Laura Richards Photography — Full-Service Family and Newborn Photography in Charlottesville, Virginia
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The Newborn Client Experience

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Hi, I'm Laura! ​

See those tired, happy eyes over there? I know exactly what those early days are like — equal parts blur and beauty, all while promising yourself you won’t forget a single thing about your newborn. 

​But inevitability, you will. That’s where I come in. With a photographer’s eye and a mama’s heart, I’ll help you create tangible newborn photos you can return to for days and decades to come.

A few things about me

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My newborns are now 5 and 1! Time flies even faster with your second
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My husband Tyler and I have been married 6 years
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I love browsing antique stores. Around here, my favorites are Circa and Heyday

My Photography Philosophy

I believe photos should be things you can feel — both in your soul and in your hands. I believe in what I do and honor it as art. 
This is why I take our time together a step further by transforming your images into heirloom albums, wall art, prints, and more.

Pre-Session

To officially reserve your session, a professional fee of $195 and a signed contract are due. This fee covers my time and talent, and gives you access to my online styler and Client Closet. Before our session, I will also ask you to fill out a short questionnaire, so that I can tailor our session to your print needs and overall vision.

Session Day

At-home newborn sessions are very relaxed and stress-free, and hopefully will feel like you are enjoying quality time together as a new family, rather than just posing for photos. That means lots of snuggles and kisses! They typically last about 1-1.5 hours, depending on baby and mom’s needs.

Post-Session

Once your images have been hand-edited to perfection, we’ll meet back up, either in-person or virtually, for you to view your completed proofing gallery and select how you’d like your favorites to live on in print. 
At this point, most newborn clients invest between $600 and $1500 in their print art.

"She made us feel totally at ease."

- Sarah L., Newborn Client 2021

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How to Prepare

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Scheduling the Session
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At-home newborn sessions typically take place 1-2 weeks after baby’s birth. Once you are home, please send me an email or text, so that we can choose a date as soon as possible.
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Styling
Start planning outfits early. You never truly know when baby will make an appearance, and you don’t want to be searching for outfits in a sleep-deprived stupor! Go the casual route or dress it up — whatever makes you feel beautiful! Avoid logos and graphics. Play with textures, soft prints, and natural tones. Baby can be in just a diaper swaddled, or a simple onesie.
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Your Home
The last thing you need to worry about is having an emaculate home for our session. In fact, don’t clean at all! If something is in the way of a shot, I’ll move it.
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Preparing Older Siblings
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Look at their baby pictures as a way to show how special and fun it is to have photos like the ones we’ll be taking. Tell them everyone will have a chance to take one-on-one pictures with baby, and that they are free to play or watch on quietly when it isn’t their turn.

Add a Maternity Session

Maternity photos don’t have to be cheesy or trendy. They can be beautiful and soft and pretty. They can be heirlooms one day. One day when your children and grandchildren come across them, they’ll see the day when you were strong, glowing, and so full of life — when you were on the cusp of your greatest adventure yet. 

Maternity sessions take place about two months before your due date. 


​Newborn + Maternity Session Fee |
$350 (a $40 savings)
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“My maternity session was gorgeous, fun, and relaxed.”

- Ashley H., Maternity + Newborn Client 2018

The Print Art Guide

After our session, we'll transform your images into art

The Heirloom Album

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This is the album you want to pass down to your children and grandchildren. Each one is carefully handmade from real Italian leather and ultra-thick archival pages. Lovingly designed by me, with your story at heart. The cover is beautifully debossed with your custom title. Special text can be included inside, such as a quote, birth story or birth details, or a note to your baby.

Heirloom Albums feature all desired images inside. A newborn session favorite!


​12 x 12 | 2100 (includes all full-res digitals)
10 x 10 | 1800 (includes your choice of 20 full-res digitals)
​8 x 8 | 1500 (includes your choice of 10 full-res digitals)

The Heirloom Frame

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Imagine this gorgeous, heirloom-quality frame hanging above your mantel or entryway, ready to start conversations for years to come. Handcrafted from a stunning selection of Italian wood moldings, The Frame features hand-torn cotton pulp art 
paper that is float-mounted. Comes ready to hang with museum-quality hardware.

11 x 14 | 695 (includes matching full-res digital)
8 x 10 | 595 (includes matching full-res digital)
​8 x 8 (round) | 595 (includes matching full-res digital)

The Lite Album

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The Lite Album is a handcrafted layflat album featuring a classic linen cover, foil desbossing, and thick archival pages. Ideal as a gift for grandparents. 

Lite Albums feature 25 images inside.

​8 x 10 | 625 (includes your choice of 5 full-res digitals)

The Keepsake Folio

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Folios are a classic and stunning way to show off two or three of your favorite photos. Each folio is handcrafted from archival mat board and covered with fine fabric or linen. It’s then debossed with your name, date, or special saying. Perfect to display on your mantel, entryway table, or desk. 

​With 3 images | 325 (includes matching web-sized digital)
With 2 images | 285 (includes matching web-sized digital)

Luxury Prints

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Matted Prints
​Matted Prints are beautiful archival prints matted and backed with museum-grade, 4-ply matboard. These look amazing framed or displayed on a shelf.

75 each
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Each print includes a matching web-sized digital.

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Fine Art Prints
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Your treasured images will look crisp and beautiful for decades to come. Fine Art Prints are printed on thick, slightly textured cotton paper. 

4 x 6 | 35 each 
5 x 7 | 35 each
8 x 10 | 45 each
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Each print includes a matching web-sized digital.

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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  • Home
  • Information
    • The Client Experience
    • Family Sessions
    • Newborn & Maternity
    • Family Films
    • The Heirloom Art
    • Album Design
    • Client Closet
    • FAQ
  • Meet Laura
  • Kind Words
  • Blog
  • Contact