Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Kofi, 12 days new

Kofi's mama scheduled a very last minute maternity session, and the morning of her maternity session informed me she'd gone into labor and had a gorgeous baby boy!  She knew that this was a risk with a last minute maternity session, and elected to transfer her maternity session to a newborn session in the studio. I loved working with their sweet family! The crown you see in some of the images was knitted by Kofi's grandmother and was perfect for their little prince, and matched my neutral setups! I don't typically use props other than wraps and very simple and dainty tiebacks for girls, because I want the focus to be on your baby and all their little details. 

Here are a few of my favorites from their newborn session. Kofi was such a sweet baby. I just love his hair and his little lips! 

After I was finished photographing Kofi alone, it was time for my favorite part of newborn sessions: the family sessions! These are shot with guided direction from me if you need it. My studio is the perfect blank canvas to capture these emotive and authentic images that you will look back at many many times over the years. When your baby looks at them, they will see the love you had for them and what that looked like. This part of the session is easy. It's fun, relaxed, and over before you know it. 

If you're pregnant and looking for a newborn or maternity photographer here in Atlanta, 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. You can also sign up for my studio open house next month on Sunday, September 25th from 2-5 PM. I can't wait to meet you!

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

Atlanta Birth Photographer | Northside Hospital

I met this couple on a Saturday at my natural light studio in Atlanta.  They reserved their birth session ten minutes after leaving my studio via text message. The very next morning, I got the call that they were in labor, so I headed up to Northside Hospital to document the birth of their baby. They were such a sweet couple, and I loved spending the day with them. All of my birth session clients choose whether they are comfortable with photos being shared online. Some clients love for their entire story to be shared along with their video so that their friends and family can come to the website to see it.  Others prefer only photos being shared that do not show their faces or identify them. It is YOUR birth, so I will respect what your wishes are in regards to sharing.

Today I delivered this family's birth collection to their home, and we watched their birth video together and sorted through their folio prints to begin designing their album. I even got to snuggle with their sweet little baby for a little bit! (That's just one of the many perks of being a professional Atlanta birth photographer!)

Congratulations to this wonderful couple - your baby is beautiful, and it was such an honor to be invited to document this once in a lifetime day for you. 

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

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby rolls

I love welcoming newborns and their families for newborn sessions in my natural light studio here in Atlanta, GA. My newborn sessions are a blend of simple, organic posing and some lifestyle. It is so important to capture all of those little details of your baby that you can't see yourself unless you're standing in front of a mirror and paying attention.

This image is a perfect example of what I mean.

This father is cradling his baby boy to his chest. He can't see how tiny his son is and how his hand covers his son. He can't see the sweet little baby rolls and how snuggly his little boy looks. Except, now ... he can. Because he has a photo of it to treasure for a lifetime. So, someday when his son asks for the keys to the car, or calls his dad out of breath to say, "Dad, the baby is coming!", he can reach for this image and remember exactly how it felt to hold his newborn son and how little he was. 

Want to schedule a time to come and see the studio (located in Historic Grant Park near Zoo Atlanta) and see the products before reserving your newborn session? Contact me today! I would love to meet you and answer any questions you have. 

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

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | 13 days new

Beauty is in the simple. You won't find me putting newborns into unnatural contorted positions or distracting from their beautiful features and sweet details with heavy props. Instead, you'll find me making my babies cozy and comfortable. I focus on capturing their sweet details: their shock of newborn hair, their little lips, noses, and fingers, and their tiny little toes. I capture what you will want to remember as you leaf through your album when they aren't your tiny baby anymore. 

If you are interested in a session, it is recommended that you reserve during your second trimester to secure your spot. I only accept a limited number of clients per month due to the amount of personalized time and attention each of my clients enjoy. Please contact me for more information and reserve your session in my calendar. I can't wait to meet you!  

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

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Aevan

I met this little guy at 10 days old. He was just the sweetest little snuggle bug. He was born in a homebirth in the water with Dawning Life Midwifery services. I offer more organic and natural "posed" newborn photos in conjunction with lifestyle. Your newborn doesn't need a bunch of props distracting from them or to be folded into unnatural and uncomfortable positions.  Come back next week to see the lifestyle photos from this session. 

