Newborn

San Diego In-Studio Newborn Photographer

Congratulations on your new baby!

Hi, I'm Riley Kai, your San Diego newborn photographer. I'm here to capture a snapshot of the first few days of life with you and your newest family member with ease. My goal is to make your life easier when it comes to portraits which means I include all outfits, props, accessories, and backdrops in all packages.

My in-studio newborn sessions are held in my studio in Point Loma, San Diego, inside Liberty Station. For in-home session pricing, please visit my In-Home Newborn Session page.

Safety First

Vaccinated against COVID-19, with annual boosters and flu shots.

Masks worn upon request, always and without question.

Poses that look unsupported are composites, never the real thing.

Congratulations on your new baby!

Hi, I'm Riley Kai, your San Diego newborn photographer. I'm here to capture a snapshot of the first few days of life with you and your newest family member with ease. My goal is to make your life easier when it comes to portraits which means I include all outfits, props, accessories, and backdrops in all packages.

My in-studio newborn sessions are held in my studio in Point Loma, San Diego, inside Liberty Station. For in-home session pricing, please visit my In-Home Newborn Session page.

Safety First

Vaccinated against COVID-19, with annual boosters and flu shots.
Masks worn upon request, always and without question.
Poses that look unsupported are composites, never the real thing.

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The Newborn Experience

Our photography pricing includes an exclusive and fully customized photo session, planned, designed and tailored for your needs.

Our newborn process includes:

Design Consultation

We plan your session together, tailoring every detail to your style and your vision.

Newborn Props & Accessories

Choose from a curated collection of handmade wraps, bonnets and props for your baby.

Customized Setup

Every set is styled for you, in colours and textures chosen to suit your gallery.

The Session

We follow your baby's lead, pausing to feed and settle, until every pose is captured.

Competitive Turnaround

Your gallery arrives one to two weeks after selection, not the usual four to six.

Professional Retouching

Every image is retouched by hand, with close attention to your baby's delicate skin.

High End Products

We source the highest quality manufacturers for your personalized artwork options.

Delivery

Images arrive in a private gallery you can share, with unlimited high-resolution downloads.

Design Consultation

We will customize your session, design and plan it so it’s specifically tailored to your style and vision.

Newborn Props & Accessories

We provide a unique collection of the finest handmade props and accessories for your baby to wear.

Customized Setup

We provide all the decor for your session & customize the design of each set-up while maintaining a cohesive gallery.

The Session

We bring the studio to your home for your convenience and pose you and your baby in the most flattering ways. We will continue until we get every possible pose.

Competitive Turnaround

Our editing turnaround is 1-2 weeks from your image selection, while industry standard is 4-6 weeks.

Professional Retouching

We specialize in the most complex and detailed editing to make you and your baby's skin flawless and glowing.

High End Products

We source the highest quality manufacturers for displaying your beautiful images in personalized artwork options.

Delivery

Your selected images will be delivered to you digitally via online gallery. This link may be shared with family and has unlimited high resolution downloads.

Petite In-Studio (Family Only)

USD $350

About This Service

Includes 1 hour session in studio with your choice of swaddle and bonnet or headband from Riley Kai's client closet. Perfect for the immediate family or mommy & me session.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for all sessions and is due at the time of booking.

Investment

Petite (Family Only) - $350

10 Digital Family Portraits

Professional Sibling & Family Posing

1 Swaddle

1 Hour

Petite In-Studio Newborn

USD $600

About This Service

Includes 3 hour session in studio with your choice of props and outfit(s) from Riley Kai's client closet. Posing is based off your baby's comfortability. I can not guarantee any pose requests, but we can certainly try.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for all sessions and is due at the time of booking.

Investment

Petite In-Studio - $600

10 Digital Newborn & Family Portraits

Professional Newborn, Sibling, & Family Posing

Custom Prop Selections

Classic In-Studio Newborn

USD $900

About This Service

Includes 3 hour session in studio with your choice of props and outfit(s) from Riley Kai's client closet. Posing is based off your baby's comfortability. I can not guarantee any pose requests, but we can certainly try.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for all sessions and is due at the time of booking.

Investment

Classic Newborn - $900

20 Digital Newborn & Family Portraits

Professional Newborn, Sibling, & Family Posing

Custom Prop Selections

$100 Print Credit

Luxe In-Studio Newborn

USD $1,200

About This Service

Includes 3 hour session in studio with your choice of props and outfit(s) from Riley Kai's client closet. Posing is based off your baby's comfortability. I can not guarantee any pose requests, but we can certainly try.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for all sessions and is due at the time of booking.

Investment

Luxe Newborn - $1,200

30 Digital Newborn & Family Portraits

Professional Newborn, Sibling, & Family Posing

Custom Prop Selections

$200 Print Credit

Newborn FAQs

When should I book my newborn session?

Book as soon as possible! Even though the booking calendar might show plenty of availability, do not wait! I only take a limited number of sessions per month, and after I reach a threshold the calendar will be closed. I cannot guarantee any availability after your baby has already been born.

Is my baby too old?

The ideal time period to photograph is 5-12 days to ensure a sleepy baby. Although I can photograph at any time, some poses require babies to be in a deep sleep to safely photograph them. Babies 2+ weeks old tend to be more alert and more difficult to settle, which means the older they grow the more limited posing becomes.

My newborn closet usually only fits babies up to 6 weeks, so older babies may have to be swaddled.

What should I wear?

If you are planning on taking family photos, coordinate prior to the session with everyone on what to wear. Avoid patterns and choose only one or two colors to repeat through everyones wardrobe. This does not mean everyone needs to wear the same thing, but keep a distinct color palette.

Do I need to bring anything?

I have all the props, outfits, headbands and hats that you will need. Let me know if you have something sentimental you wish to include in your session, or a specific prop request. We will make your vision a reality.

What props do you have?

You can scroll through my portfolio to see examples of some props that I have. I am also able to edit composites on digital backgrounds upon request. For a full list of props, please send an email to [email protected] to receive a PDF.

Let's Connect

I always consider it my greatest honor when someone asks me to capture their forever memories.Fill out the contact form or give me a call to discuss making your dream photoshoot a reality.

(619) 616 - 1602