The last time I saw this little guy was at his parents' studio maternity session. They booked a Fresh 48 session to take place at Piedmont Hospital in the Waters Pavilion, and a newborn session. A lot of clients ask if there's that big of a difference between Fresh 48 and newborn. The answer is YES. Fresh 48 sessions take place in the hospital during daylight hours before discharge to go home. Babies are photographed just as they are, in their little hospital hat and iconic blanket. The session is about 45 minutes to an hour, and captures your family and baby as they are in a documentary style. I do give new families some guided direction if they aren't quite sure what to do! Some moms like to get out of bed, while others prefer to stay in bed. You'll know what time I'm coming that day, so you'll have a chance to get a shower and freshen up. Your baby will usually be less than 48 hours old, and it's amazing how quickly they change in mere days and in the first couple of weeks. Many clients who have chosen to do both a Fresh 48 and newborn session have commented how amazed they were by the changes between the two sessions when they look at their images.

Remiii was named after his daddy, so the REM are his initials, and the iii is for the third. I thought it was such a unique nickname and quite clever as well. Since he was sleeping in his bassinet when I arrived, I started the session with solo images while his mother freshened up a bit. He opened his eyes for me a couple of times, and had a very steady gaze. It was so sweet to watch his parents with him, admiring all of his little features. For those of you reading this who haven't had your own children yet...the first few weeks are filled with just starting in awe at the little human being you created. Trust me. Everything about your new baby is amazing, unique, and super adorable. One of my favorite things about sessions is that your baby will someday see YOUR reaction to them. They'll see that awe and love pouring out from your eyes and smiles as you hold them and talk softly to them. It's the beginning of the rest of your life, and theirs.

Image of a sleeping, African American, baby, boy, in his hospital bassinet, wrapped in a blanket with his hands under his chin.

Horizontally stacked images of a sleeping, African American, infant, newborn, boy, sleeping in his hospital bassinet.

Image of an African American, infant, newborn, baby, boy with his eyes open, laying in his hospital bassinet.

Side by side images. The first image is of an African American man, holding his wife, who is holding their sleeping, newborn, baby, son. The second image, is of an African American woman, cradling her sleeping, newborn, son.

Image of an African American woman, sitting in a hospital bed with playing with her newborn, baby, son.

Side by side images. The first image, is a close up of an African American, sleeping, baby, newborn, infant boy half smiling. The second image, is of the African American parents smiling down at their newborn son.

Image of African American parents, holding their sleeping newborn son in their arms in front of a window.

Side by side images of African American parents holding their sleeping newborn son on their shoulders.

Side by side images of an African American, sleeping, newborn, baby, boy with his parents hands on him.

Image collage of newborn, toes, eyelashes, profile and a yawn.

Side by side images of an African American man holding his sleeping newborn son. In the first image, he is holding him to his chest. In the second image, he is holding his son in his hands.

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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!