Emily contacted us in her third trimester to inquire about a newborn session. She decided to book a session with us, and we stayed in touch throughout the remainder of her pregnancy as I like to check in with my clients to see how they're doing! When Madeleine arrived, and Emily let us know she had arrived and requested to add on hair and makeup services to her session. We know you have enough going on with a newborn, so we make adding on services SUPER easy. When you contact us to let us know your baby has arrived, you also tell us you'd like to add on HMUA services. We will then do the back end work for you and send you dates that an artist is available when I am and connect you directly with them to book their services. Simple as that!
On the morning of their session, Emily and George arrived at the studio with Emily's mom. Emily hopped into the hair and makeup chair with Margaret after a choosing a dress from the studio wardrobe. I started photographing Madeleine for her solo portraits in our newborn shooting room. Some clients think that adding on hair and makeup services will extend the length of their session but that's not the case. You're either sitting on the studio couch waiting for me to finish photographing your baby, or sitting in a makeup chair being pampered. (which sounds better to you?)
I found out that Emily had grown up in Charlotte (where I also grew up) while chatting with her mother. Madeleine was such a sweetie, and slept so well during her session. She took a couple of breaks to nurse, which is never a problem for our babies to do! Your baby leads the session and their comfort and safety are always the first priority.
Emily asked for a couple of images with her mom, and I was more than happy to oblige. I love when grandparents participate in sessions and they are always welcomed and encouraged to do so. Her mom looked lovely in what she had chosen to wear to the session, but it didn't work well with Emily's dress. So I made a few suggestions of pieces from the studio wardrobe, and her mom chose one to wear. Lots of our grandmothers borrow from the wardrobe - and we send a newborn prep packet ahead of your session to help you pick out pieces from your own closets!
I just loved working with this family - here are a few of my favorite images!
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!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.