Why Newborn photos matter

Capturing the beauty of your first days at home, exactly as they are.

There’s something so lovely about those first few days with a new baby. Everything feels new—your routines, your sleep schedule, your heart. It’s a beautiful kind of chaos, and it’s exactly why I believe lifestyle newborn photography is so important.

I don’t come in with studio lights or stiff poses. I come into your space, where your real life is unfolding—where you’ve rocked your baby at 3 a.m., where the tiny clothes are drying, where love lives in the quietest corners. My job is to document that. The soft snuggles on the couch. The way you and your family look at your precious new baby. The swirl of blankets and bottles and sleepy eyes. These aren’t just pictures; they’re pieces of your story.

Your Home is a Part of Your Story

One of the things I hear most often is: "my home isn't picture perfect!" But that's never the goal. The beauty of an in-home session is that it's perfectly yours. Your nursery, your bed, your living room-- these are the places that memories are made. And someday, when your baby is grown, these photos will show them not only what they looked like, but where they came from.

No Posing Necessary—Just Presence

Lifestyle newborn photography doesn’t require a sleepy baby or perfect lighting. It’s relaxed, baby-led, and all about connection. We take breaks. We pause for feedings. We laugh when your toddler photobombs a moment. All of it is part of the story.

A Moment From One of My Sessions

I’ll never forget one of the sweetest in home sessions with a new parents and their baby girl. Their daughter stayed awake the entire time, kicking and wiggling in her swaddle. And instead of stressing, we leaned in. We captured those wide-eyed stares, her tiny hand gripping mom’s finger, and the sweetest little grin you’ve ever seen. It was imperfectly perfect—and that’s exactly what I love about this kind of photography.

Why It’s Worth It

Lifestyle newborn sessions freeze the fleeting. The way your baby curls into your chest. The little rolls on their arms. The look on your face when you're holding them, still in disbelief that they’re yours. You won’t get these days back, but you can keep the memory of them.

Ready to Tell Your Story?

If you’re expecting a baby or just welcomed one into the world, I’d love to help you document this chapter. Reach out here to book your session or view more of my work. Let’s tell your story, exactly as it is—real, honest, and full of love.