Harrisburg PA Newborn & Fresh 48 Photographer
There’s nothing quite like the magic of a Fresh 48 Hospital Session at Penn State Hampden Medical Center. I had the honor of meeting baby Luke at Penn State Hampden Medical Center when he was just 33 hours new. His tiny fingers were still wrinkly, his features perfectly squishy, and he was nestled in that newborn bubble that only exists in those first precious days.
This session was extra special because I also photographed his big sister Ainsley’s Fresh 48 session when she was a newborn. Watching families grow and being invited back to capture these milestones is one of my favorite parts of this work.
Why Book a Fresh 48 Session in Harrisburg, PA
The first 48 hours after birth are unlike any other time in your baby’s life. You’re sleep-deprived, blissfully overwhelmed, and soaking up every moment. Fresh 48 photography allows you to freeze that fleeting time forever—before your baby stretches out, their tiny wrinkles fade, and life outside the hospital begins.
Even in just the first week, your newborn changes dramatically. The “newborn curl” starts to disappear, their toes and fingers smooth out, and that fresh, just-born look fades so quickly. Capturing those details during a hospital session ensures you’ll always remember exactly how small and perfect they were in those earliest moments.
Capturing the Newborn Bubble at Penn State Hampden Medical Center
Fresh 48 sessions are relaxed, documentary-style photo sessions that take place in your hospital room within the first 24–48 hours after birth. There’s no pressure to get dressed up or have everything “just so.” These sessions focus on real, authentic moments—baby snuggles, hospital bracelets, swaddles, tiny yawns, and proud big siblings meeting for the first time.
Before you head home and real life begins, a Fresh 48 hospital session gives you tangible memories of this incredible chapter.
Book Your Fresh 48 Session in Central Pennsylvania
If you’re delivering at Penn State Hampden Medical Center or another Central Pennsylvania hospital, a Fresh 48 session is a beautiful way to tell the very beginning of your baby’s story. These sessions pair perfectly with in-home or studio newborn sessions, allowing you to document both the raw, emotional first hours and the cozy, polished portraits a few weeks later.
📅 Availability is limited, as I only accept a small number of Fresh 48 sessions each month to ensure I can be on call around your due date.
👉 Contact me here to book your Harrisburg Fresh 48 photography session.
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