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Best Outdoor Newborn & Family Photo Locations | St. Augustine & Jacksonville Florida Newborn Photographer
As a St Augustine & Jacksonville Florida newborn photographer, though I specialize in Lifestyle Newborn Photography, I know that doing newborn photos at home isn't for everyone. So, I’m always on the lookout for scenic outdoor newborn locations that give you gorgeous natural light, texture, and that dreamy portrait vibe  🌿📸 so you can have beautiful outdoor newborn photos (but still perfect for a milestone session or Family photo) — here are some of my top favorite spots in

Melody Coarsey
Jan 72 min read
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Top 5 Newborn Photography Questions Moms in St. Augustine Ask — What to Know Before Booking Your Baby’s First Photoshoot
Hey there, mama (or mama-to-be)! 👶 If you’re thinking about booking newborn photos for your little one near St. Augustine, you might have a lot  of questions swirling in your mind right now. That’s totally normal — and you’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve worked with many families preparing for their newborn’s first photo session, and some questions come up again and again. Below, I answer the Top 5  I hear most from moms — with all the honest, helpful info you need to fee

Melody Coarsey
Dec 9, 20255 min read
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Why Lifestyle Newborn Photography Is Perfect for Jacksonville & St. Augustine Families 💛
Bringing home your baby is one of the most beautiful, emotional, and life-changing experiences you’ll ever have. Those first few weeks go by in a blur of tiny yawns, snuggles, and sleepless nights — and that’s exactly why capturing them matters so much. As a Jacksonville and St. Augustine newborn photographer, I believe lifestyle newborn photography  is the perfect way to remember this special season. What Is Lifestyle Newborn Photography? Unlike traditional posed studio sess

Melody Coarsey
Oct 31, 20253 min read
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Capturing Sweet Moments: Why do a Newborn Photoshoot at Home (and Include Your Dog!)
Capturing those first precious moments with your newborn is something every parent looks forward to and something I, as your friendly...

Melody Coarsey
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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The Beauty and Ease of Newborn Photos at Home
It's no secret I love Lifestyle Newborn Photography. Capturing the details, love and connection of a family as they welcome a new little life during their Newborn Photos is always amazing. Add in two adorable older brothers and it made for lots of laughs, cuddles and fun as I was able to capture the love and excitement about their baby sister. Lifestyle Newborn Photography is where I bring everything to you. A Newborn Photoshoot done in home so older siblings and parents

Melody Coarsey
Feb 24, 20201 min read
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Newborn Photos at Home to capture all the love and details of your sweet babe
My feed has been flooded with sweet baby cuteness this month. And no, I am NOT complaining about that. I seriously love it. Everything about it. So, if you have seen this wonderful family's Maternity Session and Fresh 48 session , then these Newborn photos at home will just be more cuteness for you. And this session shows, your home doesn't have to be huge. Or have tons of light pouring in to have a beautiful session. It just has to be filled with all the love that surro

Melody Coarsey
Jan 27, 20201 min read
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So fresh, so New with Fresh 48 Photography in hospital newborn photos
If you have been following me for any amount of time you may have noticed, I kinda super, all the heart eyes, love Fresh 48 Photography. Truly, I love Newborn Photography in all it's forms, but I cannot explain enough how excited I am that these in hospital newborn photos are becoming more popular. Sure, the hospital has a photographer that comes around at some point for a few snaps, but they are not looking for the joy, love, excitement and connection that I am. They are no

Melody Coarsey
Jan 22, 20201 min read
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Lifestyle Newborn Photography to Welcome them home
I can't say enough how much I LOVE the Lifestyle Newborn Photography has become so popular. That new parents have realized how wonderful it is to be able to capture the details of the nursery, the excitement, love and joy that surrounds a new little life. To be able to be comfortable, change clothes easily and know that the images from your newborn photos will be something that you can love forever. This sweet baby girl is apart of my Watch Me Grow plan. So I get to see her

Melody Coarsey
Jan 17, 20201 min read
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Fresh 48 Photography for Beautiful Newborn Photos done in the hospital
Oh Fresh 48 Photography!!!! I do so love it. Even though there is still learning and growing I need to do. Being able to capture those first hours with a sweet little life is amazing. This sweet baby girl arrived just before the New Year. So I got to spend New Year's Eve day with her and her wonderful parents. Our second session for their Watch Me Grow plan I get so excited to be able to do this. I love being a Newborn Photographer. I love everything about it. That newbor

Melody Coarsey
Jan 15, 20201 min read
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Fresh 48 Photography to freeze all those details forever
My feed has been filled with Family Photography beauty, BUT I have to say, my heart and soul is with Maternity Photos, Newborn Photos and of course, Fresh 48 Photography. Being able to capture a sweet little life less than 48 hours old is unbelievably awesome. I am loving that these in hospital newborn photoshoots are becoming more popular. And that I can capture video of these sweet lives now too. This sweet family was perfect and being able to capture the grandparents as

