Amy's son Liam arrived before his due date, and decided to scare everyone a little bit, so he stayed in the hospital for a few days. Once he was cleared to go home, we scheduled his newborn session. When they arrived, Amy looked through the wardrobe and I showed her a couple of dresses that had just arrived. She ultimately chose one of those new dresses, and then hopped into the hair and makeup chair with Margaret. Hair and makeup add on services are such a fun way to really treat yourself to some relaxation and pampering. You'll be tired from the sleep deprivation, and our HMUA is literally magic when it comes to brightening up tired eyes and skin. Lots of our newborn moms have a little extra pep in their step when they leave from loving their hair and makeup, and head out to lunch to show it off. Hint: some of our moms have been gifted HMUA services as part of their push present or instead of flowers from family members! ;)
I took Liam into the newborn shooting room and began photographing his solo images. About halfway through, he decided he was hungry, so I took him to Amy. Our entire HMUA team is very supportive of nursing moms and they don't skip a beat. We have a nursing pillow available in the studio to use, and it fits perfectly on your lap in the chair. They'll keep applying makeup as you feed your baby until your baby is ready to come back with me to continue their session. Every newborn is different! Some may never need to eat during the entire course of their time with me, but the vast majority will need to eat at least once. Newborn sessions are not rushed in my studio, and you will be the only newborn client scheduled for that day. We want your experience to be relaxed and stress free! After Liam was done eating, I took him back into the newborn room to finish up his solo portraits.
When we were finished up, Amy was still having her hair done. We knew it would take a bit longer because Amy has incredibly thick and curly hair that needed a blow out. So, I started with daddy and son images, and by the time we were finished with those, Amy was ready to step into the images. I want to note that many of the father and son images were not directed other than, "Just hold your son and love him." That's it! Newborn sessions are really so easy for parents because your job is to hold and love your baby, which you've been doing from the second they were placed in your arms. So you already have lots of practice and can consider yourself an expert at this point. ;) I'll step in from time to time to smooth back an errant hair, or ask dad to get a little closer, etc but for the most part, I place you where I want you, and the rest is all you. Worried that you'll freeze up in front of the camera? Fair enough, because some clients do. I'll walk you through it with guided direction for natural interaction. Before you know it, you won't need me to tell you what to do while holding your baby. Promise!
I loved working with Amy and Brian and seeing them as new parents. Liam is absolutely adorable, and so very loved. I'm so happy for them, and so glad that Amy and I met by chance. As a reminder: she's an amazing wedding and event planner, so if you know anyone looking for someone with incredible taste, organization, and an eye for all those little details that make things stunningly gorgeous, definitely visit her website at www.adreamwoven.com.
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.