Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Cecilia

Natalie contacted the studio a few weeks before her due date to inquire about reserving a newborn session. She was concerned that we might not have availability since we do become fully booked a few months out for newborns sometimes. We’d had a couple of our newborns arrive early that month, so we had room on our calendar to reserve her spot.

Reserving your spot doesn’t mean that we are scheduling your session date and time. It means that we are guaranteeing you a spot on our calendar when your baby arrives! Babies are unpredictable. We’ve had micro preemies, 32 weekers, 37 weekers, and up to 42 weekers! Even if your baby is born early or late - it doesn’t matter, you’re still guaranteed your spot with your reservation. You’ll let us know within 48 hours after birth that your baby has arrived, and we’ll respond with a few questions to help us determine the best dates for you. We’ll want to know the weight of your baby, how you both are doing, if you want to add on hair and makeup services, and if you had any complications such as a c-section delivery. These factors all affect the dates we send for you to choose from.

When Natalie, Scott, and Cecilia arrived at the studio they had an armful of clothes from their own closet. We send every client a newborn prep packet that goes over guidelines of what to wear from your own closet! The studio wardrobe is available to new moms as well should you want to do that. Natalie opted for a more casual look with white jeans and a pretty pink off the shoulder top. You should dress how you feel most comfortable! We also talked about Natalie’s preference for whether she wanted Cecilia to wear any headbands during her time with me. Some moms want every image to have a headband, others opt to skip it entirely, and some ask for a mix of with and without. I choose the headbands based on your baby’s skin tone and head size. We don’t do anything the size of Texas around here!

Cecilia was sound asleep, so I took her to the newborn shooting room to get started, and Natalie settled herself into the hair and makeup chair. Other than a couple of nursing breaks, Cecilia was a pretty sleepy and curly baby. I photograph babies with neutral colors (mainly creams and whites) and often bring in pale blushes and peaches for baby girls. She gave me a few smirks, and is just the cutest! As I was finishing up with her solo portraits, our HMUA was putting the finishing touches on Natalie. Cecilia needed to nurse, so Natalie took care of her while I set up our main shooting room for the family and parent portion.

Newborn sessions in the studio are anything but stressful. They are laid back, slow paced, and quiet. This is a time to enjoy being together as a family. I am here to guide you through every single step, and I’ll make sure you’re taken care of. The studio fridge is stocked with an assortment of beverages, and we have quite a few snacks as well. If you need a break, we’ll take one. The parent and family portion usually only takes 30-45 minutes but it’s all dependent on your baby and how they’re doing! I love photographing awake babies, but if they are awake and fussy there isn’t much that we can do in terms of photographing until they calm and settle. Taking a patient approach is what works best, and I promise we’ll have fun too!

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from Cecilia’s 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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Ashley & Lee

Ashley contacted us to schedule a studio maternity session because she and her husband didn’t want to deal with the summer heat in Atlanta. If you’re weather or temperature sensitive and an outdoor session won’t work for you, no problem! We want you to be as comfortable as possible during our time together.

Ashley also scheduled a maternity fitting at the studio and loved that she could borrow from it. She expressed concern that she was on the petite side in height, but we reassured her that we had plenty of options to accommodate her. It’s true! Our shortest female client was 4’10” and our tallest was 6’2”. We have an array of options that will work for sizes o-14/16, and many different styles to suit tastes from simple to boho to glam.

Ashley came in for her maternity fitting alone, and it was so nice to meet her! I always love getting to spend this time with my clients to get to know them and hear their stories. We have 20 minutes allotted for maternity fittings, and I move through them efficiently. Clients are encouraged to take photos of themselves in their favorite dresses (sometimes I lend a hand) with their phones so they have them as reference. You do not have to make a decision that same day, so this also lets you have a visual reference when you’re thinking about what your final choice will be! So many of my clients report back that they polled their friends and family to help them decide as well. Whatever works best for you! Ashley makes decisions quickly and knew exactly which dresses she wanted after trying on several. We discussed her husband’s personality and style preferences, and I gave her some suggestions on what he should wear from his own closet at home. I never want dads to feel uncomfortable in what they’re wearing, so I really love to keep everyone true to who they are. Feeling good in what you’re wearing affects your whole experience in a big way!

A couple of weeks later, Ashley and Lee came to the studio for their maternity fitting. I had her dresses freshly steamed and waiting for her. While she was getting changed, I chatted with Lee a little bit and found out he wasn’t a big fan of having his photograph taken, but was willing because he loves his wife. This is probably 90% of my guy clients! I told him I would make it as easy as possible for him, and I think he was pleasantly surprised at just how easy it actually was! Your guy will not be dragged through an hours long maternity session, and he’ll have built in breaks during our time together. I’m an efficient photographer - we will have lots of fun during, but we’re not wasting time either. I will also walk you both through exactly what to do and adjust you as needed for the best angles. The images you see throughout the website of snuggly couples are REAL. They just had a little help getting close to each other with my direction. The interaction and love between them were just a natural result of that!

Every final gallery is delivered in both color and black and white. I really loved this whole session in black and white, so that’s what I’m choosing to share here!

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, CONGRATULATIONS! 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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Ella is ONE!

I first worked with Cindy for her maternity session, and then again for her daughter’s newborn session! You can view Cindy’s studio maternity images by clicking here, and her newborn images by clicking here. Cindy brought Ella in for our 2017 Santa event, and I loved seeing how big she had gotten! We were thrilled to hear from her when she called to schedule her daughter’s First Birthday session! 

Cindy LOVES our studio wardrobe because she never has to worry about getting ready or finding something to wear. She’s shown up at every session confident that she’ll find something she loves - and she does. She tried on a couple of dresses and chose a gorgeous off the shoulder chiffon floral dress. She had brought a simple pastel pink dress for Ella to wear for the cake portion of her session, but needed something for the parent/solo portraits. I pulled out a few options for her to look through, and this sweet little lace romper was the winner. The chambray bow is also part of the studio wardrobe as we have a few on hand for when moms forget or decide last minute they want to add one! If you’re not interested in the studio wardrobe and prefer to wear your own clothing, that’s totally fine! The wardrobe is simply an option to booked clients should they wish to utilize it. We’ll send you a helpful style guide when you book that will walk you through best practices for dressing everyone participating in the session. 

On the day of their session, Cindy arrived with Ella and her sister! Her sister had not planned to be in the photographs and wasn’t dressed to be. When Cindy expressed her desire to have a couple of aunt and niece images taken, her sister was worried about her outfit. I told her it wasn’t an issue and pulled off a few pieces from our wardrobe for her to try on and choose from. She picked a simple gauze textured dot dress that was the same style as the shirt she had worn to the studio to begin with, and it worked perfectly with what Cindy and Ella were wearing! 

We started off with Ella and her mom together. As Ella warmed up to me, we moved into the solo portraits of her. Ella is a more serious baby, and her personality is perfectly reflected in her images. Ella also showed off her newly acquired walking skills too! Not every one year old is walking yet, but we’ll capture them exactly as they are at the age of 1 even if they’re still crawling and not quite upright yet! 

Cindy changed Ella into her second outfit for the cake portion. Cakes are not required for First Birthday sessions, and about 20% of our First Birthday clients opt to skip including a cake in the session. I think they’re adorable and a lot of fun. If your baby didn’t react well to cake at their party, don’t let that faze you! Cakes in the studio are often much more well received because they’re not tired and overwhelmed with a bunch of loud strangers watching them. It’s a very low key experience with zero pressure or stress. So many of our parents are shocked at how much more their baby enjoyed and interacted with their cake in the studio as opposed to their official party! 

We started off with Ella in the high chair, and managed to take a few images before Ella let us know she was NOT going to sit in it anymore. Cakes don’t have to be done in the high chair (although it’s much easier for parents in terms of cleanup and corralling their baby!) so we just moved her to the floor where she was happy and content. It was adorable watching Ella explore her cake and taste the icing. There were a few moments where she was unsure (girlfriend did NOT like the feeling of icing all over her hands) but she worked through it. I just love photos of babies with their birthday cake icing all over their face… it’s so cute! 

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from Ella’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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Parker

I first worked with Madeleine and Tyson for their maternity session in the gardens, which can be viewed by clicking here. I always LOVE getting the announcement that baby has arrived so we can schedule the newborn session!

Really quickly: we take a limited number of newborns due in a calendar month. Sometimes babies don’t arrive in their due date month, and that’s okay! When you reserve your session, you are guaranteed a spot. We don’t schedule your actual session date until your baby has arrived. Generally newborn sessions are scheduled between 8-16 days of life. However, there are many factors that will affect the dates that we give you as choices! Some of those factors are: baby’s weight, if there any complications for mother and baby, whether baby was born on the earlier or later side, and how mama is recovering! We see older newborns all the time for a variety of reasons, so don’t worry if your baby is older than 16 days old! It is NOT a “make or break” deal if they are.

When the new family of three arrived at the studio, Madeleine and I looked through several pieces that I had pulled and she chose a blue off the shoulder dress. Baby Parker was just the cutest and had a lot of his mom’s features. I loved his head of hair, and he was a sleepy yawny baby.

I headed to the newborn shooting room with Parker and we wrapped his solo portraits up pretty quickly due to how sleepy he was! We send a newborn session prep packet to all of our clients a few days beforehand, and Madeleine had followed it perfectly. While nothing will guarantee that your baby will sleep deeply for their session, following our instructions definitely gives us much higher odds!

I use mainly neutral colors for photographing babies. Your newborn is so perfect, and so precious! I don’t want anything distracting from their sweet little features, and want them to be the focus. I blend natural and organic posing with a few more involved poses as well for babies that are super sleepy. I don’t photograph babies in buckets or hanging from a sling - simple and timeless imagery is what we strive for at the studio!

After Parker’s solo portraits were concluded, I took him out to our main shooting room to his mama to nurse. Sessions are baby led! If your baby needs a break to eat or just to cuddle, we take one. The safety and comfort of my tiny clients are my top priority, so we’ll do what we need to do to accomplish that.

Once Parker was finished nursing, we started with the parent and family session. New mamas are often tired and need to sit down and rest from time to time. I build in breaks for mama throughout so she’s not standing the entire time, and you better believe I’m watching them closely! If I sense that a mama is getting tired, we take a break. The studio fridge is stocked with an assortment of beverages, and we have a snack basket as well! Recovering from childbirth is not always a walk in the park, and I want you to know that you will be taken care of too. I’ve had three babies of my own…. so I know how those first weeks can be!

Here are a few of my favorite images from sweet little Parker’s session. His mama sent me a recent photo of him, and I cannot BELIEVE how big he’s gotten and how much he has changed! I can’t wait to see him again as he grows.

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Madeleine & Tyson

Madeleine contacted us in her first trimester to inquire about a maternity and newborn session. She’s a busy lady, and wanted to make sure she was booked with us as soon as possible. Pregnancy is a busy time! Between planning for your baby, childbirth classes, prenatal visits, taking a babymoom, attending baby showers, etc - the time can get away from you before you know it! She chose the gardens location for her maternity session, and we scheduled her maternity fitting as well.

The day of her fitting, she brought along her husband Tyson. She also brought a yellow dress with a navy floral print that she loved. She was THRILLED to hear that I also loved it. While the majority of my clients do opt for a neutral palette, please don’t think that it’s the only palette you can wear for your session. The colors you choose do matter to the outcome of your final gallery, but we will talk about the best practices for choosing what to wear from your own wardrobe! We have a super easy style guide to read through that our clients report is a total lifesaver and takes so much guesswork out of the equation. We’re also available to provide input and suggestions on what you’re considering wearing. You can either schedule a time to drop by the studio or we can exchange emails - whatever works best for you!

We looked through the wardrobe together, and Madeleine fell in love with a cream dress to wear as her second dress. We talked about jewelry and options for Tyson as well. Lots of clients ask if their partner needs to come with them to their maternity fitting. The answer? It’s optional! I will say that I do enjoy meeting your partner in advance, and sometimes it can be beneficial if he’s not a guy that likes to be photographed. It makes it easier for your partner the day of our session if they’ve already met me since they don’t feel as awkward!

We got lucky with the Atlanta weather in June! It was actually a little bit breezy and in the high 80’s. This doesn’t always happen, but we’re all thankful when it does. The garden flowers were absolutely gorgeous, and we had lots of fun throughout our time together. I direct couples through their entire session, so you don’t need to worry about knowing what to do. Much of what I direct you to do is pretty normal stuff you might do every day - just modified a bit for the best images! I LOVE photographing maternity sessions - I consider them your last couples session before becoming a brand new family. We don’t do cheesy stuff here, so reassure your guy that he will not be asked to drop to a knee and kiss your belly. (Seriously, reassure him: this is literally the most expressed fear of my guy clients!)

Enjoy a few of my favorites from their session, and come back on Friday to see their newborn session with their beautiful baby boy!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Oliver is six months!

Ashley had first contacted the studio when she was pregnant with her son to inquire about booking a session. She had been interested in The Birth Session, maternity, and newborn. We were sad to inform her that we were fully booked and didn’t have any additional space on our calendar. Many of our clients book in the beginning to middle of their second trimester, and we have LOTS who choose to book during their first trimester. It really is never too soon to reserve your spot so we are guaranteed to be able to work with you!

A few months after her son arrived, she contacted us to book a six month milestone session. She and her husband both had hectic work schedules, but were able to make a weekday work for scheduling. Sometimes we have parents who work take a longer lunch and pop by the studio. We do schedule sessions on weekends, but have limited availability, so if you’ve waited until the last minute or want more options for session dates and times - being open to a weekday is definitely in your favor!

We sent over our studio style guide to Ashley and let her know she was welcome to set up a time to come by the studio if she wanted to. This is totally optional! We completely understand that some of our clients simply don’t have the time to drop by for a style consult, and we’re happy to participate in an email exchange to offer our input on what you’re thinking of dressing everyone in should you want to. If you don’t need any assistance or input - that’s also just fine. Everyone is different!

On the day of the session, when the family of three arrived, I started chatting with Cameron. I asked where he worked, and when he told me - I asked him if he knew some of my other clients who also worked there. Sure enough, he did! Such a small world! I loved the striped blue and white linen J. Crew dress Ashley had brought to wear for her session. Oliver wore the cutest striped one piece with adorable button detailing, and dad was in a casual button down that picked up one of the stripe colors. It was the perfect mix!

We began the session with family images, and it wasn’t too hard to get these guys snuggling and interacting together. Ashley and Cameron adore their son, and the feeling is mutual! Once Oliver was comfortable with me, we moved to some solo baby portraits, and then it was time for an outfit change. Ashley had brought along some striped engineer pants with the cutest suspenders. I pulled a white linen button down from my studio wardrobe to incorporate into some as well.

I think my most favorite image from this session is the one below of Ashley laughing as Oliver munches on a fistful of her hair. He’s looking right at his mama, and she looks so beautiful and happy. It’s also a genuine mother and son moment, and one that Ashley would never be able to see of herself. Those are the things I’m looking for during your time with me - I want to document those special and silly moments that really show the love and emotional connection between your family.

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Family Photographer | A Mountain Maternity session

I first worked with Abby and Charlie for their FREEZING cold field maternity session when they were expecting their first baby! You can view their gorgeous images by clicking here. Charlie contacted us to schedule a maternity session for baby #2 as a surprise birthday gift for Abby! Isn’t that the sweetest? We love when dads gift their wives with sessions - it’s truly a gift that is appreciated and cherished forever.

Abby was so excited when Charlie surprised her with the gift on her birthday. We scheduled the session to take place in late spring since she wasn’t due until the summer. We often shoot at our mountain location, and while it’s not “officially” up on the website, it’s an option for our clients should they wish to shoot here. Just ask about the mountain when you inquire! As a note: everyone in your family should be in good physical condition with no pregnancy complications as you will be hiking with a moderate incline on rock for a while. Dads will have to carry their child(ren) at points! My children are easily able to hike it alone, and my son did so at the age of 2. However, because we must be to the top at a certain time, sometimes you’ll have to carry a child to help move us along at a quicker pace!

Abby emailed and asked if she could add on hair and makeup to her session. She wanted to relax beforehand and let Charlie be the one to handle their daughter. We said “Sure!” and set it up for her. We also scheduled her maternity fitting, and she came in a couple of weeks before her session.

I hadn’t seen Abby since her last maternity session, and it felt like greeting an old friend. She is such a warm and sweet person, and the first thing she said was “Wow! Your wardrobe grew!” Yep…. it sure did from the time she was last pregnant! We are constantly adding new pieces to the wardrobe every couple of months, and love curating beautiful things for our clients to choose from to wear for their sessions. We went through the options and she narrowed it down to about five that she loved. I always encourage clients to snap a photo of themselves in the mirror if they can’t decide the day of our fitting. This allows you to go home, show your friends and family, and make a decision a few days later. We do have a deadline though, as we want to make sure your choices are clean and ready to go for your session! Abby opted to do this, and emailed me a couple days later with the photos of her final two choices attached.

