If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.
Rob contacted me to schedule a last minute maternity session in the field as a surprise for his wife's birthday! He is not the first person this year to schedule a surprise maternity session, and I'm pleased to report that all of the recipients have been absolutely thrilled. Rob brought Katy to the studio the day before their session to try on pieces from the wardrobe, and she fell in love with two of the dresses. All booked clients have access to my studio wardrobe which has pieces that appeal to a wide variety of style preferences and can fit size 0-16. I will work with you to choose the most flattering pieces for your body type and skin tone. If you choose not to wear anything from the wardrobe, I'm still here to assist you in styling your session wardrobe for the best results. Sometimes it's hard to shop your own closet and you just need a little help from another set of eyes who knows what will photograph well!
We headed out to the field the next day, and the weather was absolutely perfect. Katy had done her nails for the session in a pastel blue since they're expecting a baby boy in just a couple of weeks. Our session was relaxed and a lot of fun. It's safe to say that Rob's birthday surprise was a success!
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.
Rich and Devi initially came to the studio to meet me and talk about The Birth Session. During their visit, they decided they also wanted to work with me for maternity and newborn!
Devi knew exactly which dress she wanted to wear for her maternity session as she had seen it on worn by another client on my Instagram and she had a clear vision for what she wanted from our time together. During her maternity wardrobe fitting, she tried the dress on to confirm it was what she wanted, and we discussed what Rich should plan to wear.
Devi knew she wanted all of her maternity images to have an open front since she loved the look of bare belly images. Not all of my clients do - and this particular dress can also be wore closed for those who prefer not to show their belly.
During their maternity session, we got to know each other and I learned all about how they met each other and fell in love. They both have a great sense of humor and were great to work with! Rich loves his wife, and it's very evident in how he looks at her. I can't wait to photograph the birth of their son and his subsequent newborn session!
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.
Lindsay and Matt had just relocated here from Tennessee and didn't know of any photographers. When Lindsay joined a local online moms group, I was recommended by other members of the group. She checked out my website, loved what she saw, and contacted me to reserve a very last minute maternity and newborn session since she needed to get in that same week due to her husband's work and travel schedule. Fortunately, I had availability and was able to work them in!
When Lindsay came into the studio for her wardrobe fitting a few days before her scheduled session, we instantly hit it off. We have very similar personalities and approaches to life, and by the end of our time together it felt like we were old friends.
A couple of days later, we met at the gardens for their session before sunset, and took our time walking around the gardens. The most common question I'm asked is "What do we do?" The answer? "Love each other. That being said, I do help with flattering posing and guided natural interaction so you are not on your own there.
Here are a few of my favorite images from Lindsay & Matt's maternity session. I can't wait to meet their baby boy when he arrives in a few weeks!
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.
I first met Roxanne this past summer in mid-August when she scheduled a complimentary consultation for The Birth Session. Many of my clients schedule their sessions with me months in advance, and I love advance planners! I cannot guarantee my availability if clients wait until the last minute, and it's always so disappointing when I have to turn a client away because I don't have the room.
After our initial meeting, Roxanne chose to book The Birth Session and a maternity session in the field. We scheduled her maternity session for February, and she came into the studio a couple of weeks beforehand with her mother to choose a dress from the studio wardrobe. We also discussed what her husband should wear, and I enjoyed getting to know her lovely mama during their visit.
Roxanne and Zach had gotten married in Boston in the month of March, and had outdoor wedding photos taken so they weren't at all fazed by the idea of an outdoor winter session in Georgia. Many clients are worried about what winter images will look like, and I always assure them that they're beautiful and are not at all drab or dreary. The weather the day of Roxanne and Zach's maternity session was a bit chilly, but not bitterly cold, and the sunset was absolutely gorgeous in the field.
