There is nothing quite like the new feeling of becoming a parent (or a parent to 2, 3, 4....). It is a time that is a complete blur, which is why so many people choose to overcome the sleep deprivation and hire a professional photographer to document the special and very fleeting time of life. Instead of packing up all of the things in a diaper bag and trying to get out the door to head to a studio, you can have a photographer come to you so you can stay in the comfort of your own home.


In home photography helps document and preserve those extra special little stories so that you can remember not just what baby was like in those early days, but also what you and your family were like then and even what your home was like in those days.

Close-up of a newborn baby held by adult hands, wearing a pink smocked dress with tiny bare feet visible.
Family of four sitting on a couch, two young children sharing a tender moment while parents smile warmly nearby.
Happy family with parents in matching green pajamas smiling as toddler gently holds sleeping newborn baby.

In the arms of a parent and/or sibling


Babies want to be held. Can you swaddle them and warm them and shush them during a very lengthy studio session to get those Anne Geddes style portraits? Yes. Do I recommend it? No! Babies like to be held and how much of your days and nights are now spent holding this little one? So dang much. That's why it's extra special to document baby in your arms. And if there is a big sibling in the home, it's special to document baby with big sibling too.

Happy family with newborn baby and toddler sitting by a crib in a nursery with ocean animal wall decals.
Happy family sitting on nursery floor, parents smiling with newborn baby and toddler son by wooden crib.
Grandparents lovingly gazing down at newborn baby lying in wooden crib, soft focus portrait.

In front of the crib


Not every family I photograph has a crib and nursery set up for baby and that's totally ok. But if you do have one set up, I often like to have y'all snuggle up in front of the crib or leaning over the crib, doting on your sweet babe. They may or may not actually be sleeping in said crib, yet you probably put a lot of thought and effort into selecting just the right crib, putting it together, and anticipating baby while looking at it, so it's really special to get to memorialize it with beautiful images.

Happy family of five lounging together on a bed with chunky knit blanket, gallery wall of photos behind them.
Happy interracial family with newborn baby and two children snuggling together on a cozy bed.
Family of three relaxing on a bed with their dog in a cozy bedroom, sharing a warm moment together.
Happy family with newborn baby and fluffy brown doodle dog jumping on bed in bright modern bedroom.

On parents big bed


This is a fun one, especially if there are bigger siblings in the mix. If it's just three of you, your big bed offers great framing and usually really nice light. It's cozy and soft and often feels so good to snuggle up together here. If there are older siblings, your big bed is often a special place they can have space to tumble, jump, or snuggle all together.

Asian family preparing food in kitchen, parents with two young children making sandwiches at white counter.
Man multitasking in kitchen, holding newborn baby while reaching for items at the sink.
Family in modern kitchen, parents with newborn baby and young daughter baking together at counter.

In the kitchen


So much of life happens around a kitchen table or a kitchen island and yet for some reason, the kitchen is often the most overlooked location for in home photos. Maybe we are all scarred from too many photos of us taken with our mouths full over the years. The kitchen has so much of your real life, every day moments. You may feed baby outside of the kitchen, but the kitchen is the place that sustains your own life and vitality...hello coffee!

A couple sits on a sofa with their newborn baby in a cozy living room, sharing a tender family moment.
Family gathered in a cozy living room by a sunlit window, with children playing and adults sitting on a sofa.
Man sitting on white sofa holding baby in cozy nursery with brass chandelier, bassinet, and nature wall art.
Happy family of four laughing together on a couch, parents holding children in a bright cozy living room.

On A comfy chair


This one is often the spot where newborns get fed, so it holds extra special sentimentality. Even if you don't feed baby in a chair, big cozy chairs are fun to squeeze the whole family into or to have a spot for those one on one moments of connection.

Newborn baby in diaper lying on green textured quilt blanket, peaceful infant portrait photography.
Adorable baby lying on a soft gray muslin blanket with arms raised, looking up with curious eyes.
A smiling toddler girl hugs a newborn baby sibling while lying on a knit blanket.

On a special blanket or basinet


If you have a family member that knit or quilted a special blanket, preserving that memory during your in home photo session is so meaningful. Even if it's not a homemade blanket, yet you took a lot of time selecting a special store bought blanket or you have blankets that add a little color pop, contrast, or texture...blankets are such a special way to include more personalization and variety to your gallery.

Smiling couple sitting on a couch holding their newborn baby, captured in a warm indoor family portrait.
A young family poses indoors, parents holding a newborn while two blond children smile in matching blue outfits.
Happy family of five posing together indoors, parents smiling with three children including a newborn baby.
A smiling blonde mother tenderly holds her newborn baby with red hair in her arms while seated in a chair.

Near a large window


This one is a requirement during every in home session for me. Often people are so nervous about their dark little home, yet if you have one large window or door with natural light, we will be good to go for lighting in your home. So much of photography is about use of good light and so a large window provides the best in home portraits.

Family with baby on play mat, dog on couch, cozy living room with large windows and warm natural light.
Asian family gathered around a baby play gym on the floor, smiling and bonding with a small dog nearby.
Parents sitting on floor with newborn baby on blanket in cozy living room home setting.

On a playmat


This one is extra fun, especially if you've waited a bit to photograph your baby. Babies of all ages are entranced by what goes on above them and around them on playmats and it's fun to document the way their eyes fixate on that one spot, or their hands happen to collide into something that makes an interesting and unexpected sound. It's never too early to try out the playmat.

Happy family of five posing on their front porch, parents with three young children smiling outside their blue home.
Family of four with stroller laughing in front of colorful street art mural outdoors.
A bearded father and curly-haired mother lovingly hold their newborn baby dressed in white.
Family of four reads together on a bed beneath a Yellowstone National Park map tapestry in a cozy bedroom.

If you feel like you don't have things set up for baby yet, don't stress...you do not need baby specific items for a great in home photo session.

If you feel like your home is too small or too dark, don't fret...you can have a beautiful session in the comfort of your home even with just a good window or doorway.

If you feel nervous about your own postpartum body, it's totally normal. Wear comfy clothing and a great photographer will work with camera angles that best suit all bodies.

If you have any other hesitations about an in home photo session, speak with a photographer and they will help put your worries at ease. You will not regret having beautiful images of this special, most fleeting phase of life.

If you're ready to chat with someone today and you are located in the Seattle area, I'd be happy to schedule a call or you can hop on my calendar right now (packages start at $950).