Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Bennett, 3 weeks old

I worked with Megan & Steve for their field maternity session, which can be viewed by clicking here. Megan had a little bit of a rough recovery, so we delayed their newborn session until Bennett was three weeks old. She was a little bit nervous that it would be too long to wait, but I reassured her that we have LOTS of older babies in the studio. Many of our clients didn't think they wanted newborn photos, but then realized that they did when their babies were already two or three weeks old. We try to fit in last minute requests, but it's schedule dependent. If you're one of those mamas who didn't make newborn portrait arrangements and are looking at your sweet little baby right now and regretting it - pick up the phone and call us to see if we can fit you in! Sometimes we have availability the very next day. If your husband is already back to work, we can schedule it so he can pop it over his lunch break to participate! We have a lot of dads who don't have any paternity leave at all, so we make it work for those families by having dad there for 30 minutes or less. 

Bennet was absolutely adorable with little kissable puckered lips. He slept like a champ and mom and dad were just absolutely smitten by him. I love seeing the joy on the faces of my clients as they look at their little one and then at each other. The realization of "We made this little tiny human being!" makes for the perfect expression of joy/disbelief/amazement/awe/insert your adjective here. I truly do feel like I have the best job in the world to be able to witness brand new families in their first days and weeks. There is nothing else like it, and I'm honored to be chosen to share in that with my clients. 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Adeline

I last saw Carolyn & Greg at their field maternity session, and was excited to meet their baby girl Adeline. The new parents were absolutely smitten with her, and it was so endearing to watch. Carolyn chose a simple white lace dress from the studio wardrobe, and elected to add on hair and makeup services with Margaret who she worked with for her maternity session. 

I started working with Adeline for her solo portraits while her mom was in the hair and makeup chair. Carolyn requested the use of tiebacks during her session, and we chose a few that were proportionate to Adeline's head. Some mamas choose not to use any tiebacks and that is totally okay! It all comes down to your personal taste and preferences. There are no bows or flowers the size of Texas in my studio. 

After I finished with Adeline, Carolyn was still being prepped so we started with daddy and daughter images. When we had finished with those, Carolyn stepped in for family images and we then moved to mommy and baby. Every session will have a unique flow as it's led by your baby. If they need to take a break to nurse or just snuggle, we'll work with that. The comfort of your baby and family is my paramount consideration, and we'll do what it takes to ensure that.

Shortly after their newborn session, this family found out they were moving to New York City for a new job for Greg! I was sad to hear this since I knew I probably wouldn't get to photograph Adeline again. BUT....I turned out to be wrong, and photographed her six month session up in New York, and have her First Birthday Session scheduled for July as well! I'll share the story behind all of that when her six month session is blogged.

Here are just a few of my favorite images from Adeline's newborn session! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Family Photographer | Arden is 3 months!

I last worked with Claire and Antonio for their field maternity session, which can be viewed by clicking here. I was so excited to hear from them after their sweet little girl, Arden was born, and scheduled them for a three month family session in the studio. 

When they arrived, Claire had brought the cutest little dress for Arden, and Antonio wanted to borrow one of the shirts from the studio wardrobe. Claire loves the studio wardrobe and chose one of the dresses to wear from it. I provide a styling guide and assistance when requested so if you prefer to pull from your own closets, we'll make sure it's cohesive and gorgeous for your session! 

Antonio is such a doting daddy to little Arden, and the whole family was just so cute together! At three months old, some babies can't quite lift their heads up for long periods of time, so we shoot these sessions with baby in the arms of their parent(s). If a parent just wants to document the milestone and doesn't want to be in the images, we'll work around it by shooting from above while on the floor, or have a parent hold their baby and not photograph the parents' face. I strongly encourage parents to participate though! You will love having these images of yourself with your baby when she heads off to college someday. We can't keep them little forever, but at least we can freeze time in a tangible way with portraits. 

If you're looking for a family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, family and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Lincoln

I first worked with Millini and Cedric for their studio maternity session, which can be viewed by clicking here. 

Lincoln was born at DeKalb Medical Center at exactly 42 weeks by family centered cesarean section attended by Dr. Brad Bootstaylor and the SeeBaby midwives. I know this because I was there in the OR to document the entire beautiful experience. His mama was such a trouper and they were so proud to bring him into the studio for his newborn session! 