If you're pregnant and looking for a photographer for your maternity and/or newborn sessions, I would love to work with you! We will create images that you will love for a lifetime and pass down to your children. Want to learn about my philosophy and how I work? View this short 1.5 minute film which sums it all up. Want to stop by the next studio open house? Sign up here. Ready to reserve your session? Contact me to begin planning!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
When Mary contacted me, she was interested in quite a few sessions! She chose to book maternity, Fresh 48, and newborn sessions. I love when clients decide to book more than one session because it means I get to see them more than once. I really enjoy getting to know my clients and encouraging them as they become mothers for the first time, or for the second, third, or fourth!
Mary and Matt met me at the field location, and we spent the entire time laughing despite Matt's initial misgivings because he's "not a picture person". I hear this a lot from so many men who had a bad experience with their wedding or engagement photographer. Dads are always thrilled to hear that I am not going to make them stand in front of my camera for two hours, strike a pose, or hold their hands in the shape of a heart over their partner's belly. Instead, all I ask you to do is love your partner. I'll take care of the rest.
These two love to joke and laugh, and were a lot of fun to be around. The sunset light was absolutely gorgeous! Here are a few of my favorites from Matt and Mary's session.
(click here to view images from their newborn session)
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.
Kristina contacted us at 36 weeks pregnant asking if there was any availability for a studio maternity session. She knew exactly which dresses she wanted to wear from the studio wardrobe from reading through the website. and we scheduled her to come in that same week. Even though my general scheduling guideline is for maternity sessions to take place between 30-34 weeks, this is not a hard and fast rule. Sometimes shorter clients or clients carrying multiples want to schedule between 24-28 weeks. Others wait until the very last minute and schedule at 40 weeks pregnant. The risk of scheduling a session past 37 weeks is that you'll miss out if you end up delivering early. This happened to me with my third baby. I had my session scheduled for a Saturday and he decided to come the Wednesday before at exactly 37 weeks. I'm still a little bit sad about it because he was my last baby, and I have maternity images from my pregnancies with his older sisters, but not with him.
When Kristina and Tony showed up at the studio, I was delighted to see that he had chosen an outfit that worked perfectly. He informed me he had researched and looked at the website before selecting what he would wear. If it had been a test, he would have passed with flying colors.
There was quite a big height difference between the two: 15 inches to be exact. Kristina was 5'2", and Tony was 6'5". Big height differences are not a big deal, as I have a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to that!
Kristina brought a gorgeous flower crown with her, and it went perfectly with one of the dresses in my wardrobe. This is a split front dress, which means that you can choose to wear the dress open or closed. Every client is different in terms of preference, and I photograph what you are comfortable with!
All of the dresses that Kristina is wearing below are available in the studio wardrobe for clients to use for their sessions.
If you're in or near Atlanta (some clients have driven 4 hours each way for their sessions!) and looking for a maternity and/or newborn photographer, I would love to work with you! Contact me today to begin planning - it's never too early to book. If you wait until last minute, I can't guarantee availability as I limit the number of sessions I shoot per month.
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
I was so excited to have Raphael come into the studio in January with his family for his newborn session. The last time I had seen and photographed their family was less than two weeks earlier when he was born! Emily and Matt are two of the most fun and loving parents, and their daughter Penelope is darling. They were so sweet, they brought me a latte from Octane Coffee on their way in to the session. You'll also recognize their family from the video here on my website which sums up my philosophy and how I work.
I always like to capture my clients as they are during newborn sessions. There is some guided posing, especially with some of the more traditional portraits, but for the most part all you have to do is hold and love your baby! Older siblings that are toddlers can be more challenging, but since Penelope already knew me from their maternity and birth session, she was comfortable with me and enjoyed participating in the session. You can see their mommy and me maternity session here. For younger children who have never met me, I have my methods and I discuss how I work and what I'll do to encourage cooperation in advance of your session.
When they arrived, Emily immediately spied a printed bohemian dress in my studio wardrobe that she loved and selected to wear. Penelope wore one of my studio dresses for little girls, and Matt came in his own clothing that we discussed prior to their session.
I like to start my sessions with siblings whenever I can if the newborn is in deep sleep. This allows for those treasured sibling images before big brother or sister gets tired of being in front of the camera. Penelope was just adorable and so excited to hold her baby brother for a picture.
Since Raphael was sleeping so deeply, we moved right into solo baby images, which his parents wanted a few of to always remember his tiny little details.
How adorable is that little pucker?!
I work with two beanbags in my studio so that I can easily and quickly move babies from one setup to the next with minimal interruption and jostling. This greatly reduces babies waking during the session and needing to be settled back down, which in turn reduces the total time my clients spend at the studio.
Penelope wanted to steal a kiss during the session. Some of the sweetest moments happen when you step back and wait. These images are exactly why I don't rush through my sessions. Patience is key when working with babies and children.
After we finished with the solo baby images, we moved on to father and son. These are some of my favorite images to create. The perspective really shows how tiny your baby was at the beginning, and being able to look back at these images is amazing. They're only this small for such a short period of time. Emily really loved the little whorl cowlick that Raphael had, so I made sure to capture that detail for their gallery.
Emily then joined Matt for some images of them snuggling with Raphael together.
Penelope hopped in when she was ready and willing. I never pressure my little clients, and encourage parents to let them join in when they're ready as the session is a lot more fun for them (and everyone else!) that way.
Then we wrapped up with mama and baby images... the mother and son relationship is so incredibly special. I never understood it until I had a son of my own.
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn and/or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will treasure for a lifetime When you are no longer here, your children will be able look at your family and parent images and remember how much you loved them, from the very beginning. Contact me today to begin planing your session, as it's never too early to book. I can't wait to work with you and your growing family!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
Abby contacted me in November to schedule her maternity session right before Christmas. She came to the studio and fell in love with one of the dresses, and her husband Charlie elected to borrow one of the studio shirts that I keep on hand for men to borrow. My studio wardrobe is available to all booked clients to borrow from for their sessions. I have carefully chosen my maternity wardrobe which fits a range of sizes 0-16, and am always adding new pieces!
It was a cold and overcast December day when we met at the field. Clients sometimes worry about whether or not their images will still be beautiful if it's not sunny outside. The answer can be found in the images from this session. I LOVE overcast days just as much as sunny days and they are just as beautiful!
A question I am often asked is if I pose my clients during sessions. Other than some guided direction for natural interaction, not really! I often give verbal prompts to my clients during sessions to help them interact the way that they normally would if I weren't there. Most people aren't used to being in front of a camera and freeze up a little bit, so it's completely normal to feel like you're not sure what you're supposed to do. It's part of my job as your photographer to connect with you and help you connect with each other. At the same time, I don't ever want a client to look at their images from a session and think to themselves "What on earth were we doing? That's so fake and posed." I want you to look at your photos and smile and remember the moments that you shared during your session, how excited you were to welcome your sweet baby, and how much love you had for each other and your child in each frame. Pregnancy is such an exciting (and scary!) and precious time, and it's over before we know it. Even if you're uncomfortable, or don't feel beautiful in your pregnant body, let's celebrate! Your baby and the love that you and your partner share for each other and your child deserve to be celebrated and remembered forever.
Without further ado, here are some of my favorites from Abby and Charlie's session!
Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see more of my most recent work! Ready to reserve your maternity session? It's never too early to book. Contact me today to begin planning one of the most fun experiences you'll have during your pregnancy! I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
When Rhonda called the studio back in December to find out if I had availability for her brand new baby, I was pleased to inform her that we could have her in that week. Rhonda asked if we could focus more on family shots - and my answer was yes. I will always customize newborn sessions for my clients if they prefer no or few solo newborn images and want to focus on siblings and family. We also discussed the best colors and tones for her husband and older son to wear, and Rhonda elected to borrow from the studio wardrobe. She was so glad she didn't have to worry about going shopping for something. When they all arrived at the studio for their session, we set straight to work. I was so impressed with big brother Charles... you'll find a picture of him on the list of "World's Best Big Brothers". He was so kind and gentle with his baby brother. The entire family was just absolutely beautiful and so much fun to photograph.
