Newborn Questionnaire

Newborn Questionnaire

Please complete this form to book a Posed, Lifestyle or Petite Wrapped Newborn session
Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Preferred Method of Communication on your Session:

Facebook MessengerTextPhoneEmail
Session Includes:

Initial Consultation - Parent & Sibling Poses (Lifestyle Newborn only) - Detail Shots (lips, hands, feet, eyelashes) - Session Time - All Props & Outfits - Access to Client Wardrobe - Sneak Peek Image - Online Proofing Gallery - Print Release ** Digital images, wall art and products are purchased separately upon receipt of your gallery **
I’m so glad you decided to book your session with me! I can’t wait to capture all of the precious memories that your family will enjoy for years to come.

Because every family is unique, I want to customize your session just for you.

The questions that follow will help me capture your newborn session in a way that resonates with you and represents this special celebration.

Please feel free to answer the questions in as much detail as possible - it really helps to get to you know you prior to our session.

If there is a section that doesn't apply, feel free to skip over it, and if you would prefer to chat this over by phone or in person, I am happy to do that as well!

One quick note, while you’re answering questions about what you like...feel free to add what you don’t like as well!

I can't wait for our session!
Studio Cleanliness Policy

Post COVID-19
Have you, or any family members in your household, shown ANY signs of sickness within the past 14 days?

YesNo
Have you, or any family members in your household, been in contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive within the past 14 days?

YesNo
As an added precaution, if you or anyone in your household is showing signs of sickness within 5 days prior to your session date, you MUST notify me immediately. If you or any household members test positive for COVID within 5 days of your session date, your session MUST be rescheduled to a later date. DO YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS?

YesNoOther
Family Information

Parent, sibling and family poses are all included with the Lifestyle Newborn session. The Petite Wrapped Newborn session is for BABY ONLY, all wrapped poses, and does not include the option to add parents or siblings, due to lack of time for this shortened "mini" session.
How many TOTAL people will be included in the session?*
List all adults included:
List parents included in the session (Posed Newborn ONLY):
List all siblings included:
List all siblings included in the session (Posed & Lifestyle Newborn ONLY):
Include: NAME, AGE. GENDER and PERSONALITY
Expecting:*

SingleTwinsTriplets
Is this a high risk pregnancy?

YesNo
Baby's Full Name (if chosen):
Please include baby's middle and last name
Twin Baby's Full Name (if chosen):
Please include baby's middle and last name
Baby's Gender:*

MaleFemaleToo Early to KnowIt's a Surprise!I'm having Twins!Other
Is this your first child?

YesNoOther
Are you scheduled for, or planning, a C-Section?

YesNoOther
Baby's Date of Birth (or Due Date if not yet born):*

MonthDayYear
Date
Baby's Birth Time:

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
Baby's Birth Weight:
Pounds & Ounces
Baby's Birth Length:
Inches
TWIN Baby's Birth Time (if applicable):

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
TWIN Baby's Birth Weight (if applicable):
Pounds & Ounces
TWIN Baby's Birth Length (if applicable):
Inches
Please tell me YOUR story (anything about your family you would like to share with me):*
Session Information

Please refer to the "investments" section of my website for full details on session programs and pricing at www.jnicotriphotography.com
PLEASE NOTE: When choosing a photographer, it is important that your vision aligns with my style to ensure you ultimately receive the look that best meets your expectations. Please take a moment to read some important information below to confirm I am the perfect photographer for you and your family! :)

My style is organic, simple and natural, with a bold and whimsical feel to them. I like to eliminate as much distraction as I can to keep as much of your story within the images as possible. I have an extensive collection of props and outfits and therefore, I will provide all items for your session (up to 1 year of age) and I do not photograph character themed sessions (such as Disney, Harry Potter, etc) due to copyright infringement. However, while everything needed for your session is provided, you are more then welcome to bring along a family heirloom to be incorporated in your session.

