Business Details
18 Years
experience
Newborn & Baby Photography Studio in Hagerstown, PA
Snips and Snails Photography has been specializing in newborn and baby photography since 2008. Our studio in Greencastle, PA, prioritizes newborn comfort and safety while delivering timeless images that capture family connections. With over 17 years of experience, we serve Hagerstown, Chambersburg, and surrounding areas through studio sessions, hospital fresh-48 visits, and milestone photography. Owner Nicole Pellegrino transitioned from a finance career in the Department of the Navy to focus on newborn photography after developing a passion for preserving early family moments.Our services include curated props, professional editing, and digital file delivery to ensure clients retain full access to their memories. We maintain a rustic, vintage aesthetic with natural lighting and minimal posing to highlight each baby's unique beauty.
Services
Newborn Photography
Fresh-48 Sessions
Lifestyle Photography
Milestone Sessions
In-Home Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 17+ years specializing exclusively in newborn and baby photography
- Studio designed specifically for newborn safety and comfort
- Includes professional editing and full-resolution digital files
- Offers hospital fresh-48 sessions at Meritus Hagerstown and WellSpan Chambersburg
- Owner holds Master's in Public Administration with technical photography training
Services
Newborn Studio Photography
Professional studio sessions focusing on newborns up to 2 weeks old. Utilizes natural lighting and rustic props to create timeless images with minimal posing. Includes swaddled and unswaddled options with curated color palettes. Safety-focused approach ensures baby comfort throughout the session.
Fresh-48 Hospital Sessions
In-hospital photography within 48 hours of birth at Meritus Hagerstown or WellSpan Chambersburg hospitals. Captures candid moments like first baths and feedings with minimal editing. Limited availability requires advance booking through the studio's waiting list system.
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions
On-location photography in client homes with natural light requirements. Documents authentic family interactions and newborn routines. Available in Greencastle, Hagerstown, and Chambersburg areas with session duration adjusted for baby's cooperation level.
Milestone Sessions
Specialized photography for babies aged 6-9 months who can sit unassisted. Minimalist white backdrop with optional studio wardrobe and props. Focuses on developmental milestones with access to neutral clothing collection for timeless styling.
In-Home Family Sessions
Comprehensive family photography including newborns, parents, and siblings. Requires ample natural light in client's home environment. Combines posed and candid elements to showcase family dynamics while maintaining the studio's signature soft, moody aesthetic.
People
Nicole Pellegrino
Owner/Photographer
Former Department of the Navy budget analyst with Master's in Public Administration. Transitioned to photography in 2007, specializing in newborns since 2008. Over 1,000 newborn sessions completed with focus on safety and natural aesthetics.
Questions
When should I schedule my newborn photoshoot?
Contact us during your second trimester to join our waiting list. Final scheduling occurs after birth, ideally days 9-15 post-delivery.
Do I receive digital image files?
All sessions include professionally edited digital files with print release, delivered electronically or via custom USB drive.
What newborn props do you provide?
We offer baskets, blankets, hats, headbands, and swaddles. Clients may bring heirloom items but studio props ensure safety and consistency.
Can older babies be photographed?
Babies over 2 weeks require adjusted posing techniques. We may recommend waiting until 6-8 months for milestone sessions if newborn timing isn't possible.
Where is your studio located?
Our Greencastle, PA studio serves Hagerstown, Chambersburg, and surrounding areas. Fresh-48 sessions available at Meritus Hagerstown and WellSpan Chambersburg hospitals.
