In my previous post, I mentioned the difference between in studio and on location newborn shoots. On location newborn sessions take place in a client’s home. I don’t bring a beanbag or props. I use what is available in a client’s home. In studio newborn sessions take place at my home studio. I have all of my blankets, wraps, and props available to use. Studio newborn sessions are great for clients who may not have enough natural light in their own home or clients who prefer more posed shots. Regardless of where you choose to have your newborn session, I think my style comes through in both shoots. I love neutral colors. I love warm images and I don’t go crazy with over the top posing.

Miss Caitlyn was a tough cookie but we still got some fabulous shots. Her big sister, Abbey, was a champ during the entire shoot. Newborn sessions can easily take 2 hours and that’s a long time for a 3 (almost 4) year old. We started with a few siblings shots and then some family pics so that she wouldn’t tire out too much. How gorgeous are these girls?

Then we moved on to the bean bag shots. I had been wanted to use this bonnet and leg warmer set from Fancy Fabric & Props ever since I got it. It took a while to get Miss Caitlyn asleep enough to be able to snap some pics but so worth it. Love this!

And mom brought a blanket that matches Caitlyn’s room, which is a great way to make the shoot more personal. Plus, these images will fit in great with the decor!

Thanks so much F family for visiting me! You have an awesome family and the girls are lucky to have such wonderful parents.

In 2013, I changed the way I photograph newborns. I now offer two different kinds of shoots ~ in studio and on location. On location newborn sessions are typically done in a client’s home. These sessions are great for clients who would be more comfortable in their home and who prefer a more natural, lifestyle feel to their images. I don’t bring a beanbag with me. I use whatever clients have available. The M family had the perfect setting for Griffin’s newborn session. An empty room with gorgeous light. There was a bed with a white comforter and one great chair. The walls were painted a soft, light blue color so there were no ugly color casts. It worked out great. The bonus was getting to spend the morning with Abby, Griffin’s big sis. Seriously one of the sweetest little girls I’ve ever met. She has the most adorable voice too. So sweet!

This year I started offering two types of newborn sessions ~ in studio and on location. Miss Britton was born less than two weeks ago and mom wanted to capture some pictures of her at home while she is still in that sleepy newborn stage. When I first arrived, Britton was still awake so we took advantage of those wide-eyed moments. I love a newborn session that has a mix of sleepy and awake images. They are only little once and to capture how calm and alert she is even at such a young age is a wonderful gift.

Mom loves soft, simple all-white shots so it was the perfect setting for this snowy weekend.

Big sister Ashlyn was having a bit of a tough time adjusting to the baby’s arrival but she was willing to let me snap a few shots while she watched videos on an IPad. How gorgeous are her crystal blue eyes??