Lifestyle Newborn session lasts up to 3 hours, recommended within the first 7-21 days of birth, and is held in-studio or in your home.

The STUDIO LIFESTYLE NEWBORN session is more candid lifestyle images, focused to capture the love and connection between you and baby. This is held in our studio's gorgeous lifestyle room and includes individual poses of baby, details (hands, lips, eyelashes, toes), parent, sibling, and family images.

The IN-HOME LIFESTYLE NEWBORN session takes place in your home, instead of at the studio. Travel up to 20 miles from 48003 is included in the session fee, additional mileage fees may apply if beyond 20 miles.

Petite Wrapped Newborn sessions are a shortended "mini" version of the lifestyle session, lasting up to 90 minutes. This session is for baby only, and all poses of baby are wrapped.

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All newborn sessions are scheduled around 10:00am to ensure baby is sleepy, at their best, and to avoid cluster feedings that can occur in the late afternoon. Newborn sessions are also scheduled during the week since a parent is often home with baby, so please be aware that requests for weekend dates most likely will not be available.

If you are unsure of baby's actual birth date, please request a date approximately 10 days out from your expected due date. This will only be a "tentative" date, so I do ask that you please be sure to let me know at your earliest convenience once baby is born, to ensure mom and baby are doing well. At that time we will then either confirm your session date or reschedule, if necessary.
Preferred Session Date (FIRST Choice):*

MonthDayYear
Choose DateAM/PM Option
Preferred Session Date (SECOND Choice):

MonthDayYear
Choose DateAM/PM Option
Preferred Session Date (THIRD Choice):

MonthDayYear
Choose DateAM/PM Option
What is your goal for the session? To best meet your expectations and needs, it is important that I understand what it is you intend on using the images for. Please select all that apply below indicating how you plan to display the images from your newborn session.

Birth AnnouncementsFramed PhotosCanvas PrintsMetal PrintsIn a Book or AlbumGift Prints for RelativesOn Social MediaOther
POSED NEWBORN ONLY: I want to make sure you absolutely love your gallery! Please select the 5 MOST IMPORTANT setups to you. These are the setups I will focus on during your session..

I am booking a Petite Wrapped Session - THIS DOES NOT APPLYParent & Family Poses (mom and dad individuals with baby & everyone together)Sibling Poses (brothers/sisters with baby)Naked Table Poses (baby posed on backdrop fabric, private areas will not be seen)Table Poses with Wrap ONLY (baby posed on backdrop fabric with a wrap, no naked poses)Prop Poses (baby wrapped in props)Flokati Setup (baby wrapped and posed on a large fur)Detail Shots (close up of baby's of lips, toes, eyelashes, etc)Parents Hands (images with parents hands on baby, or holding baby's hand/feet)
What is your VISION for the session?
Expectations, Style, etc.
Location

You have the choice of your newborn session to take place at my beautiful studio in Almont, MI, or you may select to have a lifestyle session held in your home instead. Travel up to 20 miles from 48003 is included in your session fee, additional mileage rates may apply for travel beyond 20 miles.
What type of Newborn session are you interested in:*

Lifestyle Newborn in StudioIn-Home Lifestyle Newborn (held in Clients Home)Petite Wrapped Newborn in Studio
Where would you like your session to take place?

In StudioIn My Home (I understand there is a $100 setup fee)
Your baby is going to change so much in the first year, it is nearly impossible to recall every little detail. In only a matter of weeks after your baby is born, they won't even fit in your arms the way I will be posing them anymore. By the time you receive your online gallery, your newborn will have already changed. That is how unfairly fast the newborns stage goes by!

