I love photographing newborns in my natural light studio here in Atlanta! Sometimes parents let me know that they prefer a very neutral and simple white setup for all of their images, and I always love these. The focus is drawn right to your baby and all of their sweet little details.
This little baby girl arrived at the studio asleep in her car seat. She woke up when I took her out, but was so easy to settle once she was wrapped on her tummy and fell right back to sleep.
So many babies love to snuggle and sleep on their tummies, so I always put them right into this position if they're half awake or starting to wake up. The studio is kept toasty warm (but not too warm!) and I am constantly monitoring their temperature and comfort level throughout the session.
I refuse to contort babies into unnatural positions or force a baby into a position they don't want to be in. During sessions sometimes a newborn will protest being moved, but settle within a minute or so. The way a newborn sounds and the faces they make are the best indicators of whether they just need to settle or whether it's not something they want to do and to move on to something else. Your baby's safety and comfort level is my top priority. Here's a rare image of me at work with this cute little chunk. I absolutely LOVE tiny babies, and consider it such an honor to get to spend a couple of hours with them and your brand new family! I really do have the best job in the world.
A lot of clients ask when they should book their newborn sessions - the answer is: as soon as you know you want to work with us! We do not book a specific date for you on the calendar because babies arrive on their own timetable. Instead, we have a limited number of sessions available per month and those months fill up babies do in that month. No worries at all if your baby decides to be born earlier or later and your session is in a different month than your estimated due date. We have you covered!
It's never too early to book because our calendar does fill up quickly. While we do have last minute availability from time to time and always do our best to fit last minute clients in, it's safest to reserve right away to guarantee your spot on the calendar. We unfortunately had to turn away quite a few newborns in 2016 because we were fully booked. Once you're booked you're all set. When you have your baby, you simply let us know they're here and we provide you with some dates to choose from. If you plan on using hair and makeup services from our HMUA team, we will provide you with dates that they're available as well.
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 cherish 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.