Atlanta Baby Photographer | Julia is ONE!

I last photographed Julia at her newborn session (click here to view) and was so excited to see her and her sweet family again to celebrate her first birthday!

The family chose to bring along their dog to participate also. I welcome non-shedding dogs to the studio that are small and well behaved.  Snack Pack is an important member of their family too, and one of my favorite dogs on the planet. He's such an easy going boy, and he and Julia are wild about each other.

Her mom, Caroline, had stopped by the studio a few weeks before their session to look at different options from the wardrobe for Julia and herself. In between the time they stopped in and the session took place, I added a dress to the studio wardrobe that I just KNEW Caroline would love. I was right - she fell in love with it the second she saw it and chose to wear it for their session! 

Caroline also brought two of Julia's favorite stuffed loveys to incorporate into the session, and chose a sweet little white dress from the studio wardrobe for her to wear. She also chose one of our tutus but Julia wasn't much of a fan, so that didn't last long. Your child's comfort is my priority, so sometimes it requires flexibility to default to a backup plan. When Julia was presented with her cake, she didn't want to touch it and she hated the high chair. So, we put the cake on the floor and let her approach. She was happiest in the arms of mommy or daddy, so we simply shifted gears and went with what worked for her. Every baby is so different and will react differently. As long as everyone is relaxed and goes with the flow, the resulting images will be perfect and unique to your baby and their personality! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 Family Photographer | The Tuckers, party of 6

Heather is a local doula and a mother of four adorable and sweet children. As a mother of three (who wishes it was four!) I was thrilled to work with them to plan their session. I love large families and the different personalities and quirks of each child. I love the chaos and the running around and having fun during these sessions. When we discussed what to wear, I suggested that Heather either choose to dress her family in neutral colors or to take color inspiration from a patchwork quilt. I LOVE color, and encourage families to wear colors if that's more true to who they are. It is stressful to coordinate a family of six, and I'll help you every step of the way with styling input! Heather chose the neutral route, and we exchanged a few emails and texts leading up to their session. Many of the clothes they wore were from their own closet, but Heather treated herself to a new tunic (from Old Navy!) to wear. She asked me if it would be okay for her middle daughter to wear her cowboy boots that she loved... my answer was "YES!" I absolutely love when children choose to wear their favorite pair of boots or a favorite dress because it makes the images that much more meaningful to them and to you. 

We met at the field and started our session off with everyone hugging each other and snuggling. As kids lost interest and ran off, we photographed the remaining ones. Family sessions are fast paced because small kids just don't have long attention spans or much patience for dragging things out. Keeping it interesting and fun for them is key, and I'll be working with you every step of the way with suggestions for natural interaction and engagement. Your job is to relax and simply love your children. Everything else will fall perfectly into place! 

We have VERY limited fall sessions remaining, so please contact us soon if you want to grab one of our last dates! 

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 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 | Charles & Shelly

Shelly contacted us for a last minute maternity session in the park and had a lot of schedule limitations due to her work in the medical field. We were able to squeeze her in on a weekday night and the weather thankfully cooperated! Because it was such a last minute session, Shelly came to the studio for her maternity fitting right before her session took place. We frequently do this with out of town clients who travel to us specifically for a session and speak with out clients about their current size to determine how much of a variety we'll have for them to choose from. The majority of our dresses can accommodate most bellies and are based on bust size. Usage of the studio wardrobe is included with your session, and even if you choose not to borrow from the wardrobe you'll still have styling assistance from us. We care about your session and the final product and work closely with you to help you choose the best colors and styles to take the stress out and make it a fun experience! 

Shelly's husband joined us and we headed to the park. There was a beautiful weeping willow tree that was in perfect line up with the path of the setting sun that time of year, and we took full advantage of it. I just loved how sweet Shelly and her husband were with each other, and they were a lot of fun to work with. Here are a few of my favorite images from their park maternity session! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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!