We started the session with Charles and Cameron. Charles was a little bit nervous because he wasn't sure what he had to do. He was thrilled when I told him I just wanted him to hold his baby brother and look at him, and confidently assured me that he could definitely do that. My newborn sessions involving siblings are fun, and zero pressure. I don't want your child to feel stressed or pressured to "perform". I want to capture them as they naturally are. When you have younger toddler siblings, bribes are sometimes necessary but most of the time when you have siblings aged 4 and up, they LOVE participating in the session and no bribing is necessary! I'm excited to share some of the images from this session below - I often do not have time to blog sessions right after they happen due to my busy studio schedule, but I often post images to my Instagram.
Aren't they just the sweetest duo? This won't be the last of their snuggles over the years to come. Cameron is so lucky to have such an awesome big brother to show him the ropes.
Mom then stepped in for some mother and son images. I just love how happy they were during their session and how it was captured so beautifully for them to always have and look back on.
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
You may recognize Kisha from my short video about the studio experience. She was kind enough to participate in the video for me in advance of her actual maternity session. Kisha scheduled her session to take place when she was 30 weeks pregnant, and it was the perfect timing. I like to schedule maternity sessions for between 30-34 weeks, since most expectant mothers are showing well, but are still able to move well. I have had other clients reserve last minute sessions, but there's always a risk of going into labor early before the session takes place!
Kisha came to the studio in advance of her session start time for our resident HMUA, Margaret, to apply her makeup. Many of my clients add on Margaret's services to their maternity and/or newborn sessions, and her application is absolutely flawless. If you're interested in booking Margaret's services along with your session, be sure to note that when you inquire.
I always enjoy studio sessions since my clients get to play dress up with the studio wardrobe. I have a wide array of dresses ranging from size 0-16 that look stunning on expectant and new moms. Kisha already felt absolutely stunning with her makeup application, and loved the dresses that we chose for her to wear. I loved working with Kisha, and can't wait to meet her sweet baby girl in a couple of months.
Without further ado, here are some of the images from Kisha's maternity session!
Ready to reserve your maternity session? It's never too early to book. Contact me today to begin planning one of the most fun experiences you'll have during your pregnancy! I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
Emily and Penelope came to the studio for a mommy and me maternity session. I have a studio wardrobe for expectant and new mothers, and it's always fun to pick dresses! Penelope was super excited to assist with the dress selection and chose a tulle skirted "princess" dress for Emily to wear. I loved working with the two of them and watching their interaction for sweet moments of connection.
Emily waits to find out until birth if it's a boy or a girl, so it was fun to discuss the difference between her two pregnancies. I am terrible at guessing whether it will be a boy or a girl, so I don't even try. We had some good conversation about what it's like to welcome a second child into the family. I think every parent expecting a second is a bit nervous about how it will all work, and how they'll possibly be able to love the second as much as the first. I'm here to tell you that the cliche you hear so often, "Love multiplies, not divides", is absolutely true. You'll fall in love with your new baby in a whole new way, and you'll fall in love with your older child as you watch them assume the role of big sibling. You'll also fall even more in love with your partner than the first time around as they settle into being a parent of two with you.
Here is a selection of my favorites from Emily's maternity session... I saved my absolute favorite from the session for last.
I have found that when photographing toddlers, it's best to let them be and just interact naturally. This allows me to capture them as they really are and creates genuine moments that aren't forced or posed.