The day of their session, we met at the mountain, and everyone changed into their outfits. We started our hike, and I photographed as we made our ascent. Charley Rose was just the cutest with her big blue eyes that she definitely got from her daddy. We made it up to the top, and it was such a gorgeous evening with beautiful sunset light. I gave Abby and Charlie some guidance on what to do with their daughter, and then stood back and let it all unfold. Abby and Charley Rose changed their dresses midway through our time together, and we continued to explore the mountaintop. Sometimes Charley Rose needed a break, so I photographed Abby alone or just her parents together during those moments. It never fails during a family session: toddlers will declare they’re all done and walk off, and I’ll start photographing just their parents. They’ll see it happening and they don’t want to be left out!

After the sun had set, the sky was the most beautiful mixture of sherbet colors. I never stop photographing as soon as the sun disappears, since we usually another 5-10 minutes of beautiful soft light for a completely different look that we can work with! On the mountain, I don’t stay too much longer past 10 minutes since we need to get back down to the base before it’s too dark to see where we’re going.

Enjoy a few of my favorites!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Kelise is six months!

Khalilah called the studio phone to schedule a milestone session for her daughter, Kelise. Isn’t that the most adorable name?! It is the first time I’ve heard it, and I really love it. Unique, and so cute!

When Khalilah and Kelise arrived, I knew this was going to be a fun session! Kelise was such a fun and friendly little baby and thought I was hilarious with my silly faces and funny sounds. She was sitting confidently unassisted, and could maintain a stand while holding on, so we were able to capture a great variety of images for her mom to choose from.

While most clients opt to book a session that includes the whole family or at least one parent, Khalilah wanted a handful of portraits of Kelise only. Clients receive their final images in both black and white and color, but I loved the black and white edits of Kelise’s session so much that I’ve opted to only show those here.

Enjoy all the dimpled cuteness!!!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Fall in the park with Lindy & Jeff

Lindy saw some of our photographs from a friend’s maternity session and loved them. She also loved that we are located intown since she lives in the Inman Park neighborhood, which is close to our studio in Grant Park. After speaking about the options available, she booked a maternity session at the park location and scheduled her maternity fitting at the studio.

Lindy requested to add on hair and makeup services when she heard that our HMUA would keep it natural and classic and not make her look crazy. If you’ve had a bad experience in the past with having your hair and makeup done, there’s no need to fear! I’ve personally vetted each member of my team and they are absolutely incredible. We’ll discuss your specific needs, and your vision! Based on that information, we’ll pair you with the perfect artist for you from the team.

When Lindy came to the studio, she brought along one of her own dresses that she knew she wanted to wear. It was fall, and I absolutely loved her choice of a plaid shirtdress! I immediately pulled one of our studio scarves and showed her how it would look with her dress. She also had a cream cardigan sweater that looked wonderful with it as well. The studio wardrobe is a resource available to clients should they wish to use it. Many clients opt to wear their own clothing, and we love that just as much! We’ll provide you with a really helpful and simple style guide, and we’ll provide you with as much hands on support as you need in pulling everything together! We discussed options for her husband to wear with her dress, and then moved on to trying on studio pieces. Lindy wanted to have a few open belly photos, so she chose an ivory split front strapless gown. The best thing about our split front gowns is that they can be worn both open and closed! So if baring your belly isn’t your thing, no worries at all! It’s all about your preference and comfort level.

The day of their session, I arrived at the studio a few minutes early. Lindy was having her hair and makeup done there, and I wanted to introduce myself to her husband, Jeff and chat a bit. Jeff was such a friendly guy, and we looked through a couple of the options they had brought for him. After making final choices, we were ready to head to the location and set off for it!

Lindy had warned me she was a little nervous in front of the camera. I reassured her that was normal and that I’d take care of everything for her. Unless you’re a professional model, I don’t expect you to be 110% confident in front of the camera! I’ll make sure you’re in the best positions and shoot from the most flattering angles for you. I’ll even step in and adjust your dress or hair if I see something that needs fixing! Your job is to have fun and enjoy the experience. After all, you’re only pregnant with this baby once. After we’d been shooting for a few minutes, Lindy relaxed, and started smiling and enjoying herself. I loved watching the natural interaction between her and Jeff and the loving looks they exchanged during.

Here are a few of my favorites!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Judah

Susanna contacted the studio to inquire about booking a newborn session. She was sent to us from a long term client of ours who is also a photographer! Susanna stated that she trusted their judgement and knew that if they would entrust us with their family portraits, she had come to the right place. We love when our clients send us their friends! There truly is no higher compliment.

Susanna asked to add on hair and makeup services, and let us know that she and her two year old daughter would be using the studio wardrobe. When toddlers are involved with newborn sessions, we have them arriver later with daddy or a grandparent/caregiver. They will be so much happier at home, and there won’t be any waiting around when they arrive. Plus, mamas enjoy the little break with some peace and quiet!

When Susanna and Judah arrived, we looked through the studio wardrobe options and she quickly selected a simple dress with some pretty embroidery that she loved. I pulled a few options for her daughter, Lila, and set them aside for when she arrived. Susanna made herself comfortable in the hair and makeup chair while I took Judah back to the newborn shooting room. Adding on hair and makeup services does not extend the length of your session. I photograph your newborn’s solo portraits while you’re being pampered! Either way, you’ll be sitting while I complete this portion of the session. Might as well spend that waiting time treating yourself, right?!

Judah was a sleepy little thing with lots of brown hair. We finished up with his solo portraits at the perfect time: Susanna was nearly finished and Lila and daddy had arrived. Judah was waking up and hungry, so Susanna nursed him while we chose Lila’s dress from the options I had pulled. Susanna had told me she wasn’t sure how Lila would do for the session and that she was crossing her fingers that she would “cooperate”. Expecting a two year old to sit perfectly still is pretty unrealistic. The best thing you can do is just hang back. Telling your older child to “say cheese” or getting irritated with them puts pressure on them and usually backfires. When we approach the session as fun and play some games, it’s WAY more enjoyable for them. They’re a valuable member of you family, and I want my little clients to have fun too! Miss Lila was the CUTEST little thing, and she was so awesome. We chatted and discussed her baby brother, and captured some of the most heart melting sibling and family images. Lila made her departure soon afterwards and we finished up with the parent portion of our session. No need to keep your toddler any longer than we need to!

