Photography
This Newborn Plus Session photography package covers a San Mateo Bay Area portrait or event session with 2 hours of focused coverage at a flat rate of nine hundred dollars. The studio has been operating since 2005, with the dedicated baby studio in San Mateo open since 2012, led by Jaimie and Tae with associate photographer Stanley.
Ideal Session Use Cases
- newborn sessions that include a brief sibling moment
- newborn portraits where parents also want a small parent-with-baby set
- posed newborn portraits inside the first two to three weeks after birth
- newborn sessions for second-born babies with an older sibling included for a short set
- newborn portraits combined with up to three parent or sibling frames
What is Included
- 2 hours of continuous photography for the newborn plus session
- 18 edited high-resolution images delivered via a password-protected online gallery
- full printing-right release statement granting permission to make prints and post images online for personal use
- online gallery delivered within 3 weeks after the session day with a roughly two-month viewing window
- studio props and accessories provided for newborn and baby setups when applicable
Approach and Routing
The Newborn Plus tier covers newborn portrait session in the studio with baby-solo coverage plus a short sibling or parent set. shooting takes place inside our climate-controlled San Mateo studio, with props and a 2,800 square foot footprint suited to family, maternity, and newborn portrait setups. the plus tier covers newborn-only portraits plus up to three sibling or parent frames inside the studio. Jaimie or Tae or Stanley starts with the newborn solo set, then layers in the sibling or parent frames once the baby is settled. 2 hours of coverage is structured so the baby has feeding and settling time between posed setups and the short family set.
Travel and Service Area
The studio is based in San Mateo with coverage across the San Francisco Bay Area, the Peninsula, the South Bay, Marin County, and Wine Country. Outdoor sessions are scheduled at Peninsula parks; event coverage moves to the host's chosen venue.
Credentials and Trust Signals
- Founded in 2005 with roughly 2,400 maternity, newborn, baby, and family sessions delivered to date
- 262 Yelp reviews with a 4.9-star average and 68 Google reviews with a 5.0-star average
- Husband-and-wife founders Jaimie and Tae plus associate photographer Stanley
- Featured on Bay Area maternity, newborn, and cake-smash photography roundups for ten years running
- Liability insurance and active business license on file for the studio
Service Areas Around San Mateo
- San Mateo Woodside Way studio with a 2,800 square foot climate-controlled footprint
- San Francisco Peninsula towns Burlingame, Hillsborough, Belmont, San Carlos, and Redwood City
- South Bay locations Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale
- San Francisco for outdoor sessions and event coverage at hotels and private homes
Booking and Cancellation
The Newborn Plus tier is a flat rate of nine hundred dollars. A non-refundable retainer of one hundred dollars holds the date and the balance is due on the session day. Personal check, PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and cash are accepted.
Common Questions About This Tier
Who is the photographer on the day? Coverage is by Jaimie, Tae, or Stanley depending on studio scheduling.
Are studio props included? Yes. The studio carries props, wraps, and accessories for newborn, baby, and maternity setups.
How fast is the gallery delivered? Within 3 weeks after the session, with a roughly two-month viewing window.
What style of photography is delivered? Modern, simplistic, timeless portraiture with natural-light-led coverage and a focus on authentic moments.
Are albums and prints available? Yes, as add-ons after gallery delivery. A printing-right release statement is included.
Check 2026 Availability
Browse real-time Newborn Plus availability and confirm 2026 dates directly on Events in Minutes. Couples comparing tiers will see how the Sugar Baby ladder steps from a focused maternity mini through full newborn-family coverage to on-location event packages.
