Sleeping newborn baby girl in a pearl headband cradled in her mother's hands during a Sioux Falls newborn session
Sioux Falls Newborn Photographer

Newborn photos as gentle as those first weeks.

Relaxed, in-home newborn and maternity sessions in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. No stiff props, no pressure, just your little one and the people who love them most.

The newborn days are a beautiful blur

You don’t need a perfect nursery or a baby who sleeps on cue.

You’re running on no sleep, the laundry is winning, and you’re wondering if anyone will even fit into “real” clothes.

Meanwhile, the tiny fingers, sleepy stretches and newborn curl are changing by the day. Before you know it, they’re gone, and the only photos left are blurry phone snaps from 3 a.m.

Newborn photos shouldn’t be one more thing to stress about. They should feel like a slow, cozy morning at home, with someone there to capture it.

Baby laughing in a crocheted hammock during a lifestyle session near Sioux Falls
Rebecca Franke, Sioux Falls newborn and family photographer
Your guide

From one mama to another

Hi, I’m Rebecca! I’m a mom too, so I know exactly how precious (and exhausting) these weeks are. My job is to make your session easy: I come to you, move at baby’s pace, and gently guide you into natural, connected moments.

Feeding breaks, diaper blowouts and a fussy hour are all part of it. Some of my favorite images happen in between.

  • In your home: baby stays cozy, and there’s no packing a diaper bag for a studio
  • Unhurried: 1 to 3 relaxed hours depending on your package, with breaks whenever you need them
  • The whole crew: siblings, grandparents and fur babies are welcome
  • Outfits covered: I’ll help you plan what to wear, and Deluxe includes my baby & mama client closet
How it works

Booking a newborn session is easy

01

Book during pregnancy

Reserve your spot using your due date. Booking early means your session is held around baby’s arrival.

02

Text me when baby arrives

We’ll pick a day in those first few weeks that works for your family. Early or late, we’ll make it work.

03

Snuggle & relive it

Relax at home while I capture it all. Then enjoy a gallery of moments you’ll treasure forever.

Maternity

Sioux Falls maternity photos

The bump you’ll miss more than you think. Maternity sessions are relaxed, golden-hour sessions outdoors around Sioux Falls (Good Earth State Park, the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, wildflower fields and prairie), or at home if you’d rather.

Bring your partner, your kiddos or the dog. Pregnancy announcements are welcome too. Maternity collections start at $450, and the All Inclusive collection follows your baby from bump to first birthday. Maternity photos are usually best around 28–34 weeks.

Expecting mom in a field of yellow wildflowers during a golden hour maternity session in Sioux Falls Couple and their golden retriever on a lake dock with ultrasound photos for a pregnancy announcement
Packages

Newborn, maternity & cake smash packages

Every package includes planning help, a guided session and a private online gallery with a print release.

All prices are plus applicable sales tax. Pricing may vary depending on location, session details and timing, and a travel fee applies beyond 30 miles of Sioux Falls (see travel fees). I’ll confirm your exact quote before anything is booked.

Deluxe

The full, unhurried experience

Investment$775

  • 3-hour session
  • Full gallery (75+ images)
  • Access to both the baby & mama client closet
  • Private online gallery for download
  • Print release
Choose Deluxe

Fresh 48 / Lifestyle

Baby’s first days, at the hospital or home

Investment$425

  • 1-hour session
  • Full gallery (35+ images)
  • Private online gallery for download
  • Print release
Choose Fresh 48

Maternity collections

Simple

Golden-hour bump photos

Investment$450

  • 1 hour
  • 1 location
  • 15 edited images in a private online gallery
  • Access to the client closet
Choose Simple

All Inclusive

Bump to first birthday

Investment$2,250

  • 1-hour maternity session
  • 2-hour newborn session
  • Milestone sessions at 3, 6 & 9 months
  • First-birthday cake smash
  • 25 edited images in a private online gallery
Choose All Inclusive

Cake Smash

Celebrate baby’s first birthday with a messy, giggly cake smash session.

Investment$425

Book a Cake Smash

Birth Story

On-call coverage of your labor and those very first moments as a family.

Starting at$1,500

Ask About Birth
Questions

Newborn photography FAQ

When should I book my newborn session?

During your pregnancy, ideally a few months before your due date. We’ll reserve your spot using your due date, then set the exact day once baby arrives.

When is the best time for newborn photos?

Within baby’s first few weeks, while they’re still extra sleepy and curled up. Just text me when baby is born and we’ll pick a day that works for you.

Do you come to our home?

Yes! Newborn sessions happen in your home around Sioux Falls, so baby stays comfortable and you don’t have to go anywhere. Fresh 48 sessions can also happen at the hospital in baby’s first couple of days. You don’t need a perfect nursery. A bed by a window is plenty.

Can siblings and pets be in the photos?

Absolutely. Big brothers, big sisters, grandparents and fur babies are all welcome.

What if baby arrives early or late?

That’s completely normal. Text me when baby arrives and we’ll adjust together.

How much do newborn photos cost?

Newborn sessions are $425 (Fresh 48 / Lifestyle, 1 hour), $550 (Simple, 1.5 hours) or $775 (Deluxe, 3 hours with the full gallery and client closet). Prices are plus sales tax, and a travel fee applies beyond 30 miles of Sioux Falls. See all packages.

They’re only this little once

Reserve your newborn session today.

Newborn sessions are planned around due dates, so book during your pregnancy and I’ll hold your spot.

Book Your Session