Is there a “perfect” time to start a newborn photography session? Morning? Afternoon? Evening??? The short answer is: the time of day can definitely matter, but there isn’t one magic starting hour that works for every single baby. As a newborn photographer on Long Island, I take several factors into consideration when creating a start
There is something about the newborn stage that is almost impossible to explain until you are knee deep in it. Those first few weeks with your new baby can feel like a crazy blur of feedings, diaper changes, and trying to get some sort of semblance sleep. You may feel beyond exhausted and then completely
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After years of photographing newborns, I’ve learned that there are a few essential items that I use during almost every newborn session. None of these items are fancy. They aren’t the things you’ll find at the top of a baby registry. The great part about them is they can make a huge difference when you’re trying
One of the biggest misconceptions about newborn photography is that every newborn sleeps for their entire session. Do we want newborns to sleep? Yes! Do they always want to sleep? No! Sometimes we have sessions where baby arrives wide awake or awakens during the session. Sometimes they have gas bubbles and are having trouble settling.
Because Moms Need Support Too I recently wrote a blog post about the reality of postpartum and the struggles so many women experience after having a baby. Bringing a new baby into the world is an incredible and life-changing experience, but what often gets overlooked is what comes afterward. The postpartum period is a time
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Having a baby is such an amazing experience but there is something so uniquely special about bringing twins into the world. From the time they make their appearance, they have already shared a bond unlike any other, a special connection that began long before birth. As a newborn photographer and a mom of twins myself,
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Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most precious things. And yes while there is so much excitement and joy in meeting your sweet baby, many mothers quickly realize that postpartum life is way more complex and difficult than the moments that are often shared online through social media and other
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When parents start creating their baby registry, they usually focus on the “essentials” items like diapers, bottles, swaddles, and all the other important items needed to welcome a new baby. Yes those practical gifts are definitely important, but there is one very meaningful gift that many parents overlook when making a registry: a professional newborn
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If you’re browsing and researching “newborn photography near me,” we’ll assume you’re probably expecting a baby and are in the beginning stages of planning for your baby’s newborn session. No doubt there are probably many photographers appearing in those search results, which can be super overwhelming to figure out who would be the right fit
One of the questions I get most often from newborn clients is, “What do I need to do before my newborn session?” In reality, really not much! Those first few weeks with a new baby can feel like a chaotic blur of feedings, sleepless nights and trying to remember what day it is. The last
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