Atlanta Family Photographer | A Mommy & Son session with Lincoln & Gus

I first worked with this mama when I photographed a family session when they were just a family of three. They booked their family session as a birthday gift to their son, Gus - because she wanted him to have documentation of their love for him for the rest of his life. How sweet is that?! You can see their family session images by clicking here. 

When Ana had baby boy #2, she contacted the studio to schedule a mommy and me session. She worked with Margaret again for her HMUA services as she loved working with her so much the first time around. I was so excited to meet their new addition, Lincoln and squealed over how cute he was! He has the sweetest big brown eyes and is such a serious little guy. Big brother Gus is an incredible and loving big brother. I loved seeing how Ana and Gus' relationship had developed since the last time I had seen them too. I think that all of us moms wonder if our oldest child might feel a little less unloved or a little bit neglected when we have our second, but I think it's safe to say Gus is very secure in just how much his mama loves him!

Mommy and me sessions are a lot of fun. It's honestly you just coming in and loving your babies! I'll make sure that you're in the best positions and give you some guided direction for interaction if you need it. Most moms need no help when it comes to snuggling. A lot of moms worry that their children aren't going to sit still or are going to be too wild during a session. They might be running around and rambunctious, but guess what? That's normal! I always remind mamas we only need 1/800th of a second to get an image, and I have so many tricks and little games to play to get those sweet moments even if you have a wild one. I'm a mom of three, so trust me... I get it. My own home is organized chaos and the decibel level is off the charts sometimes. Nothing fazes me. I promise. 

These two guys were FUN to photograph! I ended up holding baby Lincoln on a hip while photographing just Ana and Gus together. I think it's so important for mamas of multiple children to have individual images with each of their babies, as well as together. While I love to photograph just siblings together, Lincoln wasn't quite stable enough to sit alone, and Gus wasn't quite big enough to hold him alone so we settled with Ana holding them while they interacted.

All final galleries are delivered in both color and black and white to my clients so they have both versions. I absolutely adored the images from this session in black and white and am choosing to share only black and white images below. Enjoy looking through a few of my favorites!

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, baby 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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | Melanie & her girls

I've known Melanie for a long time - we have daughters (our middle ones) born in the same month and year! I first met her before she was even married, and photographed a family session for them long before they had their third child. I was so excited when she contacted me asking to schedule a mommy and me session in the studio for herself and her girls.

Melanie wasn't sure of what to wear and expressed some concern about that. We sent her our studio style guide which is a short and sweet document that helps you pull together a cohesive look for your family. Don't think that you're limited to neutrals! We see plenty of color in our studio and on location sessions - the style guide covers the best palettes and mixing and matching colors/patterns too. If you're still a bit stuck after looking through the guide, or want to come to the studio for a style consultation - that's what we're here for! We have tons of mamas come to the studio to either borrow from the wardrobe or bring an armful of clothes for their family session. We'll sort through everything together and talk through it, and you'll leave fully confident in your choice. I'm a mom of three, so I know how busy life is with little ones! If you simply cannot get to the studio, we can chat via email instead with snapped phone photos of what you're considering. However you choose to enlist our help, we'll make it as easy and stress free for you as we possibly can!  

Melanie is seriously one of the kindest people I have the pleasure of knowing, and is such a loving and warm mother. Her older daughters are a bit on the shy side with new people. I work with a lot of children who are shy or have severe separation anxiety! Please let us know in advance of your session if you think this might be an issue, and we'll talk through some ways to make it a bit easier for your child. Their comfort and security is my utmost priority, and I have so many workarounds for every situation that pops up. These gals warmed up quickly to me and we had lots of fun together!

When a mom has multiple children, I always photograph groups and individuals. Each of your children deserve to have a photo of themselves with their mama to have forever. Sometimes one child might not be feeling it for a group photo, and that's perfectly fine! I also love to grab a few of just your little ones. Our flow is determined by our little subjects. With patience and positivity, we'll get everyone participating and having a great time. 

