Leslie inquired about a newborn session in her third trimester, booked, and then attended a studio Open House with her own mom so that she could meet me and see the studio. I love meeting my clients in advance and welcome them to make an appointment if they don't have the opportunity to attend an Open House. We talked about how the session would flow, and about what her husband and stepson should wear. The whole family prefers to be casual, which is never a problem! I gave her ideas for colors and pieces that everyone could wear. She told me that her stepson was incredibly excited to be a part of the session as well, and that Hector, her husband wasn't much for having his photos taken.

On the day of their session, the family arrived in my studio along with Hector's mom. Leslie requested that no tiebacks be used and that we keep it very simple with more focus on family images than solo portraits. That's never a problem to do when a client requests this. Otherwise, the final gallery is a 50/50 between baby alone and baby with parents and family. The family wanted to include Grandma in some of the images, and I was more than happy to do this.

I started with Raquel's images, which I finished quickly since she was sleeping so soundly. Then I moved on to sibling shots with proud big brother. He is just the SWEETEST. I loved watching him with his baby sister! (Leslie surprised him by ordering a matted print of his favorite image for his bedroom at home)

We then moved to images with Leslie and the children, and then gathered everyone together. Even though Leslie had warned me that Hector didn't enjoy having his photo taken, he seemed to have a pretty good time! Sessions in my studio are always relaxed and not rushed. I never want anyone to feel stressed or that we're in a hurry - because we are not. When everyone is relaxed and enjoying themselves, the session flies by that much faster! LOVED working with this family, and cannot wait to see them again in the future!

Image of a sleeping, newborn, girl with her hands by her cheeks.

Side by side images of a, newborn, baby, girl sleeping on her side, wrapped in a gray blanket.

Image of a newborn, baby, girl, sleeping with her arms stretched out over her head, wrapped in a light pink blanket.

Side by side images of a sleeping, newborn, girl, wrapped up in a pink blanket with her hand on her ear.

Image of a sleeping, newborn, baby, girl, wrapped in a light pink blanket, with one hand over her face.

Image college of a brother holding his newborn, baby, sister, on a bed, in his lap.

Side by side images of a brother interacting with his newborn baby sister. In the first image, he has his hand on her head and he is smiling down at her. In the second image, he is kissing her forehead. Taken in the natural light studio of Lily Soph…

Image of a boy holding his newborn, baby, sister up on his shoulder and smiling at the camera.

Image of a mother, holding her sleeping, newborn, daughter, wrapped in a blanket, smiling down at her with her step son at her side, also smiling down at the baby.

Close up image of a newborn's head in the crook of her mother's arm.

Image of a mother sitting on a bed, cradling her newborn daughter in her arms.

Side by side images of a mother holding her sleeping, newborn daughter. The first image is of the mother and daughter and the second image is a close up of the newborn baby.

Side by side images of a family of four. In the first image, they are all smiling down at the baby in the mother's arm and in the second image, they are all looking at the camera.

Side by side images of a grandmother holding her new granddaughter. In the first image, the grandson is standing with his grandmother and in the second image the grandmother is holding her granddaughter up and kissing her head.

Side by side images of a father holding his sleeping, newborn, daughter in his hands.

Image of a father standing in front of a window, holding his sleeping, newborn, daughter up and kissing her forehead.

Side by side images of a father and mother cooing over their sleeping, newborn, daughter.

Image of a father and son smiling at each other while the father holds his sleeping, newborn daughter.

Image collage of father holding his sleeping, newborn, daughter, wrapped in a blanket,  to his chest.

Side by side images of a husband and wife, interacting with their newborn, daughter. In the first image, they are smiling at her and in the second image, they are kissing while she sleeps on her dad's chest.

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!