Fargo Sanford Birth Center's Contracted Newborn Photographer
When will we be visited in the hospital?
What is the cost for photoshoots in the hospital?
Can my other children be in the photoshoot?
Do I need to bring anything?
What happens if we haven't been visited by a photographer during our hospital stay?
What happens if my baby is in the NICU?
Do I have to order prints through you?
What is the cost for a photoshoot outside of the hospital?
Your photographer will visit you in your postpartum room the day after you've given birth to your baby.
Photos are done in the morning hours, as you receive them the same day!
We try to be mindful that giving birth can come with unexpected medical events and some families may need more time to recover than others.
We do our best to meet with every family during their postpartum stay.
If you haven't heard from us during your postpartum stay, please reach out to us using our Contact Us page!
We currently offer two options in the hospital.
Our Fresh 48 photoshoot includes an in hospital photoshoot, use of our swaddles/hats/bows/props, 20+ digital images of baby, and printing rights to your gallery. The cost of the Fresh 48 is $185.00.
Our Hospital Family photoshoot includes everything in our Fresh 48 photoshoot plus photos of your newborn with siblings, newborn with parents, and the whole family together. You get 25-30 digital images and printing rights to your gallery. The cost of the Family photoshoot in the hospital is $220.00.
Payment is collected at the time of the photoshoot before we leave your room, and is completed on your phone through an email. Payment options include debit/credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Cash is also an appreciated form of payment as it helps us keep our operation fees down with us not having to pay processing fees.
We love to meet siblings and family members!
We have added a Hospital Family photoshoot that includes newborn photos with use of our props/swaddles/hats/bows, 25-30 digital images with photos of just your newborn, your newborn and siblings, your newborn and mom and dad, the whole family together, and printing rights.
Photos are done in the morning, as you get your gallery the same day. If you are interested in having a photoshoot done with siblings, please plan to have your other children at the hospital in the morning hours.
We do provide several props such as a basket, wooden heart bowl, tiny baby bed, blankets, swaddles, and hats & bows.
We also have a sign to fill out baby's information on, as well as wooden letters to spell out baby's name to personalize your photos.
However, we love when families bring items important to them to make their photos more personalized.
Some suggestions of things to bring are name blankets, swaddles, nursery decor, stuffed animals, or anything that is cherished by your family.
If you have a certain color scheme you are hoping for, please bring blankets and items for us to use.
We will do our best to include whatever you choose to bring in photos to make it all you want it to be.
If it’s your discharge day and a photographer hasn’t come by, ask your nurse to contact us—or feel free to reach out through our website or Facebook page. If we’re available before you leave, we’ll do our best to stop by for a session.
While we aim to visit every family, sometimes scheduling conflicts or illness may prevent us from being there. We’re committed to helping you capture these precious first moments as soon as possible — we know how quickly your newborn will change and grow!
We are welcomed into the NICU to photograph your newborn as long as the nursing staff gives us permission. This is done on a case by case basis, so make sure to communicate with your nursing staff and they will help you to get ahold of us when you are ready to schedule.
Most often families welcome us into their NICU room during the end of their stay, but as long as nursing staff approves we are happy to photograph your family at any point during your stay.
You have printing rights to your photos, but we encourage you to use a professional printing lab to receive the best prints possible.
We do have a professional printing store linked to your gallery if you are interested in professional prints.
There are several items including prints, canvases, photo albums and more.
We offer Family Photoshoots outside of the hospital for families interested in a more extensive family session.
We offer Lifestyle Family photoshoots either in your home or outside.
If you are interested in a photoshoot in your home please consider the lighting and color scheme in your home and if they are conducive to the style of photos you are envisioning.
A Family photoshoot outside of the hospital is $350.00 and gets you 40-50 digital images and printing rights.
Please contact us using our Contact Us page if you are interested in an extended Family photoshoot.
Reach out to us and we will get back to you!