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!

 

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

 

Look at that face! Cute little Stella. 🙂

 

Another smirk for the camera. 🙂

 

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

 

Stella being cute again!

 

 

 

Brother-sister portraits!

 

Mama and Stella read while I captured Henry sleeping…

 

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

 

He even gave us some emotion!

 

Amy and John decorated Henry’s nursery wonderfully…

 

I think the stars were my favorite part!

 

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

 

One of my favorites from the session!

 

Amy always has such a beautiful glow. 🙂

 

These next few are all-time favorites!

 

JFP FAVE FOR SURE!!!

 

Family time in bed!

 

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!

 

 

And now for Mr. Jay’s session…

 

Mama Lori looked so beautiful for the session!

 

A session favorite for me!

 

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

 

Family snuggles!

 

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

 

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

 

I like this portrait a lot, too. 🙂

 

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

 

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

 

Back inside for what we thought were some final snuggles…

 

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

 

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