Newborn

A football helmet is not a typical newborn photography prop. That is exactly why it belonged in this session. This baby boy’s dad spent years playing professional football. Instead of creating a full football theme, we used his helmet for one meaningful image. The rest of the session remained simple, neutral, and focused on their […]

This newborn session was extra special because this sweet baby boy belongs to my cousin. I photographed his mom during her maternity session before he arrived. Now, I had the honor of photographing their first days as a family. You can see her maternity session here. Their newborn gallery included sleepy poses, awake expressions, family […]

Your home does not need to be perfect for newborn photos. I promise. You do not need professional decorating or spotless counters. Your nursery also does not need to look like it belongs in a magazine. Parents considering in-home newborn photography in Indianapolis often worry about preparing their homes. A little preparation goes a long […]

One common concern I hear is, “What happens if my newborn will not sleep for pictures?” First, please do not worry. Most newborns sleep through a large portion of their session. However, some babies have other plans. This is not common, but it does happen occasionally. Older newborns are often more alert, especially after the […]

When parents book a newborn session, they are usually thinking about pictures of the baby. And I get it. The baby is the reason for the session. You want the sleepy poses, tiny toes, little lips, sweet profile, and brand-new details. Those images are important, and I will always photograph them. But there is another […]

When most people think about newborn photos, they picture a very sleepy baby under two weeks old. And yes, that age can be wonderful for those curly, sleepy, naked newborn poses. But life does not always follow that timeline. Sometimes babies arrive early. Sometimes there is a NICU stay. Sometimes parents need time to recover. […]

There is something special about photographing a newborn baby at home. The nursery is right there. The couch where parents spend long nights is right there. The quiet window light, tiny details, and first days together are all part of the story. This sweet in-home lifestyle newborn session in Indianapolis was relaxed, simple, and full […]

One of the most common questions I get from expecting parents is, “When will my newborn session actually happen?” For newborn sessions, I do not schedule the exact date until after baby arrives. I know that can feel a little strange. Especially if you like having everything planned ahead of time. But babies arrive on […]

One thing parents notice almost immediately when they walk into my studio? It’s warm. Like… really warm. I keep my newborn studio around 80+ degrees during sessions, and yes, there’s a reason for it. Newborn babies are used to being cozy and warm 24/7 before they enter the world. Once they arrive, they still crave […]

One of the biggest questions I get as an Indianapolis newborn photographer is, “What should we wear for our newborn session?” Honestly, wardrobe makes such a huge difference in the final look of your images. The good news? It doesn’t need to be complicated. When it comes to newborn photography, simple almost always photographs best. […]