We believe that each family that we photograph is unique, special and beautiful. We are a boutique photography studio, specializing in classic, high end portraiture, with the end goal of creating beautiful heirloom art that will grace your home for decades to come. All of our products have been curated specifically with our clients in mind. 

We have simplified the whole process of booking and ordering in 2023. We have different options to choose from for our all-inclusive collections. And after your session, you get to choose the photographs we edit and deliver to you! Once they are chosen, editing commences and the actual ordering process is all done online, so you don't have to come back to the studio until product pick up time! We understand having a new baby is time consuming- our goal is to help make the most of our time together.  
Booking as early as possible is always highly encouraged, as we tend to book out months in advance. 


our philosophy

01-06

Choosing the right newborn photographer to capture your sweet newborn can be a daunting task- finding the "right" photographer that will meet your artistic vision of your newborn baby. Over at The Newborn Artist Studio, we have a strong emphasis on parental connection with your newborn baby. 

We offer 3 different Newborn Sessions-

Studio Newborn Session
Lifestyle Newborn session
Petite Newborn session

All-inclusive Session fees range from $750 to $3000


STUDIO OR LIFESTYLE

NEWBORN

02-06

Oh those sweet details of your new baby- their toes, their little lips, the wrinkles from being freshly born. Your brand new baby is only this little... once. If birth photography isn't for you (we get it... it's not for everyone), but you love the "place of birth" feel in our portraits, then a Fresh 48 session is just for you (baby born in the first 48 hours, taken at place of birth). 
We also offer very limited births for 2023, so please inquire for available dates. 

All-Inclusive Sessions begin at $1200

 fresh 48

hello baby

03-06

Grab some donuts or a cake… and prepare for cuteness OVERLOAD! These sessions are perfect for babies who are sitting up un-assisted (sitter session) and those fun cake/1st birthday sessions! We provide a simple, clean and classic look for your baby’s milestone sessions- made to withstand time and trends. 
Suggested ages range 6-7 months, and 1 year

All-Inclusive Sessions range from $750-$3000

SITTER SESSIONS & ONE YEAR CELEBRATIONS

MILESTONES

04-06

Motherhood is such a beautiful journey. It's filled with laughter, joy, tears and so much more. Our beautiful babies grow up way faster than we ever plan, which is why we have such a heart for capturing motherhood in each woman's uniqueness. 
Our dream is to document you and your baby (or growing bebe in your belly) in all your loveliness. Because my friend... you ARE lovely. 

Our Motherhood Sessions include Maternity Sessions and Nursing Sessions. 

All-Inclusive Sessions begin at $999

maternity & nursing portraiture

MOTHERHOOD

05-06

Seasonal sessions only and take place in Spring, Summer and Early Fall. We only open a few select dates for these family sessions and they sell out quickly! Make sure to join our newsletter below to get on the VIP list and early access.


Seasonal Family Sessions range from $750-$3000

Seasonal Sessions

FAMILY

06-06

Want to spend some time together celebrating YOUR beautiful family? Let's make some breakfast, grab your favorite book and have some family time while Julie documents the special moments between you and your family. Lifestyle sessions are year round, in your home. Let's drink in that gorgeous natural light and the elements around you that make it YOUR home and document it to last a lifetime. 

Lifestyle Sessions range from $1800-$3000

(travel expenses are assessed based on location, available for travel outside of WA state on limited basis)

Lifestyle IN-HOME Sessions

LIFESTYLE

  • NAPCP
  • Birthphotographers.com
  • OC MOM
  • The Bump 
  • Giggster- Top Newborn Photographers in Tacoma 2022
  • Expertise Best Newborn Photographer in Tacoma, 2016-2022. 
  • Beyond The Wanderlust
  • NewbornPhotographers.com

We have the honor of being lovingly featured on:

features

01-04

Nick + shayne M.

Working with The Newborn Artist was the best experience I have ever had. Julie was the most professional and caring person I have ever done business with. She not only helped capture one of the most import moments in my entire life but was also a true friend. I would not recommend anyone else for new born/ birth pictures besides her; She has our business for life. Julie your truly amazing thank you for helping us so tremendously you rock.


02-04

Brittany M.

Julie was amazing! She took so much time to get our newborn in the right pose! She also was so patient with my 4 and 2 year old who did not really want their picture taken at times. I loved all the poses and she moved our baby boy like he was molding clay, it was really fun to see!

03-04

SARAH + jordan b.  

Julie is such a great photographer, she has been my families photographer since I and my husbands first family photo and helped us celebrate both our children through photography.
Every photo I am in love with and is of high quality , Julie is also such a wonderful person to work with. I highly recommend The Newborn Artist!

04-04

Amy B.

We had a great experience with Julie, The Newborn Artist! She was so patient with our little girl and got the most amazing shots of her.

 She also has a great variety of textures/colors in swaddles, headbands, wraps and backdrops. It was great to just be able to show up and not have to think about "props" or other things. Highly recommend Julie to anyone.

hear it from them

We have an "all-inclusive" business model, meaning the session you choose will include a specific amount of digital photos and printed products. We offer multiple options for you to choose from, starting at $750.

WHAT DOES A SESSION FEE INCLUDE?

We take on limited clients per month, to make sure each beautiful family is well taken care of, so booking as early as possible is highly encouraged. But don’t be discouraged if you’ve decided last minute to do a session- contact us! Let's chat! We tend to book out 3-6 months in advance. Book early! 


HOW SOON SHOULD WE BOOK YOU?


Umm… yes! I’ve taken babies up to 10 weeks old for a newborn session and had beautiful portraits curated from those sessions. Don't hesitate to ask- we will see what we can do! 


MY NEWBORN IS PAST 2 WEEKS OLD- CAN I STILL HAVE A NEWBORN SESSION?


Copyright is sold on a per-digital photo basis. And thats a pretty costly option (usually reserved for our celebrity clients who wish to keep their photos private). We do not offer raw files as an option for purchase. 


CAN I BUY THE COPYRIGHT OR RAW FILES?


Depending on the session you purchase, times can vary from 1 week to 6 weeks. We DO offer a rush fee, which guarantees a much faster turnaround time. 


HOW QUICKLY WILL I GET MY PHOTOS?


Yes my friend! We have a digital only package that is available for purchase… but we have heirloom quality guaranteed products that Julie has curated from the best of the best all over the world! You CAN get the best of both worlds! 


CAN I JUST PURCHASE DIGITAL FILES FROM YOU? 


 faqs

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