Miriam contacted us to see if we had availability for a maternity and newborn session since she was booking a bit late in the game since they had recently relocated from another state. We did have room left, and were able to fit her in relatively quickly! Miriam let us know that she and her husband were waiting until birth to find out if they were having a little boy or girl. I think it's a surprise regardless of when you choose to find out, but I do have a special place in my heart for those who choose to wait....because I waited to find out with all three of my babies!
Baby GIRL Ella surprised her mama by coming a little bit earlier than planned and had a short stay in the NICU as a result. When clients have this happen, we simply wait until baby has been released from the hospital. We've worked with many preemies (even some micro preemies!) and their sessions still look just like a newborn session would. We are also constantly in touch with our clients who have a baby in the NICU because we care about them and their baby, and we want to hear how everyone (baby AND parents) are doing and if we can be of support in any way.
Ella was released from the hospital relatively quickly (although I'm sure it felt like eternity for her parents!) and the new family of three came in for their newborn session. Miriam already knew which dress she wanted to wear since it had been a favorite from her maternity fitting. Many of our moms fall in love with multiple dresses during their fitting and become familiar with what we have - so when they show up for their newborn session, there isn't much debate about what to choose from it.
Ella was a tiny and adorable little peanut, and I got started with her solo portraits while Miriam settled in the makeup chair. We offer this as an add on service, and our HMUA team is absolutely fantastic. They are all incredibly experienced with every skin tone and are true professionals. All our newborn moms who choose to add on this service express relief at one less thing to do the morning of their session, and really enjoy pampering themselves. For most of our moms, it's the first time they've put any focus on themselves at all since their baby was born! For those who don't really ever wear makeup, don't worry! Our artists are experts at a very clean and classic beauty look that will enhance your features, erase that look of sleep deprivation, and look very natural. Fact about me: I don't wear makeup. I literally don't own any! But whenever I have my own family or personal photos taken, I always call one of the members of my team in for professional help and always love the results.
Ella was quite the sleepy little thing (as is the norm with most babies born early) and we sailed through her solo portraits. Dad arrived at the studio a bit later, and we moved into family and parent images. I really love seeing my clients who have worked with me for maternity sessions as new parents! There is such a difference in their demeanor and even in their dynamic, and it's such a beautiful thing to witness. The love they have for each other is magnified, and watching them hold and admire the little life they created together is truly something else. I truly do have the best job in the world!
Here are just a few of this little sweetheart and her parents!
If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video 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.