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Henry and Jay: Lifestyle Newborn Portraits

I think it’s because of sessions like the next two that I found a new love for newborn sessions. A couple of years ago, I considered “getting rid” of newborn sessions. I wasn’t sure if I really enjoyed them and I wasn’t sure I was producing my best work when doing them. But I kept trucking along because something was drawing me in, and I just couldn’t let go quite yet. And I’m so glad I kept going! I realized that I wasn’t enjoying newborn sessions like I should because I was trying to focus on perfection and poses. I would get frustrated if I didn’t have perfect light to work with inside a home and I would get frustrated if baby didn’t sleep. But when I was able to start looking past those factors and realize they didn’t fit my style, I was a whole new newborn photographer! A lifestyle newborn photographer! When doing a newborn session, I focus on the natural. Mamas and dads being comfortable in their own homes, just loving on their new bundle of joy. Snuggling in bed together, lounging on the couch as a family, rocking baby to sleep in the nursery. These are all things that happen naturally and I love capturing that for my clients! It was easy to capture such things for both Henry and Jay’s newborn sessions last fall. As I was looking back through their collections, I was reminded of how many portrait favorites came from these sessions and I’m happy to share those with you today! 🙂

First up, Mr. Henry…and his family! I’ve worked with this family for almost three years now and have photographed them a total of five times! FIVE TIMES! I’m pretty sure that means they’re JFP all-stars and deserve a free session! 🙂 I photographed Amy when she was pregnant with Stella, then did Stella’s newborn portraits, six-month portraits and one-year portraits! So when Amy contacted me to take Henry’s newborn portraits, I was excited and honored. Photographing a family time after time as they grow is such a joy…and a HUGE compliment!

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Stella was a big part of this session and she gave me lots of photo-worthy moments!

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Look at that face! Cute little Stella. 🙂

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Another smirk for the camera. 🙂

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I feel like this is “so Stella!” A quiet, pretty little girl that sometimes shows a little sass and ornery-ness. 🙂

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Stella being cute again!

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Brother-sister portraits!

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Mama and Stella read while I captured Henry sleeping…

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Then Henry was suddenly awake! But he was okay with lying on the floor and taking some pictures. 🙂

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He even gave us some emotion!

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Amy and John decorated Henry’s nursery wonderfully…

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I think the stars were my favorite part!

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Henry started to get a little fussy, but that’s okay because snuggle time with mama means some natural, beautiful portraits…

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One of my favorites from the session!

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Amy always has such a beautiful glow. 🙂

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These next few are all-time favorites!

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JFP FAVE FOR SURE!!!

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Family time in bed!

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Such a beautiful family, don’t ya think!? THANK YOU guys SO MUCH for having me for these past few years. Can’t wait to do it again!

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And now for Mr. Jay’s session…

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Mama Lori looked so beautiful for the session!

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A session favorite for me!

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I love the one on the left. The black and white creaminess gets me every time!

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Family snuggles!

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Baby Jay slept pretty much the whole time! He definitely helped make things very easy.

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Mama smile on the left and baby smile on the right!

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I like this portrait a lot, too. 🙂

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We ventured outside for a few portraits on the front porch…

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It’s fun to make mama and dad be cute together for the camera. 🙂

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Back inside for what we thought were some final snuggles…

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But then the dogs wanted to be included so we snapped a few more outside!

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I have more newborn sessions lined up for this spring and summer and I’m excited to see what I’ll capture! 🙂

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  1. Heather Fike says:

    Jess these were BEAUTIFUL!!!! In Henry’s session, the pictures of Stella and Henry on the floor reminded me of Ally and Jack when you took those pictures when Jack was a young baby! Some of Stella’s poses are just like Ally’s!!

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