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Our newborn sessions are typically booked 3–4 months in advance. From time to time, limited last-minute openings may become available. We specialize in photographing newborns up to 6 weeks of age, offering a calm, fully guided studio experience when availability allows.
founder & newborn photographer behind McLelland Photography, a professional newborn studio based in Oakville, Ontario.
Over the past ten years, I’ve photographed more than 2,000 newborns, working with families across the Greater Toronto Area who value a calm, thoughtfully planned newborn experience.
I’m known by my clients as the “Baby Whisperer” for my calm, baby-led approach and ability to help newborns settle naturally during sessions — including babies who are more alert, need extra time, or benefit from a flexible, responsive approach tailored to each baby’s needs.
Our sessions are intentionally unhurried and fully guided, allowing parents to relax while I focus on your baby’s comfort, safety, and consistent, timeless results.
Families travel from across the GTA for our experience-focused approach, thoughtful preparation, and consistently timeless results.
From wraps to props to lighting, everything is ready when you arrive so you can simply relax.
Our studio is designed specifically for newborn photography, with safety and comfort always prioritized.
Sessions are unhurried and flexible, allowing babies to settle naturally without pressure.
We confidently photograph babies under six weeks of age, adjusting each session to your baby’s needs.
Because newborn photography requires time, patience, and experience, we encourage families to plan their newborn session well before their baby arrives.
At McLelland Photography, we specialize in photographing newborns up to six weeks of age. With more than 2,000 newborns photographed, we understand how important experience, patience, and flexibility are to creating a calm, successful session — especially when babies arrive earlier, later, or simply need extra time.
Our calm, baby-led approach allows us to create beautiful, meaningful newborn portraits while maintaining a relaxed, fully guided experience for parents.
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Every baby is different. Experience makes the difference.
Each image reflects our calm, baby-led approach and the thoughtful preparation that goes into every newborn session.
** Immediate family is the parents and their children
* Plus HST
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1 composite digital image
20 edited digital images
3 to 6 stylized setups
Includes newborn and immediate family portraits**
3-hour newborn photography studio session
799
$ /SESSION*
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Our most balanced, fully guided newborn experience
1 composite digital image
15 edited digital images
3 to 6 stylized setups
2-hour newborn photography studio session
649
$ /SESSION*
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Ideal for families seeking a shorter, wrapped-only session
1 composite digital image
10 edited digital images
2 to 3 stylized setups
40 min newborn photography studio session**
499
$ /SESSION*
Booking during pregnancy allows us to hold space around your due date and plan every detail in advance.
Occasionally, limited last-minute availability may open depending on scheduling.
✓ Know your due date? Check availability for a session 2–3 weeks after your due date
✓ Scheduled birth or baby already born? Check availability for a date when baby is under 6 weeks of age
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Sessions are typically booked 3–4 months in advance.
A composite is a digitally created image made safely by combining multiple photographs into one final artwork. Each newborn package includes one composite image with the option to purchase into more
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Additional edited images: $40 plus HST per image
Additional composite images: $100 plus HST each
Unedited images are not available for download or purchase
Albums, prints and canvas' available for purchase
Includes immediate family: parents and their children
Extended family members (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins etc.) can be added: $50 plus HST per person
One maternity gown rental for mom may be added for in-studio use for $50 plus HST
Final images are artistically edited and retouched in McLelland Photography’s signature soft polished style. Learn more about our editing approach and included retouching services HERE.
"I wish I could give 1000 stars! Not only were our photos breathtakingly beautiful, the overall experience was exceptional. I am a first time mom with two babies - I was so nervous the first week they were born! Tricia and her assistant, Anita provided a warm, welcoming, and safe space for my little miracles and for me!"
Ainsley chisholm - twin mama
"All I can say is wow! My experience with McLelland Photography was outstanding. Such a warm welcome from Tricia and Anita. They made sure both mom and baby were comfortable. They were amazing with my baby, as he was completely calm and comfortable throughout the entire shoot. Tricia's work is beautiful and she did an amazing job on my son's newborn shoot. Look no further, and book McLelland Photography!"
