Affordable Newborn Photos: Beautiful & Budget-Friendly

maternity | Newborn | Senior | Milestone Photographer - Charlotte, nc

back to blog

Welcoming a new baby into your family is a priceless moment, but capturing those early days doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re looking for an affordable newborn photography option that still delivers high-quality, timeless images, I offer a wrapped newborn session. This amazing option is a budget-friendly way to preserve your baby’s first days with stunning professional photos.

Asleep newborn baby girl, wrapped in blue and snuggling a white stuffed bunny close to her face, captured in the Waxhaw studio for a tender, affordable newborn moment.

What is a Wrapped Newborn Session?

A Wrapped Newborn Session is a budget-friendly way to capture beautiful, professional newborn portraits without sacrificing quality. Designed exclusively for newborns, this session focuses on fully wrapped poses only. Wrapping creates a cozy, secure environment that keeps your baby comfortable while producing stunning images.

This session is perfect for families who want timeless newborn portraits but may not need the extras included in my other sessions. If you’re looking for family portraits with parents and siblings, the Platinum Newborn Session is the best choice. If you prefer to incorporate adorable outfits from my newborn collection or ones provided by parents, the Signature Newborn Session would be the better fit.

Here’s what you can expect from a Wrapped Newborn Session:

  • 3 fully wrapped setups, using my carefully curated collection of wraps, props, headbands, bows, hats, and bonnets. My extensive client closet ensures a variety of looks while keeping your baby snug and content.
  • A selection of high-quality images that highlight your baby’s precious details—from delicate eyelashes to tiny fingers and toes.
  • A calm, soothing experience perfect for sleepy newborns and older babies who may seem to sleep soundly in their bassinet but are more easily stirred when posed and adjusted.
Awake newborn baby fully wrapped in a soft pink wrap, with her tiny toes peeking out, posed on her back on a green and pink floral background in the Waxhaw studio.

Who is the Wrapped Newborn Session Perfect For?

A Wrapped Newborn Session isn’t just for families on a budget. Wrapped sessions are also an ideal choice for many different situations, including for families whose newborns arrived earlier than expected and needed extra time in the NICU.

Many Charlotte area parents plan to book their newborn session before birth, but sometimes babies have their own timeline. When a newborn arrives prematurely, parents are often focused on hospital stays, medical concerns, and simply getting their little one home safely. In these cases, scheduling a newborn session may not have been possible before birth. Then by the time the baby is ready to come home, they may be older than the typical newborn posing window.

This was the case for sweet Millie, a baby girl who arrived more than three months early, weighing just 1 lb 4 oz at birth. After spending nearly three months in the NICU, her parents finally brought her back to her Waxhaw, NC home.  It was important to them to document this amazing step in her journey and wanted to capture the newborn features they had missed during those early weeks. Although she was five months old at the time of her session, she had finally reached 8 lbs—a perfect size for a Wrapped Newborn Session. Wrapping kept her secure and cozy, allowing us to document all the tiny details her parents had been waiting so long to celebrate.

Awake newborn baby girl, wrapped in blue with pearls and wearing a flower headband, snuggling a white bunny posed on a blue pillow in the Waxhaw studio.

Other Families Who Love Wrapped Sessions

✔ Families Seeking Affordable Newborn Photography
Not every family wants or needs a full-length newborn session. If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to get professional newborn photos, this session provides incredible value while maintaining the same level of care and quality.

✔ Parents with an Older Newborn
If your baby is past the 12-13 day posing window, traditional newborn poses may not be possible. Babies become more alert and wiggly, making wrapping a great option to keep them cozy and calm while still capturing professional images.

✔ Parents Wanting a Simple, Stress-Free Session
Some families prefer a quick, efficient session that delivers beautiful portraits without extended posing. A wrapped session keeps things simple and timeless while still providing a variety of stunning looks.

No matter your situation, the Wrapped Newborn Session ensures you’ll have beautiful, high-quality images of your little one. If any of these sound like you, reach out today to schedule your affordable newborn session at my Waxhaw studio!

What You’ll Receive in Your Wrapped Newborn Session

Every affordable newborn session includes:

  • Beautifully wrapped newborn portraits using soft, high-quality fabrics.
  • Timeless props and accessories chosen from my extensive collection to complement your baby’s features and curated based on your personalized questionnaire.
  • Customizable set ups to make the session what you envision! This session type, along with all my newborn packages, allows for you to capture the moments that matter most to you. So if you want a baby only session we can do that. But if you want a simple family photo to document this sweet stage of life, I am excited to help craft the perfect setting!
  • A calm, relaxed environment in my Waxhaw studio, ensuring your baby stays comfortable throughout the session.
A dramatic black and white shot from above, focusing on the infant's long eyelashes, beautifully captured in the Waxhaw studio for a timeless effect.

Want to hear from sweet, little Millie’s family:

Tobi’s work is flawless! We had a unique situation since our baby spent so much time in the NICU. She was able to create the photographs we had hoped for and captured the sweetest details! The time spent in studio was so relaxing and our little girl was so calm the entire time. We will be back for her next photo session soon!

Their words mean the absolute world to me! My goal is to provide stunning, professional newborn photography at an affordable price, so you can cherish these moments without financial stress. Having these memories to look back on is priceless!

Why Booking Your Newborn Session Early is Essential

Welcoming a newborn is one of life’s most precious moments. Booking your newborn session early ensures you don’t miss the short window for capturing those tiny details and sweet, sleepy poses.

I offer three studio session types to meet the needs of every family and their budget. The best part is each of the session types is fully customizable to capture the moments that matter most to you!

  • Platinum Family Newborn Session – A full experience that includes family and newborn images, multiple setups, and sibling portraits for those who want to document their growing family.
  • Signature Newborn Session – A session that features both wrapped and posed images. Giving you tons of options. From sweet wrapped images to the options to have your baby dressed in an outfit from my newborn collection or photographed in the classic, curled-up natural (naked) poses.
  • Sweet and Simple Wrapped Newborn Mini Session – An affordable newborn option featuring 3 fully wrapped setups using my curated selection of wraps, headbands, hats, bonnets, and props.

Why Timing Matters for Newborn Photography

The best time to capture those sleepy, posed newborn images is within the first 12-13 days after birth. This ideal age is when babies are naturally more relaxed and easier to position. Booking during your second trimester guarantees your session is secured, eliminating the stress of last-minute scheduling and ensuring you don’t miss this ideal timeframe.

However, if you’ve missed the early newborn window, a Wrapped Newborn Session is a perfect solution! Older newborns who are more alert may not settle into traditional unwrapped poses and that’s ok. My ninja wrapping skills keep them cozy and calm, allowing for stunning, professional images that you’ll cherish forever.


Book Your Affordable Newborn Session Today!

My Waxhaw-based studio serves families throughout the greater Charlotte area, including Monroe and Union County, NC as well as Lancaster, SC, and beyond. If you’re expecting or recently welcomed your baby, now is the time to book your session before spots fill up!