Newborn sessions are typically held on weekday mornings at my private studio in Canton, Connecticut. The best time to book your session is early in the second trimester to make sure that you are able to secure a spot on my calendar. A discounted maternity session can be added to your newborn session!
Optional sibling & family shots
Access to Client Closet
All of your digital, edited images
Optional sibling & family shots
Your choice of 15 digital, edited images with the option to purchase more
Newborn only - no sibling or family shots
Your choice of 5 digital, edited images with the option to purchase more
I only book 6 newborns a month to be sure that I can accommodate early and late arrivals. Because of this, I suggest booking your session as soon as you are comfortable,
Not to worry! Reach out and we can chat about your options, depending on how old your baby is. If they are under six weeks, we likely can get a more traditional session done if I have availability. After six weeks, it may shift to more of a lifestyle family session with an emphasis on baby.
The importance of safely working with newborn babies and new families is something that I prioritize above all else. When you work with me, you can rest assured that I have been newborn safety trained and certified and hold an infant CPR and First Aid certification. I am licensed, insured, and am up to date on all vaccines (you are welcome to inquire at any time!). I do choose to wear a mask when I am working closely with your newborn, just out of an abundance of caution for your family.
Not a thing! I encourage you to bring formula/milk, just in case, and a pacifier if you have one at your house. Other than that, I have everything you’ll need (yes, including diapers!).
Of course! You are welcome to bring anything you’d like to include to sessions. While I agree that newborn outfits are adorable, you may want to try them on your newborn before bringing them to the session to ensure that they fit.
Yes, the Client Closet is available for the Keepsake and Legacy packages.
This is the hardest question to answer because it completely depends on your newborn! I am a baby-led photographer, so if your little one needs to stop and eat, we will prioritize that over getting pictures. I encourage parents to plan for 2-3 hours, if parents and siblings are included, and 1-2 hours for the Essential package.
"Sharon was amazing to work with during our recent newborn session! She was very responsive with any questions I had before the session, and even offered advice on outfits for my older children. I borrowed a gorgeous dress from her client closet, which helped me feel more confident and comfortable for photos.
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She was so calming and kind, and her studio felt so welcoming! The finished photos are all so beautiful, that I can't even come close to picking a favorite!"
"We received a message from Sharon and I knew she was the right photographer for us. Her email was personal, she asked us questions to gain great insight into what we were hoping to achieve during our photo session. She allowed for my parents, who were living with us and helping us out with our children, to be present and actively took really nice photos of them with the kids and all of us.
She was so patient with our two year old and our two week old. She entertained our daughter with toys and took beautiful photos of our family.
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"We are so in love with our photos from our recent newborn and family photo shoot with Sharon.
I was especially nervous about what would happen with our VERY active son, but Sharon has a way with kids and she kept our son interested and smiling the whole time. We could not be happier with how the photos came out. They will be a timeless momento of this very special time in our lives."
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"We did both our maternity and newborn photos with Sharon and she made each experience beyond amazing. I met Sharon first at our dress consultation and knew we were going to work well together. It’s incredible that she gives you access to some many dresses and really knows how to make a pregnant lady feel beautiful.
Then, at the newborn shoot Sharon was so patient with us (it was our first trip out) she again made me feel so beautiful in her huge selection of dresses and was so good and rocking out baby boy to sleep."
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"Sharon is an absolute gem! It has been 3.5 years since I found her and since then she has captured the most adorable and perfect pictures of my two sons and our family.
She offers so many options for photo opportunities and has perfected a style that really is timeless! She was so wonderful with each of my children when they were newborns, that it made the experience so worth it! Couldn’t recommend enough!"
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"Stop reading reviews and just book your session with Sharon Leger Photography right now. Sharon has been there for my family even before we were an official family. She poetically captured our engagement, maternity and our newborn’s first photos.
I am not an easy client. I am nervous, unsure of myself and overly aware of every physical flaw (especially postpartum). Sharon made me feel comfortable and beautiful every step of the way. We love Sharon Leger Photography, especially the woman behind the lens! Thank you for everything, Sharon!"
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"Sharon is the absolute best! We worked with her for our maternity photos, newborn photos, and our cake smash one-year-old photos. Each time, Sharon is so professional and friendly, makes us feel right at home, and take the most beautiful photos. We are blown away every time! The client closet is awesome and Sharon really went the extra mile to find gowns that complimented me.
We will cherish these photos forever."
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"Sharon was absolutely lovely to work with. I'm not the type of person who particularly enjoys photoshoots, but she is exceptionally adept at putting her clients at ease. Her studio is equal parts tranquil, tasteful and casual so that my wife and I were not in the least bit overwhelmed.
She is able to maintain the pace of her shoots, moving them forward judiciously without making the client feel rushed or unappreciated. She was completely down-to-earth and personable. It sounds cliché, but talking with her felt like catching up with an old friend – exactly we needed after the hectic experience of bringing our first child into the world. Sharon was more than worth the cost."
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"Sharon was a dream to work with. I worked with her for my son’s newborn photography session. From the moment I emailed her she was extremely friendly and explained the entire process in detail.
The day of the shoot went so smoothly. The studio is spotless and beautiful. Sharon really knows how to work with babies. She was able to swaddle my son and put him to sleep within minutes. The photos are priceless!"
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