ST. LOUIS NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER
Timeless Newborn Photography
When you choose me, I’ll guide you every step of the way so all you need to do is show up.
You can trust that I’ve got everything else handled.
Studio Newborn Photography in St. Louis
Making Memories and Preserving Moments
You blink, and they are already growing. These early days are tender, fleeting, and deeply real. Let’s preserve them in a calm, baby-led newborn photography session so you can always remember just how small they once were and how big your love already was.
This is more than a moment. It is the beginning of a new life, yours and theirs. And while it will pass in a blur, it will leave an unforgettable mark on your heart.
That’s where I come in. My newborn photography studio is located in O’Fallon, Missouri, serving families throughout St. Louis, St. Charles County, Chesterfield, Wentzville, and surrounding communities.
This is not just a photo session. It is a peaceful, baby-led newborn photography experience designed around you. You will have space to rest, breathe, and simply be present while your baby is gently and safely photographed. My focus is on honoring the connection, tenderness, and quiet beauty of these early days.
Newborn Session Investment
Newborn session options begin at $690 and include a fully guided studio experience with an image credit toward your final collection.
Most families invest $1,500+, with many choosing larger image collections and artwork.
THE PREMIUM PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
$1290
WHAT’S INCLUDED
∙ Personalized planning & styling
∙ Access to the client wardrobe
∙ Professional hair & makeup
∙ Guided custom portrait session
∙ Professional editing
∙ Reveal & ordering appointment
∙ Choice of five finished digital images or a $1,000 image credit to apply toward your final image collection or artwork
THE PETITE PORTRAIT SESSION
$690
WHAT’S INCLUDED
∙ Focused session time (30 to 45 minutes, one look)
∙ Choice of five finished digital images or a $700 image credit to apply toward your final image collection or artwork
∙ Additional images and artwork available for purchase
∙ Professional hair & makeup may be added, subject to availability
MATERNITY AND NEWBORN RESERVED TOGETHER
Families who plan both sessions receive preferred pricing of $100 off each session and an additional $100 print credit at each appointment.
Additional images, prints, albums, and wall art are chosen together at your reveal appointment. Most families invest between $1,500 and $4,000 in their finished images and artwork.
The Mama Bear Portrait Plan offers built-in savings, guided planning, and images included at each session, making it simple to document maternity, newborn, milestone, and first birthday portraits as your family grows.
Enrollment Investment: $800
Valid for up to four Premium Portrait Sessions within 18 months.
• Preferred session pricing
• Images included at every milestone
• Personalized planning for baby’s first year
MAMA BEAR
A Calm, Fully Guided Newborn Photography Experience
Baby Safety, Always
With years of newborn-specific training and a background in pediatric healthcare, I handle every baby with deep care and expertise. Posing is gentle, baby-led, and never rushed. Your little one is always in safe, experienced hands.
Come into my Studio and Let Yourself Rest
You have been doing it all. This is your chance to slow down and breathe. My St. Louis studio is calm, cozy, and fully stocked with everything needed for your newborn photography session, so you only need to arrive with your family.
Take a well-deserved break
You can sit back, relax, and trust that your little one is in safe, gentle hands. I’ll take care of every detail while you slow down and simply enjoy the moment.
We Include the Whole Family
From your partner to older siblings, to fur babies, everyone is welcome and encouraged to be part of the session. We create meaningful newborn and family portraits that reflect the connection you share.
You’ll Look and Feel Your Best
Professional hair and makeup are included so you feel refreshed and confident. You deserve to be present in these images and to love the way you look while doing so.
How to Reserve Your Newborn Session
1.Reach out
Tell me a little about your due date and what you’re envisioning.
2.Choose your session
We’ll decide which newborn session option fits your family best and reserve space around your due date.
3.Plan together
I’ll guide you through styling, what to bring, and everything you need to know before your session.
PLANNING MATERNITY OR BABY PHOTOS TOO?
If you’re planning maternity portraits too, I recommend reserving both early so we can plan around your due date.
Explore maternity photography or learn more about the Baby Plan for newborn, sitter, and first birthday portraits.
This Isn’t Just for Now,
It’s for the Years to Come.
Let’s Create Something You’ll Treasure Forever
Your baby will only be this tiny once. But these portraits? They’ll be with you forever.
Fill out the form below, and I’ll be in touch to plan your newborn session.
Kind Words from Newborn Families
St. Louis Newborn Photography FAQs
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I recommend booking during your second trimester so I can reserve space around your due date on my calendar.
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The ideal time for newborn photos is 7 to 21 days old. Babies are typically sleepier and easier to pose during this window.
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Most studio sessions last 2 to 3 hours to allow time for feeding, soothing, and breaks.
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That is completely normal. Your session is baby-led and never rushed, with plenty of time built in for comfort and calming.
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Yes. Baby safety is always my top priority. With years of newborn-specific training and a background in pediatric healthcare, every pose is gentle, baby-led, and never rushed.
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Yes. My studio includes wraps, neutral props, and newborn accessories to style your session in a timeless way.
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Yes. Parents and siblings are welcome, and family portraits can be included.
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Please bring diapers, wipes, extra milk or formula if needed, and a pacifier. Everything else is provided in the studio.
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Neutral, simple outfits photograph best. Cream, white, beige, tan, soft browns, and muted tones work beautifully.
Serving St. Louis, St. Charles County, and surrounding areas from my O’Fallon, Missouri studio.
Sargent Photography provides studio newborn and maternity photography in O’Fallon, Missouri, serving families throughout St. Louis and St. Charles County, including O’Fallon, St. Peters, Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, Chesterfield, and surrounding communities.
Newborn sessions are designed to be calm, baby-led, and fully guided, with a focus on creating both timeless portraits and beautifully styled images during these early days. Families come to the studio for a full-service experience that feels relaxed, supported, and intentionally designed from start to finish.
Now booking a limited number of newborn sessions each month.