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Luke

We scheduled Luke's newborn session originally for when he was ten days old, but had to reschedule for when he was almost three weeks old due to some postpartum blood pressure issues for his mama. I had last seen them when they came to the studio for their maternity session, and was so excited to meet their baby boy! 

I'd like to take this opportunity to address one of the biggest misconceptions about newborn sessions that I hear ALL the time. Your baby does NOT have to be ten days or less for a newborn session. I'm not sure where this originated, and it makes me sad. So many mothers miss out on newborn images because of believing these misconceptions. It is NOT too late for a newborn session if your baby is over two weeks old. Your baby will NOT look like a six month old at three weeks old. Yes, we typically schedule for between 8-16 days of age but there are so many factors that go into when the session date will take place. When you contact us to let us know your baby has arrived, we will ask you questions about how you're recovering. If you had a c-section, it's best to wait until closer to the two week mark. If your baby was really teeny tiny at birth or born much earlier than their estimated due date, we'll probably also suggest 2-3 weeks of age. If you're a mama holding your 21 day old baby and wishing you had scheduled a newborn session but were told it was too late, contact us now. We'll try and fit you in! 

So, I now present Luke.... who was every bit as snuggly and sweet as he looks. 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 | A studio session with Amanda & Josh

Our studio works with a lot of professional photographers who choose to work with us for their maternity, newborn, and family images. I'm always honored when another professional in the industry chooses to work with me! Amanda is a wedding photographer, and such a fun personality. She's originally from New Jersey, and her best friend was visiting the weekend that she came in to try on pieces from the wardrobe so she brought her a long. We three gals had a good time chatting about motherhood, babies, and lots of other things. It felt like a girls' hangout in many ways! Amanda fell in love with two dresses that we had in the wardrobe, and her best friend approved of her choices. I always welcome husbands, mothers, sisters, best friends to attend maternity fittings as long as they are supportive and my clients want them to be there. You're under no obligation to bring anyone along if you don't want to! :) 

Amanda also chose to add on hair and makeup services and worked with our lead HMUA, Margaret. She and Margaret had been in communication prior to their session about the look that Amanda wanted her to create. All of our HMUA's are wonderful at looking at what you're hoping for and then tailoring it to be the best look for you. They are all experts at professional makeup application and will work closely with you to ensure that you look and feel absolutely gorgeous.

When I arrived at the studio, I came a few minutes early so that I could chat with Josh and get to know him a bit. I find that husbands are much more comfortable in front of the camera when they are comfortable with me. I'm, very easy to get along with, and I don't ask husbands to do things like kneel and kiss the belly or place hands over the belly in the shape of a heart. I also shoot efficiently and won't keep your husband standing around for two hours while he slowly goes crazy. I'm good with the husbands and boyfriends, I promise! Even if your partner hates participating in photo sessions, he'll admit that it "wasn't so bad" when we're finished. Some even admit that they had fun.

Without further ado, here are a few of my favorite images from Amanda & Josh's studio maternity session! Check back in tomorrow to see newborn images of their adorable baby boy, Luke!  

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 Family Photographer | Gus turns two!

When Ana contacted us to book a family session in the park location, she informed us that they'd never had professional family photos taken. She wanted to book a family session as a gift to her son, who was turning two. This made me emotional because THIS is exactly why family sessions are so important... they are truly a gift to your children who will be able to look at these images displayed in your home and see tangible proof of your family's love for each other. What an incredibly special gift to give. 

She stopped by the studio for a style consultation and we talked about colors that would look great on her and ideas of what she and her husband could wear. She chose one of our Henley shirts that we keep in the studio wardrobe for little boys for her son Gus to wear during the session and set off to Target with a plan in mind for what to choose for herself.

Ana's session was scheduled for February and on the same night that she and her husband were going out for their Valentine's Day date. She decided to add on hair and makeup services with our lead HMUA, Margaret for their family session. I always recommend planning a special date for after your session to get some extra mileage for your hair and makeup investment! Ana loved Margaret's work so much that she emailed Margaret after the session to tell her how much she loved it, and how much her husband loved it as well. We aim to please! 

During their session, we had a lot of fun laughing, tickling, and being silly. Gus is such a sweet little boy with some of the most amazing eyelashes I've ever seen. He was such a joy, and the happiness and love are so evident in their images. Here are a few of my favorites in black and white!

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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!

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Kayla

Kayla contacted us for a studio maternity session to celebrate expecting her baby boy, and came to the studio with her husband for her maternity fitting. We had a lot of fun chatting and getting to know each other while she tried on dresses. The studio wardrobe is an included perk to all booked clients and is part of the session experience! 

Kayle chose one of our split front dresses and another gorgeous off the shoulder white dress with long lace sleeves. A lot of clients worry that they shouldn't wear pink if they're expecting a boy, or blue if they're expecting a girl. However, I think that the main goal should be for you to feel BEAUTIFUL in what you're wearing and to choose what is most flattering to your skin tone and body type. Plus, we have so many clients who don't even know what they're having and this thought never even crosses their mind! 

Kayla chose to add on makeup services with Megan, one of our talented HMUA's. I arrived at the studio as Megan was finishing up makeup application and was blown away (as I always am by our HMUA's) by the amazing job that she did. Choosing professional makeup application is such a luxurious experience, and makes my clients feel 110% confident and gorgeous which translates to their final images. It's worth it! You can rest assured that I practice what I preach because I use one of my HMUA's whenever I have my own photographs taken. 

Here are a few of my favorite images from Kayla's studio maternity session. I can't wait to share images of her sweet baby boy next month from their newborn session! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 Family Photographer | Oona grows!

I've been lucky enough to work with this sweet family since their maternity session when Irene was pregnant with their daughter. I have photographed many sessions for them now, so I'll list them below so you can check them out! 

• Irene & Steve's Field Maternity Session
• Oona's Newborn Session
• Oona's Six Month Field Session
• Oona's 9 Month Studio Session
• Oona's First Birthday Session

Irene and Steve wanted a spring session when Oona was around 18 months old, and we decided to shoot in the park location in May before summertime arrived and it became oppressively hot. I gave them some ideas of what to wear from their own closets, and we met an hour before sunset for lots of running around and having fun. Oona had a late nap that day and a nice big dinner with snacks on hand to keep her happy since it was past her normal bedtime.  I only shoot outdoor sessions one hour before sunset because the dreamy sunset lighting is incomparable to any other time of day. For families who don't want to keep their children up later, I suggest booking a session after daylight savings time when the sun sets much sooner in the evening. Late naps and full bellies are key for those later hour sessions. 

18 month olds are on the GO and they stop for nothing. It's super important for clients to realize that a session with an 18 month old requires lots of patience, willingness to play and run, have a tickle fight, and letting go of the idea that an 18 month old will sit still or be "cooperative". When I say "cooperative" - I mean sitting perfectly still with hands folded and smiling for the camera. That's just not what my sessions are about. If you want to remember your toddler in all their independent glory and feisty personality, and you want to have images that show how much you loved each other as a family and all the fun you had, then we're a great fit! 

Irene & Steve were definitely worried during the session and afterwards that Oona was too challenging and that we didn't get anything. I reassured them that there were plenty of absolutely beautiful images. After they viewed their gallery and came to pick up their print selection and USB with their digital files from the studio, Steve admitted that he was really (pleasantly!) surprised by all of the images since Oona was more interested in exploring her surroundings than anything else. 

Here are a few favorites from our family session at the park! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 | An evening with Kristen & Steve in the park

Kristen and Steve drove all the way from Myrtle Beach, SC for a maternity session in the park location with me! They were actually the fourth client from South Carolina to book with us in 2017. We work with LOTS of clients from other states and we are available for travel to NYC and Charlotte, NC at certain times during the year. If you're from one of those areas and hoping for a maternity session, contact us to see when we'll be in your area next!  

