Atlanta Family Photographer | The S Family at the Field

I first photographed this family when Hannah was just a tiny newborn! She’s one of the babies I’ve had that looked EXACTLY like one of her parents. You can click here to see images from their newborn session a few years ago!

When Samantha reached out asking to schedule updated family portraits at our field location, I was SO excited. It’s such an honor to be chosen by families to photograph them, and I SO love getting to work with families again and again. My longest client has been working with me for seven years now, and getting to watch their family and children grow over their years has been such an honor. I consider it a privilege to help my clients with their photography needs, and my goal is to serve them well. We sincerely want our clients to walk away feeling well cared for throughout their experience and know how much we appreciate them.

We sent over the style guide for Samantha to look through and when we followed up to ask if she had any questions or needed any help, she told us it was the perfect resource and was super helpful so she was all set. If you DO need more assistance in planning what to wear, we are here to help as much as you need with that. We can communicate via emailed photos with input and feedback or schedule an in person consult here at the studio if your schedule allows for that. Consults are complimentary to our booked clients, and we are more than happy to spend some time with you to help you pull together the look for your family.

Samantha worked with our HMUA team for her previous session, and she asked to do so again. Hope met her at the studio before her session, and I met the family at the field location that evening. I was so excited to see Hannah again and was shocked at how much she had grown… and at how much she still looked the same from her newborn images! It’s so cool to see how some babies retain all their features while others look like a totally different person. Hannah was happy and excited to be out in the field with her parents,

As a mom of three, I know how overwhelming it can be to plan your session and then have it seemingly go sideways if your child (or children…or partner!) are in a less than stellar mood. My best advice is this: come to your session with a laid back and relaxed attitude. Children FEEL when their parents are stressing out, and guess what happens? They decide it would be fun to push a few of your buttons to see what happens. Putting pressure on young children almost always backfires. Take it from a mom and seasoned photographer: you simply can’t force a toddler to smile and look genuinely happy. Every time you look at your images you would see that the smile wasn’t real and you would remember how miserable everyone was that day because of all the stress that didn’t need to be there in the first place.

I give my little clients the time and space to warm up to me. If they want to snuggle with you, we go with that. Once they’re more comfortable, I’ll quietly give you some prompts of things to do with your child. I also step back and let things unfold naturally to capture your unique family dynamic in the most authentic way possible. I can’t tell you the number of clients who leave a session wondering if things went okay and if I even managed to get anything who then see the gallery and email me with tears in their eyes because they can’t believe it’s really their family and that those sweet moments really happened during. As I like to remind people: I only need 1/800th of a second to create an image. So let them be themselves, follow my prompts, play and have fun…. the rest works itself out. :)

Hannah had a lot of fun during the session hanging out with her parents but there were definitely a few moments where she lost interest and didn’t want to participate anymore. When this happens, sometimes I put the camera down and we play. Other times I call out to mom and dad that we’re going to go explore and let their child lead the way. So many awesome family images are created simply by letting your child be who they are and go where they want to go - and getting yourselves on their level and into the frame. I talk about how my sessions with newborns and babies are very baby led - family sessions are also very child led especially when it comes to the younger ones. I think this gallery will give you a fantastic overview of what to expect during a family session. Lots of FUN, love, and personality. ;)

Want to capture your family just as you are now before time completely slips away and you’re packing their bags for college? Contact us and we’ll chat about your session goals, your vision, and our approach to see if we’re the perfect match for your family photography!

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 Darcy

Emily contacted the studio after her daughter was born to inquire about a newborn session and see if we had any last minute availability. Fortunately, we had one day available that week! After speaking with Caroline, our studio manager, and reviewing the information sent over with her husband she snapped up the spot. We scheduled the date, and sent over our short and sweet newborn prep packet for them to review. It covers the basics of how to prepare for your session, what to bring, and what to wear if you’ve opted to wear your own clothing from home. The studio wardrobe is available to our mamas, but it’s totally a matter of your personal preference whether you want to borrow from it or wear your own. Emily also asked to add on hair services with our HMUA team, so we coordinated that for her as well. You have enough going on at home with a brand new baby, so we make it super easy for you to add on hair and/or makeup services to your session. We will take care of matching you with a member of our team and connecting you with them so you don’t have to worry about any of that.