Enjoy some of my favorites from this sweet family’s 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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Liya

I first worked with this absolutely wonderful family for their maternity session at the field location. Visit this post to hear their backstory and see their gorgeous images!

Each member of this family has such a wonderful personality - Busola is free spirited and fun, and Jude is grounded and the kindest and most encouraging person you’ll ever meet. Ayo is a mix of both his parents and just likes to have a good time! When Busola let me know that baby Liya had arrived, I was so excited for all of them AND for Liya! She’s truly been born into such a wonderful family. I would adopt them as my own family if I could - that’s seriously how great they are.

When Busola arrived at the studio with Liya she let me know she loved all the girly and pink things and to please incorporate them as I saw fit. We mainly photograph on neutrals to keep the focus on your baby, but we do keep an assortment of pale and blush pinks on hand too! Whether tiebacks are used on baby girls is entirely up to mom. I will often photograph a mix of with and without, but some moms request that one be used for all of their baby’s images.

Liya slept for a bit but did wake up during her session. When she was awake, I was struck by her serious and calm gaze. If ever a baby was an old soul, I think Liya fits the description! Busola nursed her back to sleep and we finished up our newborn solo portraits pretty quickly - just in time for the arrival of Jude and Ayo (and grandma!). Lots of families will bring a visiting grandparent along to help with older siblings when they are not being photographed during the family and parent portion, and sometimes even step in for a few images too!

I started with sibling photos immediately, and Ayo was so great with his little sister! We’ll talk about how your toddler is doing with the new addition and the safest way to proceed based on that input from you. Sometimes sibling images aren’t the two of them alone, but being held by a parent. However they are ultimately set up, they will show their relationship just as they were at that stage. The safety of your newborn is my primary consideration when it comes to sibling images, so we’ll make decisions about how to best photograph them with that at the forefront.

We moved on to family images, and I played the jump like a crazy person game with Ayo to get him laughing. It was quite effective as you’ll see below. I always try to get one or two images with everyone looking and smiling - more often than not, I am able to with no issues. Every toddler is a wild card though, so there are no guarantees. The rest of the family portion was all natural interaction - snuggling up nice and tight and making each other laugh. It showcases your family’s true dynamic and results in the most beautifully authentic images. When you look at them you’ll smile and you’ll think, “This is us.”

When Ayo was finished, he headed home with Grandma and we wrapped up the rest of the session with Liya and her parents. I’m so happy that Liya will have these to look back on when she’s older so she can see how incredibly loved she was from the very beginning!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | A park session with Jamie & Ryan

Jamie contacted the studio to schedule a maternity session. Initially she wanted the gardens location, but after browsing the blog and looking at our Instagram feed she changed her mind and said that the park location was the best fit for their personality as a couple. I loved that she thought about that when making her decision, because every couple is so different in tastes and in their dynamic. If you’re unsure of where the best location for your session is, call and chat with us - we’ll walk you through it and ask you some questions to give you feedback on our recommendation for you.

We scheduled a time for Jamie to come to the studio for her maternity fitting, and she also asked to add on hair and makeup services. Jamie drove all the way from Dawsonville, and brought her husband Ryan along with her. Partners are welcomed and encouraged to come along as well, but they’re certainly not required to. I love the opportunity to meet both of you before you’re in front of my camera and get to know you a bit. I pulled several dress options for Jamie, and when she went to try them on, sat down across from Ryan to chat. I loved the shoes he had worn to the fitting and told him that I’d love if he wore them to the session also! We talked about his style and what type of clothing he liked to wear. Some guys are super casual and all about comfort, while others like to be sharp and wear a suit. Every guy is different. My goal is for BOTH of you to be comfortable in what you’re wearing and also love how you look. That’s such a key component to a successful session, and a big reason for why we provide a studio wardrobe and help with styling should you choose to wear your own clothing. We are here to serve you and ensure you have the best possible portrait experience. With all the unknowns that come with pregnancy and having a baby, I want this to be a fun and stress free experience for you!

Jamie loved two of our dresses and Ryan heartily approved as well. Once she had made her choices, we talked about what Ryan should wear color/pattern wise. We always send our clients a style guide as well to help them choose, and are available by email or phone should any questions arise. Many guys opt to bring a few options that they like with them the day of their session for me to look over and I’ll glance them over and point to the best one.

On the evening of their session I met them in my studio where Jamie was nearly finished with her hair and makeup services. She looked absolutely stunning, and she kept saying how gorgeous she felt. Her last professional makeup experience has been for her wedding was unfortunately less than stellar. She exclaimed that it was ten million times better this go round and that she was so incredibly happy with it. Our HMUA team truly is amazing, and they are some of the kindest and most caring women you’ll ever meet too. My studio has a standard of excellence and everyone that I choose to recommend on a professional basis must meet that. You’re in the best of hands if you choose to work with a member of our team, I promise!

Jamie got dressed in her first dress and we headed down to the the park location. The light was beautiful that evening, and I loved how it shone through the sheer material of her dress and accentuated her beautiful pregnant belly. Both dresses draped her shape perfectly, and Ryan looked great in what he had chosen to wear as well. He did wear the shoes that I loved!

Because we had spent time getting to know one another at our fitting a couple of weeks prior, Jamie and Ryan were immediately comfortable with being in front of my camera. No worries if you’re not - it’s my job to get you there, and I will! These two are so in love with such a great respect and tenderness for one another, and it really shows in their images.

Some of my absolute favorite maternity photographs I’ve ever taken in my career thus far are in this gallery - can you guess which ones they are?

