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Best Newborn Photographers in Cleveland

Our Recommended Top 17

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Cleveland Newborn Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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33220 Station St, Solon, OH 44139

Why choose this provider?

Lori Mason Photography is located in Solon, Ohio. It was founded by photographer Lori Mason more than five years ago and serves clients throughout the Cleveland metropolitan area. The company specializes in newborn and family photography and offers holiday packages and high school graduation packages. It recommends booking newborn photo sessions prior to the baby's birth and determines exact session days and times once the baby is between five and ten days old.

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4.9
Google
5.0 / 5 (29)
Facebook
4.8 / 5 (24)

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Chardon, OH

Why choose this provider?

Abigail Jordan Photography is a Cleveland-based photography studio offering newborn, maternity, and family portraitures. The newborn photographer captures intimate bonding moments and aims to preserve memories through her work. The studio has a full range of services, including an in-house stylist, a collection of wardrobes, and sets of newborn headbands and wraps. It also offers photo options like customized heirloom albums, digital images, and wall arts. As a mother, the photographer understands the value of authentic memories and strives to document every session detail.

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (13)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (9)

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Cleveland, OH

Why choose this provider?

Ashleigh Whitt Photography is a photography studio offering sessions for families in Cleveland and the nearby areas. The photographer takes staged photos of newborns in her studio, as well as candid lifestyle photos of the baby with its family. She also captures the infant's first 48 hours of life and immortalizes the baby's first birthday and the cake smash. Additionally, Whitt offers portrait sessions for pregnant mothers and entire families.

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (90)

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Aurora, OH 44202

Why choose this provider?

Ashley Edwards is a professional photographer serving Northeast Ohio and specializing in newborn portrait sessions. Ashley is a Qualified Newborn Photographer and member of Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International. She is trained in newborn safety and posing. Her studio offers a variety of prop and color options to customize each session. Maternity, baby milestones and themed cake smash sessions are also available.

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (23)
Google
5.0 / 5 (17)

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Mikayla Naylor Photography

Website
716 Cleveland Street, Elyria, OH 44035

Why choose this provider?

Mikayla Naylor Photography is a photo studio serving the people of Cleveland and the nearby communities. The studio aims to capture the journey of a new mother and her baby, starting with maternity photos when the mother is between 28 and 36 weeks pregnant. It also offers sessions for the baby's birth and first 48 hours of life. Additionally, the studio takes photos of children, weddings, elopements, and entire families.

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (61)
Google
5.0 / 5 (58)

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Hudson, OH 44236

Why choose this provider?

Jennie Lennon is a newborn, maternity, family, and high school senior photographer serving the greater Cleveland area. She photographs newborns in the comfort and safety of her clients' homes, with each session taking about two to three hours and coming with approximately 30 digital images. She helps clients every step of the way, from preparing for the shoot to creating custom artwork. Lennon has been in the field of photography since 2012, attending various educational workshops to hone her craft.

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (49)

Website
900 Oak Wind Ct, Cleveland, OH 44101

Why choose this provider?

Ellie B Photography is a portrait photographer in Cleveland that offers newborn, maternity, senior, and family portraiture services. The artist holds indoor and outdoor shoots throughout Northeast Ohio, and she tailors the documentation experience to each client's personality and project vision. Her in-studio newborn sessions are tailored to her clients' style, she carefully selects high-end outfits and props for use during the session. If posed studio isn't for you, she offers newborn lifestyle sessions that take place in the comfort of your own home. Documenting her clients' milestones is her passion.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (26)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (1)

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Rachel Good Photography

Columbia Station, OH 44130

Why choose this provider?

Rachel Good is one of Cleveland's highly sought after photographers, specializing in newborn, family, maternity and wedding photography. A proud member of the International Newborn Associated, certified and licensed, Rachel Good, has been photographing professionally since 2012. Rachel offers creative and personalized sessions for you in the studio or on location. Rachel has been praised for her talent and has been a featured photographer in Photography Magazine, Channel 5's Good Morning Cleveland, and repeatedly on Best Newborn, Best Baby, and Best Wedding Photographers publications. As a mother of two and a wife, Rachel knows how quickly everyone grows and thrives on capturing these moments to treasure forever.

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4.9
Google
4.9 / 5 (17)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (2)

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5.0
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Website
905 Main St, Grafton, OH 44044

Why choose this provider?

Since its opening in 2018, Courtney Carnes Photography has helped clients capture images of milestone moments in their family's life. Courtney works with parents to take memorable maternity, newborn, and baby photographs, including fun scenes such as cake smashes. She has been trained in the safe handling of newborns and small children, and she provides props and backgrounds based on preferred colors and themes to enhance the appearance of the finished project. Family and engagement sessions are also available.

Reputation:

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (16)
Google
5.0 / 5 (6)

Website
Cleveland, OH 44114

Why choose this provider?

Katherine Chambers Photography in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in newborn photography. Established in 1999, Ms. Chambers has photographed thousands of infants and babies in the Cleveland area. She also photographs children, teens, and families. Maternity photography, first birthday, smash cake photography, communion, and baby's first-year packages are also available, and clients can choose senior and sports packages for teens. Clients may elect to have their sessions in the studio, or they can opt for outdoor sessions around downtown Cleveland.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (8)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (2)

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Twinsburg, OH 44087

Why choose this provider?