Because Lincoln was two weeks overdue, much of the skin protecting vernix was gone when he was born. Babies who are born later tend to lose most of their vernix in utero, and tend to peel more after birth. Lincoln was one of those babies. Millini loved his peeling skin because it told a part of his story, and asked that I not completely edit it out. She also wanted to be sure to document his umbilical cord stump as it is the last physical connection between her son and herself. Not everyone likes a photo of the umbilical stump, and that's totally ok! We will talk about your preferences when you arrive for your newborn session if it has not yet fallen off. 

Millini chose a simple white gown from the wardrobe and worked with Margaret to add on makeup services. Cedric wanted to be more casual in a simple white v-neck tee with jeans. Every family is different, and I send a newborn preparation packet with wardrobe suggestions for dad based on his personality and comfort level. I've had dads be most comfortable in a button down with a sport jacket, and others in a simple tee. The most important thing to me is that you feel comfortable and love the way you look and feel. That will translate to your final images. 

Here are some of my favorite images from this long awaited baby boy's newborn session. 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Reagan, 10 days new

Rosanna contacted me for a Fresh 48 session and a newborn session after she was referred to me by another client. She came to a studio open house to meet me and see the studio. 

When Reagan was born at home attended by Birth By Grace Midwifery, Adam and Rosanna let me know and I traveled to photograph her Fresh 48. I met several extended family members and it was just a fun family to be around. Before I left, we scheduled her newborn session to take place at 10 days of age. I like to schedule between 8-16 days of age, but often have newborns that are as old as a month! The older the baby, the bigger and less curly they tend to be. Reagan was perfect, and her mom let me know she wanted her to wear some tiebacks for her session. I have a wide array of dainty and neutral tiebacks available for my newborn girls, and use them based on client preference! Some babies startle more easily, but Reagan slept deeply for her session and was such a sweetie! 

While I love photographing babies and all their sweet details, my favorite part of newborn sessions is when baby is in the arms of their parents... exactly where they belong. It's impossible to do anything "wrong" during this portion of the newborn session and many of the photos that I I take are of you and your partner doing the things that you would normally do at home... admiring your baby, loving your baby, snuggling your baby. The difference is that your hair and makeup are done, you don't have a burp cloth over your shoulder, and the lighting is perfect. 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby A, 12 days new

Kristel contacted me in her third trimester to schedule a newborn session for her baby girl, and I was happy to add her to the schedule. When Kristel and her husband John arrived at the studio, I squealed at Little Miss A's fluffy strawberry blonde hair. Kristel's mom also tagged along for the session and when I asked if she wanted to step in for some images, she waved me off and told me that she didn't have anything to wear. I pointed at the studio wardrobe and said, "Ah, but you do!" I pulled a lace sheath dress for her that was very similar to the cut of the dress she was wearing and it was a perfect fit. Problem solved!  I will absolutely never tell a client that a grandparent cannot be involved with their newborn session. Grandparents are so important, and if you want images of them with your tiny newborn, I am more than happy to accommodate. If you don't want the grandparents to be present for the entire session, we can arrange to have them stop in at the very end. 

How adorable is she? I loved working with this family, and can't wait to see them again when she's older! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. You can also sign up for my studio open house this month on Sunday, September 25th from 2-5 PM. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | The G Family

Shayna contacted me to schedule a studio maternity session with her husband and four year old daughter. Like me, she waits to find out if she's having a boy or girl until the baby is born. Shayna had heard about me from a friend who recommended me after working with me for a newborn session. She came into the studio for her fitting and we talked about what her husband and her daughter should wear. 

The day of the session, the family arrived and her daughter had brought a dress from home that was just perfect. She was such a little lovebug with her mom, and they had some snuggle time on the bed while I quietly worked behind the camera. I remember being pregnant with my second and snuggling with my daughter while wondering all sorts of things...if they would like each other and be friends... if I could love the second as much as the first... if maybe I was a tiny bit crazy.... the whole gamut! We brought dad in and they just had tons of fun dancing and singing (completely unprompted be me) and being a family. The majority of the family images required zero direction from me... you're seeing who they really and truly were that day, which I love. Some clients aren't this comfortable at first, and that's completely okay! I'll work with you and your family to get you there, and give you some guidance for natural interaction that produce authentic moments between all of you. 

*This session was photographed before the installation of the studio's new all white floors

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Dayana & Joshua

Dayana contacted me in her second trimester to talk about her vision for maternity photos. She had a very clear idea of what she wanted, and had decided that I was the perfect photographer for her.

