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Hamilton families love that our newborn sessions are fully prepared before you walk in — cozy wraps, curated outfits, gentle posing props, and warm setups ready to go. Everything is designed with your baby’s comfort in mind. Family portraits can be included whenever you’d like, allowing us to capture those meaningful first moments together.
At McLelland Photography, we specialize exclusively in newborn sessions for babies under six weeks, offering beautifully styled, safe, and calming photo shoots for families across Hamilton and the surrounding areas. Our goal is simple — to create images you’ll treasure forever while making the entire experience gentle, relaxed, and reassuring for Hamilton parents.
We proudly photograph newborns for families across Hamilton, including Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, and Waterdown, in our calm, purpose-built newborn studio.
Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s sweetest milestones, and finding the right photographer can feel overwhelming when you want the very best for your little one.
Safe, Styled Sessions for babies under six weeks
Hamilton Newborn Photography for Families Seeking a Stress-Free, Fully Guided Studio Experience
We take a gentle, baby-led approach to every newborn session so your little one sets the pace. Parents often tell us they feel reassured. Their baby is safe and supported. This calm approach lets us capture natural expressions and meaningful early moments, beautifully capturing your baby just as they are
A Calming, Baby-Led Experience
We prepare everything before your session begins, including curated wraps, outfits, props, backdrops, and accessories. Hamilton families often say how easy and organized the experience is. They feel comfortable right away when they arrive. You simply arrive, relax, and everything is ready for your newborn photo shoot.
Everything is Prepared Before you Arrive
Our studio is purpose-built for newborn photography. Controlled temperatures, warm textures, professional lighting, and sanitized posing props create a safe and soothing space for your baby. Hamilton families appreciate the calm and safety of our newborn environment.
Fully Dedicated & Safety-Focused Studio
We specialize exclusively in newborn photography, with extensive experience working with babies under six weeks. Our gentle, baby-led posing workflow keeps little ones settled and comfortable. This helps Hamilton parents enjoy a smooth, reassuring newborn photo session.
Expert in Newborn Photography
Many Hamilton families intentionally choose our Oakville newborn studio for its quiet, newborn-only environment, designed specifically for comfort and safety. Our studio offers a peaceful alternative to busy, high-traffic Hamilton locations. Families from Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, and Dundas often make the short drive to enjoy a calm, organized newborn photography experience designed around comfort, safety, and ease.
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Choosing a newborn photographer is an important decision. Many Hamilton parents tell us they feel calm and at ease during their session.
Why Hamilton Families Choose Our Studio
With more than 1,900 newborns photographed, we bring experience, patience, and a gentle approach to every session. Our goal is to make your Hamilton newborn photo shoot relaxed and enjoyable. We focus on warmth, connection, and the tiny details that create timeless images you’ll want to remember forever.
When you arrive, you will find everything set up and ready. The studio offers a warm, cozy feel. Textures and props give a soft, soothing environment. We sanitize all items before each session.
We design our workflow to prioritize newborn safety. This helps your baby relax and allows us to create beautiful, meaningful portraits. Hamilton parents often share how much they appreciate the calm newborn photography experience we provide. They love going home with beautifully styled newborn photos they’ll cherish for years.
Artistic Setups & Composite Images
Your newborn session includes beautifully styled setups and the option for artistic composite images. Composite photography allows us to create dream-like, elevated artwork — whimsical scenes, magical themes, and unique poses — while always keeping your baby safely supported. Many Hamilton parents choose composite images because they offer breathtaking results without ever compromising comfort or safety.
Using advanced editing techniques, we blend multiple photographs together to create the final image. This gives Hamilton families access to artwork that simply isn’t possible in typical in-home or lifestyle newborn sessions.
You can explore our newborn packages and availability HERE.
Every composite image is crafted carefully and intentionally, resulting in timeless portraits that highlight your baby’s tiny details and special moments.
Hi, I'm Tricia. Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about the person who will be photographing your baby. I started my newborn photography business, McLelland Photography, nine years ago in my hometown of Oakville. I left the corporate world to focus on newborn photography full-time.
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Since then, I’ve photographed more than 1,900 newborns, and many families have come to know me as the “Baby Whisperer.”
I’m also Oakville’s first APNPI-accredited posed newborn photographer. APNPI (Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International) sets global safety standards for newborn photography, including safe handling, posing, lighting, and workflow. This credential gives Hamilton families confidence. They trust that I photograph their newborn baby with the highest safety standards.