Just imagine, years down the road when you hold the images of your child in your hands, you are going to reminiscence on all of those tiny little details that had faded in your memory over time. These images are going to take you back to that incredible bond you felt as a new mother, remembering how soft their hair was, how the color of their eyes have changed, how chubby those squishy cheeks were, and how they had the most contagious smile. Recalling those adored details are priceless because they are an essential part of your story. From one day to the next, your baby's features will change, they will learn something new, and they will reach all of those precious milestones that you will be emotional and overjoyed to watch them achieve! Don't miss out on the opportunity to capture those moments when your baby first started smiling at you, when they learned how to sit up on their own, or when they finally had the courage to take those first steps. You will never get those moments back, and they will soon be only a faded memory of the past.

As mother myself, I know that your baby is everything in the world to you, and I understand the importance of capturing all of those precious moments before you miss them. I want to ensure you have all of these treasured memories to display, love, and cherish for decades to come.

For this reason, I offer a Baby's First Year Program that is specifically tailored to capture your baby's unique personality and are customized for each of the most important milestones during their first year of life.

Baby's First Year Program

3 Sessions Total:

Lifestyle Newborn, Sitter Session & 1 Year Milestone

Includes FREE 1 Year Milestone session and your choice of a complimentary Cake Smash or Bubble Bath added to your milestone session.

Program Fee $400
Are you interested in enrolling in the "Bump & Beyond" Program?

YES, this is perfect!I have some questions!No thank youI am already enrolled in this program
Are you interested in enrolling in the "Baby's First Year" Program?*

YES, this is perfect!I have some questions first!No thank you
Would you like to compliment your session with a Maternity session upgrade for $200? The Maternity session includes 5 fully edited high resolution images and a $50 Print Credit.

Absolutely!No thank youI have some questions!
Feel free to list any questions you have regarding the Baby's First Year Program here and I will be happy to contact you to discuss further:
Feeding

This information is important to determine your newborn's needs and the flow of your session. You will also receive a “Newborn Prep Guide” prior to your session date (via email) to provide tips and suggestions, advice on attire, and will communicate what to expect to help you and baby feel comfortable and prepared for your session.
What feeding method is currently used with your newborn?*

BottleBreastCombination of bottle & breastUnknown - Baby is not yet bornOther
Has your newborn experienced any issues with feeding?
Ex: discomfort from gas, acid reflex, allergies
Does your baby have any medical conditions I should be aware of when handling/posing them? Or are there any issues I should be aware of that may irritate your baby during the session?
Ex. shoulder dysplasia, butt rash, clogged tear duct, etc.
Does or did your baby have jaundice?
Does your baby take a pacifier?

YesNoOccasionally
Do I have your permission to give your baby a pacifier (if needed for soothing) during the session?*

YesNo
Mom's who are breastfeeding, would you like to capture some breastfeeding images during your session?*

Yes, I would absolutely love to capture this special time!I am a bit shy and still deciding.No, thank youI am strictly bottle feeding babyOther
Boys Only

It is recommended to schedule your session a MINIMUM of 6 days after your son has been circumcised (if applicable), to avoid discomfort when posing your little guy.
Is/will your son be circumcised?

YesNoUndecided
Date of circumcision:

MonthDayYear
Date
Styling

My preferred styling is natural and simple in order to eliminate distractions and keep the main focus on your baby. Therefore, I like to keep my props to a minimum. Included in your session fee, I will provide all props, outfits, bonnets/headbands/hats, wraps, and layers that will be used during your session. However, while everything needed for your session is provided, you are welcome to bring along a family heirloom to be incorporated in your session, if you desire. Please feel free to provide me with any specific colors or requests you may have and I will do my very best to accommodate.
LIFESTYLE NEWBORN ONLY: Would you like naked/partially naked poses of your newborn? (taken on a plain backdrop fabric with all private parts covered)

Yes, I would love both!Partially naked poses only, no fully naked imagesLets skip these!Other
Would you like to request a specific color to be used in your session? Note: I typically avoid bright colors and tend to use more muted or neutral colors. Also, if you have nursery colors or a theme and would like a setup to match, please indicate that here as well.
If you do not have a color preference, I will use all neutrals or you can give me the creative freedom to choose for you!
Which images are MOST important to you? (check all that apply)

Family togetherSiblings with new babyParents alone with newbornProp Poses (if specific props please specify)Wrapped poses of newbornDetail shots (eyelashes, lips, toes, hands)Other
Lifestyle Room

Below is a picture of the lifestyle room setup that will be used for the family lifestyle studio session.
Would you like to utilize the lifestyle room (pictured above) for your newborn session?

