Newborn photography · Charlotte, NC

Newborn Session Pricing & Packages

Clear package options for natural lifestyle and professionally posed newborn photography.

Choose the session style first. Lifestyle and posed newborn sessions are two different experiences. Please choose the photography style you want before comparing prices.

Quick package comparison

PackageSession styleTimeImagesPrice
LifestyleNatural and unposed1–2 hr25$350
Newborn WrappedPosed; baby fully wrapped1–2 hr25$400
Newborn LitePosed; full styling options2–3 hr30$500
Newborn StandardPosed; more variety2–4 hr40$650
Newborn PremiumComplete posed experience3–5 hr50 + album$1,000

What is a setup? One setup is one coordinated background, prop, color palette, or styled scene. Family portraits count as one setup.

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Lifestyle — Natural & Unposed$350

A relaxed newborn session photographed in the comfort of your home.

Parents holding their newborn baby during a natural lifestyle session at home

Session includes

  • 1–2 hour in-home session
  • Photographed with natural light in your bedroom, nursery, or living space
  • Relaxed photographs of the baby with parents, siblings, and grandparents
  • Photographer guidance throughout the session
  • Simple wraps, hats, and headbands provided
  • Baby may also wear comfortable outfits provided by the family
  • Up to 6 people total included, including the baby
  • Each additional person: $30
  • Your home must have sufficient natural light; lighting and room selection will be discussed before booking

What you receive

  • Baby, parent, sibling, and family portraits
  • 10 fully retouched high-resolution images
  • 15 additional high-resolution images with color and light correction
  • 25 digital images total
  • Digital download

Please note. This is not a traditional posed newborn session. Studio lighting, backdrops, posing props, and styled newborn setups are not included.

Newborn Wrapped — Posed, Fully Wrapped$400

A professionally styled newborn session in which the baby remains wrapped throughout the entire session.

Wrapped newborn baby posed during a professional studio-style session

Session includes

  • 1–2 hour in-home session
  • Professional newborn posing and studio lighting
  • Access to wraps, backgrounds, props, and accessories
  • Choose 3 wrapped baby setups; or 2 wrapped baby setups plus 1 family setup
  • Parent and sibling portraits are included when the family setup is selected
  • The baby remains wrapped in all individual and family photographs
  • Up to 6 people total included, including the baby
  • Each additional person: $30

What you receive

  • Wrapped baby portraits and macro detail shots
  • Family portraits, if the family setup is selected
  • 10 fully retouched high-resolution images
  • 15 additional high-resolution images with color and light correction
  • 25 digital images total
  • Digital download

Please note. Different wraps, colors, textures, backgrounds, props, and accessories may be used. However, the baby is photographed only while wrapped. Baby outfits, dresses, and nude or unwrapped posing are not included.

Newborn Lite — Posed Session$500

A styled newborn session with a choice of wraps, outfits, props, and accessories.

Newborn baby posed with wraps and props during a styled session

Session includes

  • 2–3 hour in-home session
  • Professional newborn posing and studio lighting
  • Access to baby dresses, wraps, props, and accessories
  • Choose 3 baby setups; or 2 baby setups plus 1 family setup
  • Parent and sibling portraits are included when the family setup is selected
  • Up to 6 people total included, including the baby
  • Each additional person: $30

What you receive

  • Baby portraits, family portraits, and macro detail shots
  • 10 fully retouched high-resolution images
  • 20 additional high-resolution images with color and light correction
  • 30 digital images total
  • Digital download

Please note. Unlike the Newborn Wrapped Package, this session may include wrapped, dressed, and unwrapped newborn posing.

Newborn Standard — Posed Session$650

A full posed newborn session offering additional time, variety, and styling options.

Newborn baby photographed during a full posed studio-style session

Session includes

  • 2–4 hour in-home session
  • Professional newborn posing and studio lighting
  • Access to baby dresses, wraps, props, and accessories
  • Choose 4 baby setups; or 3 baby setups plus 1 family setup
  • Parent and sibling portraits are included when the family setup is selected
  • Up to 6 people total included, including the baby
  • Each additional person: $30

What you receive

  • Baby portraits, family portraits, and macro detail shots
  • 15 fully retouched high-resolution images
  • 25 additional high-resolution images with color and light correction
  • 40 digital images total
  • Digital download

Please note. This package offers more variety than Newborn Lite, with an additional setup and more finished images.

Newborn Premium — Full Posed Experience$1,000

The most complete newborn package, offering the greatest variety of setups, styling, and finished images.

Newborn baby photographed during a premium posed portrait session

Session includes

  • 3–5 hour in-home session
  • Professional newborn posing and studio lighting
  • Access to baby dresses, wraps, props, and accessories
  • Choose 5 baby setups; or 4 baby setups plus 1 family setup
  • Parent and sibling portraits are included when the family setup is selected
  • Up to 6 people total included, including the baby
  • Each additional person: $30
  • Additional baby setup: $100 each

What you receive

  • Baby portraits, family portraits, and macro detail shots
  • 20 fully retouched high-resolution images
  • 30 additional high-resolution images with color and light correction
  • 50 digital images total
  • 8 × 8-inch, 16-page photo album
  • Digital download

Please note. This package includes the largest image collection and a professionally designed photo album.

Booking policies

Important Session Information

Baby's comfort and safety

The number and variety of completed poses depend on the baby's comfort, feeding needs, sleep, and safety. Specific poses cannot be guaranteed. The session always follows the baby's pace.

Retainer

A $100 non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your session date and time. The retainer is applied toward the total package price. One rescheduling is permitted with at least 48 hours' notice.

Travel fee

Travel within the Charlotte area starts at $30 and is calculated based on the session address. Additional charges may apply for locations outside Charlotte, tolls, or paid parking. The exact travel fee will be confirmed before booking.

Additional images

  • Additional fully retouched images: $25 each
  • All remaining usable unretouched JPEG images from the session: $100
  • RAW files are not provided

Privacy options

Portfolio-Use Discount & Private Sessions

Pricing note. The package prices shown include a $200 portfolio-use discount and require a signed Model Release allowing selected images to be used in Alena Lobacheva Photography's portfolio, website, and social media.

Clients may choose to keep their session completely private. In that case, no images will be shared publicly, and the regular session price will apply:

Lifestyle
$550
Newborn Wrapped
$600
Newborn Lite
$700
Newborn Standard
$850
Newborn Premium
$1,200

Plan with confidence

Helpful newborn session guides

Answers to the questions families usually ask before choosing a package.

SESSION TIMINGBest Age for Newborn PhotosWhen to schedule your newborn session and what to expect at every age.Read the guide THE EXPERIENCEWhat Happens During a Newborn SessionA step-by-step look at how a calm, baby-led newborn session flows.Read the guide PHOTO DAYHow to Prepare for Your Newborn SessionWhat to pack, what to wear and how to make newborn photo day feel easier.Read the guide
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Choose the experience that feels right for your family and reserve your preferred date.

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