San Diego Newborn Photographer
A tender, fleeting beginning—held in art forever.
The sleepy start to your new little one—a time suspended between dreamlike exhaustion and overwhelming love. Adoring their tiny features, the curl of their fingers around yours, the delicate rise and fall of their chest. Toes, lips, the softest peach-fuzzy hair. Waiting to see if they will have your eyes or your spouse’s smile, memorizing every expression they make in these fleeting first weeks. Breathing in that new baby smell, feeling their warmth against your chest, knowing this chapter is as brief as it is profound. With San Diego newborn photography, these moments don’t have to slip away unnoticed—they can be held onto, turned into art, and treasured for a lifetime.
San Diego Newborn Photography Photos
Photo Philosophies
Connection
Each new thread of love for your children, spouse, and yourself creates a beautiful life filled with purpose and joy—connections worthy of photographing.
You are art
Family may not seem like the perfect subject for an art piece, but I promise you it is. The quiet gestures, the laughter, the way love lingers in a touch—all of it deserve
Magic in the imperfect
I don’t chase perfection—I chase truth. The way your child’s hand rests in yours, the way your partner looks at you when you’re not looking, the fleeting moments of tenderness and deep presence. Real life is the masterpiece.
Julia L.“I am one of those Moms who wants everything to be perfect and I get all kinds of anxiety up until and during the shoot. Alison is the opposite of me and is calm and cool as a cucumber. She really helped balance me out! The pictures we receive from Alison are always incredible!”
6 Steps To New San Diego Newborn Photos In Your Hands
1. Personal WelcomeWhen you reach out, I respond in kind—with a personal video message. A small introduction, a glimpse into what it means to create together.
2. Booking & IntentionsTo begin, a $200 session fee reserves your date. You’ll receive a Welcome Guide and a short survey—an opportunity to share what matters most to you.
3. Preparing TogetherIn the weeks leading up to your session, we’ll talk through location, wardrobe, and any thoughts on your mind. Every detail considered, so you feel present when the time comes.
6. Something TangiblePhotographs are meant to be held. Whether you choose prints, albums, or framed pieces for your walls, I’ll help you bring them into your home in a way that feels right.
4. The SessionWe meet. We create. Time slows. Whether it’s an afternoon or a fleeting moment, what we capture will hold weight beyond the day itself.
5. The RevealThree weeks later, your images arrive in a slideshow. Watch it when the house is quiet, when you can sit with what was made.
Investment
Family sessions begin at $950 and include pre-session planning, wardrobe guidance, a three-week turnaround, and all edited images delivered as high-resolution downloads with full printing and sharing rights.
With eight years of experience and countless families photographed, I offer more than just beautiful images—I create an experience that is seamless, thoughtful, and deeply meaningful from start to finish.
If you are expecting, it’s not too early to reach out to me and get your date tentitively scheduled.
Tips for successful San Diego Newborn Photos
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WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR FOR OUR NEWBORN PHOTO SESSION
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5 REASONS TO PRINT YOUR FAMILY PHOTOS
FAQs
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It’s okay not too. You just created a new human and your body will take time to recover. Trust the process, but don’t miss out on these first few weeks. I make sure and pose you so that you look stunning. Plus, you will be holding that newborn for most images and it helps hide the unwanted tummy.
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When I do in home newborn photos I don’t look for perfectly designed rooms, but light. Don’t stress about decor. I will put you and that little babe in beautiful light and get dreamy images regardless off what your home looks like.
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Most people think you have to schedule the session within a week or so of baby’s delivery. That isn’t the case. 4-8 weeks is just right. Baby is both awake and asleep. You have recovered a bit more and feel more settled in your new role of motherhood.
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For San Diego newborn photos, that little babe runs the show. So I go with the flow. We take our time and just relax into that time with a new baby. If he/she needs to be fed, changed, rocked, etc. we do that and I photograph each moment as they come. If other family members are involved (which I highly recommend) then I have them get in lovin’ on that sweet baby too.
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For in-home sessions, I suggest mid-morning or early afternoon depending on which way the majority of windows face. For outdoors an hour or so before sunset to get that warm golden glow.
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Yes, my dear, I do. I get it. You want to look good and feel good in what you choose to wear for your newborn pictures. I am here to help give you resources like stores to shop from, Pinterest idea boards, and colors that work best for your location and even will help curate your exact outfit needs via text. I want having your pictures taken by me to be as stress-free as possible, so don’t worry, I’ve got ya.
I’m Here to Help
If you have questions or concerns, I’m here to ease them. My goal with every newborn photography session in San Diego is to remove the stress that often comes with getting newborn photos taken. This should be an experience you enjoy, not a task to check off. From our first email to the moment you hold your images in your hands, I’ll be here to ensure the process feels seamless and natural. Reach out below, and let’s create something meaningful together.
Alison Hatch is an award-winning, published photographer in North County, San Diego, and Southern Orange County. She offers an artistic, romantic, feminine celebrated photo experience for clients who want to document the most important connections in their lives—those to self, spouse, and child.
Alison serves North County San Diego Beach Cities (Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Escondido, Solana Beach, Del Mar), San Diego proper, & Southern Orange County (San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano).