Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Kyden

I’ve been working with Caroline and her beautiful family since the birth of her first child, Slade. I blogged about her second maternity session with me at the field location earlier this month, and you can see the images from that session by clicking here.

Caroline has worked with one of our HMUA’s for every portrait session with me, and this time was no exception. Add on hair and makeup services are available! Just ask when you inquire. Adding this on does not lengthen your session because I am photographing your baby while you’re being prepped. So, you might as well pamper yourself instead of twiddling your thumbs during that time! Caroline has worked with Margaret for her other sessions, but Brielle was her HMUA this go round. Trust me when I say that you’re in for a treat with ANY of our HMUA team members because it’s like hanging out with great gal pal the whole time.

When Caroline arrived with Kyden, she settled into the hair and makeup chair. Blair and Slade went for a little adventure on their own beforehand that wasn’t too tiring for Slade. We have toddlers wait to come to the studio with dad or a grandparents until it’s time for them to be photographed, but since the family drove from over an hour away and didn’t have anyone else to help, Blair just took her for a quiet walk to explore.

Caroline and I looked through the studio dresses and I had one specifically in mind for her that I knew would look amazing with her skin tone. She immediately loved it, and pulled out the shirts she’d brought for Blair. At her maternity session, Slade had not wanted to change her dress to a second option, so I pulled that dress we’d never used and it fit perfectly into the mix! We don’t have an extensive wardrobe for children, and stick to the basics, but in a pinch we are often able to help toddler moms with what we have on hand if they don’t have something that works! I know how hard it is to shop when heavily pregnant or right when you’ve had a baby!

Brielle got started with Caroline and I took Kyden back to the newborn shooting room. He was fast asleep, and didn’t love being moved. He woke up during the session, which allowed me to photograph some open eye images. While he slept well, he was a pretty light sleeper, so his solo portraits involved a lot of patting and shushing, and a few nursing breaks. He wanted absolutely nothing to do with being on his belly. I do not force babies into positions that they don’t want to be in. I’ll try a few times as sometimes it’s a matter of them being in a deep enough sleep, but it was clear that Kyden just didn’t like it. He was fine with being on his side, so I worked around his preferences. The comfort of your baby is my top priority, and each baby is different when it comes to what they like as far as position. Every newborn session will look different because of that, and I love this because every baby is unique.

When I finished up, Blair and Slade had come back, and Caroline was getting dressed. Slade was still getting used to Kyden, and was fine with touching him but didn’t want to be alone with him. Caroline REALLY wanted a photo of the two of them together, so we tried several different things.

If your child isn’t super excited about their new sibling, please don’t stress. I have many techniques in my bag to get your toddler close to the baby for some sweet and natural interaction, and we’ll talk about those when you arrive. Leave all expectations at the door, and I’ll create a no stress and low pressure experience for your older child. I have found that toddlers are much more receptive when they see that their feelings are respected and that they are being given the space they need. I consider children as my clients too, and I want them to have a great time!

I knock out the images that include toddler siblings as quickly as I can since their attention span is limited. Once they’re over it, they are OVER it. And sometimes babies are over it too…. one of my favorite photos that made us all laugh and laugh is in this gallery… I’ll let you guess which one it is!

After I finished with the family images and siblings, we moved on to parent and baby ones. I think second babies should have some images with just their parents because their older sibling did too. While it’s pretty much impossible to give perfect equality to every subsequent child after the first in all areas, this is one that I make sure of. Since Caroline and Blair didn’t have anyone on hand to help with Slade, they had brought some activities to occupy her when she was finished being photographed. She happily played right on the floor next to us while I wrapped up the session.

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from Kyden’s session! I can’t wait to see her again for her six month milestone!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Jackson

When Katrina emailed me to let me know that their baby BOY had arrived, I was so excited! I recently posted their maternity session in the field, and you can check out those images by clicking here. Baby Jackson came a while past his estimated due date, but he was definitely worth the wait. We scheduled their newborn session, and I sent over our newborn prep packet for them to review beforehand.

The morning of their session, the new family of three arrived and I got started right away. Jackson was going through a bit of a growth spurt and needed to eat very frequently. If this happens with your baby, know that it’s totally okay! I only schedule one newborn per day on my studio schedule and I am not going to rush through your session or be impatient with you or your baby. We’ll work around the needs of your new little one and keep everyone happy and comfortable throughout. Because Jackson kept needing to eat, he would open his eyes when he started getting hungry. I loved it because it allowed for some of the sweetest images with direct eye contact! I work with plenty of awake babies - the trick is that they also need to be calm. Awake and angry babies don’t make for the best photographs. ;) Once I finished the solo portraits, I had Katrina give Jackson a really long feeding and hold him for a bit so that he would fall asleep. We thought this had worked well, but he woke up shortly after being moved again. So I whipped out a few techniques from my bag of tricks, and had him sound asleep after a few minutes. Come to the studio for a newborn session to find out what those tricks are! ;)

We went right into the family and parent portion of the session and worked our way through it. I won’t lie - this part took some patience on everyone’s part because Jackson kept startling awake. What you can’t see is all of the soothing and walking back and forth to get him to settle. I would literally have Nick walk back and forth and then stop in place and take photographs in the in between moments, and that was all we needed. Katrina was tired from the lack of sleep that comes along with a newborn, and I could see that she was concerned we weren’t getting what we needed. I did my best to reassure her… but the proof is in the pudding.

When she looked at her proof gallery, she immediately emailed to thank me for my patience and that it had paid off. She absolutely LOVED her images, and was definitely a bit surprised. I can’t tell you how many of my clients have that concern that their session isn’t going well while in the moment. What they don’t realize is that I only need 1/800th of a second and a lot of patience to take a photograph if their little one isn’t sleeping or “cooperating”. I hate to even use that word because I feel like it places an unrealistic expectation on little ones. Of course a 10 day old doesn’t know how to “cooperate”. They know when they’re hungry, tired, or need to be snuggled - and it’s our job to make sure their needs are met. As a new parent, sometimes you’re still figuring out their cues. Our session together will be relaxed and laid back, and your baby’s comfort and safety are my top priorities. They run the show, end of story.

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from Jackson’s newborn session! Isn’t he just the SWEETEST!? When Katrina came by the studio a couple of weeks later to pick up her newborn collection, I was lucky enough to get to see him. Even though I know firsthand how fast babies grow, I am still always shocked when I see how BIG my newborn clients have grown in the few short weeks since their session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby John

Rachelle contacted us to book a newborn session at the studio after seeing the photos from her newest nieces' newborn session. (Want to see John’s sweetest big cousin Cecilia? Of course you do - click here to see them!) Rachelle also asked to add on hair and makeup services to her session, as her sister had so enjoyed them as well.

The morning of their session, Rachelle arrived with John. She and I looked through the studio wardrobe and she fell in love with one of our newest wardrobe additions, a gorgeous full length white lace dress. Her husband Nash and big brother Robert were scheduled to arrive later. We minimize the time older siblings spend in the studio by having them arrive when baby’s solo portraits are done, and most dads also appreciate it as well! :) John was the cutest little chunk with a full head of hair, and after I squealed over how adorable he was, I took him into the newborn shooting room while Rachelle settled into the hair and makeup chair.

John was admittedly one of the easiest newborns that I’ve had in my entire career. He slept like a rock, and was very curly still. I moved through his solo portraits pretty quickly with only one nursing break needed. Every baby is different! I work with each baby and respect the unique individual that they are. If they don’t like being on their tummy or side, I will not force them into that position. My sessions are very baby led, and their safety and comfort are my top priority.

John did eventually wake up all the way, and I absolutely LOVE his quizzical expression. “Um. Who are you, and what is happening right now?!” Robert is SUCH a good big brother and so excited about his baby brother. He was so sweet and gentle with him, and loved participating in the session. After we finished up with the family and parent portion of the session, we said our goodbyes and the family headed home.

When I sent the gallery to Rachelle, she loved it so much that she opted to keep all of the photographs. We also designed a gorgeous album for the family and Rachelle chose stone colored suede as her album cover. We also designed birth announcements for them, and are still in the process of choosing a large framed print for their home. I really love designing beautiful artwork for clients to keep. Have no fear: newborn collections come with the digital files - added on artwork products are completely optional!

Enjoy John’s newborn session images! I’ve shared quite a few of them below.

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Brandon

I first worked with Ashley and Marc for their maternity session at the field, and it was SUCH a beautiful gallery. Want to see it? Just click here! I was so excited to hear from Ashley that her baby boy had arrived safely, and we scheduled her newborn session. She added on makeup services as well, since she had so enjoyed it the first time around! (yes, you can choose to just add on makeup if you don’t want or need your hair to be done!)

When the new family of three arrived at the studio the morning of their session, Brandon was wiiiiiiide awake. This is totally okay! I love awake babies, as long as they’re calm - which Brandon was. He had such bright eyes and a very steady gaze, and even showed off his cute little dimples for me too! I took as many images as I could with him awake and calm, and then held and shushed him until he fell fast asleep. Once he was asleep, he was OUT. I was able to move through the rest of his solo portraits pretty quickly, and then took him out to Ashley for a diaper change and to eat.

While Brandon was nursing, I chatted with Marc and Ashley and got caught up on their lives since I hadn’t seen them since their maternity session! I love hearing labor and delivery stories and how those first weeks of parenting are going. Marc confessed that he didn’t know what the word “tired” really meant until having a baby… and coming from a guy who has to stay awake for long periods and be on call for his job, that’s saying something! Pro tip: the lack of sleep will eventually pass. Don’t listen to the negative Nancys who tell you that you’ll never sleep again - it’s a lie, because you will at some point!

Ashley had brought along a casual black chiffon top to wear with jeans and asked if it was okay to wear. Absolutely! While we have a studio wardrobe available, there is no requirement to use it. The only thing I care about is that you look and feel beautiful… and that you’re comfortable! So whether that’s a white lace dress or jeans with a white t-shirt - that’s up to you. Your images will be beautiful and unique to who you are regardless.

Once Brandon had a full tummy, he snuggled up to his mama and fell asleep again. We moved through the rest of the session pretty quickly. I loved photographing Marc with his little boy, because he’s one of those men who has settled into his role of dad so comfortably and his love for Brandon was so evident on his face and tenderly he held him. Sometimes during newborn sessions when I’m photographing dads with their new baby, I look back at mom and can see the love and pride shining in their eyes. We added in Ashley for some family images and then ended with just Ashley and Brandon. Ashley has such a calm and confident demeanor, and her love for Brandon was just as evident as Marc’s. What a lucky little boy Brandon is with parents like his!

Have I mentioned I have the best job in the world? It’s really such an honor to photograph such a monumental time in my client’s lives as a brand new family! I really can’t think of anything better. Enjoy a few of my favorites from this session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Samuel

Mallerie called the studio when her son was already a week old to ask about whether we had availability for a newborn session. She had lots of questions, and Caroline (our full time studio manager) spent some time on the phone with her walking her through the whole process. We had only one day open for a session, and it happened to work for their schedule! Caroline is lots of fun to talk to, and her main priority is client care and communication. After speaking with her husband, Mallerie emailed and asked to officially book the date. Caroline sent over our newborn prep packet and style guide, as she does for all newborn clients. No question is a dumb question, and we’re here to serve you however we can to make your experience seamless and enjoyable!

The morning of Samuel’s session, I met the family at the studio. Samuel was sound asleep, so I got started with his solo portraits right away. He took a couple of nursing breaks in between, but stayed asleep the rest of the time. I loved photographing his little stretches and yawns. As I was finishing up, he woke up and was quite hungry and needed a diaper change, so we all sat and chatted while Mallerie nursed. I always enjoy getting to know my clients, and Mallerie and Joshua were no exception. They had relocated to Atlanta from Minnesota, and had quite an interesting story of how they ended up here! Mallerie is a sign language interpreter, which I find very cool. Even though I personally have a hearing loss and wear two hearing aids, I don’t sign - but I think it’s such a beautiful language!

Samuel fell asleep again, and we moved into the family portion of the session - which included their beloved pet, Roe. Joshua’s dad brought Roe in for her portion of the session. Dogs are permitted in the studio on a case by case basis. Basically: if your dog is well trained, calm, and can handle an unfamiliar environment, they are welcome! Certain “aggressive” breed dogs are not permitted in the studio due to insurance reasons. If you really want to include your pet but don’t think the studio will work for them, an in home session might be a better fit for your family! We’ll discuss all of that with you when you inquire.

The family portion of the session is so much fun. I’ll place you and your partner where I want you for the best light, and I’ll adjust you if necessary. Lots of my clients worry about not knowing what to do, but there’s no need. I have you covered every step of the way and I will gently guide you throughout our time together. It’s my job to handle that, not yours! We’ll see how your baby is doing and I’ll determine the flow from that. I rotate out from each parent to parents together, and if baby (or you!) needs a break, we take one. You don’t need to worry about taking a break or that your baby is taking “too long” (no such thing!) to eat. Your baby’s safety and comfort are my top priorities, and the relaxed studio atmosphere is perfectly conducive to that.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from sweet Samuel’s newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Jordyn

Earlier this week, I blogged Jordyn’s Fresh 48 session, and am excited to share her newborn images today!