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Aliza is six months!

I first worked with Farah & Irfan when they were expecting their baby girl for their maternity session at the park location. You can view their gorgeous session images by clicking here. Farah called the studio to schedule her daughter’s six month milestone session, and told us how excited she was to work with us again and for us to meet her little girl, Aliza. I can’t tell you how much I love meeting babies after maternity sessions and watching them grow throughout the years. I’m so happy to have so many clients who choose to return over and over again for sessions as their family and children grow.

Farah also requested to add on hair and makeup services because she loved it so much for her maternity session. Lots of our clients are converts to our team after working with them and tell us they’ll never have professional photographs taken again without hair and makeup services! It’s well worth the investment in how confident and beautiful you feel, and it’s such a nice treat to yourself too! Lots of our clients plan a date or girl’s night out afterwards to get the most mileage out of it!

When the family arrived at the studio, Farah chose a pretty champagne pink dress to wear. We looked through our studio wardrobe for baby girls and she loved a simple white romper with lace accents that we had. I pulled a few tiebacks from our wall for her to choose from and she selected a sweet triple rosette one that matched perfectly and was perfect for Aliza’s head size. We don’t do bows the size of Texas here. The last thing I want is for someone’s to have trouble trying to see your baby behind a bow the size of their head.

Aliza was such a friendly and happy baby and thought I was so funny. She giggled a lot and searched the room for me if I went out of her line of sight. Not all babies can sit unassisted at six months of age, and Aliza was one of them. We’ll prop your baby up with some help from you if this is the case! There are also plenty of other images we can capture of tummy time, back time, etc. - the list is endless. I’ll make sure you have a great variety of images to choose from in your proof gallery.

This was the first six month session that I had involving a half birthday cake! Six months is a very important cultural milestone for Aliza’s family, and they wanted to mark it. Farah said - and I QUOTE - “It’s not like she’ll eat it!”

Famous. Last. Words.

As soon as the cake was placed in front of Miss Aliza, she tore into it like it was her last meal and she most certainly did take a bite. I think our reaction was a mix of horror and amusement! Six month old babies shouldn’t be eating cake, right? But at the same time, one bite isn’t that big of a deal. Plus, it made for some of the cutest pictures! I swear her little face has a “I know I wasn’t supposed to do that” expression. If you scroll down to the end of the gallery, you’ll see what I’m talking about. Enjoy some of my favorites from Aliza’s six month 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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Introducing Fine Art Maternity Portraiture

For quite some time, we’ve been asked if we offer fine art maternity portraiture which involves bare belly images on a black background. Some clients choose to wear pretty lingerie, others choose to wear bottoms only, and others opt for fully nude. Some participate alone, and others opt to include their partner for an intimate session with some couples images mixed in. Partners are generally shirtless or in a form fitting t-shirt/tank. It’s completely your preference and what you’re most comfortable with! Images from these sessions are not shared on the website or portfolio without the client’s express permission and approval - so you don’t need to worry about that! These images look best in moody black and whites, but our clients receive their final images in both black and white AND color.

Our lovely client below was excited to document her pregnancy with her second baby at 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant! She loves her pregnant body and was more than happy to share her images here for you to view and decide if this style is for you.

Guess what the BEST thing about this style is? If you’re restricted schedule wise by work, you can come to the studio later in the evening. We shoot this type of session with a black background and studio light, and can schedule your appointment for 8 PM if necessary. Contact the studio to inquire about availability and details!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Leo is ONE!

I first met Leo’s parents when I worked with them for their maternity session at the park location. We had such a fun time together that they asked to work with me again for their newborn session. I saw Leo at our 2017 Santa event, and then again for a milestone Mommy & Me (with grandmas!) session. At Leo’s milestone session Melissa asked to get on the schedule for Leo’s First Birthday session because she had completely forgotten! This is totally normal to forget - that first year of parenthood is a blur. Lots of our newborn parents go ahead and schedule milestone sessions when they’re here at the studio so that it’s on the calendar and doesn’t go by without them remembering. We can also set up a reminder for you much like your dentist’s office does!

We sent Melissa our style guide and session tips ahead of time, and she opted for a casual look for Leo. He looks absolutely adorable in his jeans and baseball tee! When the family walked in, I noticed they didn’t have a birthday cake. I was a bit puzzled since Melissa had stated they would be including a cake in their session. When I asked if they had changed their mind about including a cake, Melissa gasped… yep, they’d forgotten it!

Guess what? They weren’t the first (and they won’t be the last) to do this! It’s a lot to get out the door sometimes with a one year old and sometimes the cake gets left behind. We recommend a specific baker who lives close by and will drop your cake off at the studio in advance of your session so it’s one less thing you have to worry about. If your child has allergies, she is able to accommodate vegan and dairy free! In Leo’s case, we sent daddy less than a mile away to the nearest Kroger to pick up a cake from the bakery. They generally always have something amongst their options that will fit the bill right off the shelf.

While Alex was on the smash cake procuring errand, we went ahead and got started with the session. Leo was a happy and friendly little guy and needed no warm up period. I typically start with family images when babies are shy, so it worked well that Leo wasn’t since his daddy was out for a bit. Alex was back within fifteen minutes and had picked out a perfect little cake! With that problem solved, we moved into the family and parent portion of the session. It’s always so much fun to watch my clients through that first year. As their baby grows, they also grow into their roles as mom and dad and become so confident by the end. I always say that a baby’s first birthday should include an awards ceremony for mom and dad. The first year is so amazing and full of joy, but it is HARD sometimes, you guys! You did it! It’s cause for celebration on all accounts!

