Sleeping newborn swaddled in a blue wrap with tiny toes peeking out on a chunky knit blanket

Newborn photography in Bemidji, tiny toes and all.

They’re only this little for such a short time. Those first weeks are beautiful, chaotic, and gone in a blink. You bring the baby. We’ll bring the wardrobe, the wraps, the props, and a studio full of sets, so you can slow down and soak in the snuggles while we freeze this tiny season in time.

Starting at
$250
Best age
Under 2 weeks
Wardrobe
Included
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Same day

30+ custom sets, indoors and out

Simple and classic to proppy and themed, all styled for you.
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100+ wraps, layers, and outfits

Plus wardrobe for big siblings, Mom, and Dad too.
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Nearly 20 years of newborns

Patient, unhurried, and always at baby's pace.
Meet Arica

the good stuff

Sleeping newborn with a rose headband resting on pink and teal lace layers in a rustic bowl
Black and white close-up of tiny newborn feet cradled in a parent's hands

Why parents love it

So tiny, so much love.

Isn’t it crazy that someone so tiny can take up so much space in your heart? The sleepy faces. The tiny fingers. The baby rolls. The way they fit perfectly in your arms. Blink, and those sleepy stretches turn into curious eyes and first steps.

That’s why your newborn session shouldn’t be one more thing to organize while you’re surviving on three hours of sleep. We plan, style, pose, and photograph. You get to slow down long enough to actually enjoy it.

“You have the baby. I’ll take care of the rest.”

No Pinterest board required

Bring the baby. We'll bring the magic.

You don’t need to buy twelve outfits, collect baskets, or know which colors photograph best. That’s our job. Tell us a little about your baby: a special blanket, a tiny pair of moccasins, a hobby Dad loves, something that reminds you of home. Or tell us nothing at all. Our studio is packed with an almost ridiculous collection of sets, wraps, and tiny props, and we’ll dream it up together.

  • Simple & classic
  • Proppy & themed
  • Lifestyle on the bed
  • Little fisherman
  • Up north cabin
  • Garden blooms
  • Little cowboy
  • Big sibling love
  • Grandma's quilt
  • Your family heirloom
  • + Your idea here
Sleeping newborn on a plaid blanket in a rustic blue boat on a fishing shack set with nets, lures, and a lantern
Sleeping newborn with a teal bow headband resting chin on hands on a colorful southwest pattern blanket
Smiling sleeping newborn holding a tiny toy guitar in a wooden crate with a cowboy hat on a hay barn set
Newborn in a knit fawn bonnet and romper on a wooden rope swing against a rust orange backdrop
Wide-awake newborn swaddled in red on a miniature log bed with a buffalo plaid mattress and lantern
Sleeping newborn swaddled in dusty rose with a peony flower crown on a textured pink petal backdrop

Missed the 2-week window?

Don’t panic. It’s never too late. We welcome babies at every stage, and our milestone sessions pick up right where newborn leaves off.

How it works

We've already thought of everything, so you don't have to.

Book before baby arrives

Pick your experience and choose a date 1 to 2 weeks after your due date. Payment plans are available.

Text us the big news

Babies don’t follow due dates. When yours arrives, let us know and we’ll move your session to the soonest opening.

Arrive, relax, snuggle

Your sets are styled and waiting. We handle the wraps, wardrobe, posing, and every feeding break.

See them the same day

No weeks of waiting. View your images right after your session and choose your favorites.

Packages & pricing

Choose your experience.

Every session is styled from start to finish. The difference is how much of the story you’d like to tell. Most families choose the Classic, so baby, big siblings, and the people who love them all make it into the gallery.

★ Most families choose this

The Classic Newborn

90 min to 2 hrs of camera time

$450 session

$100 deposit to reserve your date (applied to your total). Payment plans available.

The whole story: baby, siblings, and the snuggles in between.

  • Up to 3 styled sets or backdrops
  • Your 30 favorite digital images
  • Same-day photo viewing
  • Full studio wardrobe for baby and family
  • Swaddled, posed, and lifestyle looks
  • Room for sibling, parent, or grandparent photos
  • Unrushed pacing for feeding and soothing

Why families upgrade: more than 2x the photos, 3 sets instead of 1, and room for the whole family. Adding 20 more images to the Mini runs $300 ($550 total), $100 more than the Classic for the same 35 photos on just one set.

The Mini Newborn

30 min of camera time

$250 session

$50 deposit to reserve your date (applied to your total)

Dreamy, swaddled details on one favorite set.