Rashida had elected to add on makeup services as she has done for all of her other portrait sessions. As a busy mom, she appreciates being able to just show up and be taken care of.

The morning of her session, she arrived with Jordyn and we went through the studio wardrobe together. She fell in love with one of our newest pieces and settled into the makeup chair while I got started with Jordyn.

Jordyn was wide awake when I took her back, and unimpressed! She gave me some of the funniest expressions. After wrapping her up so she was nice and cozy, I spent some time bouncing and rocking her, and we did eventually get her to go to sleep. Rashida had brought along a little outfit for Jordyn and requested that I use it in the session if possible. I always do my best to work in special requests, but will save them for the end so that I can be sure your gallery is complete. The biggest issue with outfits is that they require me to move your baby around a lot, and most babies will wake up while being dressed or undressed. The focus of my sessions are entirely on your baby, and I choose to use simple neutral wraps to achieve this. Rashida loves all things girly, so had requested that we use our headbands and tiebacks for every image. This is up to each mama - if you want a mix, or none at all - no problem!

I finished up pretty quickly with Jordyn and came out to the main shooting room just as daddy and big brothers arrived. Jaiden was still all about his sister, but Jace was still unsure and was struggling with losing his place as the baby of the family. Rashida was worried that she wouldn’t get any images of Jace with the family, but I asked her to trust me and give him some space. We played a few games and had some fun, and we were able to get Mr. Jace interacting sweetly with his sister, and participating in family images. Forcing toddlers to do something or putting a lot of pressure on them almost always backfires. It’s much better to take a laid back and relaxed approach with no expectations whatsoever. I work with so many children on a weekly basis, and have been told I have infinite patience. There is nothing that I haven’t seen, and I have a whole host of techniques and tricks to employ if needed. My biggest priority is the safety of your newborn. Some toddlers just aren’t going to come near their new sibling alone! Two and under is always a roll of the dice when it comes to “cooperation” for sibling shots, and the chances increase with age 3-4. Age 5 and up - I’ve never had a sibling this age not be a fantastic listener.

Rashida stepped into her dress, and we started with sibling and family images. I asked them to just let Jace do his thing and not ask him to be in any photos as we started out. I have found that when young children feel that they have a choice in the matter, they are much more likely to be happy and willing participants! You’ll always hear me talking to your child with respect and asking them for permission to move them or make an adjustment. Children are people too!

We were all laughing and having fun, and Sure enough, Jace became curious and came over to join in. We moved into parent images from there, and then wrapped up with just Rashida and Jordyn. When Rashida saw her images she couldn’t get over how Jace was in so many of the images and how he was SMILING! I reminded her that it was all about the approach, and her willingness to trust me and follow my direction was what enabled those resulting images. Rashida chose to keep all of her images, and we designed a gorgeous album together for their home as well as several mounted prints. I always love assisting families with albums and wall art so that they can enjoy their photographs in their homes every day.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from Jordyn’s newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Presley

Linda contacted the studio when her baby girl was almost two weeks old to see if we had any last minute availability. They were still getting used to being a family of four and hadn’t gotten around to securing a newborn photographer before she arrived. We were already booked for that week, but did have some availability the following week! We assured Linda that we have lots of babies come in between 2-3 weeks old and it wouldn’t be a problem. For some reason, a lot of new parents are under the impression that their newborn has to be 10 days old or less for a newborn session. While we do schedule babies to come in as early as 8 days in some cases, the vast majority are scheduled between 10-16 when possible. As a mom of three children, I’ve been through the newborn stage three times and I still remember what it’s like. I like to give new moms the time they need to recover a bit and get into somewhat of a rhythm before coming in with their new baby!

Linda’s husband was already back to work, and so they asked if he could be there for just a short time. We have a lot of dads come in over their lunch breaks, and we work around schedules and toddler sibling naptimes as much as possible! We’ll discuss specifics with you when scheduling your session - but the long and short of it is: don’t worry, we’ve got you!

When the family arrived with baby Presley, I pulled out a few dresses from the studio wardrobe and she fell in love with a gorgeous pale peach hued dress with embroidery. It fit her wonderfully and was absolutely perfect for her skin tone. She expressed how happy she was that we had a studio wardrobe available to her and how much less stressed she was knowing that she would be taken care of in that area.

We started right away with family images. Barron was just the sweetest big brother and so eager to participate! Every toddler who walks through the studio door is different, and I tailor my approach to each individual child. What I love about being a family photographer is that no session will ever look the same. Each family, child, and baby are unique, and their final gallery will reflect who they are. After we finished with Barron, we moved to daddy and baby shots, and wrapped up with parent and baby shots. Barron and his dad left at that point, and Presley was awake and ready to eat.

After a diaper change, and a nice long feed, I took Presley into the newborn shooting room for her solo images. She was SUCH a doll baby, with the most beautiful head of dark hair. I did have to take my time with the little miss though, because she was what I call a “touchy” baby - which means that she woke pretty easily. She was also a little chunk and going through a growth spurt, so we had quite a few nursing breaks in between! I never want mamas to worry about how often their baby needs to eat. Some newborns eat quickly and only once or twice while they’re here, and others take their sweet old time and want to nurse every 30 minutes. We’ll work around the needs of your baby! I enjoyed chatting with Linda during these nursing breaks and getting to know her. Don’t worry - I won’t ask for your life story, but we won’t sit in uncomfortable silence either!

After I finished up with Presley’s solo images, we wrapped up with mommy and baby. While this is not my typical workflow (I prefer to start with baby only since they are typically sleepiest first thing in the morning), because of the family’s scheduling needs, that’s why we mixed it up.

Linda loved her gallery, and we worked together to choose some of her collection images for a wall gallery to display and enjoy in her home! Framed artwork is probably one of my favorite offerings to clients and something that I have displayed in my own home. I can’t explain how wonderful it is to have photographs of your family on your walls in a beautiful arrangement for everyone to enjoy on a daily basis. It’s the first thing I see when I come into my home and the last thing I see on my way out - and makes me smile every single time. Clients who are interested in this can peruse our framing catalog, or come into the studio to see the frames for themselves. I will work with you to suggest the best sizes and arrangements for the space you’re thinking of hanging your artwork and will provide you with a to scale proof of what it will look like on your actual wall.