Because they were from out of town, we scheduled the maternity fitting to take place right beforehand and Kristen also elected to add on hair and makeup services with Margaret. Steve had brought a couple of his own shirts, but they were just too dark to work with Kristen's choices so we pulled a shirt from our studio wardrobe for him which fit him perfectly and pulled the whole look together. Kristen found two dresses that she loved during her fitting, and we headed to the location for their session. 

It was a cold evening in March, so I had grabbed a couple of shawls from the maternity wardrobe to use during the session. I love textures and layers, and during colder sessions I have no qualms about asking couples to snuggle up in a blanket if mama needs to warm up! The light was beautiful, so braving the cold was worth it. We had a lot of fun during the session and Kristen looked absolutely gorgeous, Margaret did an absolutely wonderful job as she always does. Adding on hair and makeup services with our HMUA team will take things to another level in terms of your personal confidence during the session and the end result. They will work closely with you to customize the perfect look for you that you're comfortable with and that you feel like a supermodel wearing! 

The following images are just a few of my favorite from their session! They welcomed the cutest little baby girl a couple of months later, and I can't wait to meet her when they return to Atlanta for a family session in the future. 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 Family Photographer | A golden family maternity session in the field

Taniqua contacted the studio because she saw some of our work, and a friend of hers mentioned that she had worked with us for her maternity and newborn sessions. She had never had professional family images taken, and she decided since this was likely her last baby, she wanted to have this time documented before they became a family of five. She LOVED the field location, and she brought her two children to the studio for a maternity fitting. We talked about what her husband and son should wear, and her daughter had lots of fun trying on dresses from our little girls' studio wardrobe. Taniqua chose two dresses for herself, and also elected to add on makeup services with Megan. 

We met at the field, and while Taniqua and her daughter got dressed I chatted with her husband about his Apple Watch. My husband had just gotten one, and I was considering getting one for myself. He convinced me to get one (I actually went to Best Buy afterwards and picked one up!) and I've LOVED having it. Totally a random tangent here... but if you're considering an Apple Watch, I'm a fan of them! 

When everyone was ready, we headed out to the field to begin shooting. The kids had fun running around and playing with their parents and there was a lot of love and laughter happening. I so enjoyed working with this fun family, and there were so many beautiful images from their session it was almost impossible to choose a favorite! The image that Taniqua chose to print now hangs in their home in a 16x20 framed print on their wall. I'm looking forward to seeing this family again for another family session next year with their third baby in tow! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 | A Fresh 48 Session at Piedmont Hospital

Liz & Isaac booked a Fresh 48 session for when their daughter arrived, and I invited them to come drop by the studio to meet with me in advance. The studio is in Grant Park close to Zoo Atlanta, so it's an easy drive for most of my clients since it's right off of I-20! While meeting me before your session is not a requirement, I really love the chance to meet with my families before their baby arrives. Would you rather have a total stranger show up, or someone you've already met before and are comfortable with? It's also a great opportunity to ask questions and for me to run through what the Fresh 48 session will be like.

When sweet little Frances arrived, Liz sent me a text letting me know. She opted to have me come the next day rather than the same afternoon which is usually the norm. Most moms would like a chance to recover a little bit from childbirth and take a shower, freshen up, etc. When I arrived, Frances was sound asleep and I marveled over her adorable little button nose and how cute she was!

Fresh 48 sessions are shot in a documentary lifestyle way. This means I show up and while I will move some items out of the way to avoid a cluttered background, I don't pose your baby. Most families opt to keep their baby wrapped in the iconic hospital blanket with the hospital hat, and moms will bring a robe from home to wear if they don't want to be in a hospital gown. If you can't get up out of the bed, no problem! I work around you. Many first time parents are also a little bit nervous about handling their new baby since they might not have had a whole lot of practice. Also totally ok! I work with so many new families every week, so I'm used to this. I'll work with you at your comfort level to create beautiful images of this fleeting time in your lives. I truly love working with new parents and being a source of encouragement and support in any way that I can during the session. I'm a mother of three children, and I was once where you soon will be. It's amazing, and beautiful, and I'm so excited for all of my clients embarking on this wild and crazy adventure of parenthood. There's no turning back, your life will never be the same...and you'll never want it any other way. And with a Fresh 48 session, you'll be able to look back to where it all began when your baby was the tiniest little peanut and remember it all. 