Let’s talk about when to book your session with us real quick since this is a topic we cover a ton. Most of our clients reserve their newborn sessions while they’re still pregnant to ensure that they have a spot on our calendar. It’s never too early to book with us and sometimes we are the first to know about a pregnancy before the clients’ extended family. But don’t worry, keeping secrets is one of our specialties. ;)

One of the most popular questions that our clients is: “How do we book our newborn session date in advance when we don’t know the exact date our baby will arrive?” Answer: We don’t schedule the exact date when you book before your baby is here! Booking a newborn session with us before birth simply means that you’re securing your guaranteed spot on our calendar. We take a limited number of newborns due in each month so we can ensure that all of our clients have the best experience from start to finish. Newborn sessions take more time than regular portrait sessions, and take far more time to edit due to the complex skin work that newborns need. (ie: skin flakes, jaundice, baby acne, purple feet - just to name a few) Once you’re on the studio calendar, you’ll let us know when your baby has arrived! We’ll ask you a few questions about your baby and your recovery and schedule your session based on the answers to those questions. In general, we photography newborns in between 8-21 days of life and usually schedule for 8-12 days when possible and factors make sense for that. We’ve photographed up to 6 weeks, but it’s not ideal for true newborn photos unless your baby was born prematurely. So if you’re reading this now while holding your three week old and kicking yourself for not scheduling a newborn session, just contact us to see if we have room to fit you in! You will not be the first last minute client, and you definitely won’t be the last. The number of last minute newborn sessions from moms who initially thought they didn’t want one and then changed their minds is much higher than you’d think! Every one of those moms has expressed how happy they were that they decided to contact us and come in!

When Emily and Kevin arrived at the studio with Darcy, I couldn’t get over her full head of hair! She was SO adorable, and slept throughout her solo portraits! Emily hopped up in the hair and makeup chair with Brielle for her hair services, and Kevin took some time to relax while I photographed Darcy. After Emily’s hair was finished, she looked through the studio wardrobe and found a pale pink dress that she loved.

When I finished photographing Darcy, she was in need of a diaper change and was hungry. Her parents took care of her, and we spent some time chatting about what would happen next while she was being fed.

My clients are never left hanging during sessions with me. I will guide you through the entire experience with clear and easy to follow prompts. Much of what you will be doing is completely natural interaction, but I’ll be adjusting things a bit for the best photographs. I’m always fixing hair, turning dad a half an inch (yes, that half an inch adjustment really matters!), and rearranging baby’s wrap, etc. All of those little details are important, and I’m constantly looking for them. Clients don’t need to be worrying about all of that - so I ask them to leave it to me and just enjoy their session!

After Darcy had finished eating, we continued on with the family portion. Darcy was one of my newborns that I’ve had in that never opened her eyes the entire time she was here. Some babies are sleepier than others! :)

Parent and family images are usually the easiest part of newborn sessions. Every once in a while I’ll have a baby that decides they’re going to be fussy after their solo portraits. If this happens, no need to stress. I have a bag of tricks up my sleeve of things to calm them, and they’ll be in your arms the whole time. It’s far easier to calm and work with a baby during the family portion than it is for their solo portraits!

Because Darcy was so sleepy, the family portion didn’t take long at all. I work in a very efficient flow and have dad step in and out of the photos, mom eventually hands baby to dad, and then she steps in and out of the photos. Sessions here are relaxed with a laid back vibe because there’s no room for stress! :)

Enjoy some of my favorite photos of this beautiful baby girl and her loving parents!

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 First Birthday Photographer | Emily is ONE!

Hitomi contacted the studio to schedule up a First Birthday portrait session for her daughter, Emily. She asked to come by the studio to look through dresses we had. We scheduled a time for that, and sent over our easy to follow style guide for her to look through beforehand.

Our style consults are complimentary to our booked clients, and scheduled for 20-30 minutes. Clients can bring clothing from home that they’re considering wearing and we’ll look through studio pieces too. Some clients end up wearing studio clothing, while others wear their own or a mix of the two. Hitomi brought along a gorgeous pastel peachy skirt with an off white shirt, and a dress for Emily for me to look at. We talked about what her husband could wear from his own wardrobe as well. They asked if they could bring along a flower crown for Emily to wear and if they could incorporate balloons into the session. I’m always up for this, but just know going in that your baby might not want to keep anything on their head - so don’t get married to the idea that they’ll wear it for the entire session. Hitomi left the studio that day feeling confident in her choices for wardrobe, which is the whole point! Planning a session for your family can be overwhelming, and I’m here to take that away by providing assistance to you. If coming into the studio isn’t an option for your schedule (we completely understand busy lives!) that’s not a problem! Plenty of our mamas choose to coordinate over emails instead. It’s as simple as taking a phone snap of your outfit considerations and sending them over. I’ll use markup to circle things and respond with detailed feedback.

