I had last worked with Priti & Paras for their maternity session in the gardens location, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Ela was breech, so a c-section was planned when she decided not to turn. For my c-section mamas, I typically plan for their session to take place when baby is 10 days or older just to give them some extra time to recover. Some of my clients with c-sections have come in at 8 days old, but (a) they were feeling great and (b) they needed to do it then for scheduling reasons out of their control. All newborn sessions are booked after babies are 8 days or older unless there are extenuating circumstances that mandate it be done sooner. Example? Dad deploying. Yep, that's happened!
When they arrived and I took Ela out of her carseat I was absolutely amazed by her incredibly long eyelashes. She definitely gets those from her daddy! To this day, I still haven't had a newborn in with longer eyelashes than this one. Priti asked that tiebacks be used for Ela during her solo portaits, but it is always up to the parents. Some mamas of baby girls prefer they not be used at all, while others ask for a mix. We'll discuss that when you arrive for your newborn session!
Ela slept well for her solo portraits and then we moved to the family portion of the session. It's always so special to see new parents with their brand new baby, especially when I've worked with them previously for maternity. There is such a beautiful change that takes place and I'm so lucky to get to witness it so often!
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 when it comes to shooting and to 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.