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Newborn Photography Outdoors?
When you think of Newborn Photography you probably picture a photography studio set up with super posed babies in baskets and such. Or,...

Melody Coarsey
Aug 17, 20231 min read
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Newborn Photoshoot at Home in St Augustine, Florida
Lifestyle Newborn Photography has been my passion for a few years now. I absolutely love, as a newborn photographer, being able to bring...

Melody Coarsey
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Local Newborn Photographer captures Newborn Photos at home
Years ago, newborn photography wasn't a thing. Newborn photos were done at home by the family. Then, you had to pack up your newborn, and...

Melody Coarsey
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Newborn Photos at One Month Old
Short answer? ABSOLUTELY. That little life is still so fresh and new. Newborn Photos at one month old just mean more eye contact and possibly more smiles. Also, you feel a little more comfortable with older siblings holding them at this age. I've done many photos for this sweet family and even though we did a Fresh 48 Newborn Photoshoot in the hospital, this sweet little girl's older siblings were not there. SO, a quick session at home made sure they had family photos of thei

Melody Coarsey
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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Can You Do Urban Outdoor Newborn Photos?
ABSOLUTELY. Seriously, this family chose downtown Atlantic Beach, Florida for their newborn photoshoot and I LOVE it. The colors, the vibe, all of it. Wearing matching chuck taylors, walking brick sidewalks in the morning before it's busy. A mural of a chicken, glass garage door, all of it comes together for a beautiful newborn photography session. Though I do love when I get to do Lifestyle Newborn Photography at home for my clients. In their home with all the details of bri

Melody Coarsey
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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What do in hospital Fresh 48 Photos capture?
It's always a celebration when a new life enters the world. Those first few hours, all the details, the feelings, they fly by. So, what do in hospital Fresh 48 Photos capture? Fresh 48 photography are done in the hospital (typically more like 24 hours after birth) and captures all those details. All the newness, sweetness of that little life. As a newborn photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine Florida, these sessions have always had a hold on me. When 2020 happened an

Melody Coarsey
Apr 13, 20231 min read
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Pets in Newborn Photos?
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

Melody Coarsey
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Newborn Photography at home
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

Melody Coarsey
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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Newborn Photography at Home
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

Melody Coarsey
Feb 16, 20231 min read
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Do Newborn Photos have to Complicated?
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

Melody Coarsey
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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What is a Lifestyle Newborn Photography session?
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

Melody Coarsey
Jan 17, 20231 min read
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Newborn Photos including your Toddler
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

Melody Coarsey
Jan 10, 20232 min read
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TOP NEWBORN PHOTOS OF 2022
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

Melody Coarsey
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Can You Do Newborn Photos at Home?
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

Melody Coarsey
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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Newborn Baby AND Puppies?
"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

Melody Coarsey
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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Lifestyle Newborn Photography in St Johns Florida
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

Melody Coarsey
Aug 30, 20221 min read
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A Local Lifestyle Newborn Photographer Can Do it All in One Room
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

Melody Coarsey
May 18, 20221 min read
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Lifestyle Newborn Photography
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

Melody Coarsey
May 12, 20221 min read
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Newborn Photographer in Jacksonville, Florida
I did a post last week about "WHY" for outdoor newborn photography. As a newborn photographer I know that I love Lifestyle Newborn...

Melody Coarsey
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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Why do an Outdoor Newborn photoshoot?
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

Melody Coarsey
Apr 7, 20221 min read
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