Photographs that feel as gentle as these first days.
For the love that just arrived.
Newborn Photography Quad Cities
This is the beginning you’ll never forget.
The days are slow and fast all at once. Hours blur together, nights feel endless, and somehow - everything changes overnight. One day you’ll look back at these photographs and remember the weight of your baby in your arms, the quiet between feedings, and the way love felt brand new.
As a Quad Cities newborn photographer, I photograph newborn sessions in my Moline, Illinois studio for families across the Quad Cities including Bettendorf and Davenport. Newborn sessions are typically scheduled within the first two to three weeks after birth. Sessions are calm and baby-led, creating natural images that preserve your baby’s first days.
These are a way to remember.
"Areli did an amazing job taking our photos!"
She really has an eye for detail and is super personable! Working with her was easy and a relief knowing our pictures were in good hands. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! Thank you again, Areli!”
Your beginning is art.
Newborn Session
And that’s how I’ll treat it.
Newborn life is tender and unpredictable. There is no rush here. No expectation for perfection. Whether in the quiet comfort of your home or in my softly styled studio space, your session is designed to be gentle, slow, and entirely baby-led.
Let me help pause these moments, even if just for a second
My role is to guide you, hold space, and document this season exactly as it unfolds - honest, connected, and full of love.
Newborn sessions are unhurried and gentle, with time for feeding, soothing, and breaks as needed. Nothing here is rushed. Everything follows your baby’s lead.
Newborn Sessions
$600
$275
$400
First Days
Sweet Beginnings
most popular
Little Wrapped
One cohesive, monochromatic look
8 carefully edited digital images
Baby-only session
Parents & siblings included
2–3 styled looks throughout your session
15 carefully edited digital images
A relaxed, unhurried session (typically up to 2 hours)
Parents & siblings included
3-4 styled looks throughout your session
Your full gallery of carefully edited images
A relaxed, unhurried session (typically up to 3 hours)
All packages include the option to purchase additional images.
LIFESTYLE NEWBORN Sessions
Some families want the warmth of home - nursery details, window light, and the familiar rhythm of your everyday space.
Others are drawn to a calm studio environment - soft light, simple textures, and a focus on baby and connection without distraction.
Both approaches are rooted in the same intention: to document your baby’s first days in a way that feels natural, meaningful, and true to you.
We’ll choose the setting that best fits your family and the way you want this beginning remembered.
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions - $600
Photographs are proof
that love arrives quietly
This season is quieter, softer, and more fleeting than anyone prepares you for, and somehow, in the middle of the exhaustion, there is a love so deep it catches you off guard.
This stage of life is tender and overwhelming and beautiful all at once, and it passes faster than you ever expect.
Do I need to bring anything to the session?
Very little. Please bring diapers, milk or formula, and anything your baby uses for comfort. I provide the wraps, blankets, and simple neutral setups you see in my images so you don’t need to prepare or shop beforehand.
What if my baby cries or won’t sleep?
This is one of the most common worries, and it is completely normal. Newborn sessions allow plenty of time for feeding and comforting. We work around your baby, not the other way around, and meaningful images still happen even when baby is awake.
questions
frequently asked
When should I book my newborn session?
I recommend reserving your session during pregnancy, ideally in your second trimester. I hold space based on your due date rather than a fixed appointment, and once baby arrives you simply message me and we choose the session day together. Most sessions take place within the first two to three weeks after birth.
What should parents and siblings wear?
Soft, simple clothing photographs best. Neutral tones and comfortable outfits keep the focus on connection rather than clothing. Before your session I’ll send a preparation guide and you can always ask me for help choosing outfits.
What if my baby arrives early or late?
That is completely expected. Because I schedule by due date, I leave flexibility in my calendar for early and late arrivals. Just reach out within a couple of days after birth and I will guide you through the next steps.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY IMAGES?
3 weeks - I promise it’s worth the wait!
What happens next?
Many families return for milestone photos throughout the first year as their baby begins to sit, smile, and show personality.
Ready to begin?
When you reach out, I’ll take care of the details and guide you through what comes next. From there, we’ll softly plan a newborn session rooted in comfort, connection, and the quiet beauty of these sweet first days.
