During all my newborns sessions, well all my sessions really, I try to make them relaxed and fun. This should not be a stressful process, particularly right after you’ve had a baby! Upon my arrival, the big brother opened the door and showed me a game he was playing. We then took the next few minutes playing together while his mom finished feeding the baby. It’s the little things like this that help set the tone for the session. I am not going to rush through the session. As I played, everyone was happy and I was just a playmate. It worked out wonderfully and produced genuine smiles.

With each newborn session I do lately with older babies, I feel like ALL my newborns should be around 2 months. Yes, I love some chunky babies, but really they’re so much more interactive than they are at the true newborn stage. The parents are rested and everyone has has a bit of time to adjust. Plus, give me ALL the baby smiles!!

Can we talk about the nursery theme for a minute? I mean a national park theme is so unique and they decorated it beautifully! I couldn’t get over their attention to detail. It’s flowed nicely with the rest of the home decor!

During my newborn lifestyle sessions, I try to photograph any older siblings in their rooms.  It provides for a lifestyle portrait while preserving their lives at that moment.  The family will look back and think, “I remember that blanket!”  It’s sentimental without it being obvious.

Thanks to Teddy and his amazing family! I had such a nice time hanging out with y’all!

:: Mo