Fresh.48 Photography Sessions in Appleton, WI

PLEASE NOTE -

FRESH.48 SESSIONS MAY ONLY BE BOOKED IF YOU ALSO BOOK A FULL EXPERIENCE NEWBORN SESSION.

YOU MUST FIRST FILL OUT THE FULL NEWBORN EXPERIENCE FORM.

THEN YOU CAN PROCEED TO FILL OUT YOUR FRESH.48 FORM.

FRESH.48 EXPERIENCE

$600 total session cost

50% paid at booking & balance due w/in 1 week of estimated due date

WHAT'S INCLUDED

On-call, in-hospital (or birthing center/home birth) coverage within the first 48 hours after birth

45 - 60 minutes in length

Professionally edited, high-resolution digital images

(all final gallery images)

Final images delivered on a USB

Print release

ABOUT FRESH.48 SESSION EXPERIENCES

Fresh 48 sessions take place within the first 48 hours after your baby's birth - either in the hospital, a birthing center or in your home if you have a home birth. These sessions capture the real, raw, emotional first few hours/days of your brand-new family.

You will be presented with your final preview images in a private online gallery.

The Fresh.48 Experience is paid 50% at booking, with the balance being due within 1 week of your estimated due date. This retainer reserves a tentative, on-call date in my calendar, along with the final editing & retouching of your images.

This session includes on-call, in-hospital (or birthing center/home birth) coverage within the first 48 hours after birth. These sessions are roughly 45-60 minutes in length.

You will receive all of the final, professionally edited digital images (approximately 100-150 final images) in your gallery. Your high-resolution digital images will be delivered on a USB drive, in both color and black & white, along with a print release.

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I can’t wait to capture this special time with you! Booking your session is easy, and I’ll guide you every step of the way to create beautiful, lasting memories. Let’s make this experience truly yours!

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What To Expect From Your The Fresh.48 Session

The Fresh.48 Experience with Leah Islinger Photography captures the raw, fleeting moments of your baby’s first hours in a natural and heartfelt way. Available in Appleton & throughout the Fox Valley, WI, these sessions focus on the quiet details and emotional connections that unfold shortly after birth.

This page walks you through details & pricing, so you know exactly what to expect. A Fresh.48 session takes place within the first 24 to 48 hours after your baby is born and is designed to be relaxed and unobtrusive. Sessions can be held at your hospital, birth center, or home birth location, documenting your family’s earliest moments together in a storytelling, lifestyle approach.

You’ll find information on what’s included, session length, and helpful guidance on when to schedule your session around your due date. I also share tips on what to wear, focusing on comfortable, neutral options that photograph beautifully in natural light. Every image is professionally edited with a soft, true-to-life finish that preserves the authenticity of these first moments.

Fresh.48 sessions are meant to include who you want present, whether that’s parents, siblings, or other close family members. The Fresh.48 Experience is about honoring the beginning of your story, capturing the tiny details, tender connections, and real emotions you’ll never want to forget.

FRESH.48 GALLERY

RESERVE A FRESH.48 WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR FULL NEWBORN SESSION

Fresh.48 sessions are available exclusively for families who have booked a Full Newborn Experience. To reserve your Fresh.48 session, you’ll first need to secure your newborn session on my calendar. This ensures we can beautifully document both your baby’s first hours and their early days with a seamless, thoughtfully planned experience.

The Full Newborn Experience

Questions & Answers

01 WHAT DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH

First Family Moments - Newborn Details - Bonding with Parents - Sibling Interaction - Candid Moments - Hospital Setting - Visitors and Family

The goal of a Fresh 48 session is to capture the real, unposed moments that tell the story of your baby's early days. These photos serve as a timeless reminder of how small and precious your little one was in those first few hours.

02 WHEN SHOULD I BOOK

Ideally, you should book your session as soon as possible during your pregnancy to allow me to reserve a spot in my schedule around your due date. Booking early gives you first dibs on my schedule since I will only book up to two Fresh 48 sessions in a month to ensure I will always be available when your little one arrives.

03 WHEN DO I CALL YOU

Give me a call or send a text once you’re in labor and heading to the hospital or birth center. Reaching out when you’re in the early stages of labor gives me time to prepare and plan for a session within the first 48 hours.

After your session is scheduled I will store your names & numbers in my phone, If you think there may be a possibility another person might call to inform me (such as grandma) I'd love their number too! This way I know exactly who is calling when my phone rings & why.

04 WHEN WILL YOU ARRIVE

The first 24 hours after your baby’s birth are particularly special, as your baby is still adjusting to the world outside the womb. However, some parents opt for the second day to allow for a bit of rest and for visitors to arrive. While it’s important to capture those early moments, it’s also crucial to consider how you’re feeling after birth. Fresh 48 sessions are meant to be relaxed and stress-free, so choose a time when you feel comfortable. I am flexible in working around your energy levels and creating a calm, low-pressure environment.

05 HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY

These sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour, ensuring we capture all the key moments without overwhelming you or your baby.

I will be sure to check in with you before I go to be sure we captured everything you wanted.

06 WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR

I suggest keeping it simple and comfortable. Be sure mom's apparel is loose or flowy so as not to be too constricting on her fresh postpartum body. Many moms purchase pretty robes for themselves and a neutral outfit or swaddle for the baby. Dads can keep it simple & relaxed with a solid color t-shirt and jeans. Avoid heavy patterns, graphics, or bright colors - I suggest neutral, earth tones, or jewel tones.

07 WHAT IF I HAVE A C-SECTION OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS

Your health and comfort come first. We can adjust the timing or approach of the session based on your recovery and preferences. If baby is in the NICU you can check if hospital visitor policies allow for a photographer. If not, I can apply all monies paid to go toward your already scheduled newborn session order. Should you decide you no longer wish to document your session after your baby’s birth, all monies paid will again, be applied towards your newborn session.