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

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Max, 5 days old

I was so excited to see Sydney and Brock again after their maternity session and meet their 5 day old baby Max! Max was born at North Fulton Hospital in Alpharetta, Georgia with the ISIS midwives. They traveled from Marietta for their session, and we spent a couple of hours together. Max was such a good sleeper, super snuggly,  and so adorable! I loved working with this brand new little family to capture the sweet moments that pass by in the blink of an eye. 

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

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Aevan, 10 days new

How sweet is this little 10 day old newborn? His mama was stunning, and his older brother was equally as cute! I can't wait to share more photos from their session after they've seen the rest! 

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

Norcross Newborn Photographer | Baby Grace

On July 25th, I was at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA for a birth and when I finished documenting the birth of Jansen, I headed over to see Crystal and Philip. The last time I had seen them was during their amazing maternity session, and I was so excited to find out if they'd had a little boy or girl since they were waiting until birth to find out.

Verdict: It's a girl! Grace was so beautiful, and so sweet. Her daddy was absolutely enamored with her, and both of her parents were just in awe of her. I love seeing the emotion and the transformation that couples make when they become new parents. It's hard to describe, but you can see a marked difference in their eyes. That's why I love Fresh 48 photography. Capturing those tiny newborn details that fade so very quickly and the quiet moments with your baby. 

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

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Baby Theo

Krystle and Teddy are so much fun, and I loved their maternity session! I was so excited to work with them again. I headed to the home of Krystle and Teddy to meet their 3 week old son, Theo. Theo is a BIG boy, and his parents are in love! The last time I had seen Krystle and Teddy was at their maternity session, so I was excited to see them both and hear how Theo's birth went. Krystle and Teddy were interested in lifestyle, so I traveled to their home and captured their normal day to day interaction with Theo. Krystle selected a few images to print for a Father's Day gift and as grandparent gifts. 

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

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Baby Ellie, 8 weeks old

I was SO excited to see Amie and Daniel again for their family/Fresh Baby session. Baby Ellie was 8 weeks old when I came, and she was such a doll baby! The last time I had seen Amie and Daniel was at their maternity session, and it was so good to see them and hear about how Ellie's birth went. I love Amie and Daniel's style, and their house feels like an Anthropologie store! 

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

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Baby Ella, Fresh 48

I headed to Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA for Ella's Fresh 48 session. Have you ever seen such a beautiful baby!? I was amazed by her head of hair! Spending time with her parents, Tiffiney and Chee, was a lot of fun and I was able to offer some encouragement to Tiffiney as she navigated breastfeeding. Chee was such an attentive partner and father, and Tiffiney was such a warm and loving mother. The images from Ella's Fresh 48 session are now displayed in her nursery, and also in her baby book. I love when families see the value and importance of documenting their tiny brand new baby … because as parents find out, they change SO fast. 

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

Atlanta photographer | A list of random things about me

I don't know about you, but I like to get to know people and learn who they are, what they love, and what they're interested in. After all,  life is about relationships.

• I'm 6 feet tall without shoes. Fortunately, my husband is 6'5", so I'm still shorter than him in heels! 
• Speaking of heels,  the last time I wore my beloved stilettos to a wedding I swore I would never wear them again (but I will). I literally could not feel my feet by the end of the night. Sometimes fashion before comfort just wins, regardless. 
• I have one younger sister, who means the world to me. She is one of the most amazing and inspirational people I know, and has a positive attitude despite being a dialysis patient due to kidney failure.
• I think the best ice cream in the world is Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter. I have always loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter and used to put peanut butter on my ice cream as a topping when I was a kid. Wait....I still do.
• I love historical fiction. This is probably why I loved the American Girl Dolls so much growing up. I can't wait to pass down my dolls to my own daughters when they're old enough for them!
• Fall is my favorite season. My birthday is in October, I love wearing scarves, sweaters, and tall boots, and the golden autumn colors are just so beautiful. 
• Fall reminds me of s'mores. Another junk food treat that I adore.
• Have I mentioned I have a sweet tooth?
• One of my most amazing and sobering life experiences is standing in one of many large holes created by a mortar in World War II while overlooking Omaha Beach in Normandy, France.  It really gave me perspective in what the soldiers went through while fighting for their countries in that war. 
• My favorite beach destination is the Florida Gulf area in Destin. The drive through the quaint little Alabama towns is just so peaceful and pretty! 

What about you? What's the first random about you that pops into your head?

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