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Welcome to the Only Newborn Safety Studio & Staff in the Area
 

Newborn Photography

 

There’s something about a new baby that makes the world seem fresh and new. Babies are a reminder of all the possibilities that life holds. 

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JMS is the only newborn safety certified studio in the area, providing not only an exceptional experience but the reassurance that Jenna and her staff are safety trained and certified to take the best care of your baby.  

 

With newborn photography, you are capturing a fleeting moment in time, with products and images to pass down for generations.

Bold, Unique. Exclusive.   Don't settle.  They are only little once. 

Heirloom.  Luxury.
Quality.  Safety Certified.
When you are ready for something different.
 

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Preparing for the Session

The key to a successful newborn session is preparation. The photographer must know what to expect and be prepared for anything. Here are a few things you can do to help make the session go smoothly:

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Newborns are scheduled at 9:30am, when babies are generally most content.  We will sometimes take older babies at 11:30.

Have everything you need ready before.  And email will go out prior to your session with helpful details.   

Feed your baby right before the session, in studio upon arrival, so they are nice and full. This will help them to fall asleep more easily.

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Age of Newborns

Most newborn photography is done when the baby is 5-12 days old . This is because they are still sleepy and can be easily and safely posed. However, a newborn is considered so for the first 3 weeks of life and babies can be photographed successfully at any age.  Prebooking is strongly encouraged as we only take so many newborns a month.

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During the Session

Once you arrive and baby is given a full feed, we will begin the session.  Don’t worry if your baby doesn’t cooperate at first. Our photographer has 7 years of experience and can handle any situation to create beautiful images.

Newborn Safety

The safety of your baby is always our top priority.  As the only newborn trained and safety certified studio in the area, we only use safe posing techniques tested and approved by experts. We also have experience working with premature and high-risk babies and know how to handle them with care.

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  • How Much Experience Does Your Newborn Photographer Have?
    Jenna, our head photographer and studio owner, has over eight years of experience with newborn sessions. JMS is also the only newborn safety certified studio in the area and the staff takes continuing safety and education courses yearly to maintain certifications and accreditations. *PPA (Professional Photographers of America) Member and teacher. *AB certifications in newborn safety, safe newborn posing, and training other newborn photographers. *CPR and AED certified. *Trained for newborns with special needs including premature babies, newborns with trauma or illness and more. Take a look at our previous work by finding our page on facebook or viewing our portfolio work on the website. As you will be able to see, our photographer makes sure that each photo feels like a piece of art, so you don't have to worry about not getting amazing results. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable, cared for and get the best photos possible.
  • Do You Have Props for Newborn Photos?
    Once you book with JMS, you will complete a pre session questionnaire that will not only help us plan your session but will allow us to custom create sets that are unique for your family. Our studio has all the props, outfits, and accessories needed to make your newborn session nothing short of amazing. We also offer in studio hair and make up to moms who want the full experience! Still, if you have something special or sentimental you would like included, feel free to mention that in your questionnaire and bring it with you the day of. Our studio is available for sessions in Paducah, KY, Clarksville, TN, and beyond so don't hesitate to schedule a call to see how we can help you create those timeless memories with your baby.
  • Do you offer other photography sessions, other than newborn?
    Yes! While we specialize in Maternity and Newborn fine art portraiture, we also offer milestones, seniors/youth, and weddings by request. With two associate photographers on staff, we are able to offer a wide variety of options including mini and specialty sessions as well. Moreover, you can decide if you want in-studio, outdoor, or nude/semi-nude photos for your maternity session or if you would like to include family in either session, at no additional cost. Feel free to talk to our professional photographer for more information. Offering services worldwide, including travel but also locally in Paducah, Kentucky, we often have clients from all areas of the world including Clarksville and Nashville, TN, Fort Campbell, Metropolis, Cape Girardeau, MO and Florida (SW: Estero, Naples, Fort Myers, etc) Some other session types offered by the photographer include: Travel Worldwide Birth and Fresh 48 Milestones (i.e., Birthdays and Babies 1st Year) Weddings and Other Events Portraits and Head Shots Seniors/Youth Call for information! We would be happy to help: 270-558-3098
  • How Can You Prepare for Your Newborn Session?
    First, we recommend booking with anticipation. Our photography studio takes a limited number of newborns a month, so make sure you pre-book, if at all possible. By prebooking your due date, you are guaranteed a newborn time slot, when baby arrives. A pre session questionnaire will be sent after booking, so the studio staff is sure to design sets that you will love! You will receive an email with further instructions about your session before session day. Also, please plan to bring baby in between 5 and 10 days after birth. Some general tips for our clients include ensuring you keep your baby awake for a while before the photography session starts and to plan to feed baby a full feed, when you arrive at the studio, the morning of the session; that way, you will get those adorable poses you're looking for. Moreover, if they're full, they're likely to fall asleep faster, which will also get them those sleepy poses everyone loves. Finally, leave the rest to our photography experts. Our team is trained to work with babies and use safe posing techniques. Even if you have a high-risk baby, we'll know how to make the experience as comfortable as possible for everyone.
  • What Age Is Best for a Newborn Session?
    We strongly recommend that baby comes in for session between 5 & 10 days old, if at all possible. You can browse our site to have an idea of what poses we work with and the babies we've had in our photography studio. If you are not able to attend during that window, the sooner the better is advised. Not only is it safer to do newborn sessions with younger babies, they are also easier to work with and while no particular pose is guaranteed because sessions are baby led, the chances of achieving a full and complete gallery are higher with younger babies. After the age of 4 weeks, we will book a milestone session insead of a newborn.
  • Is There a Client Closet Available?
    YES! The studio has an amazing collection of custom and couture gowns for our expecting and new moms to utilize at no additional cost. In your questionnaire, you will provide your color and style preferences and the studio will have options pulled and ready upon your arrival. For newborns, we have everything needed in studio including outfits, hats, wraps and accessories for our littlest clients to use during session time.
  • Is Newborn Photography Hard?
    Yes, it can be. It takes years of experience to safely pose and photograph newborns. Jenna is an expert in maternity and newborn photography, so she is comfortable with nearly any situation or circumstance. Considering her eight years of experience and extensive training in newborn photography and newborn safety, you can rest assured that your experience at our studio will be nothing short of exceptional.