08 CAN EXTENDED FAMILY BE INCLUDED

Yes, but I recommend keeping the group small and intimate to focus on immediate family connections during this special time. Also, most hospital rooms are not super roomy, and we don’t want the stress of a full crowd.

09 WILL YOU BRING PROPS

I don’t use props for Fresh 48 sessions. Instead, I focus on capturing the natural setting and the realness of this grand event. If you have one of those special little signs for baby's birth stats or a special blanket or lovie, we can definitely include those in some images.

If you have special outfits for baby we will be sure to dress them up for their photos.

10 HOW DO I BOOK MY SESSION

I am so excited that you want to hire me as your Fresh 48 photographer! If you click the link at the bottom of the page you will be directed to the booking page where you can complete the forms & pay your 50% retainer.

Misc Tips & Info

SCHEDULING, RETAINERS & DELIVERIES

Fresh.48 sessions take place within the first 48 hours after your baby's birth - either in the hospital, a birthing center, or in your home if you have a home birth. These sessions capture the real, raw, emotional first few hours/days of your brand-new family.

This 50% retainer is non-refundable. If you decide you no longer wish to document your session after the baby's birth, your retainer will be applied toward your already scheduled full newborn session experience. If complications arise during or after your baby's birth that will no longer allow for a fresh 48 session, your retainer will again be applied towards your full newborn session experience.

Your gallery will be delivered within 1 week of your session, so you can share your new baby asap. If you would like a few peeks posted on my photography Facebook page, just let me know & I can do that for you!

Please note: no RAW or unedited images will be delivered in your final order. Only the included images in your session or additional purchased digital files will be delivered.

PROCEDURES & HOSPITAL STAFF

If your baby boy will be circumcised, keep that in mind when setting up a time for me to arrive. He may not be up for photos immediately after that. I also do not suggest scheduling on the day you are being discharged.

Hospital visiting guidelines and photography rules can vary; please check with your hospital before scheduling for an understanding of these policies.

Notify the nursing staff that you will be doing a photo shoot for 45-60 minutes and ask if they can please keep interruptions to a minimum during this time.

WHAT TO PREPARE & PLAN FOR

Please make sure you give yourself enough time to get ready so that when I arrive we can begin. Don’t stress too much though, you did just have a baby!

Your room doesn't need to be immaculate, but it is helpful if it’s tidy. I will mostly be using an area by the window, baby's bassinet, the hospital bed, and a simple corner with window light if it is available.

Make sure everyone (including mom!) has had something to eat. Feeding baby for 30 - 45 minutes before the photographer's arrival will help ensure a content baby & hopefully any diaper blowouts already completed.

If siblings are joining for the session, I recommend having them come 15-20 minutes after I am set to arrive. This gives me time to get all those shots of your sweet baby by his or herself without big brother or big sister getting antsy. Arriving halfway through also makes for sweet photos of siblings seeing their new baby for the first time.

If it is possible to adjust the heat in your room, that is always a good idea - a cozy baby is a happy baby! I’m talking a nice 75+ degrees.

LIGHTS ON, LIGHTS OFF & NATURAL LIGHT

Ideally, we will schedule a start time for your session for when the best natural sunlight comes into your room. Daylight hours, typically in the morning between 9am and 3pm, gives us the best light. Opening up the window blinds & turning off the room lights will be most flattering for these types of images. Sometimes, though, we have to work with whatever light we do have and embrace a little grain in the images.

IMAGE REQUESTS, POSING & PROPS

Be sure to let me know if there is anything last-minute that you would like captured. We will discuss preferences in our phone consultation & I will make notes of everything so that nothing is forgotten, but you may have some last-minute thoughts once baby arrives.

Please let me know if you want any images of your baby bottle or breastfeeding, and what your comfort level is.

Let me help with the other kiddos! Remember, this is a documentary session capturing just how everyone was at the time of meeting the newest addition.

Although these are not posed baby sessions, if you have a sentimental stuffie or blanket you’d like to use, I am fine with doing so.

INCASE OF AN EMERGENCY

While I will do everything I can to be at the hospital within 48-hours, there is always a slim chance that I won’t be able to make it due to a personal emergency, illness, etc. Life does happen & I am a human and a mom too. In this case, I do have several amazing photographer friends I can call to fill in for me.

Fresh.48 Newborn Photography | Little Chute, WI | Serving Appleton & the Fox Valley

Capture the First Precious Moments

Fresh 48 newborn photography is perfect for parents who want to preserve the very first moments of their baby’s life, usually within the first 48 hours after birth. This session is ideal for families in Appleton, Little Chute, and throughout the Fox Valley who want authentic, heartfelt images of their newborn and the intimate moments with their family.

What To Expect

Fresh 48 sessions are gentle, natural, and centered around your baby and family. Unlike posed newborn sessions, these sessions focus on candid, real-life moments. Tiny fingers and toes, first yawns, and the sweet bond between you and your little one. Sessions are usually done in the hospital, birthing center, or your home, ensuring comfort and safety for everyone. I guide the session with care, capturing fleeting moments that you’ll cherish forever.

Why Choose Me

I provide a calm, patient, and professional approach to Fresh 48 photography. My experience ensures I know how to work around the hospital environment and newborn needs while capturing images that are timeless and full of emotion. With my studio located in Little Chute, WI, I proudly serve Appleton and the Fox Valley, bringing a warm, personalized experience to every family. Choosing me means getting professional, high-quality images that document the most precious start of your baby’s life.

Book Your Fresh 48 Session in Appleton & Fox Valley Today

Your newborn’s first moments are fleeting, let’s capture them beautifully. Contact me to schedule your Fresh 48 session and preserve these memories forever.

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