Milwaukee Family Photographer Summer 2022

Happy March! It’s getting so close to spring and summer… and I can’t wait! Summer is the perfect time for family photos.

Update your family photos when the weather is warm and beautiful! The earlier you get on my calendar the better. We all know how fast our summer schedules fill up. Between sports, activities and vacations, summer can fly by fast!

Have you ever looked back a year ago and thought, wow the kids were SO little! Time really does fly by. If you keep putting off family photos waiting to get to your perfect weight or once this event is checked off….it won’t get scheduled. You’ll miss out capturing those moments when your kids were ‘little’. Before you know it, they will be out of the stage you remember from ‘last year.’

You won’t regret getting in those pictures with your babies! Your kids won’t remember how you felt about yourself, but they will love seeing you in the pictures with them.

What are you waiting for?!

Newborn Lifestyle Session in the studio

Congratulations! You want to schedule a newborn session, but are unsure if you want to have it in your home. Katie Bingen Photography offers Newborn Lifestyle Sessions in their all white, modern Waukesha Studio.

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions take place within the 5-14 day window. If it happens to go slightly outside the window, it’s no big deal. The earlier you reach out to schedule with me, the better!

What should you bring to your session in the studio?

I recommend a favorite outfit(s), swaddle(s), headband(s) and a white onesie. One advantage of the studio is you don’t have to clean up your house for your session!

What can I expect during the session?

A relaxed environment. These sessions are led by the baby. If your baby needs to eat, have a diaper change, be soothed, it is no big deal. Have toddlers? If they need a break, we will switch it up and focus on mom and baby. We will go with the flow. I have children of my own, so I get it! :)

Ready to book your session?! Reach out today!

How to prepare for your in home Newborn Session

Congratulations! You’re expecting and have a newborn session scheduled for in your home. What happens next?

First off, plan your outfits around you. You want to feel comfortable and confident. Stick to neutral colors and build a color pallet off of your outfit. Don’t match, but coordinate colors. I offer style and select for all my clients to help in planning their outfits. As always, reach out for advice! I’m happy to guide you in the right direction.

Secondly, prepare your home. I typically shoot in the living room, master bedroom and nursery. Sometimes, I’ll use the kitchen too! Clean and declutter these rooms ahead of your session. I’ll be looking for the most natural light, so if there is another room in your house we could use, great!

This goes hand in hand, but the time of day is important when doing a photoshoot in your home. Things to think about… when does my home get the best natural light? I default to late morning for in home sessions as that usually gives the best natural light in the house. (Late morning also tends to work for older siblings that still take naps in the early afternoon.)

Relax. I’ll be coming in the comfort of your own home to capture those first few moments with your new baby. I’ll get a few of those everyone looking at the camera, but my favorite to capture are those in between moments. You gazing at your newborn, how tiny they are in your arms or how suddenly you toddler doesn’t look so little anymore. The session will be led by your baby (or toddler). If we need to take breaks for eating, soothing, tantrums or diaper changes… that is okay! I’m a mom of 3 and get it. :)

Lastly, if you have pets….they will be in your photos. That is all. Can’t wait to meet you and your family!

Haven’t booked your session yet? Get on my calendar!

When to book your Newborn Session?

When should you book your Newborn Session?

NOW! Just kidding…but it is never too early to get on my calendar.

How do I book?

All that is required to get on my calendar is a paid retainer (goes towards your session fee) and a signed agreement. Your session date will be scheduled within the first 5-14 days after your baby is born.

Where do sessions take place?

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions can be done in home, my Waukesha Studio or outdoors.

How many pictures do we get?

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions come with 45+ edited photos with a print release.

Is the whole family included or just baby?

The whole (immediate) family is included! (and pets!) Worried about your toddler? Don’t be. I have 3 kids of my own and have seen it all. I love working with little kids and involving them in the session. See the cute big brother above… he jumped right in. ;)

Want to learn more?! Reach out today! I’d love to work with you!

How to prepare for your Newborn Session

CONGRATULATIONS!

You’ve booked your Newborn Session with Katie Bingen Photography.

…NOW WHAT?

What to Wear

I recommend sticking to light neutral, muted colors. For baby, bring along a favorite outfit, headband(s), swaddle(s) and a white onesie. A style guide and Pinterest idea board will be sent over upon booking. Don’t overthink it too much! First and foremost, be comfortable in the clothes you pick for yourself. You want to feel your best in the photos!

Milk, Diapers, Repeat

Newborn Sessions are 1-2 hours. Why are my sessions this long? Babies rule the session. That’s right, if your baby is hungry, needs a diaper change or needs to be snuggled to calm down, don’t worry! These sessions are meant to be relaxed. There is no rush.