On the morning of their session, when the family arrived, Emily was very, very shy. She had been bubbly and outgoing at the style consult, but on this day was not. I could see that her parents were concerned that we wouldn’t be able to get any photos from our time together, and reassured her that we would take our time. This is the primary reason that our portrait sessions are structured the way that they are. Sometimes your baby needs extra time to warm up and feel secure!

We started the session with Emily in her parents’ arms, and I asked them to just love and snuggle her, and play with her. As predicted, Emily wanted nothing to do with her flower crown so it didn’t stay on for very long! Hitomi attempted to put it back on her head but after the tenth time of Emily flinging it to the floor, she gave up. Pro tip: if you want your child to wear something on their head for part of their session, definitely plan to incorporate a cake smash. As we present the cake to your baby, we’ll slip whatever you’ve brought onto their head and they’re usually so distracted by their cake that they keep it on for a little while or for the entire time! Every baby is different. ;)

As you look through these gallery images, you’ll probably notice that a cake smash didn’t happen! First Birthday sessions can incorporate a cake (or an alternative like donuts if that’s more your style!) or just be focused on your baby. There is no right or wrong way to do it - it truly is whatever your preference is!

Emily started warming up and having fun, and we played some of her favorite music over our studio bluetooth speaker. We suggest that parents have something on their phones and connect to the speaker since singing and dancing around with your baby can loosen even the toughest little client up. Baby Shark and Frozen songs are big winners around here!

As Emily became more and more comfortable, we moved on to solo portraits and some of those showcased her walking and standing skills and some BIG smiles, much to the delight of her parents (and me!). Only about half of my one year old clients are walking at the First Birthday session, so don’t worry if your baby isn’t! The goal of photographing your baby for their First Birthday session is to document them exactly as they were at that milestone. Pictures of your baby crawling are JUST as cute walking ones - and I promise that soon you will miss the days when they crawled over to you on the floor.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from Emily’s session! She was just the cutest little girl with the biggest eyes and smile. She has an affinity for her mama’s shoes, and I love that she grabbed one and wouldn’t let go of it.

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 Photographer | The S Family on the mountain

Priscilla ans Steve are long term clients and near and dear to my heart. I first worked with them when they were expecting their little boy! They were new to the Atlanta area at the time and were in search of a photographer that didn’t overly process their images as they love a clean and beautiful look that doesn’t look fake. I fit the bill for that, and I photographed their maternity, newborn and First Birthday sessions for Luke.

I was THRILLED for their family when Priscilla emailed me to let me know they were expecting their second baby! I’m often one of the very first people to find out when my clients are expecting another one because they want to ensure they’re on my calendar since I often am booked out a few months in advance. I’m really good at keeping secrets! ;)

Priscilla had seen some of our mountain location photos and is always up for an adventure, so requested their maternity session be there.

Priscilla is 4’11”! She is a petite little thing, and when she first worked with us she was worried we wouldn’t have anything that would fit her because of her height. She knows now that she doesn’t have to worry about it because we can outfit a range of heights and sizes from 0-14/16. Our shortest client that we have ever had is 4’10” and our tallest female client was 6’2”. We were able to dress them both from our studio wardrobe with no problems.

Priscilla came into the studio for a fitting and fell in love with two of our dresses. We discussed wardrobe for Steve & Luke, and she also elected to work with Margaret, our lead HMUA for add on hair and makeup services. She’s worked with Margaret many times in the past, and really enjoys playing with makeup for a more glammed up and fun look. For mamas that prefer a more understated and muted look, that’s not a problem at all! Our makeup artists will work closely with you and create the look that you’re going for - whether that’s the “no makeup” makeup look or a little dash of Kim K. ;) Priscilla’s hair and makeup looked absolutely amazing and she was so happy with it as it was exactly what she had requested.

We met at the mountain location and started the walk up. I always have mamas wear shoes that are easy to walk in and change into whatever shoes they’re wearing for the photos once we are at our shoot location. I like to start my mountain sessions at the base in a wooded area and then make our way up to the top. Many pregnant women have handled the hike with ease, but be aware that your husband will likely need to carry your toddler if you have one as it can be a bit much for them. That being said, when my son was two, he had no problem getting up to the top by himself but it does take more time with short little legs!

After finishing up in the woods, we walked up to the top, and the sunset was absolutely stunning that evening! It was such a gorgeous night and pretty warm for the fall as well. We had some wind gusts which added beautiful movement to Priscilla’s hair and dress, and I couldn’t be happier with their images!

Enjoy a few of my favorites from their family maternity session on the mountaintop.

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 Malcolm

I first worked with Kayla & Johnnie for their studio maternity session, which you can view by clicking here. They were such a fun couple to work with, and I was so excited to meet their son when he was born! I ran into Kayla at our neighborhood Target while shopping less than a couple weeks before she gave birth, and she looked absolutely amazing. She told me how much they loved their maternity photos and how much they were looking forward to the newborn session! I wasn’t surprised when she emailed me less than two weeks later to let me know that their son, Malcolm, had arrived, and we scheduled his newborn session.

As many of you know, we moved from our studio in Grant Park to our new (much larger and amazing) studio here on the Beltline by Ponce City Market at the end of summer 2019. So, their maternity session took place at our old studio, and their newborn session took place at the new one!

When they walked into the new space, they were absolutely amazed by how gorgeous and spacious it was, and any uncertainty they had about being somewhere new for their newborn shoot immediately went away. They immediately plopped down on the couch and helped themselves to the snacks and beverages available for clients. Our goal is for parents to relax during their newborn session when just their baby is being photographed, and we’ve set up our studio to allow for that! If you need to work a little bit (we know some of you just don’t get much paternity leave) we also have Google Fiber for you to use while here.

Our old studio was cozy and lovely, and in a quaint old church building. We were there for five years, and it served us so well in that time. However, the client experience is paramount for us, and we had been looking for a new space for a while. Our studio now is 1,000 square foot with over quadruple the shooting space, and has a giant wall of windows that measure 25 feet by 11 feet. The en suite bathroom (complete with a shower and bathtub!), full kitchen, and elevator access in the building are just the icing on the cake.

I know some of you might be thinking “Why would I need a shower or a bathtub during my session?” Well…. let me share a couple of real life instances where they were used! (a) Dad took a walk with his toddler on the Beltline during the solo portion of the newborn session. Dad exerted much more energy than he thought he would and came back dripping in sweat. I handed him a towel and pointed him to the soap, and he jumped right in. (a) Toddler was in the wrong place at the wrong time during the family portion of his baby sister’s newborn session. Baby sister spit up what seemed like her entire feeding… right on top of big brother’s hair. Bathtime! (c) One year old got REALLY into their birthday cake and baby wipes just couldn’t cut it… into the bathtub they went! The bathtub and shower are sanitized after every use as well just so you know. It’s there for clients, along with towels and basic toiletries if they need it!

Malcom was a BIG boy at almost 9 pounds! Kayla let me know that he had been awake a lot, and she was concerned that he wasn’t going to sleep for his session. I reassured her that she didn’t need to worry about it, and that even if he didn’t sleep I would work with it and we would still get beautiful photos that reflected his personality and alertness! Turns out that Malcolm is a champion sleeper… at least he was for me that day! :) He was sleepy when they arrived, and I just worked with him and snuggled with him, and managed to capture a sweet baby yawn too! He was OUT after that and we flew through the newborn portion. As I was finishing his solo portraits, he started waking up and it was pretty evident that the little guy was hungry! Kayla took care of feeding him, and then we moved on to the family portion of the session. When Kayla had come in for her maternity fitting, she had fallen in love with a dress that she tried on and knew that she wanted to wear it when it came time for the newborn photographs. I had the dress ready to go for her! Many of our clients book both maternity and newborn together and they have a pretty good idea what they’ll be wearing when they come back for their newborn session. The vast majority of our dresses can fit both expectant and postpartum mamas and have a bit of stretch in the bust if more room is needed after delivery.

I so loved watching Kayla & Johnnie together with their son. They were so content and so joyful, and the photographs reflect that so beautifully. When Kayla saw her gallery she told me she didn't know how on earth I’d managed to make them look so well rested! Good lighting and post processing helps a lot with that! ;)

Enjoy a few of my favorites from Malcom’s newborn session! I can’t wait to photograph him again as he grows!

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 Family Photographer | The O Family at the park

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE when my clients return as their children grow? No? Well, I do! I’m so lucky that the last majority of my clients work with me several times over their baby’s first year to document all the special milestones and then return yearly after that for annual family portraits.

When Whitney contacted us to schedule a family session, I was so thrilled to be seeing them again! I first worked with them for their daughter’s newborn session, and couldn’t wait to see how much the kids had all grown in the three years since then! Whitney and Matt are also some of the coolest parents, and so laid back and go with the flow. Their kids are wonderful also, and I couldn’t wait for our time together!

