Alexandra contacted us informing us that her baby boy was almost three weeks old and wanted to know if that was too late to schedule a newborn session. She didn't think she would want newborn photos, but quickly changed her mind when she realized how fast Grady was changing and that he would only stay this little forever in photographs.

I was pleased to inform her that we have "older" newborns all the time and that we had an opening for them. We take a limited number of guaranteed newborns each month, but often have last minute availability since babies arrive on their own timeline! That opening happened to be the same day as the day they were attending a wedding, so Alexandra was thrilled that her hair and makeup service add on with Megan would get some extra mileage that day!

Another concern that Alexandra had was that she described themselves as a casual couple who love to wear jeans and Chuck Taylors and she wasn't much of a dress person. I told her I embrace personal style and that I encourage clients to look like themselves in photographs. So, if wearing the studio wardrobe is not for you, then wear your own clothing! Our newborn prep guide gives you guidelines for the best color palette and I'll help pull the best cohesive look together when you arrive. Many of my clients opt to wear their own clothing and just bring multiple selections from their closet along with them. So if jeans and a casual shirt is your preference, please, by all means wear it. There's no rule that you have to wear a dress or a button down shirt. I want my clients to feel comfortable and relaxed, and look at their images and see themselves. We'll work together to achieve that!

Grady was the SWEETEST little boy with the poutiest lips and squeezable cheeks. I loved chatting with Alexandra and Evan during the session. Evan had to leave at a certain time to attend a luncheon for the men in the wedding, and we accommodated that need. We are flexible to work the session around dads since many of them sometimes need to be in and out in a half an hour. We've had LOTS of dads arrange to stop in at their lunch break since that was the only time they could get away. If you have schedule restrictions, be sure to let us know so we can best advise you and plan for your session.

Here are a few of my favorite images from Grady's session!

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, wrapped in a white blanket, with his hands peeking out.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, on his chest, with his arms under his face, and covered with a white, fuzzy blanket.

Image collage of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, wrapped in a blanket, and sleeping on his stomach.

Side by side images of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, wrapped up in a blanket, with his hands peeking out.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, on his back, with on hand under his chin, and the other under his cheek, covered in a white blanket.

Image collage of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy wrapped in the egg pose, with his hands and feet peeking out.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, wrapped in a white blanket, with his hands on his belly, and his feet curled up.

Image of a father holding his sleeping, newborn, son, in his arms.

Image collage of a father loving on his sleeping, newborn, son, while he holds him in his arms.

Image of a father holding his sleeping, newborn, son on his chest, and kissing his head.

Side by side images of a sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, sleeping on his father's shoulder, while his father cuddles him.

Image of a father holding his sleeping, newborn, son on his chest, while his mother kisses her son's ear.

Image of a mother, holding her sleeping, newborn, son, against her shoulder, standing face to face with her husband and both of them smiling at the camera.

Image of a man holding his wife while she holds their sleeping, newborn, son in her arms.

Image of a father, standing behind his wife, who is holding their sleeping, newborn, baby, boy while they both smile at the camera.

Image of a mother, smiling down at her sleeping, newborn, baby, boy, who is cuddled on her shoulder.

Image of a father smiling down at his sleeping, newborn, son in his arms, while his wife smiles, adoringly, up at him.

Image of a father holding his sleeping, newborn, son, while he and his wife both smile down at him, in his father's arms.

Side by side images of a mother, sitting on a char,

Image of a mother, touching her nose to her newborn, son's cheek. while he has his eyes and mouth open.

Image of a mother, sitting on the ground, with her back against a wall, with her newborn, son on her knees, wrapped in a blanket, and playing with him.

Image of a mother, laying on abed, with her newborn son next to her, and holding his hands in one of hers.

Image of a mother, holding her newborn, son up and looking at him, while he looks up at her.

Side by side images of a mother, holding her newborn son on her shoulder, while he chews on his hand.

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!