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What Postpartum Moms Should Know Before Their Newborn Session
Your baby is here. You made it through pregnancy and birth and the first impossible days at home. And now, somewhere in the fog of
Why I Always Ask Moms to Be in the Newborn Photos (Even When They Don’t Want To)
It happens in almost every newborn session I do. The baby is settled. The light is right. We’ve made some beautiful images of the baby
What to Expect From a Maternity Photography Session in Minnesota
One of the most common things I hear from new maternity clients during our initial conversation is some version of this: “I don’t really know
When Is the Best Time to Book Newborn Photos During Pregnancy?
If I had a dollar for every message I’ve received that started with “I just had my baby — do you have any availability this
Why Maternity and Newborn Sessions Work Best When Booked Together
Most families think about newborn photography and maternity photography as two separate decisions. Should we do maternity photos? Maybe. We’ll think about it. Should we
Missed the Newborn Photo Window? What to Do (And What’s Still Possible)
I get this message more than you might expect. “My baby is already three weeks old. Did we miss it?” Or the version that comes
What I See in Parents During the First Week Home (And Why It Changes Everything)
I’ve been photographing newborns for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve had hundreds of families walk through the door of my Saint Paul studio
How to Know If Your Baby Is Ready for Newborn Photos
One of the most common questions I get from new parents goes something like this: “Is it too late? My baby is already 10 days
How I Photograph Newborns with Siblings Gently and Safely
Including siblings in newborn photos is one of the most meaningful parts of a session. It’s also one of the biggest sources of anxiety for
After Newborn Photos: Why Your Family Story Is Just Beginning
Newborn photography feels like a clear milestone. There’s a window.There’s a sense of urgency.There’s a recognition that this stage won’t last. So families plan for
How Newborn Photos Become Family Heirlooms
When people hear the word heirloom, they often think of jewelry. A ring passed down.A watch carefully stored.A quilt stitched decades ago. But heirlooms are
What Changes in a Year (And Why It’s Worth Photographing)
There is something strange about the first year of a child’s life. The days feel long.The nights feel longer.But the year itself disappears. Parents often
Preparing Emotionally for Your Newborn Photo Session
When parents think about preparing for a newborn photo session, they usually focus on logistics. What to pack.What time to arrive.What the baby should wear.How
How a Calm Photography Experience Changes How Families Remember the Moment
Most families believe photography is about preserving how something looked. They think about images as visual records — proof that a moment happened, a baby
What Makes a Newborn Photographer Worth Trusting
When parents begin searching for a newborn photographer, they often focus on style first. They look at galleries. They notice editing choices. They compare poses,
When You Don’t Feel “Photo Ready” After Birth
Many parents assume there will be a moment after birth when they suddenly feel “photo ready.” They imagine a point when their body feels familiar
What No One Tells You About the First Weeks with a Newborn
The first weeks with a newborn don’t look the way most people expect. Even parents who prepared carefully — who read the books, took the
From Pregnancy to Baby’s First Year: How Photos Tell the Whole Story
Most parents don’t think about photography as a long-term narrative when they’re expecting a baby. They’re focused on what’s immediately in front of them —
Too Tired for Newborn Photos? What Parents Need to Know
Exhaustion is one of the most defining features of early parenthood. Sleep is fragmented. Days blur together. Even simple decisions can feel overwhelming. In the
What Can Overstimulate Newborns During a Photo Session
Newborns are constantly taking in the world for the first time. Every sound, every touch, every change in temperature or light is new information their