Erin contacted the studio to learn more about booking a newborn session. She initially thought that an in-home session was what she wanted before she called us, but after hearing about the differences between in-home and studio, she realized that a studio session would be the better fit. She had been nervous (like every mom!) that leaving the house with a newborn would feel too daunting, and thought that staying home would be easier… until she learned all the things that are involved in helping ensure a successful newborn session. A few of these things: controlling the temperature of their home to be super warm for baby’s comfort, cleaning all clutter from the background of their home (who has the TIME?!), and attempting to get herself ready before I arrived. With studio sessions: the only thing you need to worry about is just getting here. Once you’re here, you’re golden - you can kick back and relax!

After speaking with Caroline, Erin was excited to hear that we had a studio wardrobe available as well as add on hair and makeup services! When you’ve just given birth, sometimes the non-maternity clothes we have in our closets don’t fit, we’re sick of the maternity clothing we have that still fits…. and who has the time OR energy to go shopping after just having had a baby?! Our clients love not having to panic shop to find something for their session.

On the morning of their session, Erin and her husband arrived at the studio with Benjamin. Erin had brought a dress for me to look at that she loved from her closet - she had tried it on that morning and it fit well enough to wear! I loved it also, and told her it was perfect, so she opted to go with that. She also brought a special finishing touch for her dress… gorgeous blue Jimmy Choo stilettos that she had worn on their wedding day. I LOVED that she brought them to incorporate and made sure to take a few images where you could see them.

Erin settled into the hair and makeup chair while I took baby Benjamin to the newborn shooting area for his solo portraits. His dad watched and we chatted a bit while I photographed his son. He commented that he had no idea what went into photographing newborns and was amazed by my patience and attention to detail. As I was finishing Benjamin’s portraits, he started showing signs of hunger, and opened his eyes. He was still calm while awake, so I took advantage of that time to photograph some open eye images, and then when I finished with those, I took him to Erin for a nursing break.

After Benjamin was finished nursing, we began the family and parent portion of the session. I so love watching new parents with their new baby! For some of my parents, their baby is the first baby they have ever held. So it can sometimes feel a little foreign holding a newborn when you’re a first time parent, and most of my 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, most of the care you are giving your baby is while seated!

However, even if you’re a first time parent without much hands on baby experience, there is no need to be nervous in my studio - my TOP priority is your baby’s safety and the comfort of everyone. We will adapt as needed. There’s more than one way to hold a baby - so if you don’t feel secure or confident holding your baby a certain, way, we’ll change it up to a way that you are! I gently guide you through the entire session. I’ll make sure to tuck stray hairs or adjust clothing as needed so your focus can be holding and admiring your new baby. The family portion is typically the “easiest” part of our time together - because you’re pretty much just looking at this amazing little human that you’ve welcomed into your family. Bonus of hiring a profesional: I’ll make sure you don’t give yourself a self inflicted double chin while looking at your baby. ;)

Enjoy some of my favorite images from this guy’s newborn session! When Erin came to pick up her order she brought Benjamin with her! I happened to be taking a break from working at my computer and we were able to visit and chat for a bit. I get so excited when my clients come in and bring their baby so I get to see how much they’ve changed since I photographed them.

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!