Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Newborn Photographer in Salem, OR
Arcadian Photography was founded on the belief that every family's story deserves to be told through timeless, authentic imagery. With over 16 years of experience, we specialize in newborn, maternity, baby, and family photography that captures the natural beauty of life's most precious moments. Our approach prioritizes safety, comfort, and connection, ensuring sessions remain stress-free while producing heirloom-quality art.As a mother of four through adoption and remarriage, I understand the depth of emotion surrounding these milestones. Our Salem studio offers a curated wardrobe collection and personalized guidance to simplify the process. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to create images that feel both intimate and enduring, with many families returning year after year to document their evolving stories.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Baby Milestones
Family Sessions
Fresh48 Sessions
Studio Rentals
Wardrobe Consultation
Print Services
Digital Archives
Payment Plans
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 16+ years of specialized newborn photography experience
- Our sessions prioritize baby-led, safety-first posing techniques
- We provide curated studio wardrobe options for effortless styling
- We guarantee stress-free sessions with no rushed timelines
- We maintain a 5-star client satisfaction rating from 1000+ families
What people say
Gentle with baby
Beautiful compositions
Stress-free experience
Heirloom quality prints
Patient with siblings
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions capture your baby's natural beauty within their first 8 weeks. Our studio provides a safe, temperature-controlled environment with curated props and wraps. Sessions typically last 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding and soothing breaks, focusing on organic poses that highlight your baby's unique features without artificial styling.
Maternity Photography
Document your pregnancy journey with timeless maternity sessions scheduled between 32-36 weeks. Our studio offers a selection of flowing dresses and robes that complement natural light photography. Sessions emphasize emotional connection and the beauty of expectant motherhood through both posed and candid compositions.
Family Portraits
Outdoor and lifestyle family photography sessions available spring through fall. We focus on authentic interactions between family members while incorporating classic posed groupings. Sessions include location guidance and wardrobe coordination to ensure cohesive, heirloom-quality images that reflect your family's unique dynamic.
Fresh48 Sessions
Document your baby's first 48 hours with hospital or home visits within 24-48 hours of birth. These documentary-style sessions capture initial bonding moments with parents and siblings. Limited to 30-45 minutes to respect hospital protocols while creating meaningful memories of your baby's earliest days.
Baby Milestone Sessions
Capture developmental milestones at 3, 6, and 12 months with customized sessions. Our studio provides age-appropriate props and backdrops while emphasizing natural expressions and interactions. Each session documents physical growth and personality development through carefully composed images that track your baby's first year.
People
Katie
Owner & Lead Photographer
With 16+ years of newborn photography experience, Katie specializes in creating timeless images for families. As a mother of four through adoption and remarriage, she understands life's precious moments. Her background in interior design influences her clean, natural aesthetic.
Questions
What age range do you photograph for newborn sessions?
Newborn sessions work best when babies are 5-8 days old, though we can accommodate up to 8 weeks old.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans for all sessions to accommodate your budget needs.
What should we wear for our session?
We provide a complimentary wardrobe guide with neutral color recommendations and styling tips for all family members.
How long does a typical session last?
Newborn sessions typically take 2-3 hours to allow for feeding breaks, while family sessions last about 1 hour.
Do you travel for sessions?
We offer on-location Fresh48 sessions within 45 minutes of Salem and outdoor family sessions in client-chosen locations.
When will we see our photos?
Proof galleries with 30-40 edited images are delivered 7-10 business days after your session.