If you're in Atlanta and looking for a newborn and/or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you! This short 1.5 minute film sums up my philosophy and how I work in the studio. Contact me today to begin planning your maternity session as it's never too early to book. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
Your maternity session should be an amazing and fun experience. My goal is for my clients to feel comfortable, confident, and gorgeous. That's why I have an array of beautiful gowns and pieces that fit a range of size 0-16 available for my clients. No need to shop for a dress you'll likely never wear again.
I'm always thinking of ways to make the studio experience absolutely one of a kind for my clients. If you haven't watched this 1.5 minute video about my philosophy and how I work, I encourage you to do so.
Did you know that I partner with an absolutely amazing hair and makeup artist here in Atlanta? Margaret has a key to my studio, and will meet you here in advance of your session. If you're a newborn client, she'll meet you when you arrive and get started while I begin the session with your baby. You'll hop up on the makeup chair, show her the dress(es) you plan to wear from the studio wardrobe, and she'll start her magic while you enjoy some refreshments from the studio fridge and snack basket. Your partner can relax on the couch while you're being worked on.
This gorgeous mama worked with Margaret for her makeup, and the results are absolutely stunning. Kisha commented that she never would have been able to pull this look off herself, and was so happy to have everything taken care of for her. I can't wait to share the rest of the images from Kisha's session in the near future!
Margaret has worked with many of my newborn and maternity clients. She understands exactly how to create the look that is most beautiful in the studio - and most importantly - she enhances the beauty that is already there. The last thing I want is for you to look at your images and feel unrecognizable. If you're interested in adding on Margaret's services, be sure to ask when you reserve your session!
Contact me today to begin planning your newborn or maternity session. I can't wait to work with you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
When Kelly inquired about a newborn session, she informed me that her baby boy was already 3 weeks old so she knew she had missed out on newborn images. I was thrilled to tell her that she absolutely hadn't and could fit her in right away due to an opening in my schedule that weekend.
Because of the natural style in which I shoot, babies aren't contorted into uncomfortable positions or placed in bowls or baskets. I frequently photograph babies up to 5-6 weeks old. Sometimes my clients waited until the last minute, and sometimes clients thought they didn't want newborn images but then changed their mind when they saw how much their baby was changing in those early weeks and wanted to preserve all those details for their memories. That being said, it is definitely best to schedule in advance if you're able in order to guarantee my availability. Many of my clients book as early as the first trimester: I currently have sessions in my calendar every month through October 2016 already!
Kelly's husband was already back to work, so we scheduled them for that weekend so he wouldn't have to take a day off. When they arrived, Aydin was sound asleep thanks to his parents following the newborn preparation guide that I send ahead of every session. I took Aydin into my newborn shooting room which is kept at a toasty 80-85 degrees, and his parents watched the entire session from my observation window. The observation window is fantastic because it allows you to have your baby in sight at all times without being uncomfortably hot and sweating for the solo baby shots. It also allows you to talk to your partner without risking your baby waking up because of hearing you. If you need to tell me something during a session, I can read your lips through the glass, or you can pop in for a minute or two as needed. It's the best of both worlds!
When I took Aydin out of his carseat and saw his hair, I squealed! How cute is it!? Kelly told me that he had so much hair that they could see it in the ultrasounds, so they knew he would be coming with a full head of it. I'm excited to share a few images from Aydin's newborn session with you.
Aydin also had the cutest little pout. Look at those sweet little lips!
When Kelly saw this textured two toned wrap, she loved it and requested that it be used for some of Aydin's newborn portraits. I happily obliged as it was the perfect color for his beautiful skin tone.
While I will do minimal posing of newborns to move hands away from the face, etc. I also like to step back and let your baby assume positions naturally on their own. Aren't his little folded hands just the sweetest?
I adore black and white images, and just love this one of Aydin. He looks so sweet and cozy, and his little arm rolls are just the cutest. Not to mention, this image really shows off his full head of hair!