Enjoy some of my favorite images from Presley’s newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Charlie

Baby Charlie’s grandmother called the studio from her home in the Raleigh, NC area several months before his birth to find out about our offerings. She wanted to gift her son and daughter-in-law with a newborn session, and we were happy to accommodate her request. When grandparents or another family member gifts a full session, we have a gorgeous gift certificate that we send so they can present it to the recipient. Because Karen had an Atlanta visit planned, she arranged to pick up the gift certificate at the studio since she also wanted a tour. It as so much fun to meet her and show her the studio, answer a few of her questions, and talk about her grandchild that she was so excitedly expecting. Her daughter-in-law’s baby shower was that weekend and she was so excited to give her the gift certificate then.

Quinn, her daughter-in-law, contacted us in the week after and was THRILLED! She immediately made plans to add on hair and makeup services, and told us that she couldn’t think of a better gift. As Charlie’s due date grew nearer, she let us know that he would be delivered via scheduled C-section, and we went ahead and scheduled a specific date for their newborn session. Due to her husband’s demanding schedule with his job in the hospitality industry, her maternity leave, and wanting to coordinate for when his parents would be in town, she wanted to ensure those pieces of the puzzle would all fit together.

Typically we do not schedule newborn sessions until babies have actually arrived. Due dates and scheduled deliveries are estimates, at best and it’s been very rare that babies have arrived when their parents thought they would! There are also other factors we take into consideration when scheduling your session: you and your baby’s recovery, your baby’s birth weight, any complications, etc.

On the day of Charlie’s newborn session, Christian and Quinn arrived with baby Charlie. I was so excited to meet them, and we talked for a bit while looking through the studio wardrobe for Quinn. She had told me she had fair skin and loved lace, so I had a few options already pulled for her. She fell in love with one of the dresses, and then settled into the hair and makeup chair while I took baby Charlie to the newborn shooting room. Charlie was a chunky thing and a dream sleeper. He was very relaxed while sleeping, so it made his solo portraits a breeze! Karen and her husband Matt arrived and had a lot of fun watching the end of his solo portraits through the observation window. After I came out with Charlie, Karen called me “the baby whisperer”. It’s not the first time I’ve been dubbed with that nickname, and I don’t think it’s always true - but I really love working with and photographing newborns and their families, so I’ll take it!

Karen and Matt were only present for the time that they were being photographed, so we started with group shots, and then some grandparent shots together and individually, We ended with images of Karen with Quinn and Charlie, and a three generation image of Christian, Matt, and Charlie. It was emotional for their family, and I was reminded of what a wonderful job I have. I’m invited to photograph these incredibly special moments for families, and it is such an honor. When we finished up with those, we sent Karen and Matt on their way.

At this point, Charlie was hungry and wanted a diaper change, so Quinn and Christian took care of his needs while we chatted and got to know each other further. Both work for a luxury hotel here in Atlanta, and it was really fun hearing about their experiences and travels all over the world. Charlie was having a hard time settling down, and was a bit fussy. During the parent portion of sessions, it’s totally fine if baby is awake, as long as they’re calm. Since Charlie was not calm, we needed to get him to that place before we could continue. Quinn and Christian did their best, but he was not having it, so I gently took over. I’ve had three children and we see multiple babies every week in the studio. While there is sometimes still a baby that will throw me for a loop and refuse to “cooperate” every once in a blue moon, I do know most of the tricks! I walked him and bounced him all over the studio, and he fell back into a deep sleep. Quinn asked if I’d like to come home with them and help put him to bed at night. This is something that I hear from my clients on a regular basis! While I can’t do that, I can definitely give some advice if it’s asked for, and will gladly share tricks and techniques that may work for your family. The newborn stage is full of trial and error and do dependent on your baby’s unqiue needs and personality - you’ll get through it one day at a time. I promise!

We wrapped up the session with parent images, and I just loved the way that Quinn and Christian looked at each other. Welcoming Charlie into their family was not an easy journey for them, and the emotions of relief, gratefulness, and joy were very prevalent on their faces.

Here are just a few from Charlie’s gallery! Karen opted to purchase the full gallery along with an album for them, and also surprised them with a large 16x20 framed print for their home.

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Jonas

Katherine called the studio to ask if we had any availability for a last minute newborn session. Because they had adopted their sweet little boy, they were required to stay in the state they adopted him from for a certain length of time. He was already over three weeks old, but when she read that we frequently photograph babies this age she contacted us right away.

We work with adoptive families all the time and are flexible with their scheduling since there are often so many hoops to jump through when it comes to bringing baby home after their birth when it’s out of state.

Newborn sessions are so special to me, because I get to hear all about the journey to welcoming their newest member. Some of the stories I’m privileged to hear from both biological and adoptive parents literally bring me to tears alongside mamas. (We keep Kleenex stocked in the studio!) I really cannot verbally express how honored I am to be chosen to photograph every single newborn who comes into these studio doors and to be a small part of their beginning.

On the day of their session, the proud parents arrived with baby Jonas and big sister Kaia. We looked through the studio wardrobe for Katherine and she quickly settled on a pretty floral dress. Kaia was already dressed perfectly, and Jonas Sr. was as well thanks to following our helpful newborn prep packet which covers what to wear from your own closets. I started with baby Jonas’ solo portraits in the newborn shooting room, but he was having a hard time sleeping due to some gas issues. We moved into the family portion next since he was more comfortable being held at that time. That part went pretty quickly, and by the time we finished, he was in a deep sleep.

I then took baby Jonas back into the newborn shooting room and was able to photograph him for one setup, and then he woke up due to wanting to eat. I took him back out to his mama, and while he was eating he also let us know that he would need a diaper change very soon. Kaia and her dad left the studio to go get some lunch, and I sat with Katherine while she told me all about the story of how Jonas came to be a part of their family. I won’t go into details as it’s not my story to share, but (a) I cried with her and (b) they’re amazing. That is all!

After changing his diaper and snuggling him for a bit, his belly was no longer uncomfortable from gas and we were able to knock the rest of his solo images out! Babies lead the way for their sessions in my studio. If something’s not working or they’re not comfortable, we change direction and do something else. Your baby’s comfort and safety are my top priority when you’re in my care. I’m always watching and monitoring how parents and babies are doing throughout the entire session.

I love looking at the images from this session! They’re so full of love and he’s just so sweet! His parents loved the images so much that they ordered a large 20x20 matted collage of (4) 8x10 prints and framed it with a gorgeous gold metal frame. I loved it so much that I ordered one for the studio too which can be seen when you’re here on request.

Without further ado, here are a few of my favorites from this session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Priyanka

I’ve been working with Michelle and her beautiful family since the birth of her first child, Henry. I blogged about her maternity session at the park location earlier this month, and you can see the images from that session by clicking here.