She stopped by the studio with her husband Joshua to chat and see the studio wardrobe, and they booked their session before leaving. We talked about what Joshua should wear for the session as well, and kept in touch over the coming months. When it was time for her actual maternity fitting a couple of weeks before her session, she came in and tried on several dresses. Dayana chose her favorites, and agreed to wear the first lace one as a favor to me since it was a brand new dress and I wanted to see how it photographed! When Dayana arrived, she had brought her own flower crown with her, and was ready to shoot. She'd had a rough morning feeling a bit sick, but she rallied and was such a trouper.

Her husband Joshua chose to bring white linen pants and two different Burberry shirts which I thought were absolutely perfect for the session. They worked beautifully in color and complemented Dayana's choices as well. I just love everything about this session from their tattoos to their loving embraces. Their little boy is so lucky to have such a loving set of parents! 

*As a note, this session was shot before the new all white studio floors were installed.

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Oona's Nine Month Milestone Session

We recently featured Oona's newborn session, six month session, and her parents' maternity session. This is her 9 month milestone session!

   Most clients opt for newborn, sitting, and first birthday sessions, but we have some clients choose to celebrate 3 months/100 days old and 9 months too. You can never have too many photographs! 

    Oona's mom chose to have her wear a traditional kimono for part of the session and then chose a sweet white eyelet lace dress from the studio wardrobe for the rest. Nine month sessions are some of my favorites... babies have such unique personality traits and pudgy little fingers and toes. I loved Oona's teensy little pigtails and made sure to document that for her mama as well.  

     Nine month sessions are relaxed and easygoing. We spend time just playing while I capture your baby being just who they are at that time in their life. I always ask parents to quietly sit on the couch and observe. While your intent may be to help, your baby can become confused if you're standing right behind the photographer calling to them. They don't know where to look, they're in a new environment, and they can quickly become overwhelmed. The studio is a calm and peaceful environment and I approach babies in the same way. The quieter, the better! Here are a few of my favorites from Oona's nine month session. I can't wait to share images from her FIRST BIRTHDAY session in a couple of days. This little girl LOVES birthday cake, as you will see! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Oona, 12 days new

   If you're new to the website, this week is a throwback to one of my favorite families! I thought it would be fun to show the progression from maternity through the first year with one client. You can view Irene & Steve's maternity session by clicking here.

   When Irene and Steve let me know that their little girl Oona had arrived so we could schedule their newborn session, I was so excited to see them and meet her! She was every bit as cute as I imagined she would be and had the poutiest little lips and the longest fingers. Steve and Irene brought her to the studio and Irene chose a dress from the studio wardrobe.

   I started working with just Oona, and was lucky enough to catch a cute little baby sneeze and her studying gaze. She was such a big baby and so long, and also preferred to stretch out rather than be bundled up. I always let babies lead the way when it comes to their images, so I photographed Oona as she was most comfortable. I love all the tiny details of brand new babies... their lips, fingers, toes, and eyelashes. I always marvel at how perfectly made every baby is! I will never force one of my newborns into a contorted position - all of my images of babies curled up are because that particular baby preferred to be wrapped in that manner and felt more secure that way. Every baby is different! 

  After I wrapped up Oona's portraits, we moved on to parent images which I absolutely love. Parent images are always included in my newborn sessions, and are such an important part of them. I want your baby to see how much you were in awe of them in those early days and how much you loved them from the very beginning. Some parents need some extra help with guided natural interaction, but Steve and Irene did not. They snuggled together and loved on their little girl. 

Next up on the blog will be Oona's 6 month session, so check back in a couple of days to see how much she grew between this session and 6 months! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Henry

I last worked with Katharine and Howard for their winter maternity session at the park location which you can view by clicking here. I was so excited to hear that Henry had arrived, and we scheduled his newborn session to take place two weeks later.  Katharine chose to add on hair and makeup services and worked with Megan. 

When they arrived, Henry was sound asleep in his car seat. Katharine and I looked through the studio wardrobe, and she chose a beautiful champagne pink dress. I began working with Henry for his solo portraits while Howard relaxed on the couch and Katharine was being pampered by Megan. Henry was the cutest little squish and so easy going. I loved photographing all of his little details, and was amazed at how he curled up in my lap while I was wrapping him. I never force babies into poses, and tend to wrap them as they naturally fold. He was definitely one of my easiest babies in the history of the studio. 

