Jackson was the HAPPIEST boy for his portrait session. Just look at these smiles!

Having a new baby is such a beautiful and exciting time, but it’s not without its stresses and anxieties. Navigating life with a new member of the family is not always easy, and the last thing I want is for a photography session to add any extra stress. So today, we talk about what to look for in a newborn photographer and how to know they are the right fit for your family. Newborn Experience One of the most important, if not the MOST important thing, to look for in a newborn photographer is experience. A photographer can be great with weddings, families or landscapes but have zero, or very…

Newborn through One Year Newborn sessions are often the first photography session for new families. After the newborn session, many families don’t know when to schedule the next session. The next session timing is completely up to what the parents preference is, but I do suggest multiple sessions within the first year. Babies change VERY quickly. Within three months, your baby will be smiling and rolling over. Around six to seven months, your baby will likely be sitting, laughing, and possibly crawling. At one year, babies are standing, clapping, playing with toys, and sometimes even walking. One year olds also love to taste and smash cake in the studio. Reach…

Don’t Let Winter Stop You Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean you have to have a cold and dark session for your little ones. Being outdoors in winter can be fun for little ones for about 5 minutes, and then the cold toes and red, runny noses start to appear. Having visions of your children shivering with fake smiles while you try to get them to pose outside? Say “no” to the cold, and cozy up for an indoor studio session. How I Keep the Studio Warm and Cozy for Babies and Kids Kids and babies (especially newborns) need a warm and cozy space in order to open up and…