Fun fact: each time Michelle has had a baby, she always has something major going on. With Henry they were renovating their house. With Priyanka, they were moving to a new home right before her due date! Needless to say, nothing scares her. Michelle was originally scheduled for an induction, but Priyanka decided to surprise us all and come on her own terms a few days ahead of that date.

I was able to meet Priyanka the day after she was born when I stopped by Northside Hospital to visit and chat with Michelle and Kalyan. Priyanka was wrapped up in a bili blanket to treat her jaundice, so I wasn’t really able to get a good look at her while I was there. So many of my clients become dear friends over time, and I love being more than "“just a photographer” to so many. I am truly so incredibly lucky to have a job where I get to meet and photograph so many wonderful families, and to keep so many as friends! While I was there, we went ahead and scheduled her newborn session date.

Michelle has worked with one of our HMUA’s for every portrait session with me, and this time was no exception. Add on hair and makeup services are available! Just ask when you inquire. Adding this on does not lengthen your session because I am photographing your baby while you’re being prepped. So, you might as well pamper yourself instead of twiddling your thumbs during that time! Brielle was her HMUA this go round, and the two of them hit it off instantly. Trust me when I say that you’re in for a treat with any of our HMUA team because it’s like chatting with girlfriend the whole time. I’m always a little jealous that I don’t get to hang out with everyone else when I hear the constant laughter through the newborn shooting room door. (PS: there’s an observation window in the shooting room to look through if so desired!)

When Michelle arrived with Priyanka, she texted me and I came downstairs to help her with her things. I am always happy to assist my newborn clients who might need a bit of extra help and it’s no trouble at all! Kalyan and Henry were joining us later - we have toddlers wait to come to the studio with dad or a grandparents until it’s time for them to be photographed.

Michelle and I looked through the studio dresses and I had one specifically in mind for her that I knew would look amazing with her skin tone. She immediately loved it, and pulled out what she’d brought for Kalyan and Henry. The shirts she had for Henry didn’t quite work with the overall color scheme, but I simply grabbed one from our studio wardrobe that we have for little boys and it worked perfectly. We don’t have an extensive wardrobe for children, and stick to the basics, but in a pinch we are often able to help toddler moms with what we have on hand if they don’t have something that works! Plus, when you have a little boy, you don’t tend to buy light colored shirts for them since little boys tend to love dirt. ;) I speak from personal experience: my three year old son would sleep with his yellow Tonka dump truck in his bed if I would let him!

Brielle got started with Michelle and I took Priyanka back to the newborn shooting room. She was wide awake and calm, and eventually fell asleep in the warm room with lots of patting and snuggles. While she slept well, she was also a light sleeper, so her solo portraits involved a lot of waiting since she required a lot of soothing to fall back asleep.

When I finished up, Henry and Kalyan had arrived, and Michelle was getting dressed. Henry had experienced some jealousy when they had brought Priyanka home from the hospital and didn’t want to be around her, but had started warming up over the past few days. If your child isn’t wild about the newest family member, don’t stress out about it. I have a lot of little tricks to get your toddler close to the baby for interaction and we’ll talk about those in advance of your session! Leave your expectations at the door, and we’ll create a zero stress and no pressure experience for your child. Children are much more receptive when their feelings are respected and they are given the space they need, so that’s how I run my studio. I consider your children my clients too, and I want them to have a wonderful experience!

Henry didn’t want to take any photos alone with Priyanka, so we moved into parent and family images. We played games (remember the little tricks I told you about?) and had a couple of tickle fights. I knock out the images that include toddler siblings as quickly as I can since their attention span is limited. Once they’re over it, they are OVER it. The family didn’t have anyone on hand to help with Henry, so they brought some activities for him to occupy him while I finished up photographing Priyanka with just her parents. We did have a couple of nursing breaks for the little miss during this portion. I never want my mamas to be worried that feeding breaks are “taking too long”. There is no such thing. We want a happy and comfortable baby, and it’s okay if they take their time. Most newborns do!

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from Priyanka’s session! I can’t wait to see her again for her six month milestone!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Lennon

Kylie contacted the studio to schedule a last minute newborn session for her baby girl, Lennon, who had already arrived. They had gotten so busy over the holidays that they had forgotten to schedule a newborn session. When they visited the website, they loved what they saw - and Jordan was sold when he found out that the studio was only a five minute drive from their Kirkwood neighborhood.

A little backstory here, because it’s just too good not to share!

I live in the Kirkwood neighborhood also. It’s a fun neighborhood to go trick-or-treating in, and on Halloween I took my three children. They all dressed as the Incredibles, and were bouncing off the streets from all the sugar. On the first street that we visited, I noticed a pregnant woman dressed as an avocado. My dad, who was visiting and accompanying us, elbowed me and said I should give her my business card. I laughed because that is SO not my style and told him to quit it.

On the day of Lennon’s newborn session (which was two days after Kylie first contacted us!) the new family of three arrived at the studio. We went through the wardrobe and Kylie loved one of our simple white lace dresses. Jordan had brought a few options from home, and I left the final decision up to him between two that I pulled. Since he’s a laid back and more casual guy, he chose the t-shirt. I want dads to wear what is true to them and what they feel comfortable in. My main concern is fit and color - the tones need to mesh well with what everyone else is wearing, and the fit shouldn’t be too tight or overly large. If your guy is most comfortable in a three piece suit and that’s what he loves to wear, go for it! I just had an amazing family in my studio who opted to wear formalwear (think tuxedos for the guys and a black evening gown for mom). These are YOUR family portraits and you should love what you wear. My job is simply to make sure that it works in the setting of your photographs and is all cohesive from an aesthetic standpoint.

Baby Lennon wins the prize for being the most awake little baby that I have EVER had in my studio. She did not want to sleep and wanted to spend a lot of time nursing. During one of her nursing breaks, I asked where they lived, and when they responded Kirkwood - I said, “Oh, I live there too, right by the park.” Both of them looked at each other and said “No way, we live right by the park too!”

I can literally see their house from my bedroom window. First time I’ve ever had a client turn out to be a literal neighbor! I commented that we had gone trick or treating on the street, and that my kids had dressed as the Incredibles, and Kylie gasped and said “I remember them!”. They didn’t have a lot of foot traffic that year, and my kids are definitely little chatterboxes. Kyle then told me, “I was dressed as an avocado!” What are the chances? It really is such a small world we live in.

When babies are awake, we just work around them. If a newborn wants to be awake and is calm, I proceed with the session. If a baby is awake and crying, we will take the time we need to get them into a calm or sleeping state. Lennon was a wide eyed and expressive baby, and shockingly strong for her age. I don’t encounter many newborns who can lift and hold their head up like she did. We all joked that she was suffering from serious FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and that’s why she didn’t want to sleep.