  • 1 set, preset to your requests
  • Your 15 favorite digital images
  • Same-day photo viewing
  • Studio wardrobe for baby
  • Swaddled and wrapped poses
  • Multiple sets or backdrops
  • Sibling or family photos

The Signature Newborn

Up to 3 hours · unhurried, at baby’s pace

$750 session

$100 deposit to reserve your date (applied to your total). Payment plans available.

Baby’s first chapter, told completely.

  • Multiple sets, looks, and combinations
  • Your 60 favorite digital images
  • Same-day photo viewing
  • Full access to our studio wardrobe
  • Newborn details plus family and sibling moments
  • Time to chase every “what if we tried THIS?” idea
  • No clock watching, nothing rushed

Final payment is due 1 week before your session unless a payment plan is in place. Weekend, on-location, and Fresh 48 hospital sessions are available on request. Please review our studio policies before booking. Questions? Send us a message

don't miss these!

Level up your session

Add a little extra.

Add any of these when you book or at your viewing, and we’ll have everything ready.

Added camera time · $75

More time, more memories! Add an additional 20 minutes to your newborn session, just enough for a fresh outfit and a whole new vibe.

Extra set + 2 images · $100

Added camera time plus 2 extra digital images from your new set, so the new look comes home with you.

Extra digital images · $30 each

Can't narrow it down? Add any favorites beyond your package at your same-day viewing.

Image collections · from $125

5 more images $125
10 more images $200
20 more images $300
The full gallery $400

Specialty theme or set · from $75

Most looks use our 30+ custom sets at no extra cost. Big custom build-outs are always discussed and approved before we begin.

Every chapter, one studio

From first snuggle to senior year.

Some of our families have been with us for nearly 19 years. We met their babies as newborns, celebrated their first birthdays, and now we’re taking their senior photos. Your newborn session is where that story starts.

From our families

Happy parents, sleepy babies.

★★★★★

Arica has such an amazing talent for bringing visions to life, creating the most magical, timeless, and cozy sets. She has such an eye for capturing the most precious moments in time... I swear she's got magic.
Joshua Z. · Google review

★★★★★

We have been beyond blessed to have Arica capturing our family's moments since practically birth with all my 6 kids... each session somehow feels more meaningful than the last. These photos are more than pictures. They are memories we will cherish forever.
Brittney M. · Google review

★★★★★

What a wonderful experience! It was our first time doing professional photos and she made us feel so comfortable! She was also amazing with our little one! Highly recommend her.
Jenna K. · Google review

Good to know

Newborn questions.

When should I book my newborn session?

Book during pregnancy and choose a date 1 to 2 weeks after your due date. Babies rarely follow their due dates, so when yours arrives, text us and we'll move your session to the soonest opening we have.

What age is best for newborn photos?

We recommend babies be under 2 weeks old, when they're extra sleepy and curl up into those classic newborn poses. Missed that window? It's never too late. We welcome babies at every stage, and our milestone sessions are perfect for older babies.

Do I need to bring outfits or props?

Nope. Our studio closet has wardrobe for baby, big siblings, Mom, and Dad, plus 100+ wraps, layers, and accessories. If you have something special, like a family blanket, a handmade quilt, or tiny moccasins, bring it and we'll build a set around it.

Can siblings, parents, and grandparents be in the photos?

Yes! The Classic and Signature sessions include room for family, sibling, and even grandparent photos. The Mini session is baby only, swaddled on one set.

How long does a newborn session take?

The Mini runs about 1 hour, the Classic about 2.5 hours, and the Signature up to 3 hours, including your same-day viewing. Newborns are wonderfully unpredictable, so we build in time for feeding, soothing, and snuggling. Please plan a little extra time around your appointment.

Which package should I choose?

Most families choose the Classic. It gives you up to 3 sets, room for siblings and parents, and 35 images. If you want every detail captured with no clock watching, the Signature is the one. Not sure? Send us a message and we'll help you decide.

When will we see our photos?

The same day. Right after your session, you'll view your images and choose your favorites. Extra digital images and heirloom printed artwork are available too.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Send us a message and we can set one up. Final payment is due 1 week before your session unless a payment plan is in place.

Do you photograph at the hospital or at home?

Yes, on request. We offer Fresh 48 sessions at your hospital, plus weekend and on-location options. Send us a message to talk through what you have in mind.

Where is your studio?

Our warehouse studio is at 8147 US-2 in Bemidji, MN, just west of the Bemidji airport. Families visit us from Bemidji, Cass Lake, Blackduck, Park Rapids, and all around the lakes area.

They’re only this little once

Let's freeze this tiny season.

Newborn dates are limited each month, so we recommend booking during pregnancy. Reserve your session today and we will take care of everything else.

Newborn from$250
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