Ruby Khaneja - Thrilled mom
"McLelland Photography was the absolute best choice we could have made for our newborn photos. Tricia and Anita were so organized and professional throughout the entire process even before we showed up for our session. They were extremely attentive to our wishes and were so thoughtful of every detail. They took wonderful care of our baby and kept her comfortable the entire time. The pictures are prefect and we can't wait to display them in our home."
Laura beneteau - happy customer
"Our newborn photoshoot with Tricia was the best experience we, and our baby, could have had! Tricia is extremely experienced, safe, creative, and patient. Tricia's communication and flexibility with the sets we wanted really made our photoshoot remarkable. You cannot choose a better photographer if you are in the area."
Andy Tran - proud dad
McLelland Photography offers a thoughtfully prepared, fully guided newborn experience in our dedicated Oakville studio. Every detail is planned in advance — from curated props and textures to lighting and setups — based on the information you share with us before your session. Our studio is intentionally organized and ready when you arrive, allowing your session to move at a relaxed, unhurried pace, so you can settle in while we focus on your baby’s comfort, safety, and thoughtfully crafted images.
08. what is included in your newborn packages?
07. Do I need to bring anything to the photo session?
06. What days and times can we book our newborn session for?
05. What safety precautions do you take for my baby's session?
04. What if i go over my due date or give birth early?
03. When is the right time to book a newborn session?
02. what age are your newborn sessions for?
01. How much are your newborn photography sessions?
Our newborn session pricing varies depending on the experience you choose. You can view full availability, packages, and pricing HERE.
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We photograph newborns up to 6 weeks of age. While many photographers limit sessions to the first two weeks, our calm, baby-led approach allows us to work comfortably with older newborns as well.
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We recommend reserving your newborn session during pregnancy, ideally in your second or early third trimester. Most families book 3–4 months in advance, which allows us to plan your session and hold space around your due date.
If your baby has already arrived, you’re welcome to check availability — occasional last-minute openings may appear depending on scheduling.
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That’s okay. Newborn sessions are booked on a specific date, and we understand that babies don’t always follow the calendar. If you deliver earlier or later than expected, please contact us as soon as possible and we’ll discuss any available options for a potential schedule adjustment, depending on studio availability.
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Your baby’s comfort and safety are always our top priority. Tricia is the first photographer in Oakville accredited by the Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International (APNPI), having completed specialized training in safe newborn posing techniques.
Sessions are fully baby-led, unhurried, and carefully supported, with composite images used when needed to ensure babies are safely positioned at all times. Our studio is equipped with high-quality air filtration in every room, and all props and items are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each session. Tricia and our Studio Manager, Anita, continue to wear face masks during sessions, and all clients complete a health agreement prior to arrival to ensure a safe studio environment for everyone.
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Our studio is open weekdays for newborn photography sessions. Session timing depends on the package you choose, as babies are typically most settled and sleepy earlier in the day.
Silver Package: 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. (weekdays)
Gold & Platinum Packages: 9:00 a.m. (weekdays)
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Very little. Just yourselves, your newborn, and anything you’d normally have in your diaper bag. Our studio is fully stocked with a curated collection of props, outfits, and setups for newborn sessions.
Prior to your appointment, our Studio Manager, Anita, will connect with you to ensure you’re fully prepared and answer any questions you may have, so you can arrive feeling confident and relaxed.
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Each newborn package includes a fully guided studio session, professional retouching, and a set number of final digital images based on the package you choose. There is also the option to purchase additional edited digital images, as well as albums, prints, and canvas wall art if you’d like to further customize your collection.
Please note that unedited images are not provided, as all final images reflect our finished artistic style and quality standards.
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The tiny details, the quiet breaths, the way your baby fits so perfectly in your arms — these are the moments you’ll want to hold onto long after this newborn stage has passed.
Whether you're from the GTA or visiting from nearby areas, we create meaningful newborn portraits and beautifully styled newborn photos for families who want a calm, stress-free newborn photography experience.
Our newborn photography sessions are designed for GTA families who want a calm, supported, and beautifully guided experience. Every image is thoughtfully created so you can slow down, be present, and remember your baby exactly as they are right now.
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