After I finished with Henry's solo portraits we moved on parent and family images. Katharine is so in love with Howard and her son, and was just radiant and beaming. Howard is such a sweet guy, and he's a great dad. I was pretty sure he would be a doting father when I first met him, and I was right. I loved watching this new little family of three together in the studio, and was so happy to get to be a small part of their passage to parenthood. It's an honor to be chosen as the photographer for each family, and it's one that I don't take lightly.

Here are some of my favorite images of sweet Henry and his loving parents! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. You can hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio by watching this video so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Isabella

I first worked with Clarissa for her maternity session in the studio, which can be viewed here. She had already booked a newborn session with a photographer before she had found me for her maternity session. Because she'd already reserved her session with that photographer, she went ahead with it.

I heard from Clarissa after she viewed the images from her initial newborn session with that photographer. She was unhappy with her experience and felt that her daughter didn't look like her daughter. I asked what she meant, and she stated that her baby's skin looked fake and that she didn't even recognize her when she saw the gallery. The photographer she worked with also did not prioritize mother and baby images as Clarissa had requested, and only took one photo of them together. Clarissa wanted a do-over, and she wanted it to be with me. So, a few days later, she brought sweet little Isabella all the way from Hampton, Georgia for her newborn session.

Isabella had the thickest head of hair on a baby that I have ever seen! So many curls and such gorgeous creamy skin. And those perfect little lips! She was such a sweet little sleeper, and I had so much fun photographing her.  After her solo images, we moved on to the most important ones... Isabella in the arms of her mother. Moms, these images are going to mean so much to you when your children head out the door for college. They're going to mean so much to your children who will look at them and SEE how much you loved them and how you looked at them when they were tiny. They're going to be images that your children will always have of you expressing your love for them even when you're not here anymore. They're so important. 

Clarissa loved her images, and emailed me to tell me that I had given her what she had envisioned in the first place. All she wanted were natural images that showed off how beautiful her baby was, and that showed the relationship and unique bond they shared. I can't wait to see them again in April for a family session in the park, and then again this summer when Miss Isabella turns ONEI 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | The Patrick Family

Jason contacted me to schedule a studio maternity session as a surprise for his wife. Yomaira, for a Mother's Day gift. They were expecting their third baby, another little girl! Professional photos were not something they had done before, other than their wedding, and he wanted to go all out. He asked if he could bring her to the studio for her maternity fitting (unbeknownst to her) and surprise her with the session there. 

I loved that he was gifting her with a maternity session and images to have forever of their growing family. I mean, I would personally just be so excited if my husband gifted me a photography session! It's truly a gift that lasts a lifetime and that means so much to me personally. Plus, I have something to show and give to my children as well!

The day they arrived for the maternity fitting, I had expected him to have already told his wife why she was there... but no. They walked in and she asked, "Okay, so why are we here?" I said...."Surprise! Happy Mother's Day!" She was a little bit concerned we were going to shoot the session right then and there without having had the time to do her hair and makeup to her liking, but I assured her the session wasn't until the following week and that she was only here for the fitting. Her older children, Tony and Julie were also along for the ride and they are just the CUTEST and sweetest kids! Julie tried on dresses from the children's wardrobe and found one that she loved. While Yomaira was trying on dresses, Patrick and I chatted about what he and Tony should wear. 

The day of their session, the family arrived, and we began shooting. Family sessions tend to take a little bit longer since we have so many different groupings to do. We shot Yomaira alone, with just her husband, the entire family together, mother and daughter, and mother and son. And I just had to take a few of just the kids lounging on the studio bed while their mother was getting changed. They were just too cute not to! Baby girl is so lucky to be coming into such a close and loving family with the best big siblings ever. I so enjoyed working with the Patrick family, and can't wait to have them back in the studio again in the future! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Sophia, 10 days new

Martina contacted me a couple of months before baby Sophia was due, letting me know that she wanted to schedule a newborn session. We scheduled her on the calendar tentatively since Sophia had a scheduled birthdate. Babies sometimes arrive earlier than their scheduled c-section or induction, so any dates we place on the calendar for a client are not set in stone. We'll adjust them if necessary! 

