The Simplicity of an In-home Newborn Session / Baby Liam

The weather may be cold and overcast, but that means it’s snuggly baby season! And there’s no better way to capture those early sleepy newborn days than an in-home session where everywhere can kick back on the couch (or bed) and get some snuggles in. It honestly results in the most genuine, heartfelt, and classic images that you will cherish forever.

You don’t need to worry about your home looking Pinterest-worthy; all we need is some good window light and an uncluttered corner of your home to create something simple and beautiful. Bonus points if you can add some pups to the mix!

Scroll through several images from Baby Liam’s in-home newborn session to see how we were able to capture so much sweetness with something as simple as a swaddle and a crib sheet.

At home newborn session with Baby E

When I arrived at their home for little E’s newborn session, the thing that struck me was the images of all the “big moments”, framed and up on the walls. Pictures of their wedding, family vacations, big brother’s own newborn pictures. Now here I was, adding to the legacy of their own family’s history. What can be a greater honor than that?

As we were including big brother in our session, we started the session with family pictures in the living room, Grandma included! We captured some really special moments of the entire family together, enjoying their newest little member.

Following that, we went upstairs to the nursery as little E napped in her crib. We got the sweetest images of her swaddled and sleeping.

I just know that these are irreplaceable images that this family will always treasure. Newborns don’t keep, guys!

Baby Girl Newborn Photography | Meghan Alice

One of the reasons I enjoy photographing newborns so much is that it is incredibly calming. You almost NEED it to be to emit those stress-free vibes to keep the babes relaxed.  When I photograph a newborn, I keep the room nice and toasty, I turn on my white noise app on my phone, and we take our time.  It's totally unrushed. We work on the baby's schedule--not our own.  And if the little one decides to poop on your blanket...well, that's okay! It was only a matter of time before it happened anyway!  

For this session, I traveled to Nashua, NH to photograph Meghan in her native element (aka her home.)  The travel time was well worth it after I captured those first few gorgeous images.

It was such a joy to photograph Meghan when she was only eight days young.  Her momma is one of my good friends, and I love charming my friends with gorgeous pictures of their loved ones. Did Mom cry when she first saw the slideshow of Meghan's pictures? What do you think?

Welcome to the world Meghan Alice!