Business Details
18 Years
experience
Newborn & Baby Photography Studio in Greencastle, PA
Snips and Snails Photography has been dedicated to capturing life's most precious moments since 2008, specializing in newborn, baby, and family photography. Our studio in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, is designed with your newborn's comfort and safety as our top priority, offering a warm and inviting environment for creating timeless, professional photographs. With over 17 years of expertise, we serve families across the tri-state area, including Hagerstown, Chambersburg, and surrounding communities. Our services include newborn studio sessions, hospital fresh-48 sessions, lifestyle photography, and milestone sitter sessions, all tailored to preserve the unique connection within your growing family. As a certified professional photographer, we combine technical precision with a heartfelt approach to deliver images that celebrate the beauty of early parenthood.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of natural light, curated props, and a stress-free experience designed to accommodate your baby's needs. We pride ourselves on maintaining a studio temperature of 85+ degrees for optimal comfort, along with amenities like a changing station, bottle warmer, and refreshments for parents. Our portfolio has been featured in local businesses and online platforms, and we remain dedicated to continuous improvement in our craft. By focusing on personalized service and attention to detail, we ensure that every family receives a collection of images that will be cherished for generations. Our operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM by appointment, with select weekend availability during peak seasons.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Sitter Sessions
Fresh-48 Sessions
Lifestyle Photography
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 17 years of specialized experience in newborn and baby photography since 2008
- Our studio maintains a warm 85+ degree environment for optimal newborn comfort and safety
- We provide access to a curated selection of soft knits and headbands for professional styling
- Our sessions include professionally edited digital images with full reproduction rights
- We operate with transparent pricing and guaranteed rates from time of booking
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions capture the delicate beauty of your baby's earliest days with professional precision. Offering both studio and hospital fresh-48 options, we specialize in creating timeless images that highlight your baby's unique features and natural expressions. Each session includes expert posing, prop selection, and editing to ensure safe, high-quality results that preserve these irreplaceable moments for generations.
Family Portraits
Family portrait sessions document the complete story of your growing household with both posed and candid photography. Available in-studio or on-location, these sessions include all immediate family members with customized setups that reflect your unique relationships. Our approach balances professional composition with natural interactions to create images that showcase the love and connection within your family unit.
Sitter Sessions
Sitter sessions celebrate your baby's developmental milestones with minimalist, white backdrop photography. Designed for infants aged 6-9 months, these sessions focus on capturing your child's emerging personality through simple poses and natural expressions. The session includes access to our neutral-toned clothing collection and basic props to maintain our signature timeless aesthetic while highlighting your baby's individuality.
Fresh-48 Sessions
Fresh-48 sessions provide in-hospital photography within the first two days after birth, capturing authentic moments in your baby's earliest hours. Conducted at Meritus Hagerstown or WellSpan Chambersburg hospitals, these lifestyle sessions document natural interactions including first baths, feedings, and family bonding. The documentary-style approach preserves these fleeting moments with minimal posing and natural lighting.
Lifestyle Photography
In-home lifestyle photography captures your family's natural interactions in the comfort of your own space. Requiring ample natural light, these sessions focus on authentic moments rather than posed compositions. Available in the Greencastle, Hagerstown, and Chambersburg areas, lifestyle sessions create intimate portraits that reflect your family's unique environment and daily rhythms.
People
Nicole Pellegrino
Owner/Photographer
Nicole Pellegrino transitioned from finance to professional photography in 2007, developing a specialization in newborn photography. With over 17 years of experience since founding Snips and Snails Photography in 2008, she brings technical expertise and personal warmth to every session. A mother of three, Nicole understands the importance of capturing fleeting early moments and prioritizes safety and comfort in every session.
Questions
What age range do you specialize in for newborn photography?
We specialize in photographing newborns up to 3 weeks old, with optimal sessions occurring between days 9-15 when babies are still naturally sleepy and flexible.
What should we wear for our family portrait session?
We recommend simple, neutral-colored clothing with layered textures for parents, while providing a curated selection of soft knits and headbands for babies to maintain our timeless aesthetic.
How long does a typical newborn photography session last?
Newborn studio sessions typically last 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding and soothing breaks, with milestone sessions requiring approximately 1 hour for optimal baby comfort.
What safety measures do you implement during newborn sessions?
We maintain a 85+ degree studio temperature for baby comfort, use only studio-approved props, and follow strict posing guidelines with multiple safety checks throughout each session.
Do you offer digital images with your photography sessions?
All sessions include professionally edited digital images with print release rights, ranging from 15+ images for basic sessions to 50+ images for comprehensive family packages.
Can we schedule a session after our baby is already born?
While we recommend pre-booking during pregnancy, we maintain limited availability for last-minute bookings and accommodate older babies with adjusted posing techniques and session approaches.