When the family arrived at the studio for their newborn session, they brought along Grandma and Grandpa who were visiting from their home country of Germany. It was pretty neat to hear German being spoken in the studio. We've had so many clients from all over the world in the last year: Australia, England, France, China, Malaysia, Korea, Nigeria, and now Germany. I wonder what other countries clients will be from this year?! Big sister Celina and dad Felix were also on hand. The family chose to dress Celina in one of the studio dresses for little girls, and Martina chose a champagne pink dress for herself. We started with the family images first so that Celina wouldn't have to be cooped up in the studio for the entire session. Celina was not interested in holding her sister or being next to her. This is absolutely normal for toddlers! I will not force a child to do something they don't want to do, so we just work around your child's comfort level. Your baby's safety is my paramount consideration. Placing a toddler who doesn't want to participate next to a baby is a recipe for injury, so I simply won't do that. In Celina's case she preferred to interact with her baby sister while being held by her daddy. My goal is for children to feel safe and secure during their sessions in the studio, and often that's in the arms of a parent. Sometimes a child will warm up to me later and be willing to take some solo images with baby, but sometimes not. 

When Celina was finished with her part, her grandparents took her down the street to play at a playground. Siblings coming to sessions are always welcomed! If it is possible for the family to do so, we usually arrange for siblings to arrive later after the baby's solo portraits have been finished. Sometimes that just isn't doable for families, so we work around what can be managed and is easiest for families! 

After Celina departed, we finished up with parent images. Martina and Felix were so sweet to each other, loving and enjoying each other and their new daughter. Sophia fell into a very deep sleep during this part of the session so when we finished, I quickly wrapped her back up and took some more baby only portrait images (the last images you see in this post on the rug) in the newborn shooting room. 

*this session was photographed before the installation of the new white studio flooring

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | William, 17 days new

When Joanna contacted me, she was pretty sure her son was too old for a newborn session. This is such a common misconception and it really makes me sad that so many parents want newborn sessions but hear this information and give up on finding someone. I'm here to tell you that your baby does NOT have to be between 5-10 days old for a newborn session in my studio. As a matter of fact, I'll shoot up to 30 days of age, but I always make sure that my clients know what realistic expectations are for their session. The older the baby, the "stiffer" they tend to be in terms of how curled up they'll be. If I have a much older baby that doesn't want to curl up, I'll simply put them into a position that is comfortable for them. We are all about letting your baby lead the way during sessions so they feel safe and comfortable.

Joanna also decided to use our HMUA add on services, and worked with Margaret for her makeup. Clients have the option of just makeup, or both hair and makeup! Margaret used shimmer powders for Joanna's gorgeous eyes and she looked absolutely beautiful! She said she was so glad to have an hour to relax and have her makeup done while I worked with William and that she was amazed at how Margaret was able to make her look NOT tired. That's the most common remark that we hear after clients look in the mirror... our HMUA artists definitely have their bag full of tricks to making new mamas feel cared for and look well rested.

This family was such a sweet family, and I loved working with them. William was such a stretchy little baby... he stretched himself into natural poses, and I captured those. Not every baby does well being left to stretch as some have startle reflex if they're not in deep sleep, so I tend to swaddle those babies to keep them comfortable until they're sleeping deeply enough to not startle. Nobody likes to wake themselves up by hitting themselves in the face!

Here are some of my favorite images from William's newborn session. Isn't he just the cutest little guy?  

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If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photography | Julia

I was so excited to meet Julia when Caroline texted me to let me know she had arrived! I'd last seen Caroline & Ruben at their maternity session which can be viewed by clicking this link. 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Yetsie & Roger

Yetsie called the studio to ask questions about a maternity session with me, and was thrilled to hear that she could borrow from the studio wardrobe. Many clients are glad to hear they won't have to deal with shopping while pregnant, and won't have to purchase a dress they may never wear again. She and her husband came to the studio for her maternity fitting, and she chose two dresses from the wardrobe that she loved. It was so much fun getting to know them at their fitting, and I couldn't wait for their session!

Margaret met Yetsie at the studio in advance of her maternity session and prepped her hair and makeup. Margaret is amazing and loved by all of my clients who have used her - roughly 75% of clients choose to add on her services to their session. Sitting in her chair is like hanging out with an old friend, and the results are perfection.

When I arrived, Margaret was just finishing up, so we got started. I loved the gowns that Yetsie had chosen. Roger was such a fun and willing participant, and we all had such a great time in the hour we spent together. Isn't she absolutely gorgeous? 

