Allison contacted the studio to learn more about booking a newborn session after her son had arrived. She had decided she wasn’t going to do a newborn session because she was concerned about COVID, but when she saw how fast her son was growing, she didn’t want to miss out on such a special time, so she started investigating her options. After speaking with Caroline (our full time studio manager) and learning about our COVID safety protocols, she loved what she heard and proceeded to book a session here at the studio.

Our in home sessions have been indefinitely suspended for safety reasons, and we are currently only offering studio sessions: the only thing you need to worry about is just getting here. In home sessions actually require a lot more work: cleaning, moving distracting elements out of rooms, turning the heat up to get it warm enough in the house, and the list goes on. Here, you walk into a sanitized studio at the perfect temperature, with the perfect natural lighting (and studio lights at the ready should they be needed), and kick back and relax!

On the morning of their session, Allison and Alex arrived at the studio with Jack. Allison had brought some options from home but looked through the studio wardrobe and fell in love with one of our casual boho lavender dresses. She felt pretty and comfortable - both super important factors!

Baby Jack was a super sleepy guy, and I never actually saw him open his eyes the entire time he was at the studio! He had the sweetest little button nose and flashed quite a few grins throughout, and was a total dream to photograph. I use neutrals here in the studio, and I choose them based on your baby’s skin tone. Neutrals are timeless and will still look beautiful 50 years from now, and keep the focus on your baby and all their unique details. My posing and wrapping is also very baby oriented and kept very natural. I never force babies into any position they don’t want to be in. Your baby’s safety and comfort is my top priority when they are in my care.

After we finished up with Jack’s solo portraits, he took a feeding break and had a diaper change, and we moved on to the parent and family portion of the session! I absolutely LOVE watching first time parents with their brand new baby! For some of my clients, their baby is the first baby they have ever held and they’re still getting the hang of moving them around. Most of my first timer parent clients are a little bit nervous because they still aren’t used to handling their baby while standing up and moving around. Think about it: when you’re at home with your new baby, most of the care you are giving your baby is while seated or with them on the changing table!

However, even if you don’t have much hands on baby experience, there is NO need to be nervous in my studio with me. The TOP priority is your baby’s safety and the comfort of everyone, so we will adapt as needed and I will verbally walk you through the entire session along with demonstrations if needed. There’s more than one way to hold a baby - so if you don’t feel secure or confident holding your baby one way, we’ll switch it up to a way that you are!

I’ll also make sure to tuck back stray hairs and adjust clothing as needed so YOUR focus can be holding and admiring your new baby while following my gentle direction. The family portion is typically the “easiest” part of our time together - because all you have to do is admire this amazing little human that you’ve welcomed into your family. Another major bonus of commissioning me for your baby’s first family portraits: I’ll make sure you don’t give yourself a self inflicted double chin while looking at your little one. ;)

Enjoy some of my favorite images from this guy’s newborn session! I recently just photographed him for his SIX MONTH sitting milestone session! Allison and Alex loved their newborn session so much that they enrolled in The First Year Collection, which is a wonderful way to document your baby’s first year. Be sure to ask about it if you’re interested in learning more - it’s a client favorite around here,

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!