Sweet Studios Photography is an award winning portrait studio specializing in newborn, baby, children, family and maternity photography. Based out of Twinsburg, Ohio Kristen shoots photographs either in her studio or on location. Kristen is a mother of four who finds her inspiration in her family and believes it is important to capture every moment of it in her pictures.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (3)

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5.0
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Website
960 Pine Tree Ct, Medina, OH 44256

Why choose this provider?

Juliana Kaderbek is a newborn, wedding, and lifestyle photographer based in Medina, Ohio. She serves mothers throughout Cleveland and surrounding areas, using a strategy based on lighting and emotional connections to capture real moments in a natural way. Her newborn photography sessions take place in the comfort of the client's home. Juliana's goal is to obtain a snapshot of each client's experience with motherhood, including photographing baby's nursery and portraits including the parents.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (32)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (8)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
3.8
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Website
Medina, OH 44256

Why choose this provider?

Chelsey Hill Photography is a newborn photographer servicing Northeast Ohio. She specializes in capturing genuine connections and prides herself on producing quality service and artistic photography. Her simple but beautiful photographs capture the special moments of a newborn that are so quickly grown out of.

Reputation:

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (36)
Google
5.0 / 5 (31)

Website
Cleveland, OH 44134

Why choose this provider?

Sarah Branaghan Photography offers newborn photography in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Sarah is a mother herself and his been photographing newborns for four years. She values capturing the happiness that accompanies the image she is shooting and loves capturing the awe of newborn life. She offers a variety of packages for newborn, child, family and maternity images.

Reputation:

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4.8
Facebook
4.8 / 5 (77)
Google
5.0 / 5 (23)

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5.0
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Website
173 Lear Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

Why choose this provider?

One of Cleveland’s premier photography companies, Thomas and Thomas Photography is run by Sarah Edelman and Amy Laing-Nahra. Based out of Bay Village, Ohio Thomas and Thomas offers fine art photographs of newborns, children, family and high school seniors. Edelman and Laing-Nahra place a high value on customer service and providing clients a memorable experience.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (22)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (6)

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5.0
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Website
Cleveland, OH 44111

Why choose this provider?

Megan Macleod Family Photography offers newborn, lifestyle and family photography servicing the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. A mother of three, Megan studied business in school and started her photography company when her first child was born. She offers portrait sessions and runs specials and promotions for first time and return customers.

Reputation:

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5.0

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5.0
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North Olmsted, OH 44070

Why choose this provider?

Linda Ford is a photographer based out of Cleveland, Ohio and runs two businesses. Linda's Lenses offers a variety of services including but not limited to: teens, high school seniors, couples, wedding and special occasion photography. Little Forever, Linda's second company, photographs maternity, newborns, infants, children and families. Linda is fully licensed within the state of Ohio and complies with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Linda is a firm believer in giving back and donates her time and money to help her community.

Reputation:

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Newborn photographers have the skills and knowledge to create enchanting photographs while ensuring the baby’s safety. They’re comfortable holding newborns and setting up captivating poses with care. They understand what’s comfortable for the infant and how various positions will photograph. 

    Props and unusual poses are often a part of newborn photography. Some newborn photographers specialize in creating unique and fascinating photographs.

    However, those methods aren’t essential for capturing a beautiful, engaging photo of your baby. Simplicity, skill, and experience can work wonders. A discussion with potential baby photographers and a review of their portfolio can help new parents choose the newborn photographer that best meets their needs.
  • When is the best time to schedule my newborn session?

    Newborn photography session scheduling can be challenging. Parents have a very narrow window after the baby arrives to secure those time-sensitive photos. But babies don’t arrive on schedule. So, it’s best to find a newborn photographer well in advance of your due date. Be sure they're flexible and available in the weeks prior to and after that date.

  • How soon should you have your newborn photo shoot after birth?

    Newborns are easily identifiable by their size and the tight fetal position they had in the womb. But they don’t maintain those curly poses for long. So, it’s important to have their photo shoot a few days after birth. Try not to wait over two weeks post-childbirth if you want the brand-new infant image for your photos.

  • How long does a newborn shoot typically last?

    The length of a newborn shoot varies. But expect it to take at least two hours, possibly three to four hours. The infant’s comfort and safety are the priority. Little ones are unpredictable, and the photographer might need to wait until Baby has been lulled to sleep. Plus, the infant will probably need to be fed and changed during the shoot.

  • How much does newborn photography typically cost?

    On average, professional newborn photographers charge between $100 and $300 per hour, and the photo shoot can easily take up to four hours. Those fees should include the digital images. Parents will pay separately to have them printed. Other photographers charge flat fees per session or per number of photographs. Most of these services start at $100 or higher.

  • Why do you photograph babies between 5-14 days old?

     A productive photo shoot is difficult with newborns younger than five days. They’re hungry and restless, as they’re not yet familiar with being outside the womb. Wait about five to seven days when they’re on a somewhat reliable feeding schedule and sleepy and relaxed for longer periods of time. But waiting longer than two weeks risks losing that familiar newborn look.