Experience
Location
Availability
Nashville, Tennessee
Now booking 2026 due dates
Est. 2009
They will never be this tiny again....
Those first days with your baby are a blur of love, late nights, and tiny details you never want to forget—soft skin, curled fingers, that fresh newborn smell.
And even though the days feel long, this season passes fast. Newborn photos are a way to slow it down just enough to remember what it felt like to hold them at the very beginning—because you’ll never regret documenting this part of your story.
Your Newborn Portrait Experience with Shannon Payne Photography
Posing + Styling
Client Closet
Studio + Props
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing hundreds of Nashville families. I understand that preparing for photos can feel overwhelming. So I’ve designed a newborn portrait experience that feels effortless to new parents. I take care of every detail so you can simply arrive, relax, and enjoy watching your baby’s first portraits come to life.
My studio is fully stocked with everything we need to create timeless newborn portraits—fabric backdrops, soft wraps and textured layers, headbands/floral crowns, knit hats and bonnets, and a variety of props. No need to bring a thing.
Before your session, you’ll fill out a quick questionnaire with your style preferences, favorite colors, and must-have poses. I’ll use that to thoughtfully plan your setups so everything feels cohesive, personal, and true to your family.
Outfit planning is simple with my carefully curated Client Closet, including dresses for moms and big sisters and neutral shirts for dads and big brothers—so you don’t have to stress or shop last-minute.
you deserve a calm, beautiful experience
"She was so patient and gentle with our baby, and made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. The attention to detail, creativity, and love she puts into her work truly shows in every single picture."
Brittany, Nashville, TN Mom
your Newborn portrait experience includes....
- Baby, Family, Sibling Portraits
- Client Closet Access
- Digital Images + Heirloom Print Products
- Due-date Reservation + Flexible Scheduling Window
- A calm, baby-led Studio Session
- Fully Stocked Studio Props + Wraps
INVESTMENT
I take a limited number of newborn sessions each month so that every family receives a calm, unrushed experience. Newborn sessions are designed to feel relaxed and effortless— with beautiful studio styling, access to our curated Client Closet, and timeless portraits of your baby (with family included in select collections).
Most families choose to invest between $1,000–$1,800 for their newborn portrait experience.
For families seeking a more baby-focused option, newborn collections begin at $750.
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Simple stress-free prep for tired parents
Preparing for Your Newborn Session
Once your baby arrives, you have enough to think about. My job is to make your newborn session feel calm, easy, and completely guided.
You’ll receive my Newborn Prep Guide with simple tips to help you feel prepared. After baby arrives, I’ll send a reminder email with a quick checklist—what to bring, how to get ready, and what to expect—so you can walk in feeling confident.
KIND WORDS FROM NASHVILLE FAMILIES
I have used Shannon for maternity & newborn pictures for both of my boys. She is friendly & professional from start to finish. She does a good job of getting to know you & what you envision for your session. She is also exceptional with the newborns when handling them. She is the newborn whisperer! ~Beth, Nashville, TN
Shannon is absolutely the BEST at what she does! She made our Daughter comfortable and cozy and we weren’t sure what to expect as we’re new parents, but she made us feel so at ease with how she would position her and work with her. She’s so professional and goes above and beyond.
~Jami Lynn, Nashville, TN
I was so impressed with her talent! She made us all feel at ease. I could not be happier with the photos she took. We will be using Shannon for all of our future sessions, no question. The photos are beautiful and I can't get enough! Thanks again for taking such good care of us, Shannon! ~Clair, Nashville, TN