I was especially excited to meet baby Nora for this Bloomington newborn photography session! I got to capture her parents’ wedding back in 2018, just a few weeks before my own wedding! Haley and I became good friends after photographing her wedding, and she has even come along as my second shooter for several weddings since! It’s always my goal to build genuine relationships with my wedding couples. It’s such a special full circle moment when I’m able to continue documenting more milestones like growing their family!
When I arrived for Nora’s Bloomington newborn photography session, she was very sleepy after nursing, so it was the perfect time to start with some solo shots of just her! I always bring along my Boppy newborn lounger, which is perfect for propping baby up a little bit for individual photos. Haley had a special blanket that she wanted to incorporate, so we swaddled Nora in that first! I took a lot of photos of Nora swaddled up on the lounger, got plenty of her precious little face, as well as some close ups of her details, because – let’s be honest – they grow and change way too fast!
We took some photos of the whole family in her adorable nursery (I love the way Haley styled it!) and then spent the rest of our time in their living room. Their emerald green couch made for a beautiful and unique backdrop. We got a few photos of Nora smiling in her sleep when Haley was holding her, and I have to say, the photos of Tom holding her are some of my favorites from the session. There’s just something about a dad holding his newborn baby girl!
One of my favorite parts of newborn sessions is how peaceful and slow they are. Unlike wedding days, we keep things simple, we move slow, and I’m mostly just capturing new parents love on their baby. It’s such an honor every time to be invited into homes and to be part of the process!
One of the questions I hear most from families is also the one that causes the most pre-session stress: “What on earth do we all wear?!” I get it. I’ve stood in front of my own closet, completely overwhelmed, trying to pull together outfits for everyone before our family photos. So if you’re feeling that, […]
Bringing home a new baby changes everything in the most beautiful way. The days feel long, yet somehow they disappear in the blink of an eye. That’s exactly why I love offering newborn photography in the Twin Cities. I get to create images that families can look back on for years to come.I always tell […]
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One of the most common questions I get from expecting parents is when to take newborn photos. And honestly, it’s such a good question! There’s a lot of information out there, and if this is your first baby, you might not know what to expect or how to plan for it all. I would love […]
After welcoming my beautiful daughter Amelia into the world, I quickly learned just how challenging it can be to choose what to wear for newborn photos. Birth is an unforgettable, incredible experience, but also an intense and sometimes overwhelming one. In the midst of such a life-changing moment, figuring out how to prepare and what […]
Bringing your baby home is such a whirlwind of sweet snuggles, sleepy stretches, and figuring out a new rhythm together. That’s why I love when families choose an in home newborn session. It’s cozy, relaxed, and takes place right where your memories are already unfolding. Instead of rushing to a studio or packing up all […]