Fresh 48 sessions are limited! We are fully booked for certain due date windows already in 2017 and 2018, so please contact us soon if you would like information on reserving your session! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 | Grady

Alexandra contacted us informing us that her baby boy was almost three weeks old and wanted to know if that was too late to schedule a newborn session. She didn't think she would want newborn photos, but quickly changed her mind when she realized how fast Grady was changing and that he would only stay this little forever in photographs.

I was pleased to inform her that we have "older" newborns all the time and that we had an opening for them.  We take a limited number of guaranteed newborns each month, but often have last minute availability since babies arrive on their own timeline! That opening happened to be the same day as the day they were attending a wedding, so Alexandra was thrilled that her hair and makeup service add on with Megan would get some extra mileage that day! 

Another concern that Alexandra had was that she described themselves as a casual couple who love to wear jeans and Chuck Taylors and she wasn't much of a dress person. I told her I embrace personal style and that I encourage clients to look like themselves in photographs. So, if wearing the studio wardrobe is not for you, then wear your own clothing! Our newborn prep guide gives you guidelines for the best color palette and I'll help pull the best cohesive look together when you arrive. Many of my clients opt to wear their own clothing and just bring multiple selections from their closet along with them. So if jeans and a casual shirt is your preference, please, by all means wear it. There's no rule that you have to wear a dress or a button down shirt. I want my clients to feel comfortable and relaxed, and look at their images and see themselves. We'll work together to achieve that! 

Grady was the SWEETEST little boy with the poutiest lips and squeezable cheeks. I loved chatting with Alexandra and Evan during the session. Evan had to leave at a certain time to attend a luncheon for the men in the wedding, and we accommodated that need. We are flexible to work the session around dads since many of them sometimes need to be in and out in a half an hour. We've had LOTS of dads arrange to stop in at their lunch break since that was the only time they could get away. If you have schedule restrictions, be sure to let us know so we can best advise you and plan for your session. 

Here are a few of my favorite images from Grady's session! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 Family & Baby Photographer | A mommy and me session in the park

I was so excited to see Clarissa and her beautiful daughter, Isabella again. I first met Clarissa when I photographed her studio maternity session (click here to see some of those images!), and then met little Isabella when she brought her to the studio for her newborn session (click here to see some of those images!). I'll be seeing them again this coming weekend for Isabella's first birthday portraits complete with some cake smashing fun! I absolutely love watching my tiny clients grow and getting to know their families well over the first year and beyond.  

Prior to the session taking place, Clarissa dropped by the studio to look through the wardrobe and get inspiration for what to wear. She knew she wanted to use her own clothing, but wasn't sure on what she should wear. I offer all outdoor session clients the opportunity to book a styling appointment at the studio in advance of their session with me to go over options from their own wardrobe and see if there are any pieces they might want to borrow for their session. It's also a GREAT way to introduce your children to me in advance if you've booked a family session. 

For Isabella's six month session, Clarissa chose the park location. Clarissa also opted to add on makeup services with Megan for her session as well. When I arrived at the studio, I played with Isabella for a few minutes as Megan was finishing up Clarissa's makeup. Clarissa and Isabella got dressed and we headed down the street to the location! 

My sessions are about the emotional connection, so there are lots of snuggles and cuddles going on. I'll place you where I want you in terms of lighting, give you a few directions for natural interactions with some tips to make sure you don't accidentally give yourself the dreaded faux double chin, and then I step back and let the magic happen. Your children are happiest when they are with you and having fun. So, come relaxed and open to playing and having fun, and the rest will naturally follow. 