If you’re looking for a newborn photography studio in  Paducah or Clarksville, TN, contact JMS Face Photography today!

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Clients that book our Newborn Session will now have the choice to book our Beautiful Backlit Family images, Lifestyle Family images,

or our Classic Formal portraits. 

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JMS Face Photography proudly offers its creative services to Paducah, Mayfield, Metropolis, Murray, Benton, Clarksville, Nashville, and beyond by request.

  • How Much Experience Does Your Newborn Photographer Have?
    Jenna, our head photographer and studio owner, has over eight years of experience with newborn sessions. JMS is also the only newborn safety certified studio in the area and the staff takes continuing safety and education courses yearly to maintain certifications and accreditations. *PPA (Professional Photographers of America) Member and teacher. *AB certifications in newborn safety, safe newborn posing, and training other newborn photographers. *CPR and AED certified. *Trained for newborns with special needs including premature babies, newborns with trauma or illness and more. Take a look at our previous work by finding our page on facebook or viewing our portfolio work on the website. As you will be able to see, our photographer makes sure that each photo feels like a piece of art, so you don't have to worry about not getting amazing results. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable, cared for and get the best photos possible.
  • Do You Have Props for Newborn Photos?
    Once you book with JMS, you will complete a pre session questionnaire that will not only help us plan your session but will allow us to custom create sets that are unique for your family. Our studio has all the props, outfits, and accessories needed to make your newborn session nothing short of amazing. We also offer in studio hair and make up to moms who want the full experience! Still, if you have something special or sentimental you would like included, feel free to mention that in your questionnaire and bring it with you the day of. Our studio is available for sessions in Paducah, KY, Clarksville, TN, and beyond so don't hesitate to schedule a call to see how we can help you create those timeless memories with your baby.
  • Do you offer other photography sessions, other than newborn?
    Yes! While we specialize in Maternity and Newborn fine art portraiture, we also offer milestones, seniors/youth, and weddings by request. With two associate photographers on staff, we are able to offer a wide variety of options including mini and specialty sessions as well. Moreover, you can decide if you want in-studio, outdoor, or nude/semi-nude photos for your maternity session or if you would like to include family in either session, at no additional cost. Feel free to talk to our professional photographer for more information. Offering services worldwide, including travel but also locally in Paducah, Kentucky, we often have clients from all areas of the world including Clarksville and Nashville, TN, Fort Campbell, Metropolis, Cape Girardeau, MO and Florida (SW: Estero, Naples, Fort Myers, etc) Some other session types offered by the photographer include: Travel Worldwide Birth and Fresh 48 Milestones (i.e., Birthdays and Babies 1st Year) Weddings and Other Events Portraits and Head Shots Seniors/Youth Call for information! We would be happy to help: 270-558-3098
  • How Can You Prepare for Your Newborn Session?
    First, we recommend booking with anticipation. Our photography studio takes a limited number of newborns a month, so make sure you pre-book, if at all possible. By prebooking your due date, you are guaranteed a newborn time slot, when baby arrives. A pre session questionnaire will be sent after booking, so the studio staff is sure to design sets that you will love! You will receive an email with further instructions about your session before session day. Also, please plan to bring baby in between 5 and 10 days after birth. Some general tips for our clients include ensuring you keep your baby awake for a while before the photography session starts and to plan to feed baby a full feed, when you arrive at the studio, the morning of the session; that way, you will get those adorable poses you're looking for. Moreover, if they're full, they're likely to fall asleep faster, which will also get them those sleepy poses everyone loves. Finally, leave the rest to our photography experts. Our team is trained to work with babies and use safe posing techniques. Even if you have a high-risk baby, we'll know how to make the experience as comfortable as possible for everyone.
  • What Age Is Best for a Newborn Session?
    We strongly recommend that baby comes in for session between 5 & 10 days old, if at all possible. You can browse our site to have an idea of what poses we work with and the babies we've had in our photography studio. If you are not able to attend during that window, the sooner the better is advised. Not only is it safer to do newborn sessions with younger babies, they are also easier to work with and while no particular pose is guaranteed because sessions are baby led, the chances of achieving a full and complete gallery are higher with younger babies. After the age of 4 weeks, we will book a milestone session insead of a newborn.
  • Is There a Client Closet Available?
    YES! The studio has an amazing collection of custom and couture gowns for our expecting and new moms to utilize at no additional cost. In your questionnaire, you will provide your color and style preferences and the studio will have options pulled and ready upon your arrival. For newborns, we have everything needed in studio including outfits, hats, wraps and accessories for our littlest clients to use during session time.
  • Is Newborn Photography Hard?
    Yes, it can be. It takes years of experience to safely pose and photograph newborns. Jenna is an expert in maternity and newborn photography, so she is comfortable with nearly any situation or circumstance. Considering her eight years of experience and extensive training in newborn photography and newborn safety, you can rest assured that your experience at our studio will be nothing short of exceptional.

© 2025  by  Jenna Midkiff-Shelby, JMS FACE Photography, LLC. 

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