Every family I photograph is beginning a brand-new chapter...
The sleepy stretches. The tiny fingers wrapped around yours. The way your baby fits perfectly in the crook of your arm.
Before you know it, they'll be smiling, crawling, and outgrowing the newborn clothes you thought would last forever.
The Experience
The newborn stage has always held a special place in my heart. When my own daughters were born, I remember wishing I could slow time just a little longer. I wanted to memorize every tiny yawn, every sleepy stretch, every little hand wrapped around my finger. Looking back now, those first few weeks feel like a beautiful blur—equal parts exhausting and magical—and I'm so grateful to have photographs that bring me back to those moments.
To me, newborn photography is less about documenting a moment and more about preserving a feeling—that tiny yawn, the way they curl into your chest, the impossibly small fingers you'll swear you'll never forget.
My newborn sessions are designed to preserve these first precious days and weeks in a relaxed, baby-led environment. Whether you envision a simple lifestyle session focused on your family's connection or timeless newborn portraits with beautifully styled wraps and heirloom props, my goal is always the same—to create photographs that bring you right back to this season every time you see them.
Two Editing Styles. One Timeless Philosophy.
Every family has a style that's uniquely their own.
Some are drawn to warm, earthy tones that feel nostalgic and reminiscent of treasured family photographs. Others love bright, airy images filled with soft light and joyful color.
Rather than applying the same preset to every gallery, I thoughtfully edit each session to complement your family's style while keeping skin tones natural and your photographs timeless.
Indie Edit
The Indie Edit is inspired by nostalgia.
Featuring warm, earthy tones, rich contrast, and subtle film grain, this style evokes the feeling of flipping through a beloved family album. It's perfect for parents who are drawn to organic textures, cozy moments, and imagery that feels deeply emotional and artistically timeless.
The Indie Edit beautifully complements lifestyle newborn sessions, highlighting the quiet moments of rocking, snuggling, and simply soaking in these first precious days together.
Classic
The Classic Edit is the signature style of Delaney Dobson Photography and remains my most requested look for newborn portraits.
Soft, luminous, and true to life, this timeless edit celebrates the sweetness of new beginnings with gentle light, clean tones, and a whimsical feel that never goes out of style.
Whether you're documenting sleepy newborn cuddles or beautifully styled studio portraits, the Classic Edit creates heirloom images that will remain just as beautiful when your little one is grown as they are today.
My goal is simple: to create images that feel just as meaningful fifty years from now as they do the moment you first hold them in your hands.
Collections
Every newborn session begins with a relaxed, lifestyle experience focused on your family's connection. From there, you can choose to enhance your session with beautifully styled newborn portraits and heirloom artwork, creating an experience that's perfectly tailored to your family.
Collection 1:
Lifestyle Newborn
A relaxed, baby-led session focused on documenting your family's first days together. We'll capture natural moments with parents, siblings, and your newest little love in the comfort of my studio or your home.
$550.00
Up to 60 Minutes
30 Digital Images
Family + Baby
Print Release
Sneak Peeks within 48 Hours
Collection 2:
Styled Newborn Experience
Add-On: Studio Styling & Props
Extend your session to include a beautifully styled newborn experience. This upgrade transforms your lifestyle session into a full newborn portrait experience, allowing plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and those sleepy curled-up poses everyone loves.
$850.00
90-120 Minute Session
50 Digital Images
Up to Four Styled Setups
Access to my wraps, blankets, bonnets, headbands, and handcrafted props
Individual Baby Portraits
Family + Sibling Portraits
Baby-Led Posing
All package prices are subject to sales tax
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WHAT ELSE CAN I BUY?
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Your memories deserve more than a hard drive.
Digital images are wonderful.
But the photographs your children will someday pull off a bookshelf...
The album sitting on your coffee table...
The framed portrait they pass every morning...
Those become part of your family's story.
Professional artwork is available directly through your gallery, making it easy to turn your favorite moments into lasting keepsakes.
Artwork
• Album
• Wall Art
• Fine Art Prints
Prices Vary
Film
• 120mm Film Coverage
5 rolls of professional film
Professionally developed and scanned
$400
5×7 Heirloom Album
Preserve this season in a beautifully handcrafted linen album with matte gold embossing personalized with your family's name and year. Small enough to live on a coffee table, yet large enough to tell the story of your session—because your favorite memories deserve more than a holiday card.
$350
READY??
Let's create something your family will treasure for generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The best time to reserve your session is during your second trimester. Since babies rarely arrive exactly on their due date, I'll pencil in your due date and adjust your session once your little one arrives.
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Lifestyle newborn sessions can take place anytime within the first few weeks or even months after birth.
If you're adding the Signature Newborn Experience with posed portraits, I recommend photographing your baby within the first 5–14 days, when they're typically sleepiest and most comfortable being gently posed.
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Soft, neutral colors and simple textures photograph beautifully and help keep the attention on your newest family member.
After booking, you'll receive a link to my Newborn Style blog post filled with wardrobe suggestions and helpful tips for the entire family, making outfit planning easy and stress-free.
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I photograph sessions throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and Central New Jersey. I do not have a studio space so I will come to you.
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No worries at all!
Every newborn session is completely baby-led. We allow plenty of time for feeding, diaper changes, cuddles, and soothing. Some babies sleep the entire session, while others prefer to stay awake and show off those beautiful eyes. Either way, we'll create a gallery you'll treasure.
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Absolutely!
Family photographs are one of my favorite parts of every newborn session. Whether it's proud big siblings or parents soaking in those first quiet moments together, we'll create a beautiful mix of family portraits and individual images of your newest little love.
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Yes! Families who choose the Signature Newborn Experience have full access to my curated collection of wraps, blankets, bonnets, headbands, baskets, beds, and handcrafted props.
Each setup is thoughtfully styled with your preferences in mind while keeping the focus where it belongs—on your beautiful baby.
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You'll receive your online gallery within one week of your session.
From there, you can favorite the images that you want. Once you let me know you are finished selecting, I will pull the photos and edit them in the style that you like. I will then upload the final images onto a new gallery for you in both color and black & white. From there, you can download the digital files, order professional prints and artwork, and share your gallery with family and friends.
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Not for newborn sessions but I do host minis throughout the year on specific dates and times.