Over the years, I’ve grown McLelland Photography into a dedicated, full-time newborn studio serving families from Hamilton, Ontario, as well as Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Waterdown, and across the GTA.
Whether you live in Hamilton or are visiting from farther away, I’m happy to create beautiful newborn portraits. These portraits will capture your baby’s earliest details and special moments.
Parents often tell me their newborn session feels calm and organized. They usually feel at ease the moment they walk into the studio. It’s a compliment I’m always grateful for.
Many Hamilton parents book their newborn photo shoot with us because the experience feels calm, safe, and beautifully organized.
As a Hamilton newborn photographer, I create soft, natural newborn portraits that highlight your baby’s earliest details. Families from Hamilton value the calm, safety-focused newborn photography experience we provide and the beautifully styled images they take home.
I create timeless newborn portraits and work hard to ensure every newborn photography experience feels calm, safe, and supportive. Providing this level of care matters deeply to me.
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Maternity, Newborn, Baby & Children, and Family Photography for Hamilton Families
Here’s a quick look at the timeless, light-filled images we create for families from Hamilton and the surrounding areas — from maternity portraits to beautifully styled newborn sessions, milestone portraits, and family photography. Each gallery reflects a relaxed, well-guided photo shoot experience designed for growing families and for capturing life’s earliest special moments.
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TRAVELING TO OUR BABY PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO FROM Hamilton
Our Oakville newborn photography studio is conveniently located for Hamilton families looking for a peaceful, dedicated newborn space outside the busy city. Depending on traffic, the drive is typically 25–35 minutes from most areas of Hamilton, with a simple and direct route whether you’re coming from Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Waterdown, or Central Hamilton.
Many Hamilton parents appreciate leaving the bustle of the city behind and arriving at our calm, fully prepared newborn studio. Parking is easy, the space is private and quiet, and every setup is styled before you walk in the door. Our studio is designed specifically for newborn comfort and parent relaxation — making the short drive from Hamilton well worth it for families who want a smooth, well-guided newborn photography experience.
Parents often share how smooth the drive feels — especially since they’re traveling against traffic — and how relaxing it is to arrive at a quiet, newborn-focused studio where everything is already prepared for their baby’s photo shoot.
Major routes Hamilton families use to reach our studio include:
403 East
QEW
Main Street West → 403
Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway → 403
Red Hill Valley Parkway → QEW
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Why Hamilton Parents Feel Confident Choosing Our Studio
“We’re a Hamilton family and had an amazing newborn photography experience
at McLelland Photography. Tricia and Anita made the entire session feel calm,
organized, and truly memorable for us. We’re so grateful for the beautiful images and would highly recommend them to other Hamilton families."
— Shauna · Hamilton, ON · 2024
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HAMILTON FAMILIES OFTEN SHARE HOW SUPPORTED AND AT EASE THEY FEEL DURING THEIR NEWBORN SESSION — EVEN WITH BABIES UNDER SIX WEEKS. HERE’S WHAT THEY’VE SAID ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE…
We regularly photograph newborns for Hamilton families and are familiar with the needs of parents traveling from the city during the early newborn weeks.
HEAR IT FROM OTHER HAMILTON FAMILIES…
- Your photographer is fully vaccinated and up to date on all COVID and flu shots
- Masks are worn during every newborn session
- Frequent hand sanitizing throughout the session
- Professional-grade air purifiers running in every room
- No prop, wrap, outfit, or surface is ever reused without full cleaning and disinfection
- Strict hygiene procedures before, during, and after every session
- Temperature-controlled environment to keep newborns comfortable and safe
Safety Protocols
- A warm, peaceful, baby-led environment designed to keep newborns relaxed
- Professional strobe lighting for clean colour, soft shadows, and flattering skin tones
- Stable posing stations and a spacious shooting area for safe transitions
- Hundreds of curated props, wraps, outfits, and textures prepared in advance
- A private parent lounge for feeding, resting, and relaxing during your baby’s photo shoot
- A quiet, soothing atmosphere crafted with your newborn’s comfort in mind
Studio Experience
Our Oakville newborn studio was created exclusively for newborn photography, giving Hamilton families a calm, temperature-controlled, beautifully lit space designed for safety and comfort. Every setup is prepared before you arrive so you can simply relax while your baby is cared for gently and professionally throughout the session. Every detail of our studio is designed to support a smooth newborn photography experience — from the cozy temperatures to the styled setups that create soft, natural newborn portraits.