Without further ado, here just of few of the images from this session with this gorgeous mother and daughter duo. I can't wait to share images from Isabella's upcoming First Birthday session! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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 | Jace

I last saw Jace and his family the day after he was born at his Fresh 48 session.  Rashida had decided to add on hair and makeup services with Megan, so arrived at the studio with Jace and settled into the hair and makeup chair with Megan. Because the family lives in the same Grant Park neighborhood that my studio is in, daddy and big brother Jaiden stayed home until it was time to join us.

With Rashida in the hair and makeup chair, I set to work photographing baby Jace for his newborn solo portraits. I mentioned in my previous post about Jaces' Fresh 48 session that he had piano player fingers...I wasn't kidding. Check out how long his perfect little fingers are! 

As I was wrapping up, the other men of the family arrived and we started with sibling images. Jaiden borrowed a causal grey t-shirt from my studio wardrobe for little boys, and his mama chose a lace dress that she loved.  Jaiden was SO cute with his baby brother and so excited to be a part of the session! Older preschool age kids are usually lots of fun to work with and active participants. 

We then moved to family and parent images, which are always my favorite. While I will always try to get one traditional family portrait of everyone looking and smiling, that's not the goal. When you look at your images, I want you to see yourself as a family who loves each other and enjoys being together. And trust me, that's so easy to accomplish when all you have to do is be yourselves! 

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.

Jace | A Fresh 48 Session at Atlanta Medical Center

Rashida called the studio to find out more about The Birth Session. When she learned that we were fully booked for the rest of the year, she decided that a Fresh 48 session would be a good fit for them. I invited her to the studio to meet, and she dropped in. We talked about what to expect, and the process, and after seeing the studio, she decided she wanted to book a newborn session as well! 

Rashida's baby was a stubborn little thing, and after a lengthy induction, he finally joined the family! We arranged for my arrival at Atlanta Medical Center to take place shortly before big brother so that I could photograph the new baby alone and with his parents since kids have shorter attention spans. 

When I arrived, I learned they had not yet named their new son. They did eventually settle on Jace before they departed from the hospital to go home! He had a full head of hair, pouty lips, and piano player fingers. When big brother Jaiden arrived with his grandparents, it was so neat to see the look of wonder on his face. Jaiden is four, and it reminded me of when my oldest daughter met her baby brother for the first time. A little unsure at first, and then all in! 

Welcome to the family, Jace! Check back in a couple of days to see Jaces' 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 Maternity Photographer | Myka & Navarro

I've known Myka for quite some time, but don't see her often. One day I was in my bank and noticed her sitting in a chair waiting for her appointment with one of the bankers. I said hello and found out that she was pregnant! She asked me for recommendations on care providers, and I told her where I went (Intown Midwifery delivering at Atlanta Medical Center). 

Months went by, and one day an email from her popped into my inbox. She let me know that she had tried taking some of her own maternity photos, but decided that an expert would be the better way to go. We talked about her vision for the session and what she was planning to wear (she had an amazing caftan from Jen's Pirate Booty that she'd picked up from a boutique in L.A.) and settled on the field as the best location for the overall feel and look she envisioned. 

I met Myka & Navarro at the field on a very hot evening in August, and got right to work. I LOVE this session because of the laughter and the authentic emotion captured between the two of them. You can't fake this kind of connection, and it's clear how much fun these two have together. The backlight from the sunset was also pretty amazing too. Myka and Navarro went on to have the most beautiful baby boy, three weeks before I had my son. I've since then had the pleasure of photographing him for his 6 month session and a Santa session, and he just keeps getting cuter! 

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 Hospital Photographer | Piedmont Hospital Fresh 48 Session

Liz & Isaac contacted me to inquire about Fresh 48 sessions and decided to book. They were having their little girl at Piedmont Hospital and very excited about it. I invited them to stop by the studio to meet with me in advance of their daughter's birth because I always like to meet my Fresh 48 clients in advance when possible. When you've just had a baby, you can feel very vulnerable and a stranger walking into your room to photograph you might not be something you're wild about. They stopped in, and we had a good conversation getting to know each other and about what to expect from their session. Liz let me know that she was in labor, and I waited to hear from her that Frances had been born. When she let me know, I asked if she wanted me to come that same day in the afternoon or the next morning. She decided the next morning would be better for her so that she could get some sleep and have a chance to refresh. 

When I arrived at the hospital, France was sleeping in her bassinet with her cute little hospital bow hat. I opened up the blinds and made a few changes to the room, and we got started. Fresh 48 sessions are EASY. They only require you to love your baby. Some first time parents have never held babies until their own, so they can be a little bit uncomfortable with it at first but we move slowly and take our time. I provide you with guided direction for natural interaction if you're a bit stumped on what to do. Being in front of a camera can sometimes make you freeze up and not know what to do, and I completely understand that and will work with you and your partner. Your resulting images will be natural and unforced and capture you and your baby exactly as you were in those first few days. When you look at them years from now, I want you to smile as you look at your baby's tiny features and remember how their head fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. You might even remember their perfect little baby smell and the way they sighed before a little smile twitched across their face. These moments are why I'm a photographer. There is no better job in the world than being able to freeze time and irreplaceable memories forever for families as they grow. 

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 | Ashlei & Brett, a studio session

Ashlei contacted me to schedule a studio maternity session. She didn't have time to come to the studio beforehand for a fitting since it was so last minute, so we decided we would just wing it as I knew I'd have plenty of options for her. I convinced her to model one of our new additions to the wardrobe (the long fitted gown with the tulle bottom) and she ended up loving it even though it wasn't one of her choices. Sometimes I know a client will look amazing in a specific dress that hasn't been worn yet and convince them to wear it for a couple extra images in their gallery. We are always getting new pieces in and sometimes retire older pieces if they're showing wear and tear. Dresses are always cleaned in between sessions - my dry cleaner  and I are on a first name basis! I love being able to show clients during maternity fittings what a dress looks like on an actual person since that can help them decide. 

Ashlei and Brett were so sweet and loving, and I loved working with them! Isn't she stunning? 

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 | Erin

As many clients do these days, Erin found me on Instagram. She told me she searched Atlanta maternity photographer and when she saw some of my images she knew I was exactly what she was looking for. She wanted gorgeous light out in a field, and emotional connection between her husband, toddler son, and unborn son. We scheduled her session and she chose her favorite dress from the studio wardrobe. When she arrived she was wearing some of the tallest platform wedges I had ever seen. I think she saw the look of surprise on my face, because she quickly informed me she knew these weren't the best choice for our shoot location but that the height difference between her husband and her was the reason she chose to wear them. To her credit, she had no problem walking the gravel path or in the field. I still suggest wearing closed toed shoes if at all possible for comfort and safety reasons though.

Fun fact: Erin and I had our sons on the same day a few weeks after her session! I had promised her that I would let her know when my baby arrived so I texted her that afternoon to let her know he was safely here. We didn't know what we were having until he was born. She responded to my text message to tell me that she was in labor at a different hospital! He was born before midnight that same day. So, she's the only client I've had that shares a birthday with one of my children! 

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 Photography | Hilary and company

Hilary was such a fun client to work with from the minute she stepped into the studio to look through the wardrobe. We were both pregnant, as this session took place in the fall of 2015! My little guy arrived before hers did, so we have fun talking about all things pregnancy and birth.

Hilary is so friendly and outgoing, and chose a bohemian cotton and lace Free People dress from the wardrobe. During her fitting, we also talked about ideas of what her husband and son could wear and what to expect during the session.

The evening of the session, we met out at the field and I met her adorable little guy and husband. When a toddler is involved, I always shoot mom and toddler and the whole family together first before sending dad and kid(s) off to play and have fun while I finish up with mom. As you can see, he was a little unsure at first, but once his mama started snuggling him he had the biggest grins. 

Dates for maternity and family sessions in the field are filling incredibly quickly with very limited weekend availability remaining - we are almost full for October at this point! Limited weeknight sessions are available though, so don't hesitate to contact us if you want to grab one of the last remaining dates. 

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.