We always end with the cake during First Birthday sessions if parents choose to include one. Not every First Birthday session has a cake! It is entirely your preference- but I do feel the need to tell you that it’s SO much fun if you’re on the fence about it. Ending with the cake ensures that you are all picture perfect for the portrait part at the beginning, and perks your baby up too. Most one year olds can only handle about 30ish minutes of a session, give or take. When they start acting tired or over it, putting a cake in front of them immediately distracts them and probably gives them a little bit of an energy rush! Watching Leo explore his cake and then decide on the most efficient way to eat it was HILARIOUS. Scroll through some of my favorite images from his session to see just what he decided to do!

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 family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Family Photographer | A park session with Jessica, Sascha & Justus

Jessica contacted the studio requesting to schedule a family session. Her family had just moved here from Germany, and she wanted some photos in Atlanta to remember their time here. She also wanted some photos for their annual Christmas card!

The family requested to come to the studio in advance of their session to meet with me, and I was happy to. We talked about wardrobe, and Jessica asked if it was okay to wear Converse tennis shoes. I laughed and said, “OF COURSE!” While many of my families opt to wear clothing that looks “dreamier” and involves a neutral palette and long dresses, this is absolutely NOT the only look that looks great for a family session. It all comes down to your preference. I love colors in clothing too, and will help you coordinate your colors and patterns in your clothing choices for a look that is cohesive. Please, be true to who you are. If wearing a long dress isn’t your thing, then don’t wear one! Wear jeans and duck boots with a puffy vest if that’s what you love and feel cute in. We are here to personally help you pull everything together for your family - all you have to do is ask.

This particular family session was unlike any other I have ever photographed because while Jessica and Sascha spoke English, their three year old son, Justus, did not. I have worked with many clients who brought in family members who did not speak English, but they were all adults. I didn’t worry about this too much because my family sessions are honestly about families having fun and interacting together. When young children are involved, I typically give guidance to the parents, and not to the kids.

When we arrived at the park location, we all had a good laugh about the weather! Germany is quite different than Atlanta in the fall… and this particular fall day was literally in the high 80’s. Jessica couldn’t believe how hot it was in early November, and I told her that it’s pretty normal for the south. We got started with our session, and Justus was quite the ball of energy. He wanted to run everywhere and sitting still was not on his agenda. That’s par for the course with young children, and it’s my job to keep up with them. I used some of my favorite tricks for family portraits and just absolutely love what we created. It is such an accurate representation of their fun and laid back approach to life. I also loved their outfits and the hats that dad tied in as well.

At the end of our session, Jessica and Sascha were exhausted from chasing Justus around! Jessica was a little worried about whether I had been able to get any good family images. This is a common question from parents, because it’s often so crazy and chaotic for them that it feels like we can’t possibly be getting anything that’s frame or Christmas card worthy. I assured her that we most certainly had and that I knew she would be pleased with her proof gallery. She emailed me later that evening thanking me for the fun session and expressing how excited she was to see their proofs later that week.

When they viewed their proof gallery, she emailed saying how amazed she was at all of the images and that they would have such a difficult time choosing their images for their final gallery. They actually chose to add in a few extra images which is always an option if you can’t quite narrow it down.

Here are a few of my favorite images from this November family session! We currently have just a few remaining dates for November sessions. If you’re hoping for a fall session, contact us to discuss details and get on our calendar! I can’t wait to meet you!

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 Mommy & Me session with Abby & Liam

Abby scheduled a studio mommy and me session for her son Liam’s three month milestone. Three months is such a fun age, and the baby smiles and expressions are absolutely adorable! At three months, babies don’t have a lot of range of motion or motor skills, so mommy and me sessions are perfect for this age! With your baby in your arms, you’re able to support their neck and head, and we’re able to get all sorts of expressions from your baby and the sweet interactions between the two of you. Three month olds know exactly who mommy is and love to look at you! They also are interested in the world around them and will give me direct eye contact with the camera.

When Abby booked her session, we sent her our Pinterest inspiration board of ideas for what to wear, as well as our style guide. She knocked it out of the park with a gorgeous grey tulle maxi skirt and an ivory crepe top. What you choose to wear is totally up to you! If you’re more of a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal, that’s great. That will photograph beautifully as well. What matters most is that you feel both comfortable and beautiful. We’re more than happy to assist you with what to wear by going over what you’re considering either in an email exchange or quick studio visit. Clients are also more than welcome to borrow from the studio wardrobe should they wish to utilize it.

Abby had her makeup done by Margaret of our HMUA team. Add on services are available for every type of session, and are highly recommended! We have such an incredibly talented team of hair and makeup artists, and they’ll work with you and your preferences for a look that is natural, polished, and enhances your best features within your comfort level.

When Abby walked in, we got started right away. Liam was very interested in me and such a smiley baby. He thought my funny noises and peek-a-boos were just hilarious. Abby is such a loving mama, and had no problems snuggling her little boy as directed. Liam became a little fussy midway through our time together, so I suggested a quick snack break. Once he’d polished off a bottle, he was ready to go again. Babies run the show here at the studio! If your baby needs a little break for a snack or some snuggles, please don’t stress about it. You are not wasting time or ruining your session by attending to your baby’s needs and comfort. We’ll pick right back up where we left off as soon as your baby is ready to go again.

All clients receive their final gallery images in both color and back and white. I loved Abby and Liam’s session images in black and white, so have chosen to share some of my favorites below!

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 | Baby Lance

Baby Lance decided to follow in his sister’s footsteps and arrive prematurely. (see this previous post on this family’s maternity session for the backstory!)

Because of his early arrival, he ended up with a NICU stay. We stayed in touch with Tonya for updates during his time in the NICU. If your baby arrives prematurely and you’ve scheduled a newborn session with us, please know that we are here to support you however we can. We are constantly thinking of you and your baby, and will check in with you to see how you are. We don’t expect responses since we know that having a baby in the NICU is scary and each day is unpredictable with lots of twists and turns. When your baby is released, we’ll talk about scheduling your session!