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10. How far is your newborn photography studio from Hamilton?
09.Do you work with families from Hamilton for newborn photography sessions?
08. What is included in your newborn photography packages?
07. Do I need to bring anything to the photo session?
06. What days and times do you offer newborn photography sessions?
05. What safety precautions do you take during newborn sessions?
04. What if my baby arrives early or late?
03. When should I book my newborn photography session?
02.What age are newborn photography sessions best for?
01.How much do your Hamilton newborn photography sessions cost?
Our newborn photography pricing varies depending on the session package you choose. Each package includes different levels of styling, time, and digital images.
You can view full details, inclusions, and pricing HERE
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We design our newborn sessions for babies between 3 days and 6 weeks old.
This age range supports safe posing, sleepy images, and the gentle workflow Hamilton families love.
02.
Book your newborn session during your second trimester to secure your preferred date. Our studio offers a limited number of sessions each month.
When choosing your date, select a spot 2–3 weeks after your due date. If you’re scheduling a c-section, choose a date when your baby will still be under 6 weeks old. We schedule sessions this way so we can pose your baby safely and capture the relaxed, sleepy images families love.
If your baby has already arrived or you haven’t booked yet, please reach out. We occasionally have last-minute openings.
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03.
No problem at all. We simply adjust your session date.
Once your baby arrives, we choose a new time within the six-week window and guide you through the next steps to keep everything on track.
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Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Tricia is Oakville’s first APNPI-accredited posed newborn photographer. She completed specialized training in newborn safety, gentle handling, and best practices for babies under six weeks.
Our studio follows strict safety and hygiene protocols, including:
• Masks worn during every newborn session
• Frequent hand sanitizing
• Medical-grade air purifiers running in each room
• Props, wraps, outfits, and all surfaces fully sanitized between clients
• A warm, baby-led environment designed to keep newborns comfortable and supported
We also follow a strict wellness policy to ensure the safest possible environment for your baby.
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Newborn sessions take place weekday mornings, when babies are naturally sleepier and more settled. Session availability varies depending on the package you choose:
• Silver Session: 9:00 am or 11:00 am
• Gold & Platinum Sessions: 9:00 am
After booking, our Studio Manager will reach out to review preparation, expectations, and session flow.
06.
No — you don’t need to bring anything beyond the essentials your baby normally needs (diapers, bottles, etc.).
Our full-service newborn studio provides everything for your session, including:
• Hundreds of curated wraps, outfits, and accessories
• Props, coordinating sets, and soft textures
• A cozy parent lounge where you can rest during the session
Hamilton families love how fully prepared everything is when they arrive.
Many families also choose to include family photos during their newborn session to capture this special time together.
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Each package includes different session lengths, setups, and digital images. Full details are available HERE.
You can also purchase additional digital images, albums, canvases, and prints.
Please note: Unedited images are not provided.
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Our Oakville newborn studio is typically 25–35 minutes from most areas of Hamilton.
Common routes include:
• Highway 403
• QEW
• LINC → 403
• Red Hill Valley Parkway → QEW
Parents often share how refreshing it feels to step away from the busy city and walk into a calm, ready-to-go newborn studio.
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Our Oakville newborn studio is typically 35–45 minutes from most areas of Toronto, depending on traffic.
We’re easy to reach from Toronto using the Gardiner Expressway, QEW, Highway 427, 401, or the DVP. The drive is simple and direct.
Parents often share how nice it feels to step away from the busy city and walk into a calm, ready-to-go newborn studio.
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newborn Availability, Packages & Pricing
Many Hamilton families choose our Oakville newborn studio because the sessions feel calm and well-organized. Each package includes styled setups, a baby-led workflow, and a strong focus on safety and comfort.
Families visit us from Hamilton, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Waterdown, and the surrounding areas. We design every session to feel relaxed and supported from start to finish. You can simply arrive and know everything is ready for your baby.
No matter which package you choose, your experience — and your baby’s wellbeing — always come first.
** 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
platinum PACKAGE
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
GOLD PACKAGE
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**
silver PACKAGe
499
$ /SESSION*
✓ 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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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.
The Moments You’ll Want to Remember...
Whether you’re from Hamilton or visiting from nearby areas like Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Dundas, or Waterdown, 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 to help Hamilton and surrounding-area parents slow down and remember their baby exactly as they are right now: peaceful, supported, and beautifully photographed. In our Oakville newborn studio, every setup is created with your comfort and your baby’s safety in mind, so you can simply relax and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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