When Jessica called the studio, she told us that time had gotten away from her and she hadn't gotten around to scheduling a newborn session for her son who was already a few days old. We'd had a few babies arrive earlier than their due dates, so we had a last minute opening for her. Jessica was so excited about being able to borrow from the studio wardrobe because shopping was absolutely the last thing she wanted to do. We sent over our newborn preparation guide which helps clients immensely in choosing what to bring for their husband and other session participants (such as older children or grandparents) and in preparing for the morning of the session. It's a short and sweet read - we know you're sleep deprived and don't need a fifty page manual to go through!

When they arrived at the studio, I handed her an armful of dresses that I knew would fit her. While she was trying them on, I started photographing Theodore. He was such a handsome and sweet little boy. I have three children of my own, and my youngest is a boy. Theodore was so adorable, it made me want to have another little guy! After I finished photographing him, he needed to nurse and snuggle with his mama for a bit before moving on to the parent and family portion. Regardless of how you choose to feed your baby, you're supported in our studio and babies lead the session flow. We'll take as many breaks as needed so that your little one remains comfortable and happy - they're my first priority!

We then moved into the parent and family portion and I walked Jessica and her husband through everything. The majority of images we create are often things that you're doing at home with your baby anyway. I provide very simple and easy to understand direction to make it beautiful and flattering for photos. Don't worry about what you need to do, because I've got you covered. You won't feel awkward or weird, and you'll have lots of fun snuggling your baby and celebrating your new family! As the family was leaving my studio, they told me how surprised at how relaxing and wonderful the whole experience was for them. Just what I love to hear! We've created a serene environment for new parents and babies, and strive to make sure you're well taken care of from first contact to final image and product delivery.

I loved seeing what Jessica chose from their proof gallery. She opted to order two large 11x14 prints for their home - one of the images she chose is the second one you'll see! Enjoy a few of my favorites from this woderful newborn session.

Image of a sleeping, baby, newborn, boy, wrapped up in a waffle weave white blanket.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, curled up in a white waffle weave blanket.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, wrapped in the egg pose.

Image of a sleeping, baby, newborn, boy on his stomach, with his hand under his chin.

Side by side images of a new mother, holding her newborn son, with her husband next to her while they both look down at their son and smile.

Side by side images of a father holding his newborn son and interacting with him.

Image of a mother, wearing an cream lace dress, cradling her newborn son in her arms and smiling down at him.

Image of a father, cradling his newborn son to his chest, while his wife looks down at the baby, and smiles.

Side by side images of a mother, cradling her newborn son who is on a bed.

Image of a new mother, wearing an cream dress, with her newborn son sleeping on her shoulder.

Image of a mother, wearing a cream dress, holding her newborn son while he sleeps on her shoulder, while her husband kisses his newborn son's head.

Side by side images of a newborn, baby, boy, sleeping on his side with just his bottom wrapped up.

Side by side images of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy on his back, with his arms stretched up by his head.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, in the egg pose, with a grin on his face.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy in the egg pose, curled up with his hand around one of his feet.

Image of a father, holding his newborn son while his wife stands beside him, and they both smile at the camera.

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!