Newborn photo Gallery

Welcoming your newborn child into the world is a beautiful experience beyond all description. You may never forget the moment you see your baby for the first time: the wonder, the joy, and the pure emotion. Those precious moments, however, will quickly become memories. That’s one of the things that makes professional newborn portraits so important. 

Newborn photos are family heirlooms that celebrate the birth of new life, document the most memorable milestones of your growing family, and help to create unforgettable experiences by capturing legacy portraits you’ll cherish for generations.

When new parents contact me to inquire about a baby photoshoot, they often have a LOT of questions – and I know you do, too! So let’s make this simple. Scroll down for a step-by-step overview including everything you need to know about newborn photography.

Newborn photography is a style of photography that focuses specifically on newborn babies. Newborn photographers undergo special training to learn how to keep babies safe and comfortable during their sessions while capturing stunning photos that will help highlight those precious moments.

Typically, newborn photography takes place when the baby is between four and fifteen days old: still soft, squishy, and malleable. Due to a newborn’s development, this window is the best time to capture those amazing images. 

Each newborn photographer adds a unique flair and style to their newborn photos. However, there are two primary types of newborn photography. Lifestyle and posed. My specialty is posed newborn photography.

Talking to your photographer is the most important step in preparing for your newborn session. Every photographer is different, and every parent’s desires are unique. If you have a personal vision of how you want the shoot to go, from specific photos or poses you want to a complete Pinterest board of inspiration, it’s critical to communicate those expectations before you commit.

First, take a look at the quality and style of the photographer’s work. Click around on their website or facebook page to find out if the photographer shoots lifestyle or posed newborn sessions and if they meet any other requirements you may have. If you fall in love with a particular style, you want to choose a newborn photographer who will deliver exactly what you’re hoping for with years of experience and a portfolio that backs it up. 

If just thinking about your newborn photoshoot is overwhelming, I've got you covered. I do my best to make sure your newborn session is relaxed, calm, and peaceful – so you can rest while I do all the work! I have everything for your sweet baby including wraps, props and those cute little teddys you see in my work.

While preparing for your newborn session, there are a few things you need to do to make the day of your session go as smoothly as possible.

At Lambs Newborn and Family Photography LLC we send out a pre-session prep guide this will help prepare you, so you know what to expect at your session as well as what to bring. Which is no more than what you'd bring for a normal outing with a little one. 

Newborn photos work best when the newborn is within the first two weeks of life. At this age, the baby enjoys being wrapped and swaddled. Because they’re still squishy, bendy, and sleepy, we are better able to pose them for the camera. Now that doesn't mean we can't photograph older babies Sometimes things happen beyond our control and that's okay. I can absolutely photograph older babies we just have to be more flexible with our expectations.

Schedule your newborn session during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. This way, you can ensure that you have an available session spot around your due date. After your baby is born, we’ll pick the exact date and time so your session fits within the two-week timeframe.

My sessions fill up fast, so it’s important that you book your time before the end of your pregnancy instead of just adding “schedule a newborn photo session” to your To-Do list after your baby is born. The third trimester is also the ideal time for a maternity photography session!

What do you need to bring for your newborn session? Here’s the good news: not much at all! At Lambs Newborn and Family Photography LLC, I have an overflowing closet filled with boutique newborn outfits, newborn props like baskets and displays, and everything you need for a stunning newborn session. 

Pack your diaper bag with the same supplies you would pack for a day at Grandma’s or a trip out to the store. That means your preferred diapers and wipes, and formula and bottles, if you’re using them. If you’re nursing, you may be able to hop out of the house with just the baby and a few diapers. And most importantly a pacifier. This is important this will help sooth the baby if needed.

While I offer everything you need to make your baby’s photo session a success, you may still have a few special items that you want to include in your newborn photos: a special hat or blanket, furs to wrap up your baby’s fingers and toes, or even baby’s coming-home outfit. Some new parents want photos of their babies using Mom or Dad’s military uniform, or they want to include heirloom outfits that were used in their own baby pictures.

I'M glad to include any items that you would like to see used in your baby’s photos. However, you must discuss those items with us ahead of your session. While including an outfit change in your newborn’s photo session is easy enough, it’s much harder to incorporate some heirlooms or props safely.

Many of the stunning newborn shots you see in professional photography studios include a lot of composite images. For example, my clients are often surprised to discover that, for our hanging basket photos, we don’t actually place the baby in a hanging basket! Instead, the baby is kept safe and protected throughout the entire shoot, often held by one of our team members or posed carefully to create the ideal effect. Digital backdrops are another form of COMPOSITE baby is photographed in the studio, cut out digitally and placed into a digital backdrop using digital editing tools in a form of editing software. 

You won’t see those details in the finished product, but they take a lot of work behind the scenes before your shoot even begins – so make sure we know about those special props so we can give them our best shot. 

Accidents happen. In newborn photography sessions, poop happens. Spit-up happens. You’ve probably seen some of those “Pinterest Fail” images and the destruction that can be wrought from one adorable, naked baby in the space of seconds. I welcome your family to attend the session, but keep in mind that sometimes, outfits will need to be changed, especially if you want baby naked and you want to include Mom, Dad, or older siblings as part of the photoshoot.

Bring along an extra change of clothes for every member of your family, especially those that you want to include in the photos. You may get lucky and never have to change into those outfits. On the other hand, you might just end up in a messy situation where a quick wardrobe change is an ideal solution to your problem! 

The day of your session arrives, and you’re ready to come in for your newborn photo shoot. What happens next? 

First, if you’re planning to come into the studio for your session, When you arrive you can pull all the way in the driveway. The studio is the build on the back-side of the property separated from the dwelling behind the pole-barn. Please try to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your session time. Your photographer will be waiting in the studio at this time. Your photographer may not have arrived yet so, If you arrive any earlier than 15 minutes before your session please message the photographer to let her know. Same goes for if you’re running late. We understand having a new little one can be quite the adjustment but if you’re running behind please just reach out and let us know. This helps the photographer be as prepared for your session as possible and also allows her to make any adjustments necessary. 

Throughout the session, the baby can be handed back to Mom and Dad for breaks as needed: a break for feeding, a few snuggles, or a chance to fall back asleep. We take our time with every newborn session and we never pressure you to complete the session quickly, so sit back, relax, and incorporate as many breaks as needed.