Many parents arrive at their newborn session unsure of what the experience will feel like. Newborn photography moves at a slower pace than most sessions and is designed to remain calm and flexible throughout.
The session follows your baby’s needs rather than a strict schedule..
A Relaxed, Baby-Led Approach
Time is intentionally built in for feeding, soothing, and settling. Breaks are completely normal and expected.
There is no pressure for babies to sleep immediately or remain settled the entire time.
Setups will be designed and planned in advance, but may be modified during the session to ensure your baby's comfort.
Session Length
Newborn session lengths vary depending on your selected package, ranging from approximately 60-90 minutes up to 4 hours, to accommodate different levels of time, variety, and family involvement.
Essential - 60-90 Minutes
- A simple, baby-focused session designed to capture newborn portraits in a shorter timeframe, with a mixture of wrapped setups and baby being posed on a beanbag (fabric backdrop). This choice is ideal for families wanting timeless images of their newest arrival., but do not mind not being in the images themselves.
Keepsake - Up to 2.5 Hours
- A balanced session, allowing time for both newborn portraits and family images. Designed for families wanting a variety of setups, including baby being wrapped, posed in props, and posed on a beanbag, and still keeping the experience relaxed and unhurried.
Legacy - Up to 4 Hours
- A full newborn experience with extended session time for more setups, family photos, and greater variety of poses. This option is ideal for families wanting a complete gallery documenting their baby's early days. This collection also includes a few extra perks!
The slower pace of a newborn session helps create a comfortable environment for both baby and parents. Longer sessions allow for greater variety in setups, posing and family images, without ever feeling rushed.
Styling and Preparation
All wraps, outfits, and props are prepared in advance using selections discussed prior to your session. Setups will be designed in a cohesive manner, while keeping your personal preferences in mind.
Parents and siblings are guided throughout posing so nothing feels uncertain or staged. A newborn session guide is provided at booking so you know what to expect before during and after you session.
Parent & SIBLING Participation
For select collections, family images are gently incorporated during the session, with simple posing focused on connection and comfort.
No prior experience in front of the camera is needed. Posing will be gently guided.
Children are never expected sit perfectly still or smile on command. The most genuine images result from movement, play and natural connection.
After the Session
Your gallery is carefully selected and lightly edited before being delivered in an online, password protected gallery. Parents may choose to select the images included with their collection, or they may wish to upgrade to the full gallery, allowing them to receive a cohesive collection of finished images.
Final editing will take place before the final gallery is delivered, with instructions on how to download their high resolution digital images.
Families have the flexibility to print and preserve their images however they choose.
Understanding how a newborn session unfolds helps parents arrive feeling confident and at ease. Sessions with Lindsey Galletly Photography are intentionally unhurried, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and gentle posing while keeping baby’s comfort the priority. Families throughout Mississauga, Toronto, and surrounding GTA areas are guided through every step so the experience feels calm and fully supported.
Additional information regarding newborn sessions in Mississauga and the surrounding GTA can be found here:
