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They were your first children, even if they are a fur baby. We LOVE our pets. So, when you welcome a new addition to the family it's natural to want to include them in your newborn photoshoot. As a newborn photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine Florida, I can you tell my answer when clients ask. YES. YES. YES. I love including pets in newborn photos, AS LONG AS WE CAN DO IT SAFELY. If that means, the dogs sit next to the crib, but not near the baby? Sometimes. But even

When a new baby arrives, life can get a bit crazy. Sometimes the idea of making sure everything is packed up, everyone is ready to drive to a studio for photos seems daunting. Add in toddler siblings and making sure snacks, toys and everything can come along, the idea of it all can sound exhausting. BUT, it doesn't have to be that way. Lifestyle Newborn Photography means the newborn photographer brings everything to you. You don't have to worry about diapers, milk, snacks, an

It's no secret if you have been following my photography blog for awhile, that I LOVE newborn photos. Especially, lifestyle newborn photoshoots in client's home. I have always found doing newborn photography at home keeps my sessions more relaxed. Older siblings can come and go, play, bring in their favorite toys, and overall just make for adorable photos. This newborn photoshoot turned out completely GORGEOUS. To see a few of my favorites, keep on scrolling. To book your own

When you're due date is close you begin to think about how you are going to take this little life in the car, keep up with feeing them, bathing, cleaning yourself, cleaning the house, sleep.....all of it. It can feel overwhelming, but what if I told you it didn't have to be. Newborn photography at home can alleviate many of those concerns. Ok, yes you have to feed the baby (& yourself), yes you have to bathe because it will make you feel SO much better, but the rest??? The re

I think since newborn photography has been a thing, people have always thought that newborn photos HAD to be done within 14 days after birth. Don't get me wrong, if you want sleepy baby, posed newborn photos, which is pretty true. BUT, since I prefer Lifestyle Newborn Photography this isn't true AT ALL. Even with an outdoor newborn photoshoot your baby can be older. So, don't think just because it's been 4 weeks since you baby arrived that it's too late. To see more from this

So, newborn photography has grown SO much over the years. When it first started, the studio look was all anyone did. Standard poses, and often times elaborate set ups with babies in boxes and such. A few years ago, I realized I preferred the more relaxed, lifestyle newborn photography style and I never looked back. Your newborn photoshoot can be as simple as you want. Which takes away a lot of unnecessary stress after just having a baby. With newborn photos at home, I bring e

Other than being my favorite kind of session ever, a Lifestyle Newborn photography session means I come to you. I bring blankets, wraps, headbands, lights if needed, all of it. You get the benefit of not having to take your newborn baby out of the house. Your favorite snacks are always nearby. Furry babies can be included (I LOVE it). Toddlers and older siblings can play, come and go as they please, watch their favorite show, all in the comfort of their own home. I fell in lo

CAN you do newborn photos including your toddler too? This is kind of a dumb question right? Because the answer is YES!!! You love all of your children and even if the newborn photography session is more about welcoming your newest little love, it's also about all the love that surrounds your newborn. Which includes their siblings. So, the real question is how do you get good newborn photos with a toddler? I have done MANY sessions over the years with toddler siblings around

Yesterday, I shared a few favorite Maternity Photos from this past year, and so today are my favorites. Newborn Photos. I LOVE being a Newborn Photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida. Whether I was welcomed into a client's home to capture all the love, or met them at sunrise on the beach I loved each and every newborn photoshoot this year. In fact, I was able to do 33 Newborn photography sessions this year so it was hard to pick my top newborn photos of 2022. M

Years ago, when I first started doing photography, I thought I had to only do posed newborn sessions. Studio like setting, plain backdrop, as many poses of the baby as possible (even if I couldn't do them well). All the things. Then, one day I had a newborn session an hour away. I couldn't bring the studio, so I had them use the master bedroom bed. And, that's when I realized, I preferred that kind of newborn photos. So, "Can you do newborn photos at home?" Absolutely. The ki

"When should I book newborn photos?" This is a common question I am asked as a newborn photographer. I absolutely LOVE newborn sessions, whether Fresh 48 session in the hospital, outdoor newborn session or the classic lifestyle newborn session I do most often, I love them all. So, what's the answer? Well, sometime in your second trimester. That way you don't forget, but also have a little better idea of your due date. Plus, it helps ensure your chosen newborn photographer is

Doing you newborn photos at home has become a new trend for newborn photography and I am definitely HERE FOR IT. Just a few years ago, all newborn portraits were done in studio and perfectly posed. Now, families can relax at home and be surrounded by all the snacks, toys, breaks, furry siblings they want. Being able to include the fur babies in a newborn photoshoot is definitely one of the perks of lifestyle newborn photography, and especially for this couple as they had phot

It's no secret as a newborn photographer my heart belongs to when I do newborn photos at home for my clients. The super posed, studio setting newborn sessions are beautiful, but they are not my jam. I learned years ago what I loved and I worked to grow in that area. Why do I love Lifestyle Newborn Photography in St Johns Florida? 1) You get to stay at home. That's right. Your toddler, your fur babies, your clothes, your snacks, all at home right there for you to have easy ac

If you have been following me for any length of time you know I LOVE being a newborn photographer. Lifestyle Newborn photos done in a client's home always become my new favorite session. Newborn photos at home allow your toddler to be relaxed, get snacks, play, join us or not, whatever they like. This kind of atmosphere and flexibility allows us to get many wonderful photos with your entire family. Want to see more? Just scroll on down for a few favorites from this newborn ph

Newborn photography has had my heart for many years. I've been blessed to capture so many new little lives and all the love that surrounds them. Whether using multiple rooms in a home or just one spectacular nursery, you don't have to have a lot of space to have a gallery of beautiful newborn photos. This special family was referred to me by dad's sister and I can't deny as a photographer who prefers natural light, as soon as I saw the nursery I was in LOVE. We were able to d

Lifestyle Newborn Photography has my heart. There is absolutely no doubt about that. I LOVE being a Newborn Photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida and I am so honored each time a family welcomes me into their home. This sweet family actually booked me with their first sweet boy, but that was 2020 and well.......the newborn session didn't happen. We did have many wonderful sessions together, but we missed that first one and I just love newborn photos and meetin

I did a post last week about "WHY" for outdoor newborn photography. As a newborn photographer I know that I love Lifestyle Newborn...

We all know 2020 was a year. Many would say a dumpster fire year. BUT, one thing that came from 2020 for me as a newborn photographer, that was good, was outdoor newborn photoshoots. I started it as a safer way to capture such a special time, BUT I have more reasons why I love them now (& kept them around). So, here are my TOP THREE REASONS to do an Outdoor Newborn Photo session. 1) Fresh Air Beautiful Locations (without having to clean) Some people dislike Lifestyle Newborn

Newborn Photos at home have gotten more and more popular with each passing year. As a newborn photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine, Florida I can say I absolutely love it! Newborn Photography, and especially lifestyle newborn photography just has a special place in my heart. Each newborn photoshoot I fall in love with and of course, snuggling a newborn babe is never bad. So, make your day better with a few favorites from this Newborn Portrait session in St Augustine,

Newborn photos DO NOT have to be indoors in a studio or at home. They also DO NOT have to be within the first 14 days of life. You can capture beautiful newborn images outside with 4-5 week old babies (truly even up to 3 months) and still get all that sweetness. Bonus, older babies give more eye contact and sometimes smile more which makes for beautiful photos. Make your Friday better with some newborn sweetness from this recent outdoor Twin Outdoor Newborn Photography sessio