The Newborn
EXPERIENCE
Newborn Photography in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Newborn sessions are not only portraits of your baby's first days, but also your first portraits as a family. This is your new everything. The sleepless nights, the overwhelm, your world changing in an instant - that's why we've created an experience where everything is taken care of for you, so you can focus on simply being mom.
Remember this fleeting season with timeless images.
Your baby's first days.
A love that words can't define.
What feels like both a lifetime and a blink of an eye. You won't remember every detail, but your photographs will. They are for the days down the road when your baby no longer fits in your arms and asks, "Mom, is that me?"
Your baby's first days. A love that words can't define.
A full-service portrait experience designed so you can simply show up, be present with your family, and leave with artwork that tells your story.
Preparing for your session should feel exciting, not overwhelming. As a Brooke Elisabeth client, you'll have access to the studio wardrobe for mothers, babies, and children, along with curated style guides to help coordinate your family's look with ease.
Together, we'll also select the perfect location for your session and begin planning how your portraits will live in your home. Every detail is thoughtfully considered so your images are created with their final destination in mind.
Styling & Planning
2–4 weeks before your session
A full-service portrait experience designed so you can simply show up, be present with your family, and leave with artwork that tells your story.
As a mom, you're often the last one to get ready. On session day, let us take care of you.
Professional hair and makeup is provided by our trusted partner, Lady Vamp Artistry, either in your home or at the studio before your session. This time allows you to relax, feel cared for, and step in front of the camera with confidence and beauty.
Hair & Makeup
Either in your home or our studio
A full-service portrait experience designed so you can simply show up, be present with your family, and leave with artwork that tells your story.
Your photographs deserve more than living on a screen.
A few weeks after your session, we'll meet for your viewing and design appointment, where you'll see your portraits for the first time. Together, we'll select your favorite images and design the artwork that will become part of your home and your family's story.
Whether through framed wall art, heirloom albums, or a combination of both, the goal is always the same: transforming your memories into something you can hold, live with, and pass down for generations.
The Reveal
2-3 weeks after your session
A full-service portrait experience designed so you can simply show up, be present with your family, and leave with artwork that tells your story.
The final step is bringing your artwork home.
Once your pieces are ready, our professional installer will carefully hang your custom gallery wall so everything is perfectly placed and ready to enjoy. Heirloom albums will be available for pickup once completed.
This final step ensures your portraits don't stay tucked away on a hard drive, but instead become part of your everyday life.
Artwork Installation
6-8 weeks after your viewing appointment
Newborn
SESSION
Our newborn collection starts at $1475 per session and includes:
Pre-session consultation
Personalized styling with access to the curated wardrobe
Complimentary professional hair and makeup
Portrait session in studio or on location
Editing and enhancing of a minimum of 55+ images
Complimentary gallery wall and album design
Ordering appointment to select the final artwork
“Beyond the newborn session, she went above and beyond by designing, printing, and installing a gallery wall in our home. Brooke seamlessly incorporated photos from our engagement, wedding, and our first daughter’s newborn session, creating a cohesive and meaningful display. Her eye for selecting the right images and arranging them in a way that fits perfectly in our space made all the difference. We’re so grateful for her talent and care”
"The gallery is so perfect! Thank you for capturing such a special time period in our lives. There is nothing quite like the newborn stage!"
Kind Words
The 1st Year
COLLECTIVE
From tiny beginnings to first milestones.
The First Year Collective includes 3 or 4 sessions designed to document your baby's first major milestones into a cohesive, beautiful collection.
For parents who want to remember every stage, not just the beginning.
Complimentary Studio
A natural light photography studio in the northern metro area of Minneapolis
Our natural light photo studio is always complimentary for portrait clients who prefer a studio experience to capture their family's moments. Featuring large, southwest-facing windows that let in vast amounts of natural light, it's a bright, curated indoor space. With a private changing room, client wardrobe, and private parking, get your family photos captured with ease and style.
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We are a trusted Minneapolis Newborn photographer and MN Bride Best-Of finalist with over a decade of experience serving hundreds of families through a custom, full-service portrait experience. From seamless preparation to guided ordering, clients consistently share how easy, enjoyable, and meaningful their experience feels - and proudly display their artwork for years to come.
Why should I choose Brooke Elisabeth Photography?
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Newborn photography sessions are best photographed within the first 7–14 days after birth, when babies are naturally sleepier. We recommend reserving your due date during your first or second trimester, as we accept a limited number of newborns each month.
When should I book my Minneapolis Newborn session?
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Newborn sessions with Brooke Elisabeth Photography begin at $375, with most families investing around $1,400+ once artwork and digital images are chosen. Many parents also choose the First Year Collective, ensuring you never miss a moment of your baby’s first year.
What investment should I expect for newborn photography in Minneapolis?
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Our newborn session fees include a pre-session consultation, customized wardrobe styling, professional hair and makeup, complimentary studio access, and the time and talent for your portrait session itself.
What is covered in the newborn session fee?
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When you book, your session fee reserves your due date on my calendar. We only take a select number of newborns each month to allow flexibility, so once your baby arrives, we’ll finalize the exact session date together.
What if my baby arrives early or late?
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Brooke Elisabeth clients receive access to our client wardrobe, monthly curated style guide with shoppable links to make styling effortless, and styling assistance leading up to your session through a wardrobe appointment.
What do I wear for a newborn session?
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After your newborn session, we will walk through choosing how to best enjoy your portraits long-term whether that be through framed artwork, heirloom albums, or digital files. These portraits are meant to be more than just another folder on a hard drive.
What happens after the session?
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