My Approach to Lifestyle Newborn Sessions | Nashville Tennessee Newborn Photographer

My approach to Newborn Photography is a heartfelt one.  With all my heart I wish I had these done for my family.  But I didn’t, so I take my regret and turn it into emotional storytelling for you to remember these sweet days.  

I know what I miss about having small babies and children.  I know how terribly fast the newborn days go by!  I know you want to remember how they feel on your chest, how little their feet are, how awesome it is to watch your spouse become a parent.  And if you’re like me, you have pets, maybe even too many, haha, and your heart swells watching them become “siblings”. And, hey what about the cute little humans you may already have - you want all this sweetness and goodness to be remembered forever too.

But, how do I get all that?  These can take time and I plan up to 2 hours to be in your home.  These sessions are baby-led.  My camera is clicking through diaper changes, breastfeeding, breakfasting, coffee drinking, family walks - whatever you’re getting into!

Usually, all the action happens in the baby’s room and master bedroom.  So those rooms will need a quick tidy before the session.  Make your bed, and remove all the bits from the nightstands that you don’t want in the pictures, really, the same thing for the nursery.  Anywhere in the house you think you are likely to be for your session, just give it a pick up.  Honest, a deep clean isn’t necessary. 

In my lifestyle sessions, I do make portraits of just baby and use simple backgrounds, headbands, and flowers.  I do keep the poses and wrapping simple because I think babies are just adorable anyways!  Baby should wear really simple clothing, a onesie is perfect.

All family members should wear clothes that are comfortable and avoid everyone in different strong patterns.  I do say to avoid reds, and neon colors as they cast a glow on the face.  Also avoid clothes with words and logos.   We want the focus to be on you and the baby, not your clothes.  And really, barefoot is best!

Here’s my truth, something else I know is important - Prints.  My sessions come with professional albums because I know all too well how hard it can be to find time to get it printed - that’s why it’s a part of my service.  Of course I know how important the digital files are so I do give those with my packages too. 

“Children will not remember you for the material things you provide, but for the feeling that you cherished them.”  - Richard L. Evans