For the parent portion of the session. Kylie opted to have Lennon wear a headband from the studio and dressed her in a knotted gown. Sometimes it’s easier to have a baby in a gown as opposed to wrapped in a blanket since there is much less adjusting to do and less fabric to deal with. We’ll discuss your preferences when you arrive when it comes to that and you’ll make the decision that best suits your taste!

With a lot of patience and waiting (and good conversation while we waited!) Lennon eventually did fall asleep. As you’ll see from the handful of photos below, it made for quite a varied gallery! Newborn clients receive their final gallery images in both black and white and color versions, so the gallery below is a mix.

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Mina

Where do I even begin? Steve and Irene have been coming to me since their first maternity session at the field location with their oldest daughter, Oona who is now three. Over the years, I have photographed them so many times for milestones, family sessions, and Santa. When Irene let me know she was expecting her second daughter, I was beyond thrilled for them! They chose the mountain location for their family maternity session, and you can view those gorgeous images by clicking here.

When Mina was born, Irene let me know she had arrived and we picked a date for the family to come in for her newborn session. Irene and her mother in law arrived first with Mina. I loved how she had chosen to do her hair and makeup! She had already chosen her dress for the newborn session back when we had our maternity fitting, which is very common for clients to do! She asked to see some of our options for little girls and we pulled a dress for big sister Oona to wear when she arrived, which was shortly afterwards.

I started with just Mina for her solo portraits in the newborn shooting room and she was wide awake for a little while, but so calm and content. A lot of clients ask if I can photograph their newborn looking at the camera, and I wish I could promise that but it’s entirely dependent on your baby. There are some babies who come in and they never open their eyes the entire time. Other babies are awake but they’re not happy or calm while awake. Every baby is unique, and their session gallery will also be one of a kind as well.

Because Steve could only be there for a little while before heading back in to work, we started with family and parent images and wrapped those up so he could be on his way back to work. Lots of dads plan to come to the session over their lunch break and plan for a longer than usual lunch break rather than taking the day off. Weekend newborn sessions are sometimes available, but cannot be guaranteed.

After Steve had left, I finished up with Mina. The family portion had worn her out and gotten her tired, and after a diaper change, a bottle, and some snuggling, she was conked out. When babies are in deep sleep, I’m able to do a lot more with them in terms of how they look while wrapped. Generally, the sleepier a baby is, the more pliable and flexible their body is. I never force babies into positions and actually love to arrange the wrap around the position they naturally assume when curled up. I want parents to be able to look back on their images and remember every little tiny thing about their baby. I wish I could say I remember exactly what my son’s toe looked like, but the memory is fuzzy. Having a photograph of his little feet is absolutely priceless and ensures I’ll always remember.

As a closing note, every portrait client receives their final gallery images in both black and white and color versions with the exception of our Santa images. I adore the black and white images from this session so much that I’m choosing to share all black and white images for this session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby William

Heather contacted the studio in her third trimester to schedule a newborn session for her son, William. She was excited to hear we had a wardrobe available and also asked to add on hair and makeup services. When you schedule a newborn session while you’re still pregnant, we don’t actually schedule a date in the calendar for you. Babies arrive on their own timetable, and there are so many factors we need to consider such as birth weight and how you’re both recovering if there were any unforeseen complications. Booking your newborn session simply means you’re reserving a guaranteed spot! You’ll let us know as soon as possible that your baby has arrived, and we’ll find out how everything went and how much your baby weighed at birth. If you’re adding on hair and makeup services too, we’ll then check with our HMUA team to see who is available when we are and give you a couple of dates to choose from. We handle all the coordinating for you so you don’t have to. That first week at home with a newborn is often one that involves very little sleep, so we strive to make your entire experience with us as easy as possible with nothing to worry about.

Heather arrived at the studio with William and we looked through the wardrobe. She found a dress she loved, and settled into the hair and makeup chair. She let me know that her husband wasn’t a big fan of having his photos taken and that when he arrived she hoped we could get him in and out quickly. I reassured her that I work efficiently and would have him out of there after we were finished. I also informed her that if William was fussy, needed to nurse, or would not sleep, that her husband would have to wait until it was resolved in order to continue. As anyone who has been around a newborn knows, there is no “Hurry up and finish!” when it comes to needing to eat!

William was sound asleep when I took him out of the baby carrier, and I thought his little onesie was just so cute, so I gently placed him on my shooting surface still dressed. I was able to take his onesie off without him waking up and continued through his entire session with him sleeping like.. well, a baby. ;) At the very end of his session he opened his eyes…. and decided he wanted to stay awake. He had a long staring contest with his daddy, and after a nice long feed and about 15 minutes of snuggling with his mama he conked back out and we wrapped up the session.

Are these not some of the most perfect pillowy lips you have ever seen?! He was such a little sweetie!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Sage

I first worked with Rachael & Dillon for their maternity session in the park, where we had so much fun! You can view some of the gorgeous images from their shoot by clicking here. The big question we all wanted to know the answer to was whether or not their baby boy would have red hair like his dad! I was so looking forward to hearing how it all went and getting to meet baby Sage at their newborn session.

Rachael let me know that Sage had arrived safely and asked to add on hair and makeup services again. She did not want to have to deal with getting herself ready for the session running on little to no sleep, and she already knew exactly which dress she planned to wear from the studio wardrobe. SO many of our newborn clients who work with us for maternity beforehand have a good idea of which dress they’re going to wear for their newborn session. Sometimes it’s just a matter of waiting to see what fits well if their bust grows a bit due to milk production. It’s different for every woman.

When they arrived at the studio, I peeked inside the carseat and squealed when I saw that Sage DID indeed have red hair just like daddy! Rachael and Dillon both said that they weren’t at all surprised. We have had so many gorgeous redhead mamas in the studio but this was our first newborn with red hair that we could see! A couple of our newborns went on to have red hair when they were older.

I took Sage out of his carseat and into the dedicated newborn shooting room. I have it set up to be toasty warm and comfy for my littlest clients, and there’s an observation window for parents to watch through if they so desire. Rachael settled into the hair and makeup chair with Margaret for some pampering and fun conversation, and I got to work with Sage. He was a sleepy little thing and was very relaxed and curly, which made for a very easy session! I have endless patience, so if your baby is fussy or doesn’t want to sleep, I’ll keep working with them and we’ll still get beautiful images even if they refuse to close their eyes and sleep. (yes, this has happened!)

