Kate contacted me at the last minute to schedule a newborn session for her son, Thomas. She and her husband arrived at the studio with grandma in tow. While I typically do not utilize hats in sessions (we do have some sweet knit bonnets for newborns for those who love them), Grandma had knitted her grandson a white hat that they requested be included in one of his setups. I was happy to accommodate their request. The majority of our clients do not bring something along with them, but if they have something meaningful that they would like incorporated, I do my best! Sometimes what a family brings along just doesn't work with how we photograph newborns in the studio. Because we use light and delicate patterns and palettes, a brightly colored or super chunky knit would look very out of place and not flow well. I always want the focus of solo newborn images to be your newborn and their sweet little features and details.
After I wrapped up the solo images, we moved on to parent and family images. I love this part of newborn sessions because watching new parents with their baby is an amazing thing to see. The looks between each other and the awe and wonder on their faces as they look at the tiny little being they created together. Parents are often worried they won't know what to do, but no worries! All you need to do is love your baby, and I'll take care of the rest with gentle guided direction for natural interaction. No cheesy or unnatural/stiff/awkward posing goes on in this studio.
Grandma stepped in at the very end of the session for some three generation images and a couple with her grandson. I absolutely love including grandparents in sessions, and they are more than welcome to participate! Most grandparents plan to arrive at the end of the session for their part in it and then depart with the rest of the family when we wrap up. If you're all coming together from a further distance away, there's a couple of eateries right across the street from the studio where they can go and grab a coffee and a bite to eat.
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.