I would love to use the lifestyle room for the entire session for both the family and baby imagesI would like to utilize the lifestyle room for the family portion of the session onlyI would like to use the lifestyle room for one of the baby setups onlyI do NOT want to use the lifestyle room, and would prefer traditional posed portraits on a plain backdropOther
Full access to my Client Wardrobe is included in your session fee. Would you (mom) like to wear one of the dresses or gowns from my client closet for your session?
Would you like me to attempt nude posed images of your newborn? Private areas would not be seen. (for Posed Newborn Session ONLY)

YesNoOther
Are you comfortable with mild skin editing on your images (ex. blemishes, smoothing)?
Do you have any specific editing requests?
Something you may or may not want edited (ex. acne, birth defects, stork bites, scars, tattoos on parents, etc.)
Do you have a special family heirloom you would like to bring to be incorporated in your session?
If YES, please describe
If you are providing a family heirloom, please include a picture of it here so I can plan how to best incorporate it into your session:

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Please list anything you do NOT like (specific colors, props, poses, etc.) so I know to avoid this during your session:*
Feel free to provide samples of any inspirational images from my website, Facebook or Instagram that you would like to be considered for your session. You are also welcome to include an image of baby's nursery here as well if you would like me to coordinate the exact color shades to match the nursery. Image 1:

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Additional Information
Anything else you would like to share, discuss, or request for your session?
Ex: complications, issues, or concerns, questions, or other special requests
How did you hear about J.Nicotri Photography?

Other
How did you hear about J.Nicotri Photography?*
If Referral, who can I thank for referring you?
Have you had professional photos taken previously?
What was your experience like?

PositiveNeutralNegativeOther
What did you like/dislike about your previous experience?
Details on your experience
Model Release Agreement

I hereby consent that the photographs taken and presented by this photographer may be used by J.Nicotri Photography LLC for the purpose of display, portfolio, advertising, website or publication to promote herself and the studio. I also agree that the images can be used without additional compensation to the undersigned. I hereby release and discharge the photographer from all and any claims and demands ensuing from or in connection with the use of the photographs, including any and all claims for libel and invasion of privacy. I am of full age and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the foregoing and fully understand the contents thereof. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

I have read and agree to the terms above. I declare that I have legal authority to grant these permissions for all subjects involved in the photo session and accept all responsibilities for such.
Please choose one:*

I agreeI decline
If you do NOT agree, please explain:
I would LOVE if you would share a picture of your adorable new baby with me, or feel free to email one once baby arrives!

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* Your session fee is due in full at time of booking as a non-refundable retainer to hold your session date. The retainer may be applied towards another session, if reschedule is needed, per the terms of your contract.

* Digital images, wall art and products are purchased separately upon receipt of your gallery.

Posed and Lifestyle sessions require a minimum purchase of 20 digital images.

Digital Image Packages:
10 Digital Images $300 (Only available for Petite Wrapped Sessions)
20 Digital Images $500
30 Digital Images $700
50 Digital Images $1000
A la carte images - add on to any package $40

All images chosen for your online proofing gallery are chosen at my discretion, to ensure a variety within your gallery and to best reflect my brand and style. Any images not chosen for your online gallery are trashed during the culling process. Unedited RAW images will NOT be provided at any time.
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Newborn Questionnaire

Contact Information

Session Includes:

Studio Cleanliness Policy

Family Information

Session Information

Location

Feeding

Boys Only

Styling

Lifestyle Room

Additional Information