The quiet awe, the tender snuggles, the moment you became a family—captured just as they are, before it all begins to blur.
Fresh 48: Because the First Hours Matter, Too
The first hours with your new baby are unlike anything else -
raw, emotional, and beautifully real. My Fresh 48 sessions take place in the hospital within the first day or two after birth, capturing those first feeds, little stretches, and the awe in everyone’s eyes. No props or posing—just honest, heartfelt moments as you meet the newest member of your family. Click through the portfolio to see how this once-in-a-lifetime window can be remembered with intention and love.
Take a moment to explore my website, Instagram, and blog to get a feel for my style—calm, real, and never staged. Fresh 48 sessions are for families who want to remember those raw, beautiful first hours just as they were. If that sounds like you, you can book directly or reach out to chat first.
Let’s Make Sure We’re a Good Fit
HOW IT ALL WORKS
Ready to book? You can reach out or go ahead and reserve your spot below. I just need your due date (no exact delivery date needed!) and a signed contract to get you on the calendar. A retainer holds your place so I can stay flexible when baby decides it’s go time.
Reserve Your
Due Date
HOW IT ALL WORKS
Once your due date is officially reserved, I’ll send over a confirmation email with all the details and a few helpful tips. Nothing overwhelming—just what you need to feel prepared. This session is all about keeping it simple and capturing those real, fleeting first moments as a new family.
You're Booked!
HOW IT ALL WORKS
As your due date gets closer, I’ll check in to see how things are going. Once you’re in labor—or baby has arrived—just shoot me a quick message so we can plan a time for me to come by the hospital. I only take a limited number of Fresh 48 sessions each month so I can stay flexible and ready when the moment comes.
On Baby Watch
HOW IT ALL WORKS
Once baby is here and everyone is settled, we’ll set a time for me to come to the hospital—usually within 24-48 hours after birth. The session is relaxed and unobtrusive, lasting about 30–45 minutes. I’ll document your baby’s tiny details, snuggles with parents and siblings, and the honest emotions of this fresh new chapter.
Hello, Baby
HOW IT ALL WORKS
THE HELDMAN FAMILY
“I remember these first moments so clearly…but I think only from savoring the moment through Megan's photos. The moment is so vivid because of her creativity and talent, so thankful for Megan capturing them!! .”
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THE sommerstad FAMILY
“We are the most chaotic family and she somehow captures pure joy at every shoot (even though as mom-wrangling-3-boys I recall a different feeling in the moment). The cherry on top - my boys LOVE her and actually get excited for picture day!”
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THE WILLIAMS FAMILY
“Our four kiddos are wild, and getting them to all cooperate is a challenge at times. No matter how crazy they get, she is understanding and shows so much patience. My kids all adore Megan!”
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THE FRESH 48 EXPERIENCE
A 30-minute hospital session designed to capture your baby’s earliest hours—tiny toes, squishy faces, and all the fresh, just-born magic. These sessions are relaxed, unposed, and full of heart. You’ll receive all the best digital images (around 15) plus a $50 print credit to remember the moments that flew by in a blur.
Reserve your session with $250 now, and you’ll be all set. The rest is due one week before baby’s arrival.
$550
The Hello
1. Why should we do photos in the hospital?
What Parents Ask Most...
2. How do I schedule a hospital session
when babies come on their own time?
3. Can my other kids be included in the session?
4. What if my baby cries the whole time?
5. I just had a baby and don’t like how I look—
what if I’m not ready for photos?
The first moments with your baby are precious and fleeting. Hospital photos capture raw, real memories—tiny details, first snuggles, and new family bonds. One of my favorite memories was photographing my third baby meeting their older siblings for the first time—it was emotional, chaotic, and absolutely unforgettable. Moments like that are worth remembering forever.
The first moments with your baby are precious and fleeting. Hospital photos capture raw, real memories—tiny details, first snuggles, and new family bonds. One of my favorite memories was photographing my third baby meeting their older siblings for the first time—it was emotional, chaotic, and absolutely unforgettable. Moments like that are worth remembering forever.
Just book your session with your due date, and once baby arrives, let me know. We’ll schedule a time within 24-48 hours after birth.
Just book your session with your due date, and once baby arrives, let me know. We’ll schedule a time within 24-48 hours after birth.
Yes! I’d love to include your other children in the session—those first moments of meeting their new sibling are incredibly special. Whether it’s big siblings holding the baby, peeking into the bassinet, or just being their silly, curious selves, I’ll gently guide the moment without forcing anything. These are the kinds of images that become family favorites.
Yes! I’d love to include your other children in the session—those first moments of meeting their new sibling are incredibly special. Whether it’s big siblings holding the baby, peeking into the bassinet, or just being their silly, curious selves, I’ll gently guide the moment without forcing anything. These are the kinds of images that become family favorites.
Crying is totally normal! I’ll capture those moments too—because it’s part of your story. It’s all about real, raw emotions.
Crying is totally normal! I’ll capture those moments too—because it’s part of your story. It’s all about real, raw emotions.
No worries! Fresh 48 sessions are about real moments, not perfection. You’ve just done something incredible, and that love and connection will shine through in the photos. I keep things relaxed and low-key—nothing posed or forced. And if you’d rather stay behind the camera for parts of it, that’s totally okay too. We’ll go at your pace.
No worries! Fresh 48 sessions are about real moments, not perfection. You’ve just done something incredible, and that love and connection will shine through in the photos. I keep things relaxed and low-key—nothing posed or forced. And if you’d rather stay behind the camera for parts of it, that’s totally okay too. We’ll go at your pace.
Why Fresh 48 Means So Much to Me
Fresh 48 sessions are my absolute favorite, and it’s not just because I’m a photographer—it’s because they’ve given me some of my most cherished photos of my own kids. These images tell a story that words could never capture. I’ll never forget the moment my oldest daughter met her new baby brother. She was in tears, overwhelmed with love, and those first few minutes between them are memories I’ll carry with me forever. The pure, raw emotions—those little moments of connection—are exactly what I want to help you preserve. Fresh 48 sessions capture the beauty of those first few hours, when everything is new and the love is overwhelming. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s something you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
oh hey!
I’m Megan, and I believe
real magic’s in the mess.
As a busy mom, I know finding time to step in front of the camera is about as impossible as finding time to read that book your best friend lent you two months ago! That’s why, when I get to, I want those photos to really, really count. I want to look back on them three decades, two moves, and countless adventures later and feel like I’m stepping right back in time. I want to yell, “oh my gosh, that look is so Olive,” “remember when Theodore was obsessed with red and black” or “Tom still makes Ford laugh just like that!” I want photos that feel as uniquely “us” as the fingerprints slowly coating the pages of our family albums.
That’s why I’m driven to deliver a Minnesota newborn & family photography experience that doesn’t rely on a stylish wardrobe, meticulous hair, or expert posing to create beauty. Instead, we capture the beauty that’s already there. The beauty you live every single day.
When did I decide to approach family photography this way?
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Redefining Picture-Perfect. Together.
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