When I came out with Sage, Rachael will still being prepped. Sage needed to nurse, so it was perfect timing. He was also a quick nurser, so when he finished up I went ahead and started with daddy and baby shots. I always keep moving along when baby is calm and sleepy. Rachael joined in shortly after, and it was just the sweetest thing to see them holding their son. Rachael and Dillon had miscarried a baby prior to becoming pregnant with Sage, and were very open about it with others. They referred to Sage as their rainbow baby, and were very grateful to be his parents. It’s a strange place to be in: celebrating the baby you have while still grieving for the one you lost. If you are experiencing this, I want you to know that you are not alone. I have heard countless stories, given many tearful hugs, and supported both clients and friends along the way of navigating loss.

Enjoy some of my favorites from this absolutely joyful newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Sophia

Melissa contacted the studio to schedule a newborn session for when her daughter Sophia arrived. After she inquired, she took some time to look over information and then went to browse the website again. She clicked on this video, cried, and then emailed to let us know she wanted to secure her spot. She was excited to hear that we had a studio wardrobe available as well as add on hair and makeup services! While Melissa was pretty sure she would wear clothing from her own closet, but was grateful to know that there was a backup option available to her.

On the morning of their session, Melissa arrived at the studio with baby Sophia. We looked through the studio wardrobe together and she showed me what she had brought from home for herself and for her husband and son. I loved what she had brought with her, and after hearing that she was hoping for a casual feel, told her I thought what she had brought would be perfect. She commented that the style guide we send to all clients was super helpful in knowing what to bring. Our HMUA Brielle was all set up for her when she arrived and spoke with her about what she wanted in terms of her look. Melissa loves makeup, and enjoys wearing a more dramatic eye, but also wanted to keep it more toned down than she would normally wear. Brielle nailed it, as always. If you’re someone who doesn’t wear makeup often (like me), have no fear. You will discuss your preferences with your HMUA and they will work with you to create a beautiful look that you feel gorgeous and comfortable in - you will look like yourself!

While Melissa was being pampered, I took baby Sophia to the newborn shooting room for her solo portraits. She was a sweet little itty bitty six pounder, and so snuggly! Melissa requested that we use some tiebacks for her during he solo portion, which is something else that I always ask my girl moms. Some moms prefer a mix, while others prefer none.

As I finished up, Melissa’s husband Tom arrived with Tommy. Tommy was the most ADORABLE big brother ever! He was so sweet and loving towards his baby sister, and so eager to participate! With older siblings I always assess their comfort level and how they’re acclimating to baby. There is no set game plan when it comes to the sibling portion of the session because it’s impossible to predict how a younger child will react or be feeling on that day. We have lots of little tricks that we use for young toddlers who aren’t wild about their baby sibling, but none were needed with this guy as he is almost 4 and was a great listener. After we finished with the sibling images, we moved into family and parents. This is when you snuggle together as a new family and I photograph what unfolds. Sometimes families aren’t quite sure what to do because of the camera, but I just give a few prompts of things that families do all the time, and once you’re engaged in that it all comes together.

You’ll notice that Sophia is wearing a darling little buttoned gown! We have a few alternatives to blanket wraps in the studio and I’ll discuss the pros and cons of each option. Every family will want a different feel for their images in terms of overall look, others will want to add in a sentimental touch by bringing their own blanket for the session. There is no right or wrong way! I loved her sweet little gown and it made moving her from parent to parent quite seamless as there was no readjusting of a blanket needed. If you want to bring something from home, we’ll discuss best practices to make sure what you bring photographs beautifully in terms of color and texture. We can also recommend specific places to shop at as well!

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from this precious little girl’s newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Hank

Melanie contacted the studio to schedule a last minute newborn session after her son Hank had arrived, and was excited to hear that we had a studio wardrobe available as well as add on hair and makeup services! As brand new moms, sometimes the non-maternity clothes we have in our closets don’t fit right away, and who wants to go shopping immediately postpartum?! Our moms who have waited until the last minute also appreciate not having to rush around in a panic to find something that will work for them since we often have last minute requests come in within a couple of days if we have the availability and their baby is ready to be photographed.

On the morning of their session, Melanie and her husband Adam arrived at the studio with baby Hank. Melanie looked through the studio wardrobe and settled on a gorgeous off the shoulder dress that complemented her fair skin coloring perfectly. Brielle was all set up for her when she arrived, so she settled into the chair while I took baby Hank to the newborn shooting room for his solo portraits. We flew through his portion of the session and were finished before Melanie was! This rarely happens, as we usually finish right around the same time or a little bit after hair and makeup has been completed. In this case, Hank was ready to eat so he settled in for a nursing break while Brielle finished the final touches on Melanie’s hair.

After Hank was finished, we began the family and parent portion of the session. I always love watching new parents with their brand new baby! 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. No need to be - my first priority is your baby’s safety and everyone’s comfort! We will adapt as necessary I guide you through each part, and make sure to help tuck stray hairs or adjust clothing as needed so you can focus on holding your newborn. The family portion is generally the easiest part of our time together - it consists of you admiring the amazing little human that you welcomed into your family. Since you’ve basically been doing that since you first laid eyes on them, you’re already a pro. I make sure you don’t give yourself a double chin while doing it. ;)

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from this sweet little guy’s newborn session! Melanie and Adam loved their session so much that they chose to add an album and a framed 16x20 print alongside their digital files. Melanie wasn’t able to come into the studio to design her album, so we handled everything via email and phone. I absolutely love when my clients come in and bring their baby so that I can get some snuggles in, and visit with mama, but I totally understand how hard it can sometimes be to get out of the house with a new baby!

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!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photographer | Our Annual Blogging Break!

Every year we take a step back from administrative tasks to enjoy the holidays fully, and blogging is one of them! The studio is open for limited hours and we still have a couple of last minute spots remaining for sessions. Just contact us if that’s what you’re looking for and we’ll do our best to fit you in!

See you again on the blog in 2019!

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Clara

Caroline contacted the studio to schedule a newborn session, and was excited to hear that we had a studio wardrobe available. As brand new moms, sometimes the non-maternity clothes we have in our closets don’t fit right away, and who wants to go shopping immediately postpartum?!

