Jessica and Daniel worked with me for their field maternity session, which you can see by clicking here. I actually was able to meet baby Everett the day after he was born! I was at Northside Hospital shooting a Fresh 48 session for a client, and Jessica had texted me to let me know that Everett had arrived. I responded that I was actually in the hospital with another client, and that I'd love to stop by and say hi if they were up for a quick visit. She responded that they'd love that so I dropped in for a quick 5 minute visit and got to see their handsome baby boy.

The day of their newborn session at the studio, Everett was wide awake and very interested in his surroundings. I love when babies are awake since it allows me to capture some of their funny newborn expressions so parents always remember what they looked like. I wrapped him snugly, and employed some of my newborn photographer tricks to get him to fall asleep, and within 15 minutes he was fast asleep. Parent and family images were most important to Jessica and Daniel, so we focused more on that for their session. Daniel borrowed another shirt from the wardrobe, and Jessica opted to wear her own clothing from home as she wanted a more casual and comfortable look with a simple sleeveless blush top and jeans.

I seriously love this little family so much and am so glad to know them! All of my clients are important to me, and I love getting to know them on a personal level, and being trusted to capture some of the most special times in their lives. It's a huge honor, and one that I don't take lightly.

When Jessica and Daniel viewed their images, they knew right away that they wanted a professionally printed album, so they chose a collection that included one. Digital files are a non factor in client decision making because all of my collections come with all of the high resolution edited digital files in the gallery. Many clients decide that they want to display their images in their home, so they choose a collection that includes a wall gallery or an album. There is a collection for every need!

Jessica and Daniel came into the studio to help design their album, which was a lot of fun. First, they chose their favorite linen for the cover, and then we spread out the proofs all over the floor of the studio. They chose their top favorites they wanted in their album, and decided on a mix of both color and black and white images. I designed the album with their input, and then sent them the proof. They requested a couple of changes since they decided they liked the color version of a couple of images better in the album flow. I revised the proof and they approved it, and the album was ordered. I loved their album so much that I have one as a sample in the studio. I don't believe clients should have to invest in something sight unseen, so all the products are available for clients to see for themselves.

Here is a little sampling of some of my favorite images from their session! This session was shot in the studio before our new white flooring was installed, so the flooring is no longer dark hardwood. Other than this change, the studio is the same.

Image of newborn Asian baby boy wrapped in a white wrap on laying on a brown blanket.

Side by side images of sleeping newborn Asian baby boy, wrapped in a cream blanket and laying on a cream flokati. Taken at the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

Image of a Asian woman, Hispanic man and their sleeping newborn son, taken at the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

Side by side images of an Asian woman, Hispanic man and their sleeping newborn son. In the first image, the parents are looking down at their son. In the second image, they are looking at the camera and smiling.

Side by side images of an Hispanic man holding up his newborn son. In the first image he is smiling down at him and in the second image he is kissing his cheek. Taken at the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

Side by side images of Hispanic man holding his newborn son who is wrapped in a white blanket with his feet sticking out.

Image of an Asian woman and Hispanic man standing while the woman holds their newborn son. She is smiling at the camera while he looks down at their son. Taken at the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

Image of an Asian woman and Hispanic man holding their newborn son.

Photo collage of an Asian woman sitting in a chair while she holds her newborn son on her lap  and looks down on him, taken in the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

Black and white image of an Asian woman cradling her sleeping newborn son on her chest, taken at the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

Side by side, black and white images of an Asian woman holding her sleeping newborn son in her arms.

Side by side, black and white images of an Asian woman kisses her sleeping newborn son while cradling him in her arms, taken in the natural light Studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

Side by side, black and white images of an Asian woman smiling down at her newborn son cradled in her arms.

Black and white image of an Asian woman, Hispanic man, and their newborn son taken in the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

Black and white image of an Asian woman laying on a bed with her newborn son in front of her, taken at the natural light studio of Lily Sophia Photography.

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!