Whitney travels a ton for work, and with three kids life can get a little crazy. She was a little frazzled at the thought of planning outfits, but I sent over our style guide and inspiration board in advance of her session and once she looked over it she understood exactly how to put everything together. We hear that a lot from our clients: the style guide simplifies dressing your family and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to understand. If you’re still not sure about your choices or need additional guidance, we’re here to help! We can communicate via email if you have a busy schedule, or if you want to make an appointment to stop by the studio with an armful of clothes for me to pull together, we can do that too. We’ll do whatever works for your schedule and assist as much as you want us to. Family sessions should be FUN - and we’re here to help reduce (and hopefully eliminate!) as much stress as possible in the planning process.

The morning of their session day, Whitney texted me that one of her kids wasn’t feeling so great. I told her that I was happy to play it by ear. As the day went on, she let me know she wasn’t sure that it was going to happen, but at the last minute he rallied, and she said “Let’s do it!” We met at the park location and everyone looked perfect in what Whitney had chosen for them to wear.

Another note that I want to share about this session: it was incredibly dark and overcast outside. Can you tell? Didn’t think so! :) As a professional photographer, my equipment is pro level and can handle lower light situations with ease. As a last resort, I carry off camera flash with me if it’s needed, but it was not in this situation. Overcast days may seem a bit scary at first glance, but there are plenty of positives to them too! The biggest positive is soft, even, and diffused light. The runner up is flexibility in where we photograph. On a bright sunny evening, I can’t face my subjects towards the sun or they’ll be blinded and squinty eyed. On an overcast day, we can pretty much face any direction at any time and don’t have to take the sun placement into consideration. Rest assured that your images will be beautiful regardless of whether it’s sunny outside or not.

Back to the session: it was lots of fun and we spent our time playing and wrestling, and having a good time. I always start with the whole family together and then break up into different groupings as we go through. This allows people to have a break from being in front of the camera, and I’ll focus on whoever is interested at that time. Sometimes toddlers will check out midway through, but by the end they’ll be interested again. We keep things low pressure around here, which is KEY for toddler cooperation. Ever noticed how if you try to force a toddler to do something that your chances are about as high as snow in Atlanta in July? Yep, it’s like that. Keeping a laid back and go with the flow attitude will get us a lot further, and it’s a whole lot more fun for everyone involved!

Enjoy a few of my favorite photos from this awesome family’s 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 Family Photographer | A sunrise session with the G family

I’ve worked with this fun family for their maternity session when they were expecting their little boy and then an in-home lifestyle session for his sitting milestone. Chitra requested to book an outdoor fall session, and we put a date on the calendar for October!

I always tell clients not to look at the weather, and to let me worry about it since it can be stressful, especially in the South! I can’t tell you how many times a forecast has shifted from 100% rain to no rain at all or the opposite.

In their case, it looked like it was going to rain on the evening of their session and as we approached their date, it was looking pretty definite. I schedule my outdoor sessions for an hour before sunset for the most part, but there’s an option out there for early risers! We can start at sunrise at a specific park location, and the gardens is often open at sunrise too. In the summer months it means you’ll be waking up earlier - BUT it will also be about 2-25 degrees cooler. If you have early risers in your family and you’re up for it, the sunrise time might be just perfect for you. Not sure what time your session will start? Simply google “Sunrise/Sunset time on X date in X year in Atlanta, Georgia” and you’ll have your answer. We will meet 10 minutes before sunset and 10 minutes before sunrise. I do not recommend sunrise sessions for the winter months as you’re looking at below freezing temperatures at times.

After speaking with Chitra about the impending rain, she agreed to move her session to sunrise that day instead when the forecast was showing no rain. We met at 7:45 AM at my park location for sunrise sessions, and it was such a gorgeous morning! It was nice and quiet outside as well, and Suman was cheerful and well rested. Sunrise light is soft and beautiful, and a bit “whiter” in terms of light color as sunsets tend to be more golden to orange in light.

We started off the session with lots of family images and exploring the park. When we finished, I asked if they’d like to step into the gardens location which was within a short walking distance from where we were, and they were all for it. If you’re hoping for a weekend session at the gardens, scheduling for sunrise is the best bet as it’s usually reserved for events in the evenings - especially during peak wedding season. We had a great time, and Chitra expressed that shooting sunrise was way easier than she initially thought it would be - and she was glad they now had the entire day ahead of them and didn’t have to worry about Suman taking a good afternoon nap to be ready for an evening session.