We played a few silly and goofy games to get the girls laughing and having fun. I always tell people not to judge me for whatever I have to do to get kids engaged and laughing. There have been instances of dancing, very off-key singing, jumping up and down, and making really weird noises that a baby finds hilarious for some unknown reason. Whatever it takes! 

At the very end of our time together, we piled the girls up in a chair together. I just love the dynamic of these three sisters... and the progression of the images. Baby sister was ALL DONE with the snuggles and let us all know! 

I can't wait to see these little ladies in the studio again for their second visit with Santa this year! 

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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | A fun mommy and me session with grandmas!

Oh baby Leo, you are the cutest!

I first met Melissa when she scheduled maternity and newborn sessions while pregnant with Leo! She chose the park location for her maternity session, which you can see by clicking here and came in again for Leos' newborn session (click here). I photographed Leo again when he came in for our annual Santa event and was thrilled to have them come in again for a special mommy and grandma session! 

Melissa followed our style guide recommendations and everyone was dressed so perfectly! I love the adorable romper she chose for Leo, and this session was honestly SUCH a blast. Leo was quite the wiggle worm, as are most nine month olds! I keep their interest by switching things up constantly and engaging them at their level. If your baby is shy, we'll meet them where they're at and quietly interact with them to draw our their personality. If your baby is rough and tumble and loves it loud, we'll amp it up a bit! Babies and kids run the show here at Lily Sophia Photography, and we love every second of it! 

If you're looking for a gift for your mom and/or mother-in-law that they will appreciate so much, this is definitely one of the best options out there! You're also giving your child an incredible gift as well - the memory of how much their grandmother(s) loved them and that special relationship between them. We've even had some grandmas book sessions for themselves and their grandchildren! You can call us to talk through the different options that will work best for your family.

Enjoy a whole lot of love and snuggles in the images below! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, baby 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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | Baby Jovette, three months (and cousin!)

Senhit called the studio to ask if we could fit her in for a  combined milestone and family session including a visiting cousin in a few images. We said, "Sure!" and fit them in for Friday morning that same week. Your chances of getting in for a week of session are usually much higher if you can make a weekday work. Weekend dates tend to be filled months in advance (but not always, so definitely check!). 

When the family arrived at the studio, we started with just the cousins. There's just a three month difference! They only get to see each other a couple of times a year at most since Canada is pretty far from Atlanta! 

Once we finished up with the cousins we took a few images of each baby alone and then moved on to just Jovette and her parents. She was such a smiley and happy three month old and lots of fun to photography. As most three month olds tend to do, she became sleepy and I asked her mom to hold her until she fell completely asleep which only took a few minutes. I really love capturing a few images of older babies sleeping whenever possible. 

Three month old/100 Day sessions are some of my favorites to capture! Be aware that your baby won't be as strong as a six month old, so images of them sitting alone are not possible. Parents will need to participate by holding their baby so we can have a wide variety of images in your gallery! Three month olds make so many adorable expressions and we'll also have them lay on their backs and tummy for some as well if they're up for it and can hold their heads up well. 

Here are a few of my favorites! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, baby 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.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Chandler is six months!

I first worked with Olive when she was pregnant with her first baby for her maternity, newborn, six and nine month milestones, and First Birthday sessions. I still remember getting her text one freezing cold February morning letting me know her baby had arrived and that it was a boy! I remember it so well because I let out a big "whoop!" and my husband thought I had lost my mind. I can't help it - I get so excited for my clients! 

When she texted to let me know she was expecting her second baby and also waiting to find out, I was overjoyed for her family. She and her husband are such wonderful parents, and Olive LOVES being a mom. They're always fun to spend time with, and I couldn't wait to photograph them again. We scheduled their maternity session at the park and then I sat back and waited for the text. It came...and it was ANOTHER boy and they named him Chandler. We scheduled her newborn session to take place at 10 days, but the day before the session was to take place, Olive started having some postpartum complications that required some attention. Sometimes this happens and you just can't plan for it. We pushed out the session another week to ensure that Olive would be 100%. She was so worried that Chandler would be too big for newborn images, but as you can see (click here), that was not the case at all. It's also fun to look back at Chandler's newborn images to see the progression of his absolutely amazing hair!

