to design photography products that they will treasure for decades to come.

After you choose your images from the proofing gallery, I will walk you step by step through the process of designing your printed photographs. I'm available to help you choose album covers and frames as well as finishing touches such as embossing and matting. Let's create something original!

Archival Products Offered:

Petite Lay Flat Books starting at $900
Albums starting at $1400
Wall art Starting at $900
Digital Products also available. Digital copies of each purchased image will be included with full print release.

First Year Membership

Are you considering booking a Chattanooga newborn photography session, but realizing that you're likely going to want more photos? There is so much to document during this journey. What about maternity portraits, or important baby milestones like sitting or the 1st birthday?

If you would like more than just newborn portraits, I recommend booking a Membership!

I offer two Membership Tiers:
- 2 Milestone Memberships include two sessions that can be scheduled within 6 months. This is a great option for pairing maternity and newborn sessions. 2 Milestone Memberships start at $1600.
- 4 Milestone Memberships include four sessions that can be scheduled within 18 months. My clients have used these for a variety of session combinations including maternity, newborn, 3 month, sitter-session, 12 month, 18 month, and Heirloom Portraits. 4 Milestone Memberships start at $3200.

At the end of the Membership, you may choose to compile your chosen images into one archival album OR choose your favorite image and have it framed. Membership clients also receive first access to my booking calendar, which can come in handy during the busy fall season when my schedule books up by the end of summer.

For more information about my Membership offerings, check out the "details" page.

Popular 1st Year Membership Sessions Include:

Sitter Sessions
Baptismal Gown Portraits
Walker Sessions
1st Birthday Sessions
Heirloom Portraits

Chattanooga Newborn Photographer FAQs

1. When Should I Reach Out To Book a Chattanooga Newborn Photography Session??

It's never to early to touch base with me. Most families book with me as their Chattanooga newborn photographer about 2 months in advance. However, don't let that scare you off from contacting me. I'm happy to work people in last minute if my schedule allows. Filling out the contact form on this website or emailing me is usually the best way to get in touch!

2. Where do you do newborn photography sessions?

I'm happy to plan your newborn photography session in and around your house, in-studio, or even outdoors at a scenic location. I'll offer location recommendations as part of our planning process. If you opt for an in-home session, I can help you narrow down which rooms to feature. We will customize your session based on your preferences or vision.

3. How long do your newborn photography sessions last?

I let your baby take the lead on this one. Newborns simply won't be rushed! Therefore, I don't set a time limit on my newborn photography sessions. It also depends on how many loved ones are participating in the session. If it's just two parents and a sleepy newborn, the session may only last 1 hour. If there are toddler siblings and the baby needs lots of soothing, I may work with you closer to 2.5 hours.

4. Will you help us figure out what to wear?

Think about it this way: The clothes you wear actually pretty prominent in your photos. The colors and textures you choose can actually have a large impact on the overall feel of your images. Therefore, I'm here to be a resource and help you choose pieces that will photograph well and look cohesive. I also one of the few newborn photographers who offer and client closet that you can borrow from free of charge.

5. How old should my newborn be for the photoshoot?

I don't necessarily think there's a wrong answer to this one. I've taken newborn style photos of a 2 month old before! Technically, newborns are easiest to work with in the first 10 days when they are sleepy, bendy, and haven't broken out in baby acne yet. However, getting ready for a newborn session that soon after giving birth can feel like too much. Therefore, I recommend waiting until closer to the 1 month mark. This gives everyone (including big siblings) to settle in at home. It gets you through the first big growth spurt that happens around week 2-3. Trust me, your baby will still be SO tiny. My philosophy is that I want the parents to be able to feel present and calm during the session more than I want to get the photos taken when the newborn is easiest! Read more of my thought on when to schedule here.

6. What if my baby develops acne?

This is very common in the first month! I am happy to retouch your final images as much or as little as you would like to correct this temporary skin imperfection. If the acne is really severe, some moms will choose to move the session back a few weeks in order to let it resolve. I'm totally fine with this. I view newborn photography session dates as tentative anyways since we don't know when you'll actually deliver!