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Cynthia is a top Toledo Newborn Photographers.  She shoots on location lifestyle and storytelling photography and serves the Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Holland, Perrysburg, Oregon and Northwest Ohio areas. She is available for maternity, newborn, baby, children and family portraits and documentary photo sessions.


At the end of your pregnancy the days seem to drag on but once your baby arrives, time seems to move in hyper speed. Planning a photo session during this time will allow you the chance to slow down and enjoy your baby while I document on film this “fresh” feeling of meeting your newborn.

What is a fresh 24/48 photo session?

A fresh 24/48 session is a photo session in the first 24-48 hours after your baby has been born. This photo session captures all that love that is just pouring out of you every time you look at your baby. They are usually held in the hospital. Fresh 24/48 sessions can also take place at home if gave birth there. They are a great alternative to a birth session (and just a little easier to plan, wink). Fresh 24/48 photo sessions will document all the little details of your newborn like the features of their face,feet, hands, belly button and their growing connection to you in a wonderful natural way. It’s all about the little moments with this session.

Toledo Newborn Photographers couple holding newborn photo by Cynthia Dawson PhotographyLabor and Delivery St. Charles Hospital parents holding newborn photo by Cynthia Dawson Photography

Why would I want a fresh 24/48?

So you may be wondering why you would want to schedule a photo session right after you have given birth. The answer is simple and one we don’t realize until years later. Babies grow and they grow FAST! So many times I show up for a newborn lifestyle session when baby is a week old and the parents tell me how much their little one has grown already. Fresh 24/48 sessions allow you to forever hold on to that brand new baby. The images from these sessions have the power to bring you back to those all those firsts that happened after they were born. The moments when your husband rocked his first diaper change or when your daughter met her sister for the first time. It will all be documented for you in the most beautiful way.

Toledo Newborn Photographers baby boy photo by Cynthia Dawson PhotographyToledo Newborn Photographers dad changing newborn photo by Cynthia Dawson Photography

How does a fresh 24/48 session work?

A little planning goes a long way for this type of session. Since these are usually shot within the first 48 hours after birth, it is essential that you communicate with me right away when you are in labor or after baby is born. A quick text is all I need! This allows us to schedule the session promptly.

Fresh 24/48 sessions are full of natural and organic moments. For these moments to unfold, all you need to do is focus on loving and caring for your newborn. I focus (haha, pun intended) on the rest! To see what a full gallery would look like, check out baby Jackson’s fresh 24 session here.

Toledo Newborn Photographers newborn photo by Cynthia Dawson Photography

Toledo Newborn Photographers baby feet photo by Cynthia Dawson Photography

Want to book a fresh 24/48 session?

Yay! These sessions have a huge piece of my heart and seriously adore documenting these moments. I would love to preserve this time for you. Use the contact tab to send me a message. Be sure to include your due date!

Toledo Newborn Photographers couple holding newborn hands photo by Cynthia Dawson Photography

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