Because These Fleeting Newborn Moments Deserve to Be Remembered Forever
harrisburg newborn photographer
Life can be overwhelming days after welcoming a newborn, but Kate made the photography session so easy for me as a new mom. From coming to our house to photograph in our daughter’s nursery to providing clothes from her client closet for myself, my husband, and my daughter, I couldn’t be anymore thankful!
Welcome! I’m Kate McCord, a Harrisburg newborn photographer who believes these early days deserve to be beautifully remembered. My sessions are relaxed, baby-led, and filled with the kind of love you’ll want to hold onto forever.
Whether you envision a cozy session in your Hershey home or a stress-free experience in my York studio, I offer both to meet your family’s unique needs. The studio is centrally located just off I-83, with easy access from York, Baltimore, and Harrisburg.
From carefully crafted posed portraits to natural, candid moments, my goal is to ensure you’ll never forget the little details—how tiny your baby’s fingers once were, or how perfectly they fit in the crook of your arms.
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RESERVE YOUR DUE DATE
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A Relaxed, Baby-Led Experience
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I handle everything—so you can just enjoy this moment.
Props, outfits, swaddles, headbands are all provided
Your baby will change in the blink of an eye. Let’s preserve these first moments before they’re gone.
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Session guidance and prep guides are sent ahead of time for a relaxed, fun session
Client closet is available for moms and children 6 and under; as well as some options for dads
What’s Included in Every Newborn Session?
- Pre-session planning and guidance
- Access to studio props, outfits & wraps for your baby
- Access to my client wardrobe (for studio + styling advice for in-home)
- Gentle, baby-led posing
- Online proofing gallery to choose your images
- Print credit to help you get your photos off the cloud and into your hands
tiny toes, sweet yawns, and sleepless nights.
Your baby has captured your heart. Let me capture your story.
CHECK OUT PAST NEWBORN SHOOTS
Don't miss a single moment...
Florence - In Studio
Emilia & Maisie - In Home
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From bump to birthday and all the little milestones in between, the Motherhood Collective ensures every chapter of your baby’s story is beautifully documented. These memberships give you peace of mind knowing the moments you’ll never get back will always be preserved with love and intention.
Looking for standalone sessions? A $200 retainer reserves your due date
the heirloom
the signature
$3895
$1895
✔ Newborn + Sitter + First Birthday
✔ 25 images per session
✔ $100 product/print credit
✔ Complimentary 8x8" 20 page album
✔ Priority booking for peak seasons
✔ Access to Client Closet + styling guidance
✔ Maternity + Newborn + Sitter + First Birthday
✔ Complimentary Hair & Make Up for Maternity or Newborn photos
✔ All images from each session included
✔ $200 product/print credit
✔ Complimentary 12x12" 20 page album at the end of your membership
✔ Priority booking for peak seasons
✔ Access to Client Closet + styling guidance
✔ Complimentary Motherhood Wrap Up Session
The essentials
$1395
✔ Maternity & Newborn Session
✔ 15 images per session
✔ Access to Client Closet + styling guidance
✔ Complimentary 8x8" 20 page album
Available as monthly or quarterly payments.
Available as monthly or quarterly payments.
Available as monthly or quarterly payments.
The Motherhood Collective
The best time for your Harrisburg Newborn Photoshoot is when your newborn baby is between 7 to 21 days old. This is when they are sleepiest and usually easiest to settle. After this time, newborn babies can become harder to settle and this is when things like baby acne and colic can set in.
Your newborn session can take place in my Etters, PA studio or in your Central PA home depending on the type of session you choose. Posed newborns take place in the studio only. Lifestyle newborns can be held in your home or in my studio.
I recommend reaching out when you are in your second trimester to book your newborn session. I will add your due date on my calendar and once baby arrives, we will schedule you!
Newborn sessions are baby led and therefore no two sessions are exactly the same. But on average you should expect to be at the studio for around 2 hours or have me in your home for around 90 minutes.
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What should I wear to my newborn session?
Prior to your session we will have a consult call where we will discuss wardrobe, color preferences, and plan out your entire session. I will help guide you to choose outfits that complement your style and photograph beautifully. My clients gain exclusive access to my client closet!
Newborns are unpredictable. Don't worry! With years of experience between my own children and client's babies, I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve to keep your baby safe, comfortable, and sleepy. I'll send you a guide beforehand to help you prep baby as best as you can and if we need to take breaks to feed or snuggle, we will.
"I literally got to just sit and relax while Kate took the most beautiful photos of my children I've ever seen."
Do not hesitate to book a session with Kate - she's a photographer for a reason! And don't hesitate or stress over multiple kiddos or crazy kiddos. My son is 3 and Kate managed him better than I ever have and got multiple photos of him with his real smile rather than his new fake smile.....We appreciate the time and effort you put into our session and the detail you obviously paid to questionnaire to bring our vision to life!
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We cannot say enough good things about Kate and her work. Our family went to Kate for our little one's newborn photos and we are just in love with every single shot she took.
Olivia & Ken
Newborn Photos by Harrisburg Newborn Photographer
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Kate McCord is an award winning Harrisburg newborn photographer. She has master certification from the National Association of Professional Child Photographers and was named Simply the Best Photographer by Harrisburg Magazine in 2023. She offers maternity, newborn, and milestone portraiture both in her studio as well as on location in her warm, organic style.
Kate serves Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, York, Lancaster, Hanover, Hershey, Gettysburg, and beyond.
Your Harrisburg Pennsylvania Newborn Photographer
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Thanks for stopping by! My studio is located off of I-83 in York Haven, PA (York County). You can reach me by filling out the form below and I will send you a follow-up email within 24 hours. I look forward to speaking with you!
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