A newborn photo shoot in your own home can be a beautiful way to memorialize your first days at home with your precious new baby, celebrate the new chapter in your life, and create special memories as a family. How can you make this photo shoot go smoothly for a stress-free day?

It starts with hiring the right photographer, of course. As a Seattle area photographer who specializes in newborn photography and the motherhood journey, I’ve done countless newborn photo shoots in clients’ homes, so I know exactly how to make the experience a wonderful one and I’ll guide you through every step of the way.

Every parent can agree that the newborn stage is so precious yet so fleeting. From day one, your baby is growing and changing before your eyes, and even in the midst of those sleepless nights and constant feedings, you’ll be shocked by how soon these newborn days are just a memory. That’s why newborn photography is such an incredible gift you can give to your future self!

You only get one newborn photo shoot for your baby, and it’s an opportunity to capture the magic of these first days with your little one before that newborn stage ends in the blink of an eye. So of course, you want that photoshoot to be the best it can be! That starts with hiring the right newborn photographer for your growing family. As a newborn photographer myself, I’m happy to share some insights and tips about what types of questions to ask a newborn photographer that you’re considering.

A newborn photoshoot is an investment in an heirloom that your family will treasure more and more every year as your child grows. If you’re planning or considering newborn photos, you might start thinking ahead to your photo session day - specifically about what you should bring with you.

If you have a baby on the way or you’ve just welcomed your new baby, where should newborn photography be on your to-do list? How early should you start planning your session and what does that planning entail? As a Seattle area newborn photographer, I’m happy to offer my expertise.

Your baby’s newborn photo session is an occasion to celebrate this amazing little one who has just come into your family. While it’s standard for newborn photos to include some portraits of your baby only and some of you with your baby, some parents who have other kids ask if they should include their kids in the newborn photos too. As a Seattle area newborn photographer, I’m happy to share my insights and recommendations.

A newborn photo session is a beautiful way to preserve memories of your first days with your baby within gorgeous portraits that you’ll be able to enjoy more and more as your child grows with each passing year. But a newborn photo session doesn’t feel complete if we don’t create portraits of your little one with the people who mean the most to them: you, their adoring parents. What should you wear for newborn portraits with your baby?

Your newborn photos are so much more than pictures of your cute baby. They should be sentimental heirlooms that bring your mind back to this amazing time in your life as well as stunning custom artwork that you’re eager to display in your home. As a photographer, what I provide is art as much as it is a service for your family. With that in mind, let’s talk about the color scheme for your newborn photos, why it matters, and how to find the perfect color scheme for your newborn photo shoot.

Your newborn photos are so much more than pictures of your cute little baby. They should be sentimental heirlooms that bring your mind back to this amazing time in your life as well as stunning custom artwork that you’re eager to display in your home. As a photographer, what I provide is art as much as it is a service for your family. With that in mind, let’s talk about the color scheme for your newborn photos, why it matters, and how to find the perfect color scheme for your newborn photo shoot.

I love newborn photography for several reasons, but the fact that I get to spend the day with an adorable little baby might be the biggest one. So when I get the opportunity to take newborn photos for twins, it’s double the cuteness and double the joy! Ever wondered what goes into a twin newborn photo session and how it’s different from a newborn session with one baby? Here’s a peek