Olive brought Chandler in for his six month session and picked a new dress from the studio wardrobe. She had him wear an outfit she brought with her and that had belonged to big brother. Six month sessions are so much fun, and a lot of times moms will opt to make it more focused on their baby with some mommy and me and let dad off the hook. However you want to structure it is completely up to you! 

We had so much fun during their session - I seriously cannot get over his curls or his huge brown eyes. I absolutely adore every image taken from their session, but I'm sharing just a few below! Enjoy the Chandler cuteness! 

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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | A Field Maternity session with Busola, Jude & Ayo

Busola called the studio to ask about scheduling a maternity and newborn session for her second baby. She was in love with the field location and knew that's where she wanted to shoot. Busola expressed a bit of concern about scheduling a maternity session because her first child was born quite early, and she was a little gun shy about it possibly happening again. We assured her that if that happened, any funds paid towards maternity would be transferred to a newborn session. Sometimes life throws unexpected things your way! 

A couple of weeks before her session, Busola and her son came to the studio to look through the wardrobe and discuss different options of what to wear. She chose an open front gown from the wardrobe and let me know she was renting a blush gown from Rent the Runway that she loved as her other option. We exchanged emails a few times regarding her son and husband's wardrobe and were all set for their session!

We had absolutely beautiful weather on the evening of their session and headed out to the field. Busola's mother in law came along to be the handler for their family pet! If you are planning to include your pup(s) in your outdoor session, bringing along someone to be responsible for them is strongly recommended. Just let us know you're interested in bringing them along when you inquire, and well discuss their personalities and our recommendations for the best location based on that! 

We had a lot of fun exploring the field, and they are such a loving family! Their interaction with each other was wonderful to observe, and you can see how much Ayo loves his parents. Their baby girl couldn't ask for a lovelier family! 

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.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | Owen is six months!

Matney contacted the studio to ask about scheduling a milestone session for his son, Owen. We often have dads call to schedule sessions! They're either the person in the family responsible for choosing their family photographer, or they're surprising their partner. In this case, Matney told his wife that he wanted to remember Owen as a baby and showed her our website that he had found while searching for Atlanta photographers. 

I actually met the family the weekend before their session when they came in for their Santa session! I knew they would be lots of fun to work with and was just dying over how cute Owen was. Jen looked through the wardrobe to see if there might be anything she wanted to wear, and we talked at length about what good options from her own closet would be. She ultimately did decide on wearing something new that she purchased for her session, which looked great on her! 

I always suggest families bring along a special lovey for their six month and/or one year milestone sessions. It's such a neat way to show how your child is growing over time since their lovey stays the same size and they do not. They brought along an adorable stuffed elephant for him! 

We started the session with family and parent images, moved to solo portraits, and then ended with a few more family and parent images. My clients receive their final gallery in both color and black and white. I've chosen to share this particular session in all black and white images since I love them so much! 

Owen, you're adorable, and your parents are awesome! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, baby 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.

Atlanta Maternity Photographer | A special kind of maternity session

The very first thing you should know about this session is that it wasn't photographed in Georgia! I sometimes travel to other states for sessions as my schedule allows, and often stick to the NYC area and Charlotte, North Carolina area for travel sessions. This particular family was located in northwest Arkansas. I've also traveled to South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, and Virginia for sessions. 

Morgan asked me to come and shoot a family maternity session and I immediately accepted. I've known Morgan for a while as she is a fellow photographer! I know how difficult it is for photographers to find a photographer... if we could just clone ourselves, we would! Since that's not possible, I'm always happy when another photographer entrusts me with their images. It's a compliment I don't take lightly! 