After their maternity session, Yetsie asked to book a newborn session with me as well. I can't wait to share the gorgeous images of their sweet baby girl who looks EXACTLY like her mama! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Harrison

I was so honored to photograph Mary & Matt's maternity session in the field, and then the birth of their son, Harrison. (You can view their maternity session here. )

Two weeks after Harrison was born, they brought him to the studio for his newborn session. Margaret, our HMUA, prepped Mary while I worked with just Harrison, and Matt arrived from work a bit later to participate the session. Her hair and makeup services are available as an add on to your session, and many clients choose to use her. All you have to do is roll out of bed, brush your teeth, and come to the studio. We will take care of the rest! Margaret is lots of fun to talk to while you're being prepped, and it's such a fun experience to have your hair and/or makeup done by her! Mary already knew which dress she wanted to wear from the studio wardrobe since she had considered it for her maternity session, so after Margaret was finished, she got dressed and we started with parent and family images.  

Harrison was such a sweet little nine pound chunk who slept through his session, and I loved watching his parents interact with him for the family images. Mary is such a warm and genuine person, and she wears motherhood well. Harrison is so lucky to be in a such a fun loving family! Here are some of my favorite images from Harrison's newborn session!

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Caleb

Hannah contacted me a week before her induction was to take place to ask if I had availability for a newborn session. I was excited to let her know that I would be able to work with them since some of my babies had arrived earlier than expected, opening up a couple of spots in my schedule. I always try my hardest to fit in last minute requests, but once my calendar is closed with my maximum number of reserved newborns due in that particular month, it's closed and inquiries who want to reserve will have to be on a waiting list, subject to availability. 

The morning of their session, they let me know they had arrived early and I told them to come on up. When they walked into the studio, they explained that they had driven all the way from Buford! I'm always honored when a family chooses me to document their newborn session, and when clients drive from well over an hour away...well, that means a lot to me. Hannah explained that no one in her area shot the way that I did, and she knew when she saw my portfolio that my images were exactly the style she was looking for. 

Caleb was SUCH a sweetie! He was a little snuggle bug, and snoozed away for his entire session. His parents watched through the observation window, and took some time to relax on the couch with snacks and drinks from the studio fridge as well. 

After I finished photographing just Caleb, we moved into the larger studio area for my favorite part of newborn sessions....parent and family images! These are the images I just love the most because it's so beautiful to see a brand new baby in the arms of his parents. New moms are just glowing naturally! Sometimes parents are a little nervous about what they should do, but it's easy in my studio... all you have to do is love your baby. I'll step in and take care of the rest, and subtly adjust you if needed for the most flattering angles while capturing authentic moments. The images will be the ones you'll reach for to reminisce about those first days and how tiny they were...and you'll be able to remember and see exactly how perfectly they fit on your shoulder nuzzling your neck. I wish photos could also have scratch and sniff capabilities for that heavenly new baby smell...but alas, technology hasn't come quite that far yet! 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Caroline & Ruben (and Snack Pack)

Caroline contacted me early in her pregnancy to reserve her maternity and newborn sessions. She came to the studio to visit early in her second trimester, and brought her adorable pup Snack Pack along!

Two weeks before her maternity session, she came to the studio to try on pieces from the wardrobe and decided on her favorites. All clients have access to the studio wardrobe which has a wide range of styles in sizes 0-16. Most dresses are based on bust size, not overall size, and accommodate your growing belly. Even if you choose not to wear something from the wardrobe, I still love to meet when possible and see what you and your partner are planning to wear so that we can make sure it's cohesive and makes the most sense for the location you've chosen for your maternity session! 

The maternity fitting is also a chance for us to get to spend some time together so when your session takes place you don't feel like you're being photographed by a complete stranger. I love getting to know my clients as people.  I firmly believe that a huge part of why my sessions are so much fun is because of the initial time spent together before the shutter even clicks.

Caroline also chose to add on hair and makeup services with Margaret, our HMUA, which I always strongly recommend. You're pregnant, and you deserve to be pampered. Why not make a fun day of your maternity session experience and then go out for a date with your partner after it's all over to show it all off? Margaret is incredible at what she does, and will make you look and feel like the most beautiful version of yourself. You will not look in the mirror and think "Who is that person?", but you'll think, "Wow - I didn't know I could look like this with makeup!" 

Some couples don't need much direction in the way of natural interaction because they just ignore the fact there's a camera there. That would definitely describe these two: I simply placed them where I needed them, and they took care of the rest. I loved shooting this session and working with this sweet couple and soon to be family of four. Here are just a few of my favorite images from their session! 

Ready to reserve your maternity session? Contact me today to begin planning - I can't wait to meet you! 

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.