My newborn sessions are structured so that half of the final images are of baby alone and the other half are with parents. I have a very relaxed approach that combines the best of both worlds: natural light studio blended with lifestyle photography. Kelly and Aydin snuggled up on the bed and I asked Kelly to admire her beautiful baby boy and snuggle with him like she would at home. Mamas, we have all done this, and if you're expecting - when your baby is here, you will too. Natural and organic moments that show the genuine emotion and authentic moments are what I am all about!
Kelly wore her own cream lace dress to the studio which was absolutely gorgeous, but a dress hanging in the studio wardrobe caught her eye and she fell in love with it. I think she looks absolutely stunning in it!
Aren't they just the sweetest little family? Kelly requested that we incorporate a few images with Aydin's face up to hers. I love these images and am glad to take a few more "traditional" images mixed in with the way I typically shoot.
If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime and pass down to your child. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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 take pride in crafting a wonderful studio experience for my clients from first contact to final product delivery. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
Brittany contacted me in January to reserve her newborn session, and I was happy to be able to have space for her due to some early arrivals. When clients reserve in advance, they receive priority booking - and that includes being able to have their session on a weekend day. I do not assess an additional fee for a weekend date. I understand that not everyone works in a job where they have the luxury of a lot of time off for a weekday. I always do my best to accommodate later or last minute inquiries, so even if your baby is already two weeks old - you haven't necessarily missed out on your opportunity for a newborn session! I frequently photograph babies up to 5-6 weeks of age whose parents didn't think they wanted newborn images and then changed their mind later and are trying to find someone. It breaks my heart to think of someone not being able to have images with their newborn. For guaranteed availability though, it's best to reserve your session as early as possible. I currently have newborns booked every month through October 2016!
When Brittany arrived at the studio, we chose her dress from the studio wardrobe, and she settled into a comfy chair while our hair and makeup artist worked her magic. Brittany also selected one of the button down chambray linen shirts for her husband that I keep on hand for dads. Most clients will bring things from their own closet too just in case they don't find anything that works in the studio wardrobe - but almost everyone ends up wearing one of the beautiful pieces available!
Hair and makeup services are available as an add service on to maternity and newborn sessions, so if you're interested in that be sure to ask about it when reserving your session! Brittany loved the experience since all she had to do the morning of her session was follow the instructions in the newborn preparation guide. Brittany loved the little rosette halo that she had seen on my Instagram and requested that I use it in some of Ava's images.
I'm excited to share some of my favorite images and little details from their session.
While Brittany was in the hair and makeup chair, I started the session with a soundly sleeping Ava. I love to capture the sweet little details of baby toes, lips, and noses.
After I wrapped up with Ava, I shot the images of Ava with her daddy. He is totally smitten with his little girl. I love seeing how tiny every baby's head is in the hands of their father. The head of your newborn grows SO fast - even two weeks later you'll be astounded at how much bigger they have gotten!
I think it's safe to say that Ava loved being snuggled on her daddy's shoulder. There is nothing quite like seeing your partner with your baby. You'll fall in love with them all over again, and even more than you ever thought possible. Just wait, you'll see. It's nothing short of amazing.
When we finished with those images, Brittany was totally ready and refreshed. She commented that she loved having some time to be pampered and enjoy herself since this was the first time she'd gotten out since Ava's birth. We started with family images, which I absolutely love. My favorite images are those of new parents looking at each other while snuggling their baby. My clients sometimes worry about what they should be doing for their images. My answer? "Look at each other, think about this awesome tiny human being that belongs to you that you made together, and just love each other." And you know what? They do. And the results are authentic, genuine, and beautiful.
After family images, it was time for more of just Ava and her mommy. I have two little girls of my own, and I shoot images of my clients that I know they will hold dear for the rest of their lives. I know, because I am a mother. I cherish the little images of my firstborn's tiny hand clutching my finger and the joy on my face as I admired her. I want you to have these images with your baby too. They're so important. Literally all you have to do is love your baby. I'll take care of the rest.
