Sessions begin with what baby needs


If I arrive and baby is sleeping or nursing, that is totally fine! I start by chatting and getting to know you and love to hear all about sweet babe's arrival. Not many of us instantly feel comfortable in front of a camera, so I like to ease people in and build a relationship with you first. During this sweet session, mama and baby were nursing when dad let me in, so we just began there. I love documenting that bond that occurs between a mama and a baby during feedings and also document sweet details like babe's hand around your fingers or their little toes. Feedings can last a long time at this age and that is totally fine! I work pretty quickly and will have plenty of time to get the rest of the photos you'd love to have. During a feeding, I also take the opportunity to document any special toys, heirlooms, details in the room that signify a special phase of life. If baby doesn't have a nursery of their own, that's ok too!

A relaxing nursing moment in a gray recliner with a floral pillow and home decor visible.
An intimate nursing session on a gray armchair with a floral nursing pillow.
A gentle nursing moment captured on a comfortable chair with a decorative floral pillow.
A close-up of gentle hands and a white onesie against a floral nursing pillow.
A close-up view of nursing with a floral-patterned pillow showing gentle care and bonding.
An organized nursery closet with clothes, books, and storage bins neatly arranged on white shelving.
A white crib filled with stuffed animals including a large yellow plush toy and other soft toys.
A peaceful nursing moment on a comfortable chair with a floral nursing pillow.
A tender nursing moment on a gray couch with a floral nursing pillow showing intimacy and care.
Minimalist nursery changing station with soft mint linens and baby essentials.
Close-up of tiny newborn feet against floral pattern bedding.
Sweet candid moment with newborn on floral nursing pillow.
Intimate close-up newborn moment on soft neutral background.
Tender newborn feeding moment captured on floral nursing pillow.

Let's get all of you together!


If baby started with a feed and change, then we will move on to documenting all of you together. If baby is ready when I come into your home, then we will likely start here together first. Sessions are truly baby led and each session happens in a little different order, yet the results are about the same. You aquire the most precious photos of baby on their own, with each of you, with any siblings, and in those little activities you do together in the earliest days of the life.

Parents sharing loving moment while feeding their newborn on the couch.
Heartwarming moment of parents laughing while feeding their baby on the sofa.
Parents sitting on couch feeding their newborn with gallery wall in background.
New parents happily bottle feeding their infant on a grey couch.
Joyful moment as parents share feeding time with their newborn.
Parents bonding with their newborn baby during feeding time on a couch.
Close-up of tiny baby feet while being fed with a bottle.
A couple shares a tender moment with their newborn baby on a couch in their living room.
Parents tenderly care for their newborn baby while sitting together at home.
Close-up view of hands holding and feeding a newborn baby with a bottle.
Newborn baby being bottle fed while wrapped in white clothing.
Close-up of a newborn baby's tiny foot showing delicate skin details.
Dark silhouettes frame snowy mountain views through large windows in a cozy room.
Modern living room with large windows overlooking pine trees and snow-covered landscape.
Parents lovingly gaze at their sleeping newborn baby on a couch.

Dad gets a turn too


I often go on and on about how special and unique Motherhood is, yet I've watched my partner become a dad and that is pretty cool too. His journey through Fatherhood has been no less significant than mine. Parenting is hard AF. Best advice we ever got in those early days was, "nothing you say to each other counts after 7pm". Ha! But seriously...this phase is full of sleep deprivation and so much change! Both of your journey's deserve to be documented.

A joyful parenting moment captured while holding a newborn baby on a floral nursing pillow.
A heartwarming scene of a parent cradling a newborn baby while sitting on a couch with framed art behind.
A tender moment between a parent and newborn on a floral nursing pillow in a cozy living room.
Close-up of tiny newborn feet in white clothing against dark fabric.
Parent in black sweater holding and smiling at newborn baby on couch.
Overhead view of newborn baby being held in black sweater.

Next, You Might Do An Activity Together


Some families let baby do some tummy time, others read a book, some put on a record and dance together, others have a parent play an instrument or make coffee, or this time might focus more on an older sibling's activities and baby just follows along for the ride.