Here’s a few of my favorite images from this family session at sunrise!

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 Family Photographer | The A Family at the Park

I first worked with this sweet family for their son’s newborn session, which you can view by clicking here. Susanna contacted us about booking a family session several months in advance of the fall season to ensure that she could get on the calendar for a weekend date. Our weekend dates fill FAST for September-early December, so if you’re contemplating booking a fall session, it’s not too early. October 2020 weekend dates for outdoor sessions are already 40% booked as of this post. If you can make a weeknight work with your schedule, you will have more options to choose from as far as dates to. Bonus to weeknight sessions: very few other people are around compared to weekends!

Susanna asked if she could come to the studio and look through the wardrobe for herself and her daughter. She wasn’t sure if she would borrow anything, and just wanted to look and discuss styling ideas. I LOVE when clients stop by to do this, and welcome it. If you’re booking a session, you are always welcome to schedule an appointment for a style consult! I want your session to be smooth and stress free, and this is just one of the many ways we make that happen for our clients.

When she came in, I showed her a few options for dresses that would complement her skin tone and also look great on her, and she fell in love with an embroidered goldenrod dress for herself. I pulled out some options for her daughter Lila, and she snapped a few photos to show her later. Involving your children in choosing their outfits for your family session gets them excited and makes them feel like the valued participant that they are. We talked about what the boys should wear that would coordinate well without being too matchy. We send a style guide to all our clients that is short and sweet, but very helpful for pulling everything together. We are always available by email if you want to send over some photos of your combinations for feedback and suggestions, and over 90% of our clients take advantage of my assistance. Lilah ended up choosing the cutest cream sweater dress paired with a faux fur vest, and Susanna completed her outfit with navy tights and an adorable goldenrod hairbow! The navy tights tied in perfectly with daddy’s sweater and little brother’s suspenders, and the hairbow coordinated perfectly with Susanna’s dress. You can see for yourself how it all looked by viewing their session images!

Susanna had loved working with our hair and makeup team for her newborn session and requested to add it on again. She isn’t much for makeup and rarely wears it, but loves the work that our team does. Our team is able to really enhance the beauty that is already there in a very natural way. For the moms that want a little more oomph and glam, they can do that too! They’ll work very closely with you to achieve the look that you want that best works for your unique features. I can’t recommend them enough (and neither can our clients!).

On the evening of their late November session, we had amazing and gorgeous weather, and the leaves were at the peak. In the South, it’s impossible to predict when the peak leaves will be as so many factors affect it (temperature, amount of rain, etc). I run my family sessions in a fun and playful way, and ask parents to be ready to participate in games, snuggles, and tickles. We always start out with the whole family so that children can become comfortable with me while feeling safe and secure with their parents. As they warm up to me, we’ll move towards photographing your children together without you and individually. The best thing parents can do is stand back and allow me to engage with their little ones. If you’re right behind me trying to encourage your child to smile, they will not look at me - because you’re the one they love the most. I’m no match for their favorite person in the world! Standing back and disappearing into the background allows me to play and interact with your child and get those beautiful images you’re hoping for. I work FAST with little ones because I never know when a toddler will decide they’re “all done” and refuse to participate any longer. I warned Susanna that I would be working quickly, and she responded “I trust you! This whole experience is so stress free and so much fun, so do your thing and we’ll do whatever you ask.” (PS: clients with that mentality have the best sessions) Come ready to have fun and go with the flow, and we’ll create tangible memories of your family to treasure for a lifetime.

Enjoy some of my favorites from this session 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 Nirvaan

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Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Family Photographer | Erised, Dan & Benicio on the mountain

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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 Zipporah

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Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Family Photographer | 'Toya, Troy & Troi in the gardens

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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 Family Photographer | The C Family

Want to capture your family just as you are now before time completely slips away and you’re packing their bags for college? Contact us and we’ll chat about your session goals, your vision, and our approach to see if we’re the perfect match for your family photography!

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 First Birthday Photographer | Amelia is ONE!

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Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Zoey

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Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | The P Family on the Mountain

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 Twin Newborn Photographer | Olivia & Natalia

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 First Birthday Photographer | Hank is ONE!

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 Family Photographer | The M Family at the Park

Want to capture your family just as you are now before time completely slips away and you’re packing their bags for college? Contact us and we’ll chat about your session goals, your vision, and our approach to see if we’re the perfect match for your family photography!

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 In Home Newborn Photographer | Baby Lily

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.