When Brittany came back to the studio two weeks later for her design appointment, she talked about how much she loved the whole experience, which is exactly what I love to hear. I have designed everything carefully so that all of my clients have a wonderful time and truly enjoy the experience from first contact to final product delivery! If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film 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.
If you're like me, you want to know about the person you're inviting into your life to document what will become some of your family's most treasured images. I worked with an amazing videographer to create a short video of Lily Sophia Photography studio experience, and I share my philosophy and approach.
If you're pregnant in the Atlanta area and interested in booking me for your maternity and/or newborn session, I'd love to chat more about how I can make it one of the best experiences you've ever had. I love each and every one of my clients, and I highly value and care about them. The entire experience is designed around making it as seamless and stress free as possible for my clients. As a mom of three, I know where you are. I get it. Most of my clients return time and time again as their families grow, and I love the long term relationships that I have developed over the years.
If you're ready to reserve your newborn or maternity session, just contact me to start planning your session! It's never too early to book to guarantee my availability. I typically book months in advance and am currently booking all the way into October 2016. I can't wait to work with you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
Manasa contacted me in November to reserve her maternity session in the field for mid February. We met on a chilly and windy day at the field, and they were both total troupers! I work very quickly and shoot with two camera bodies with my two preferred lenses rather than switching lenses constantly to be efficient for my clients. Nobody wants to stand out in the cold or heat any longer than necessary. My sessions do not incorporate cheesy poses or props because I want you to look natural and have fun together! I'll give my clients some guided direction if they're a little nervous, but in only takes a few minutes before we're all laughing and having a good time. Being photographed should be an experience that you enjoy, not a painful or awkward one! My entire client experience is designed around this philosophy. I love hearing my clients say, "That was so much fun!" after the session is over, and that's exactly what I strive for.
We took a couple of quick breaks for Manasa to warm up a little bit, and had a lot of fun. Here are some of my very favorite images from their session!
I'd love to work with you to create beautiful images of your pregnancy to have forever. My spring and early summer are almost full, so please reserve early in order to secure our time together. Maternity sessions are best scheduled between 30-34 weeks. Contact me today, and let's start planning your session. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
One of the biggest concerns that clients have is how to get their babies to sleep for their newborn sessions, especially since many of my clients are driving from 1+ hours away. Willingness to nurse or bottle feed as needed is an important part of a smooth newborn session, and I have the studio set up to accommodate that so that new mothers are comfortable. I remember how many different pillows I had to use to prop myself and my firstborn up when navigating nursing for the first few weeks!
There are several "tricks" of the trade to get newborns to sleep for their sessions that I have in my bag, and one of them is my newborn preparation packet. This packet is sent to booked clients in the week before their newborn session. It's short and sweet, because you don't need to worry about reading a 50 page manual when you're already sleep deprived and in the newborn daze.
The other tricks are my job to take care of! I make sure the temperature in the studio is between 80-85 degrees in the newborn shooting room, I know how to handle newborns carefully to minimize jostling, and I use a sound machine to help soften my camera shutter and movements around the room. I also have a few other secrets in my bag that you'll see me implement during the session.
See this sweet little girl below? Her parents followed the simple instructions in my 6 page preparation packet, and she slept the entire time. I did not see her eyes open until I was putting her back in her sleeper for the ride home.
So, what if your newborn won't sleep when you first arrive? That's ok! There's no need to stress if this happens. Your baby leads the session. I am not going to try and force your newborn to sleep if they aren't ready to. I simply switch up the flow of the session to meet the needs of your baby. We'll take some beautiful images of them looking right at the camera, and we'll have you naturally interact with your baby for images with each parent and the whole family together.
Every baby always eventually falls asleep, and I only need a few minutes of them sleeping to capture the sweet sleeping images of them.
Are you ready to reserve your newborn session at the studio? I am booking all the way through September 2016, so please reserve your session early to guarantee availability. I can't wait to meet you and work with your sweet family to preserve this incredibly special time in your life.
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
