Why This Is an Investment

Babies change quickly, especially in the first few weeks. Professional newborn photography preserves details that can’t be recreated later — tiny features, expressions, and the overall feel of your baby’s earliest days. These images become meaningful keepsakes and artwork for your home that you’ll cherish for years to come.

Why Hire a Professional Newborn Photographer

Newborn photography is a specialized skill that requires experience, training, and a strong focus on safety. When choosing a photographer, it’s important to prioritize professional knowledge over price alone.

I am fully licensed and insured, with over nine years of experience and extensive training and mentoring from some of the top newborn photographers in the industry. When you invest in my services, you’re investing in years of hands-on experience and education.

Your baby’s safety is always my top priority. I handle every newborn with gentleness and care, and for certain poses I may ask for a parent’s assistance. All props used in my studio are sourced from professional newborn vendors and tested for safety. Outside props are not permitted. Payment plans are available if budget is a concern.

Important Things to Know

A $200 retainer fee is required to book your session and is applied toward the package of your choice. The remaining balance is due on the day of your session. All sessions include a set number of digital images, with additional images and print products available for purchase. For full pricing and package details, please complete the contact form and I will send you my full pricing guide.

Sessions take place in my cozy studio located in Orillia, Ontario. All props, accessories, and maternity dresses are provided. I accept a limited number of sessions each month to ensure availability around due dates and to provide every client with the best possible experience, so booking two to three months in advance is recommended.

The ideal time to photograph your newborn is between five and fifteen days after birth, when babies are typically sleepier and easier to pose. Older babies up to three to four weeks may be accommodated based on availability.

Debit, credit, and cash payments are accepted. All prices are subject to HST. All sales are final and prices are subject to change at any time.

The Booking Process

Once you’ve chosen a package, you’ll receive an invoice for the retainer fee, which reserves your due date on my calendar. After your baby arrives, you’ll contact me to schedule your session date, ideally within the first two weeks.

Maternity sessions are scheduled between 28-34 weeks. Once your retainer is paid, I will provide available dates to choose from. Booking early in your second trimester is recommended to ensure availability.

Now, let's talk packages.

Newborn

Capture all the details with wrapped and unwrapped posing. Choose your images via online proofing gallery. Packages starting at $595+hst.

Maternity

Embrace the feminine beauty of pregnancy. Camera shy? Me too... put your trust in me and I will direct you into every pose using beautiful lighting and flattering angles. Artistically edited and enhanced with modest body shaping and skin smoothing to make you feel like the queen you are. Maternity Sessions are done in studio. Packages starting at $495+hst.

Baby Milestones

I love watching my little clients grow! Capture your little one's personality with a milestone session at 6-8 months and/or celebrate their first birthday. Choose your images via online proofing gallery. Starting at $295 +hst.

Additional images + prints and art products available to purchase. Payment plans available.

READY TO BOOK?

Just click the link below, fill out the form and let's begin the booking process!

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When should I book my newborn session?: The ideal time to book your newborn session is in your second trimester to ensure a spot on my calendar. I take a very limited amount of sessions per month so I can give my clients the best experience. Your due date will be reserved on my calendar, and once baby arrives we will book your session date.
When is the best time to photograph my baby?: The ideal time to photograph is between 5-15 days after birth while baby is still very sleepy and easy to pose.
Newborn safety: I am a qualified and accredited newborn photographer with years of experience and training. You can rest assured knowing that your baby will be in good hands. Safety of my clients comes first above any pose. Your baby is the boss and he/she will let me know if they are not comfortable with a certain pose and we will move on.
Do you provide all props and accessories?: Yes, I have everything we need for your newborn session. Props, wraps, backdrops, headbands, hats, and accessories. I've been collecting props for years, it's a bit of an addiction.
When is the best time to photograph maternity?: The ideal time to photograph a maternity is between 30-34 weeks of pregnancy while mom is still comfortable and feeling good.
Do you provide maternity gowns?: Yes, I have a beautiful curated collection of gowns made just for maternity clients.
Where is the studio located?: My studio is located in Orillia, Ontario and is by appointment only.
Do you offer professional print products?: I offer a selection of beautiful heirloom products including wall art: metal, wood and canvas prints, albums, matted prints and more. These products are professionally hand-crafted and not available to the general public. You can view samples of all the products in studio at your session.

Mel Copeland Photography is a newborn and maternity photographer serving Orillia, ON and Simcoe County areas such as:

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact our studio to book your appointment.