Atlanta Baby Photographer | Baby Vivian, 9 days new

When Jenny and Ben contacted us, their daughter was already 8 days old. They asked if I had any last minute availability and admitted that with the holiday season and the busyness of pregnancy they had just completely forgotten to make arrangements for their newborn photography session. I frequently photograph babies that are in their third week which is never a problem, but I only had one day open that week and was fully booked for the next two weeks. It's important to book early to guarantee availability since once the calendar is full, it's full. The only day I had open happened to be the very next day which worked for their schedule! Jenny opted to add on the services of one of our hair and makeup artists as well.

The next morning when Jenny arrived, she walked into the studio wearing comfy leggings and a sweater. She chose a dress she loved from the studio wardrobe, and Megan started working on her hair and makeup. I took sweet little Vivian into the newborn shooting room and started with her individual portraits. I use tiebacks during baby girl sessions, but it's totally up to mama if she wants some used for all or none of their baby's images. None of the tiebacks that I use are obnoxiously Texas-sized as I prefer dainty and pretty tiebacks that accentuate features and subtly add to the sweetness of your new baby girl.

After about 30 minutes, baby Vivian was hungry so she took a little break and joined her mama in the makeup chair to nurse. We have nursing pillows in the studio that perfectly fit on mama's laps while sitting in the makeup chair, and our HMUA team is used to working around mothers who need to feed their babies - whether it's nursing or by a bottle. We support however you choose to feed your baby and will make sure you are comfortable! 

After I finished with baby only images, I worked with Ben and Vivian for some daddy and daughter images. I absolutely love seeing new daddies with their babies. There's just something about the pride and the love that I can see in their eyes that I'm just so excited to capture. A lot of my dads are a little nervous about what they should do, and when I tell them, "All you need to do is love them", they realize that they're actually going to have fun and get to be themselves, and relax. 

As we finished shooting the daddy and daughter portion, Jenny was finished with her hair and makeup which she loved! The vast majority of mothers choose to add these services on because it's so incredibly easy and stress free. I can't tell you how many brand new mamas roll out of their bed, walk into the studio wearing yoga pants, a sweater, and slippers, and we take care of the rest. Imagine not having to worry about getting ready in the midst of caring for a brand new baby. Let's face it: most new moms are pretty tired in those first few months. Professionally styled hair and makeup application is a game changer. The goal is not to make you look like a Pinterest version of yourself, but rather to enhance your natural beauty and help make you look more refreshed and rested!  

We concluded the session with mother-daughter images mixed in with family. I know my new mamas are tired, and still physically recovering, so I don't ask them to move around a lot. Instead, I have dad do all the moving! It's a very efficient flow and works beautifully, so you'll be on your way out the door in no time. 

Without further ado, enjoy some of my favorite images from this sweet girl's newborn session! 

Sleeping baby girl wrapped in cream wrap swaddle at natural light photography studio in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sleeping newborn baby girl on pink backdrop wrapped in cream knot wrap with pearl tieback at natural light studio in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sleeping newborn baby girl laying on pink blanket on her tummy wrapped in textured cream knit at a natural light studio located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sleeping newborn baby girl on her back with her hands and toes peeking out laying on a pink blanket and wrapped in a cream knit in a natural light studio located in Atlanta.
Sleeping newbprn baby girl laying on white fuzzy blanket on her back wrapped in a textured white knit in a natural light studio located in Atlanta. 
A photo of a sleeping newborn baby girl in an Atlanta natural light studio laying on her back on cream flokati wrapped in a pink ruffled scarf and wearing a jute rosette tieback.
A natural light photograph taken in an Atlanta studio of a sleeping newborn baby girl lying on her back on a pink blanket wrapped in a cream knot wrap and wearing a dainty pearl tieback with focus on her little toes.
Macro detail images of a newborn baby girl's feet, toes, nose, and lips taken in an Atlanta natural light studio.
Photo of a proud and loving father holding and embracing his newborn daughter wrapped in a white textured scarf taken in a natural light studio located in intown Atlanta, Georgia.
An image of proud parents admiring their newborn daughter and smiling taken in an intown Atlanta natural light studio.
An image of a sleeping baby girl in an Atlanta natural light studio with her hands up by her chin next to another image of a mother wearing a cream dress sitting in a chair holding her newborn daughter on her lap. 
A cute picture of a sleeping newborn baby girl smiling with her hand propped on her chin taken in the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography located in Atlanta, Georgia.
A mother wearing a cream dress standing on white hardwood floors in a natural light studio located in Atlanta and holding and kissing her newborn baby girl wrapped in a white scarf. 
Proud parents holding and looking at their ten day old newborn daughter in a natural light studio located in intown Atlanta. 
Mother wearing a cream dress holding her newborn daughter up on her shoulder in an Atlanta natural light studio. 
Black and white images of proud parents looking at each other and kissing while holding their newborn baby girl between them in a natural light studio located in Atlanta, GA.
Image taken in natural light studio located in Atlanta, GA of new proud parents smiling and holding their ten day old newborn baby girl between them. 
Dad wearing tan sportcoat and mom wearing cream dress holding newborn baby girl wrapped in white knit scarf between them looking at camera and smiling in an Atlanta natural light studio. 
Smiling brunette mother with soft curls wearing a cream dress holding her newborn baby girl wrapped in a white knit scarf smiling at the camera in Lily Sophia Photography's natural light studio located in Atlanta, GA.
A photo taken in a natural light studio located in Atlanta of a beautiful and proud new mother wearing a cream jersey dress holding her newborn baby girl and smiling at her. 
An image taken in an Atlanta natural light studio of a happy and smiling new family of three with mom in a cream dress and dad in a tan sportcoat with ten day old newborn baby girl wrapped in a white knit between them. 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Be sure to view this short 1.5 minute film to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!

Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and birth photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.