On the morning of their session, Caroline and Michael arrived at the studio with baby Clara in tow. We discussed whether they wanted Clara to wear headbands or not (they chose a mix of with and without) and Holly looked through the studio wardrobe. She settled on a beautiful flutter sleeve dress with dot detailing that I just love and commented on how comfortable it was to wear. Caroline had also opted to add on makeup services for her session, so she settled into the chair while I took baby Clara to the newborn shooting room for her solo portraits. Clara flew through her portion of the session as she was a very sleepy baby, and we finished up just as Caroline’s makeup application was completed. After a short nursing break for Clara and a quick diaper change, we began the family and parent portion of the session. I always love watching new parents with their brand new baby! I guide you through each part, and make sure to help tuck stray hairs or adjust clothing as needed so you can focus on holding your newborn. The family portion is generally the easiest part of our time together - it consists of you admiring the amazing little human that you welcomed into your family. Since you’ve basically been doing that since you first laid eyes on them, you’re already a pro. I make sure you don’t give yourself a double chin while doing it. ;)

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from this sweet little girl’s newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Camden

When Amanda contacted the studio she asked for information about newborn sessions to be sent to her and let us know that she was exploring all of her options and was just in the information gathering process. We explained how we are different from others, our process, and sent our information over to her. She chose to work with us out of her options that she had researched because she felt that we were the best fit for her family based on our diverse portfolio.

When Camden was born, Amanda let us know that he had arrived and that he was quite a big boy at almost 9 pounds! She asked to add on hair and makeup services as well. We scheduled them to come in around the 10 day old mark, but this will not necessarily be the case for every baby. There are quite a few factors that determine when is optimal: the size of your baby, if you had a c-section and need more time to recover, if your baby was early, etc. All that being said, if you’re reading this and already have a three week old newborn it’s not too late for you! Just contact us right away to see what your options are.

Amanda arrived at the studio with Camden and her mom, and let me know that her husband would be arriving later. About half of our new dads prefer to do this, and that’s totally okay with us! Sometimes dads just don’t have much paternity leave and need to catch up on work, and other times they’d like to catch up on sleep before coming in. Amanda and I went through the wardrobe options and she loved a blush pink dress that was perfect with her fair complexion and blue eyes. She commented on how comfortable it was too. It’s one of my favorites because of that, and it’s also super nursing friendly so breastfeeding moms don’t have to take it on and off when baby needs to eat during their session. If you’re pregnant with your first baby ad planning to breastfeed, you’ll soon discover that the main litmus test of whether dresses and shirts make it into your wardrobe is the answer to the question: “Can I easily nurse in this?!” Many of our studio wardrobe pieces are nursing friendly for this exact reason. :)

While Amanda was being prepped, I took Camden into the newborn shooting room for his solo portraits. He was such a little butterball with an amazing head of hair, and so much fun to photograph. Bigger babies can sometimes be a bit of a challenge since their rolls can quite literally get in the way, but he was such a deep sleeper that he curled right up and made my job quite easy! I always let babies determine the flow of their sessions, and we wrapped up just before his daddy arrived when he started waking up. His dad took over with Camden and was such a doting and attentive father. Camden needed to eat, so after a diaper change and feeding, he went right back to sleep in his parents’ arms.

We moved into the parent and family portion of the session and included Grandma in a few images too. (Yep - grandparents are welcome and encouraged to participate!) Everyone was a bit nervous about what to do, but I reassured them that they were doing just fine. Many first time parents are still getting used to holding their babies while standing up, and I’m acutely aware of this. I’ll walk you through everything and your comfort will be my first priority. If you’re feeling tired or just dizzy (yes, this can happen!) we’ll simply modify things for you to be seated. You will still have the same look and feel in your images whether you’re sitting or standing, I promise.

After viewing her images, Amanda decided she wanted an album as part of her collection, and we had fun designing it together. We have beautiful neutral linen covers available, and the design process is super easy and streamlined. Prefer wall art? We have a gorgeous frame line too with options to work with a wide variety of home decor. I love both albums and wall art, and have both in my own home of my own personal images of my family and children. There’s something incredibly special about walking into my living room and seeing our family photos on the wall. I want my clients to print their images, and every newborn collection comes with a print credit and reference print box for this reason.

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from this sweet little boy’s newborn session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Joie

Have you ever heard those stories about how a couple thought they were having a boy and then ended up NOT having a boy? Yeah? I have too. But I’ve never met anyone personally that this actually happened to…. until now. I personally waited to find out what I was having with all three of my children until they were born!

So, how is this mixup even possible?! Great question. In their case, they had the tech put the sex of their baby in an envelope and sent to the bakery for a gender reveal.

Except…. either the tech or the bakery got it wrong. We will never know which (but we’re guessing the bakery!) Baby came out, everyone was expecting a boy, and the doctor said “Oh my gosh, it’s a girl!” Good thing that baby Joie’s parents are very go with the flow and are still laughing about it. Plus, doesn’t it make the coolest story?! Another bit of good news is that a nursery hadn’t been decorated yet in their new home, so clothes were the biggest thing that needed to be replaced.

When Marcus and Jazmyn arrived for Joie’s newborn session, I couldn’t get over how perfect her little features were! Jazmyn and I looked through the wardrobe and she chose a simple blush pink dress to wear. She sat down in the makeup chair as she had added on makeup services for her time with us.

I took baby Joie to the newborn shooting room to get started while her mom was being prepped. She was also one of the most alert and awake newborns I have ever met - and she was SO smiley. This is actually very rare for newborns, so smiles and eye contact should not be expected. I photograph newborns on neutrals (mainly creams and whites with some beiges) and will add in blush pinks for baby girls if moms are okay with that. I want the focus to be entirely on your baby and not have lots of other elements competing for the eye of the viewer. When it comes to headbands and tiebacks, I keep them very dainty and proportionate to the size of each individual baby’s head. In my view, if the first thing you notice is the headband a newborn is wearing, there’s a problem with the photograph. Some parents request that nothing be used at all, and it’s totally up to you! Joie’s daddy was VERY excited about headbands, so it was made pretty clear to use as many as possible. ;)

Joie woke up towards the end of her solo portraits, so I took the opportunity for some open eye and awake shots. I then took her to her mama to nurse, and we did some parent images and then wrapped her up to get her back to sleep. I finished up the parent portion, and then took her back into the newborn room to finish her solo portraits with her in deep sleep. While I do have a typical flow of how the majority of my newborn sessions go, they are entirely baby led. We switch things up all the time so that we don’t waste any of our time in the studio and so that your baby stays happy and comfortable! Lots of expectant parents ask how long a newborn session will take - and we can’t really answer that question with an exact time. So much depends on how often your baby needs to eat, if they’re sensitive to being touched or moved, how deeply they are sleeping, and how many diaper changes they’ll need. We don’t rush sessions, and our average time spent at the studio is 2.5-3 hours. That’s time spent: not time actually being photographed! :) Newborns can take quite a few minutes to nurse! We have our studio set up to be a serene and comfortable environment so you can relax during the "waiting periods” that happen during sessions.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from little Miss Joie’s session!I can’t wait to see them again in 2019 for a milestone session!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.