Photography
This Newborn Solo Session photography package covers a San Mateo Bay Area portrait or event session with 1.5 hours of focused coverage at a flat rate of seven hundred fifty dollars. The studio has been operating since 2005, with the dedicated baby studio in San Mateo open since 2012, led by Jaimie and Tae with associate photographer Stanley.
Ideal Session Use Cases
- newborn portrait sessions inside the first two to three weeks after birth
- baby-only sessions where parents prefer the focus stays on the newborn
- posed newborn portraits with studio props and wrap setups
- newborn sessions paired with a separate family or sibling shoot on another day
- repeat newborn portraits for second or third children
What is Included
- 1.5 hours of continuous photography for the newborn solo session
- 15 edited high-resolution images delivered via a password-protected online gallery
- full printing-right release statement granting permission to make prints and post images online for personal use
- online gallery delivered within 3 weeks after the session day with a roughly two-month viewing window
- studio props and accessories provided for newborn and baby setups when applicable
Approach and Routing
The Newborn Solo tier covers newborn-only portrait session in the climate-controlled studio with props and accessories selected for the baby. shooting takes place inside our climate-controlled San Mateo studio, with props and a 2,800 square foot footprint suited to family, maternity, and newborn portrait setups. the solo tier covers newborn-only portraits in the studio with props, wraps, and accessories selected for the baby. Jaimie or Tae or Stanley sets the studio at the correct temperature for newborn sessions, soothes the baby between setups, and works through prop and wrap variations. 90 minutes of coverage is structured so the baby has feeding and settling time between posed setups.
Travel and Service Area
The studio is based in San Mateo with coverage across the San Francisco Bay Area, the Peninsula, the South Bay, Marin County, and Wine Country. Outdoor sessions are scheduled at Peninsula parks; event coverage moves to the host's chosen venue.
Credentials and Trust Signals
- Founded in 2005 with roughly 2,400 maternity, newborn, baby, and family sessions delivered to date
- Husband-and-wife founders Jaimie and Tae plus associate photographer Stanley
- Featured on Bay Area maternity, newborn, and cake-smash photography roundups for ten years running
- Liability insurance and active business license on file for the studio
Service Areas Around San Mateo
- San Mateo Woodside Way studio with a 2,800 square foot climate-controlled footprint
- San Francisco Peninsula towns Burlingame, Hillsborough, Belmont, San Carlos, and Redwood City
- South Bay locations Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale
- San Francisco for outdoor sessions and event coverage at hotels and private homes
Booking and Cancellation
The Newborn Solo tier is a flat rate of seven hundred fifty dollars. A non-refundable retainer of one hundred dollars holds the date and the balance is due on the session day. Personal check, PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and cash are accepted.
Common Questions About This Tier
Who is the photographer on the day? Coverage is by Jaimie, Tae, or Stanley depending on studio scheduling.
Are studio props included? Yes. The studio carries props, wraps, and accessories for newborn, baby, and maternity setups.
How fast is the gallery delivered? Within 3 weeks after the session, with a roughly two-month viewing window.
What style of photography is delivered? Modern, simplistic, timeless portraiture with natural-light-led coverage and a focus on authentic moments.
Are albums and prints available? Yes, as add-ons after gallery delivery. A printing-right release statement is included.
Check 2026 Availability
Browse real-time Newborn Solo availability and confirm 2026 dates directly on Events in Minutes. Couples comparing tiers will see how the the studio ladder steps from a focused maternity mini through full newborn-family coverage to on-location event packages.
