During all my newborns sessions, well all my sessions really, I try to make them relaxed and fun. This should not be a stressful process, particularly right after you’ve had a baby! Upon my arrival, the big brother opened the door and showed me a game he was playing. We then took the next few minutes playing together while his mom finished feeding the baby. It’s the little things like this that help set the tone for the session. I am not going to rush through the session. As I played, everyone was happy and I was just a playmate. It worked out wonderfully and produced genuine smiles.

With each newborn session I do lately with older babies, I feel like ALL my newborns should be around 2 months. Yes, I love some chunky babies, but really they’re so much more interactive than they are at the true newborn stage. The parents are rested and everyone has has a bit of time to adjust. Plus, give me ALL the baby smiles!!

Can we talk about the nursery theme for a minute? I mean a national park theme is so unique and they decorated it beautifully! I couldn’t get over their attention to detail. It’s flowed nicely with the rest of the home decor!

During my newborn lifestyle sessions, I try to photograph any older siblings in their rooms.  It provides for a lifestyle portrait while preserving their lives at that moment.  The family will look back and think, “I remember that blanket!”  It’s sentimental without it being obvious.

Thanks to Teddy and his amazing family! I had such a nice time hanging out with y’all!

:: Mo

I am so in love with this session. From the lighting, to the furniture, to the Southern Gentleman themed nursery!  I mean it should belong in Garden & Gun Magazine! Get your beverage of choice and let’s just walk through this Newborn Lifestyle session.  I’m NOT sorry about the overshare of images.  There is no way I could narrow it down any further. You’re going to want to read until the end to see the nursery. I promise.

So those of you who can’t decide on whether to have your newborn session a week or so after you have the baby or whether you should wait until a few months later. Let this face tell you to wait those two months.

At a few months old, they are so much fun, yet still LOVE to be snuggled and loved on!

I am so thankful to meet this beautiful family and welcomed into their Huntsville home. They were so at ease with baby Shep! Total naturals when it comes to parenting!

Okay, just when you think the whole house is light and airy, she blows your mind as you walk into a Southern Gentleman themed nursery. Yes, my friends, I know your mind is blown too. It’s historic, and oh so stunning! I really loved it and the lighting would make any photographer swoon. And having lived in Charleston for 13 years I felt it had Charleston vibes all over it and I loved it!!

I am so thankful to have spent time with this beautiful family! They were so generous and fun, I can’t wait to photograph their family for years to come!

:: Mo