A sweet family scene with guitar music and newborn bonding time.
A musical family moment on the couch with guitar and newborn baby.
A cozy family scene with acoustic guitar music and a newborn on a nursing pillow.
An intimate family moment with acoustic guitar music and a sleeping newborn.
A precious newborn in white clothing gazes up during a family music session.

Your Baby Gets Some Solo Images Too


Some babies just want to be held during the whole session and that is ok. If that is the case, I will do a bit of time focused on baby in a variety of holds and from a variety of perspectives. If you want some with a different outfit or just a diaper or even naked, this time is great for that. If baby is comfortable and willing, we can place baby in a bassinet or on a large bed or even on a blanket or carpet for some portraits of just them. This is a great time to incorporate any special items like handmade blankets or heirlooms.

Baby feet in white clothing peeking out while lying on crisp white bedding.
Sleeping newborn in diaper lying peacefully on white textured fabric.
A small white dog rests on a bed with brown pillows and a guitar against a wooden headboard.

We often change locations in your home for new lighting and a variety in your images.


From babie's room (if there is one) to the parents room to a playroom (if older siblings) to living rooms or even the kitchen or outside, there are so many ways to gain gorgeous images of you all in the comfort of your home. If we move rooms, I may gather everyone together again for more sweet snuggly images together.

Family sharing intimate moment with newborn baby on bed.
Parents laughing while playing with newborn baby on white bedding.
Parents lovingly interact with newborn baby lying on white bedding.
Parents sharing joyful moment with sleeping newborn on wooden backdrop.
Family relaxing together on white bedding while reading near large windows.
A tender moment as a parent in a black sweater cradles a newborn baby against dark backdrop.
Parent wearing black sweater holding sleeping newborn baby in intimate portrait setting.
Portrait of caregiver holding sleeping newborn against dark background.
Side profile portrait of caregiver holding sleeping infant in gentle lighting.
Intimate portrait of caregiver holding newborn baby in natural window light.
Tender moment of parent holding infant near window in soft natural light.
Sleeping newborn resting against soft fabric in gentle lighting.
Close-up of tiny newborn being held against caregiver's shoulder.
Silhouetted family members standing by a window with evergreen trees visible outside.
Silhouette of figures against a cloudy sky with evergreen trees in the background.

Clothing Changes Are A Great Way To Add Variety


This family changed baby a few times since baby was pretty chill. We used that dreamy window light in their living room and just placed baby on the floor for this next series.

Swaddled baby wearing light blue hat smiles contentedly while resting on pink blanket.
Baby in light blue hat and swaddle blanket smiles at camera on pink bedding.
Baby in blue hat lies next to plush toy on pink blanket.
Baby wearing light blue hat and swaddle sticks tongue out playfully on pink blanket.
Two people lean over a blanket on the floor near a window while working together.
Newborn wrapped in white swaddle blanket with colorful aloha and rainbow patterns.
Baby swaddled in white blanket decorated with turquoise aloha and rainbow prints.
Newborn baby wrapped in white blanket with blue cloud and rainbow pattern.

A Newborn Session Typically Takes Just Around An Hour!


All of these images occurred in only about an hour! Baby Isla had a few outfits changes, a diaper change, and about three or four feedings during that hour. All totally normal! Even though baby is usually around two weeks old in a newborn session, you know your baby best. I follow your lead and babies lead and will give you choices in what we do and where we go. These sessions are about the relationships you are all growing together and the rapid shifts in identity that occur at this time. If I am able to reflect back how you feel about each other or even show you a new side of yourself that you haven't been able to see yet, mission accomplished! In the case of Baby Isla and her sweet parents, we documented in one more room as I was on my way out as we just had to document with that great wall art, the surfboard, and the instruments!

Family moment on dark couch surrounded by art prints in cozy living room.
Couple sits on sofa with guitar beneath framed art prints and window.
Family relaxes on couch with guitar while colorful art prints decorate walls.
New parent holds swaddled newborn near guitar in dimly lit room.