When Kate contacted me for a newborn session and told me that they had named their new baby girl Meriwether, I just thought it was one of the cutest and most unique names I had heard in a while! I knew the name from the movie Sleeping Beauty, but had never met an actual person with the name until this session. I think it suits her just perfectly!
When the family arrived, they showed me the options they had brought from their closet. Moms are always welcome to borrow from the studio wardrobe, but the newborn preparation packet sent in advance of your session gives you guidelines of what to wear if you want to bring something from your own closet. My biggest goal is for you to be COMFORTABLE and also feel beautiful. That may be something from your own closet or from the studio - and it doesn't matter which it is. Dads should also feel comfortable and like themselves. Kate had brought several button downs and a regular v-neck pocketless cotton t-shirt as options for him. When I asked him, "Which is most who you are?", he pointed to the t-shirt. Moms, if your husband wears a t-shirt and is most comfortable in that, don't be afraid to let him wear that! When your child looks at those images, they're going to see their dad wearing what he normally wears. Choose a color that is flattering on him (not everyone looks good in white!), a fit that is comfortable for him, and you will all be happier for it. As a note, I do strongly discourage polo shirts for sessions as they do not photograph as well as a plain crew or v neck pocketless T or a button down.
Meriwether was a champion sleeper and didn't wake up at all during her solo portraits. She was comfortable and warm, and I just loved how she stretched and then curled up into a little ball. Her parents watched the session from the observation window.
These new parents were just so excited to have their baby girl with them in their arms, and were so much fun to talk to! We had a lot of fun during their session! The goal of all my sessions is authenticity: from your interactions with me, each other, and to your resulting images. In order to achieve this goal, I talk to my clients and get to know them throughout our time together.
Here are a few of my favorite images from this sweet family's session!
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.