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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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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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Capture Those Moments in a Lifestyle Newborn Photography session
It's no secret...I love my job. I love capturing a family's love during Family Portrait sessions. Or the joy of expectant parents for a Maternity Photo session, but pretty much any session with newborns.....never feels like work. I mean, I get to hold, cuddle and capture a sweet new little life. See all the faces, sleepy smiles, the pure love their family feels. I get to capture it all. This precious little one was no different. I was lucky enough to capture her Fresh 48

Melody Coarsey
Oct 5, 20181 min read
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In Hospital Newborn Portraits
Welcoming sweet little lives into the world within 48 hours after birth is easily one of my favorite things. Meeting new little lives at Fresh 48 Photography session makes my day each and every time. The love and excitement of all the family of this new little human. Capturing the details, joy, everything that comes with a Newborn babe makes my heart happy. Being a Newborn Photographer in Jacksonville & St Augustine, FL I get to meet and photography so many newborn babes.

Melody Coarsey
Sep 17, 20181 min read
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Welcome Little One | Newborn Photographer Ponte Vedra FL
On this maternity monday(I am determined to make that a thing, lol), I shared a beautiful Maternity blog post . The day after we photographed that session, their sweet baby girl made her debut...a week early. Such a sweet and tiny little doll who was a dream for her session. It's true, I do Lifestyle Photography with my Newborn Portraits. I capture the details of their first home, first room, all I can. But, the secret is, even if you haven't finished moving into your new

Melody Coarsey
Sep 5, 20181 min read
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In Hospital Newborn Portraits | Fresh 48 Photography
It's no secret new little lives make my heart happy. Meeting them in the hospital was a new addition to my offerings last year and I can't even say how much I LOVE doing them. The details that we forget about in the exhaustion and excitement of that time....I can capture for these families. Knowing that in hospital newborn portraits are able to capture the joy, the awe, all the feelz we feel as we welcome a child...or become parents.... it makes everything. Soon, Miss Will

Melody Coarsey
Aug 15, 20181 min read
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