I have a toddler…

Great! The whole family (mom, dad and siblings….even pets!) are included in all of my sessions! Worried how they will behave? I have kids ranging from 2-7. Nothing phases me, I’ve seen it all! Bring along a favorite toy of snack for your toddler. We will start out with family and sibling shots to get their portion of the session done right away. By the end of the session, most toddler’s will want their own individual picture on each chair in the studio (or your living room). ;)

All in all, relax. I’ve done countless numbers of newborn sessions. I have young kids of my own. I love working with babies and your older kiddos! Can’t wait to meet you!

Ready to book your newborn session?

Adalyn | Newborn

Sweet Adalyn was born in mid December and joined me in the studio for her newborn pictures. I love capturing those first moments. Babies change so much in the first year, you won’t regret pictures of when they are so tiny in your arms.

Newborn Sessions can be done in the comfort of your own home or in my Waukesha Studio. It’s never too early to reach out to reserve your spot on my calendar! I also offer packages from maternity through the baby’s first year. Reach out today!

Theo | Milwaukee Fresh 48 Session

Fresh 48 Sessions have my heart. Those first moments with your new little one go by so fast. I personally was so glad my friend and I exchanged Fresh 48 Sessions when we had our babies. I didn’t have to worry about capturing everything myself, plus I could be in the photos. Win-win! I promise you wont regret documenting your time in the hospital with your new little one. <3

Theo’s family welcomed me to capture those first moments as a family of three last fall. Cue the baby fever. I’m so honored you chose me to document these precious memories for your family. Welcome baby Theo!

Joseph | Waukesha Newborn Lifestyle Session

Newborn sessions have my heart. Bring me all the babies! ;) Newborn Lifestyle Sessions can be done in home or in my studio within the first 14 days. These sessions are perfect to document those first few days. It goes so fast!

Baby Joseph joined me in my new studio space in Waukesha back in November. This space is perfect for a newborn session [or any session!]. I was so honored to be able to capture these sweet moments for this adorable family of 3! Congrats and welcome baby Joseph!

Sullivan | Milwaukee Newborn Lifestyle Session

The Popp family welcomed baby Sullivan back in June. I was honored to capture those first moments as a family of three in my studio a few weeks ago. Welcome baby Sullivan!

Annabelle | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Sweet Annabelle made these two a big sister (again) and big brother last month. This adorable family of five invited me into their home to document those first few days at home. Congratulations Emma and Jon!

Henry | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Henry's family welcomed me into their home just a few days after he was born. You can tell in the pictures how much big sis adores him! :) Congrats Nagel Family!

Zoey | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Welcoming a baby is such an exciting time in your family's life. Zoey's family invited me into their new home when she was just 11 days old. The two family dogs even joined in for a few portraits. Send me all the babies and pets! :)

Seriously. This is what I love and I'm so honored to be chosen to capture your family! Welcome baby Zoey!
 

Bradley | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Bradley's family welcomed me into their beautiful home to capture those first few moments as a family of three! <3 Their two cats followed us everywhere we went. Welcome baby Bradley!

Eli | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Eli's family invited me into their beautiful home to capture those first few days at home as a family of 6! They were one of my first clients about 3 years ago. It is so fun to watch their family grow! <3

Porter | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Welcome baby Porter! The B Family invited me into their home to capture those first few moments at home!
 

Big brother loved taking pictures with his Fujifilm Instax.

Every family needs a photographer! ;)

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions have my heart! I'm so honored to capture these first moments.

XO

Wally | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Welcome baby Wally! My sweet friend invited me into her home during those first few days as a family of three! Baby Wally rocked his newborn session. <3

... yes there was another star of the show. ;)

I love family pets! Sometimes they like to steal the show. ;) I'm so honored to capture these moments for families.

XO

Aurora | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Welcome baby Aurora! This sweet family invited me into their Oconomowoc home to capture those first moments with their beautiful baby girl. Congratulations N family!

Sawyer | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Welcome baby Sawyer! The N family invited me into their home to capture those first moments as a family of 5! Baby Sawyer was so sweet. You can see how much his older brothers adore him!

Joelle | Fresh 48 Session

Welcome baby Joelle! I was so honored this sweet girl's family invited me into their hospital room to document those first moments as a family of three! I take limited Fresh 48 Sessions per month, so if you're looking to book, do so sooner rather than later! <3

 

Daley | Newborn Lifestyle Session

Welcome baby Daley! She was a little model, always looking for me! It was the cutest thing. <3 Thank you S Family for letting me capture those first moments with your beauitful baby!