I first worked with Millini and Cedric for their studio maternity session, which can be viewed by clicking here.

Lincoln was born at DeKalb Medical Center at exactly 42 weeks by family centered cesarean section attended by Dr. Brad Bootstaylor and the SeeBaby midwives. I know this because I was there in the OR to document the entire beautiful experience. His mama was such a trouper and they were so proud to bring him into the studio for his newborn session!

Because Lincoln was two weeks overdue, much of the skin protecting vernix was gone when he was born. Babies who are born later tend to lose most of their vernix in utero, and tend to peel more after birth. Lincoln was one of those babies. Millini loved his peeling skin because it told a part of his story, and asked that I not completely edit it out. She also wanted to be sure to document his umbilical cord stump as it is the last physical connection between her son and herself. Not everyone likes a photo of the umbilical stump, and that's totally ok! We will talk about your preferences when you arrive for your newborn session if it has not yet fallen off.

Millini chose a simple white gown from the wardrobe and worked with Margaret to add on makeup services. Cedric wanted to be more casual in a simple white v-neck tee with jeans. Every family is different, and I send a newborn preparation packet with wardrobe suggestions for dad based on his personality and comfort level. I've had dads be most comfortable in a button down with a sport jacket, and others in a simple tee. The most important thing to me is that you feel comfortable and love the way you look and feel. That will translate to your final images.

Here are some of my favorite images from this long awaited baby boy's newborn session.

Side by side images of an African American, father holding his sleeping, newborn, son in his arms, and looking down at him.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, African American, baby, boy, wrapped in a tan blanket, with one arm sticking out.

Side by side images of an African American woman holding her, sleeping, newborn, son in her arms, and her husband hugging both of them.

Image collage of an African American, father, holding his sleeping, newborn, son, to his chest and cuddling him.

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Image of an African American father, cradling his sleeping, newborn, son, in his arms, and kissing his face.

Side by side images of an African American, father, holding his sleeping, newborn, son on his shoulder and smiling. In the first image, he is holding his son and smiling at the camera. In the second image, he is smiling at his wife.

Side by side images of an African American, mom, cradling her sleeping, newborn son, in her arms.

Image of an African American couple, forehead to forehead, with their sleeping newborn, son, laying on his mother's shoulder.

Image of an African American mother, laying on a bed, with her newborn, baby, boy, cradled in her arms, next to her.

Macro image collage of a newborn African American, baby, boy's lips, toes, umbilical cord stump, eyelashes and hand.

Image of a sleeping, African American, newborn, boy, wrapped in a blanket, with his hands folded on his chest.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, African American, boy, with his arms curled up by his head, and covered by a fuzzy white blanket.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, African American, boy, curled up in a tan wrap, with his fingers and toes on his chest.

Image of a sleeping, African American, newborn, boy, laying on a white blanket, with one arm up by his shoulder, and the other resting on his belly.

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, 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.