Interested in a Lifestyle Newborn Session?

Here's what you can expect!

What is Lifestyle?

The goal of lifestyle photography is to capture your family in the most authentic way possible. The end result looks candid while still being thoughtfully composed and visually appealing. A lifestyle session is less posed and feels more natural and genuine. Instead of setting your family up and telling you all to "say cheese," I will direct you with prompts in order to capture more authentic expressions and emotions.

Where does the session take place?

Lifestyle newborn sessions always take place in your home. There are 2 reasons for this.

1. My goal is to capture your family exactly as you are! Having the photoshoot take place in your home allows me to most accurately celebrate your authentic selves. When you look back at these photos years from now, not only will you have wonderful memories of your sweet little one, but the environment in the background will bring back additional fond memories as well.
2. Newborns are the most comfortable in their own home. Babies are very sensitive - especially in the first few weeks of life. Your newborn will be happiest in an environment that is familiar to them. When you take a newborn to a studio or other location, they tend to get overwhelmed with all the new sights, smells, & sounds. This can cause them to get fussy and uncooperative while taking photos.

But what if my house is a mess?

Let's face it - when you bring your new baby home, the last thing you're going to be worried about is how the house looks. Babies bring chaos! I promise you, I'm the last person to judge. Don't worry if you think your house isn't photo-ready... it really doesn't matter that much as long as you have a photographer who can adapt to the situation. The great thing about photography is that it gives us the ability to capture real life while also having a good amount of control. As a photographer, I know how to compose my shots in order to hide unsightly messes and emphasize the true focal point of the image. If this means rearranging furniture a bit or shooting at a different angle - so be it!

What about props?

Lifestyle sessions by nature are prop-less for the most part! I like to incorporate items from the environment and utilize what we have in the room. For a lifestyle session, I won't bring anything but my camera equipment. The goal is to capture authentic moments with few distractions. After all, the focal point of these images should be your baby and your family!