Melody Coarsey
Dec 18, 20191 min read
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Fresh 48 Newborn photos done in hospital
It's not secret Fresh 48 Portraits have become one of my favorite types of photography. Capturing those special moments of Newborn Photography in a new way. These, newborn photos done in hospital capture those details of the first 24 to 48 hours after birth. Details that quickly fade from our memories. So, what better way to improve a Monday then for some sweet newborn photos at St Vincent's Riverside as I share a few of my favorites from this beautiful Fresh 48 Photography

Melody Coarsey
Nov 4, 20191 min read
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In Hospital Fresh 48 Newborn Photos to capture all those details
Fresh 48 Sessions are slowly becoming more popular and I can't even complain about it. These sessions fill my soul and I seem to more and more LOVE how they turn out. In hospital Fresh 48 newborn photos allow us to freeze all those first details of welcoming a new little life. This sweet baby girl made her arrival early, and with a crazy schedule, I ended up having to bring my almost 12 yo daughter with me. Who turned out to be helpful with the adorable 2 year old big siste

Melody Coarsey
Oct 28, 20191 min read
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Newborn Photographer captures Newborn Photos at Home
Newborn Photography is basically, the best job ever. It's true. Being a Newborn Photographer and capturing tiny little lives for families in Jacksonville FL and St Augustine FL fills my heart. When my girls were born, Newborn Photos at home wasn't really a thing...excluding that you got at Walmart or Sears. Which was nothing like what Newborn Photographers do today. Especially not Lifetime Newborn Photoshoots are today. Capturing the nursery, parents, older siblings and fu

Melody Coarsey
Sep 6, 20191 min read
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Why do in hospital Fresh 48 newborn photos?
I got to start my Friday off with a sweet little newborn photography session.... .. But, last weekend, I got to welcome this little man into the world less than 24 hours after his arrival. So sweet, so new and so perfect. Fresh 48 Photography sessions are quickly becoming a favorite and I am excited about how popular they have become as well. Those details of the first day with your little one quickly fade and are forgotten as you find a new normal with your little one at h

Melody Coarsey
Aug 30, 20191 min read
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Tips for a gorgeous Fresh 48 Newborn Photography session.
Mondays can be hard..... Granted, for some moms, today can be a bit exciting as your children head back to school, or a bit sad if they are heading into Kindergarten (they grow so fast). But, to do my part in making Monday better, I am sharing some favorites from a Fresh 48 Portrait session done in Hospital & a few tips. Newborn Photography has my heart. In all forms. Seeing those new little lives and capturing the details and love that surrounds them fills me. I am excited

Melody Coarsey
Aug 12, 20192 min read
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Why choose a Lifestyle Newborn Photography session?
What can help you get over the mid-week hump? Why, newborn sweetness of course! So, why lifestyle newborn photography? Easy. These sessions are relaxed, keep you in the comfort of your home with all the snacks, diapers, toys, pets, whatever you need. You don't even have to clean. We move stuff out of the way, keep everyone comfortable and make magic. If you saw the video on Facebook or Instagram you saw flashbacks from our Maternity session, Fresh 48 Portraits up until this

Melody Coarsey
Aug 7, 20191 min read
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Fresh 48 Photos that Capture the Beauty of those first hours
I have always loved Fresh 48 Portrait Sessions. Something about seeing a new little life. A BRAND new little life. Capturing those moments, those details that we forget in our sleep deprived state those first few days. Last year, not many people request Fresh 48 sessions, but this year. This year, I am lucky enough to be able to meet so many new little babes this way. Capture all the love, joy, exhaustion and just the tiny moments before they quickly pass. With a new littl

Melody Coarsey
May 31, 20191 min read
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Just What is Lifestyle Newborn Photography Anyway?
I realized the other day as I was searching the internet and social media for a possible mentor or workshop to help me better myself for my Lifestyle Newborn portraits that I love so much, that there just isn't a lot out there. And what I mean by that, is there are not a lot of photographers who DO this kind of Newborn Photography right now and may be wondering, "what is Lifestyle Newborn Photography anyway?". Newborn Photography as a whole is a relative new genre. It didn'

Melody Coarsey
Mar 27, 20193 min read
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Fresh 48 In Hospital Newborn Portraits
It's Welcome Wednesday! And I get to share the sweetest of sessions. It's not news that I love being able to be a Newborn Photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine. Capturing the newest of lives, all of the love surrounding them, all the tiny details....that makes my heart happy. Being able to capture some of that within the first 48 hours of life? Even better. Fresh 48 in hospital newborn portraits are always amazing. Every time I am blessed enough to go to a hospita

Melody Coarsey
Mar 6, 20191 min read
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Newborn Photography at Home
It's been a busy couple of weeks with new little lives and I get to meet another this Friday! Capturing the details of these sweet little beings, from tiny lips, tiny feet, nursery details and of course just how much they are loved. It may have been cold, but Miss S did wonderful for her newborn portrait session. I am in love with all the images it's hard to choose what to share, but here are just a few of my favorites from this recent Newborn Photography at home session ne

Melody Coarsey
Dec 5, 20181 min read
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