After a few weeks, Tonya let us know that baby Lance was finally coming home! We were so excited for their family and glad to know he was home with his family. We scheduled a time for them to come in for their session. When they arrived, I squealed over his head of hair, his cute little lips, and how perfectly tiny he was! I got started right away with his solo portraits while Tonya and Briana looked through the wardrobe to choose dresses for themselves.

NICU graduates are often very scheduled babies, and Lance was no exception. He slept through his entire session, and was very much still a newborn in size and curliness. Briana was such a loving and doting big sister, and I invited her to assist me in the newborn room by holding Lances’ pacifier and sitting next to me. If you have a much older child (10+) who is interested and capable of assisting me during your baby’s solo portraits I will always involve them. I want them to know how important and valued they are!

After we finished up, we moved into the family portion of the session and also took some time with just Briana and her baby brother. He reached his hand up and smacked her in the face, which surprised her and made us all laugh. He’s already letting her know he’s going to boss her around! :)

Here are a few of my favorites from this family’s newborn session - I am so happy for them and for baby Lance! He has an incredible family to love and support him as he grows.

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, baby 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 Maternity session with Tonya, Lance, & Briana

Tonya contacted the studio to ask about booking a maternity and newborn session for their little surprise second baby! She explained that their first child had arrived prematurely, so she had put off scheduling sessions in case it happened again. She’s not the only one we have heard this from! You can book your sessions confidently and know that if your baby unexpectedly arrives before your maternity session takes place that what you have paid will transfer to your newborn session. We scheduled a time for Tonya to come in and try on dresses from the studio wardrobe that same week.

The day before our maternity fitting was scheduled, Tonya let us know that she was in the hospital for complications and unsure of when she would be released. We told her to keep in touch with us and that we would determine next steps when she knew what was going on. Her husband, Lance was able to convince the staff to let her go home for a few days with close monitoring the day before our scheduled maternity session. So instead of a separate fitting, we just planned for her to arrive earlier than our scheduled session time to choose her dresses! This actually happens regularly because we have so many out of state maternity clients who travel to Atlanta for their sessions. We have yet to have a situation in which we weren’t able to dress a client in something that they loved. Our wardrobe has a wide variety of styles to suit every taste, and can accommodate sizes 0-14(16). We also send a stye guide to all of our clients to help them with choosing pieces from their own closets for the entire family.

Tonya, Lance, and Briana all arrived at the studio and big sister Briana expressed interest in wearing something from the wardrobe as well! I pulled a few dresses for her and she really liked a blush lace one that we had. Briana is 12, so we simply pinned one of our adult dresses to fit her! Tonya loved a blue off the shoulder dress and opted for an open belly sand dress as well. We have a few dresses in the wardrobe that have the ability to show your belly off if this is something that you want to incorporate into your session. If you’re worried about stretch marks or pregnancy acne on your body, please don’t be. These are things that we can take care of and your skin will look like it did pre-pregnancy in your final images!

After the ladies had chosen their dresses, we moved right into photographing. They were such a fun and easy family to work with, and we all had a great time. I pulled Briana and her daddy into a few photos with just the two of them as well to include in their proof gallery. I’m so close to my own father, and really value our father-daughter relationship, so when I can document that for others, I always do.

Here are a few of my favorites from this family’s studio maternity session! Check back tomorrow to see their adorable new addition!

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 | Audrey is ONE!

I first worked with Jessica and Taylor for their maternity session in the park and Audrey’s newborn session after she was born! You can view their maternity session by clicking here, and Audrey’s newborn session by clicking here. Audrey also visited the studio for our 2017 Santa event and it was so much fun to see her and how big she had gotten!

Jessica contacted the studio and asked to schedule a First Birthday session for Audrey. First Birthday sessions are such a fun way to mark your child’s first year and celebrate. A lot of people wonder if they have to include a cake: the answer is nope! Whether you choose to have a cake at the end of the session for your child is entirely your preference. We see a pretty even split with our clients, so there’s definitely no right or wrong choice.

We sent Jessica the link to our Pinterest inspiration board and our style guide to help with planning their outfits for the session. We are always available to look through what you’re considering dressing your family in! You can either send photos via email for our input, or we can schedule a time for you to come into the studio for a quick consultation. Our studio wardrobe is also available to you to borrow from should you be interested in that!

Most First Birthday sessions are scheduled around the noon-1 PM block. We want to schedule them at a time where you child is well rested and well fed. Scheduling right before naptime is setting your baby up for a naptime. We will ask about your child’s routine when we schedule your session so it’s the most optimal time for your baby!

When the family arrived at the studio, Audrey was a little bit unsure of her surroundings and of me. Her parents also informed me that she is definitely a more serious personality as well. I respect the space of my little clients and will never get up in their faces when we first get started. I always begin sessions with your little one in your arms. This helps them feel safe and secure. As our session continues, trust will build, and they’ll get used to me and the sound of the camera shutter. My personality and volume will mirror your child’s.

As you’ll see from the gallery, Audrey was pretty serious when we first started, but I absolutely adore the resulting images. She warmed up quickly and we were having fun playing games together by the end of her session. Her mom brought the sweetest simple white dress and bow for her that was so perfect for her! A lot of my clients ask whether their baby should wear shoes for their session. My answer is: leave the shoes off for at least half of the session, if not all of it. This is really the last of your child’s babyhood… and I’m a big fan of those chubby baby toes and feet. For outdoor sessions, shoes may be necessary if your child is walking or if it’s cold outside. As you’ll see, Audrey’s mom opted to leave her barefoot for the entirety of our time together.

If your baby is walking, I will also photograph images of them doing that. If they aren’t walking on their own, I’ll photograph them walking with your assistance. Some babies just refuse to do that, so we capture them crawling. There is such a huge variety of images in a First Birthday gallery between solo baby portraits, the entire family, and individual parent images!

Here are a few of my favorites from Audrey’s 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.