Norcross Maternity Photographer | Crystal and Philip

This was the first one of Crystal and Philip's upcoming sessions with me since they reserved maternity, Fresh 48, and Fresh Baby sessions. I loved Crystal's lace top so much that I added it to my studio wardrobe for future clients! We had a summer storm roll in during our shoot and had to camp out for a bit, but without that storm we wouldn't have had the amazing silhouette photo you'll see further down in this post. Part of being an on location photographer is being flexible to adapt to constantly changing environments. Being a birth photographer here in Atlanta has been great training for that! 

Crystal and Philip are waiting to find out if they're having a son or a daughter, and I can't wait to find out when I get the call that they're ready for me to come visit them at Northside Hospital for their Fresh 48 session! 

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 Birth Photographer | Adalie's Home Birth

I first met this mama via FaceTime since she lived over an hour away and wasn't up to traveling to interview me. We connected right away and by the end of the conversation she had decided to hire me to document her birth. We became friends (as I do with all of my clients) and texted each other quite a lot in the months leading up to her birth. Traditional Birth Services of Atlanta with midwife Brenda Parrish and her assistant midwife in training, Cindy Morrow attended the birth. It was a beautiful day, a beautiful birth, and SUCH a gorgeous baby!  

If you are considering reserving The Birth Session, contact me right away. I meet with all interested couples in my studio for a no obligation consultation for about an hour. Birth photography is a personal experience and an investment: be confident in your choice! 

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

Norcross Maternity Photographer | Eddie and Elysia

Eddie and Elysia drove to Atlanta from their home in Norcross for their maternity session. This was our "get to know each other" session before the birth of their baby girl, since I'm their birth photographer as well! They're having a homebirth with Dawning Life Midwifery, and I'm so excited to document that for them. 

We met in a park with beautiful trees that filter the evening light beautifully, and they were naturals at interacting, and needed very little help. The necklace that Elysia is wearing in these photos belonged to her grandmother who her baby girl is being named after. I just love when my clients incorporate such rich history in their photos to make them that much more meaningful. 

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

Atlanta Birth Photographer | Paxton's Birth at Kennestone Hospital in Kennesaw, GA

I first met Georgia and Thomas at their maternity session, and really enjoyed getting to know them. They decided to hire me as their birth photographer at the end of their maternity session, and I happened to be available to accept them! It was only a couple of weeks later that Georgia and Thomas welcomed their baby girl Paxton into the world on April 29th at Kennestone Hospital in Kennesaw, GA. I was so honored to be a part of it and document such an important and beautiful day in their lives. Congratulations Georgia and Thomas! Paxton, you're a lucky little lady with parents like yours! 

If you are thinking about birth photography or reserving The Birth Session, please be sure to contact me right away. I meet with all interested couples in my studio for a no obligation consultation for about an hour.  Birth photography is a personal experience and an investment: be confident in your choice! 

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

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | How to make your maternity session more meaningful

If you have a ring or a necklace passed down from your mom or your great great grandma, that's a beautiful thing to include in your maternity session.

Every photo has a story, and additions like this only make the story that much richer and meaningful to you when you look back on them! Isn't that part of the reason you hire a photographer to photograph you? You want to look at a photo and feel emotion, and see things in the photo that are special to you. Incorporating family jewelry is an amazing way to do this.

I love to hear the stories of my clients when they explain what the meaning behind special items are. In the photos below, the necklace my client is wearing belonged to her grandmother. When I commented on how unique it was, and asked her if it had any special meaning, she told me the story. It belonged to her beloved grandmother who passed away when she was a teenager, and they were naming their baby girl after her! How special is that? I now suggest that clients think about any jewelry they may have that has been handed down to them.  Wouldn't it be so special if a mom expecting a little girl chose to wear her grandmother's pearl earrings and then her little girl wore those same earrings on her wedding day?

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

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | Kerry & Bob

Kerry was expecting her second baby boy in March, and elected to have a lifestyle maternity session indoors. Her house was a photographer's dream with lots of beautiful natural light pouring in her windows, and amazing detailed furniture! 

Kerry wasn't quite sure what to wear for her session so had pulled out several choices for me to look over when I arrived. Even though she's having a boy, I fell in love with this beautiful pink sweater that was included in her options. It was perfect for her complexion, and looked absolutely gorgeous with the colors of her bedroom. I always love when clients ask for my input in their wardrobe selection since I can offer my advice from a photographer's standpoint. Some clients even text me their ideas for wardrobe beforehand, and I'm always happy to give advice and feedback! Wardrobe consultation is complimentary and part of the client experience. The best advice I have for my Atlanta maternity session clients is to wear something that you feel beautiful in. If you feel great, it will show in your photos - Kerry's photos are stunning! 

Kerry & Bob welcomed their baby boy on March 4th! Welcome to the world, baby boy! You're super blessed with amazing and loving parents and big brother!  

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