Morgan has the most beautiful family - a spunky little gal named Zooey and a heart breakingly handsome son with one of the coolest names ever...Beckham. Ian, her husband, is a wonderful father and absolutely adores his wife. Morgan's parents live with the family and I was thrilled that they were joining in as well. Fun fact: this was the first professional photography session that Morgan's parents had ever participated in! Her mom was so nervous about it, but quickly realized there was no reason to be and we all had a BLAST. 

When we started shooting, the sky was cloudy and overcast but then the sun broke out at the end. I think this session is a perfect representation of how a session can look both ways - different, but equally gorgeous! 

A couple of months after our time together, they welcomed a gorgeous little girl! 

Here are just a FEW of my favorites... Morgan, your family is so wonderful and I'm so happy we were able to make this happen! 

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, baby 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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | Fiona is six months!

Fiona first came to visit me as a newborn, and I loved photographing her then. I was so excited to hear she was coming in for a milestone session to celebrate six months AND that grandma was coming along! 

I was incredibly close to both sets of my grandparents growing up, and am lucky enough to still have a grandmother here with me (I'm almost 38 years old for reference!). I cherish the photos I have of my grandparents and I together. For the set of grandparents that I lost to cancer seven years ago, the photos are some of the only tangible memories I have of them. Being able to share them with my children (two of whom weren't born when they passed away and one of whom was too little to remember) is so important to me. So - when I hear that a family wants to include a children's grandparent(s), I am ALL about it! 

Grandma brought in her favorite book, and we took a few images of special grandma time. We then moved into some solo portraits of Miss Fiona (isn't she the CUTEST?!) and some with her mama. I absolutely loved shooting such a special session for this family! 

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.

Atlanta Maternity Photography | A Mountain Maternity Session with Irene, Steve & Oona

Many of my clients first work with me for their maternity session with their first child and then choose to keep working with me throughout the years as their family grows... for newborn, milestone, and family photos each year. I absolutely love developing relationships over the years and watching families grow. Sessions also become easier and easier each time for clients and it eventually feels like we're just hanging out for an hour!  

I worked with Irene and Steve several years ago when they were expecting their first daughter, Oona. Oona is such a fun little girl but definitely has opinions and preferences! One of them is to wear high heels - the sparklier the better! I reassured Irene that this wasn't a problem and to roll with it. Someday when Oona is an adult they can look back and laugh! 

Irene came into the studio to try on dresses and fell in love with one that was reversible! She wore it both ways during her session as you'll see in the photographs. Because I have worked with their family for so long, I had pulled a few dress options for Oona from our studio wardrobe for little girls. I had a feeling that this gorgeous peaches and cream dress with beautiful detailing would be absolutely perfect for Oona! Steve and Irene agreed immediately when they saw it - and it even matched her shoes. 

Oona is a child that doesn't like to have her picture taken. She wants to explore and do her own thing. Irene and Steve are two parents who fully embrace her true personality and want authenticity in their images. So simply put: if Oona doesn't want to smile for the camera or make eye contact, they love the natural family interaction images just as much, if not more! It can sometimes feel frustrating for clients when their child doesn't want to "cooperate". Remember that children often love to push buttons! If they can see they are managing to make you feel stressed out, they will sometimes amp that up with glee. (I speak from personal parenting experience with my own three children!) Going into our time together with a laid back attitude and having fun is the key. I'll help with some guidance for that! I'll also gauge how your little one reacts to me and temper my approach accordingly. Every child is so different - I have literally seen it all at this point! 

We started at the base of the mountain and worked our way up to the top. This location is gorgeous, but be forewarned that it does require a bit of effort on your part! For exertion determining purposes: my 2 year old son was able to hike his way up with no assistance. Should you choose to shoot at the mountain, please be prepared to carry your child to the top, or to take frequent breaks for rest if needed. 

Without further ado, here are a few of my favorites from this family maternity session. I absolutely love Oona's personality! 

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.

Atlanta Baby Photography | Frances is ONE!

I first met baby Frances when she was teeny tiny.... as in, just born teeny tiny! I photographed her Fresh 48 session at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta and then again for her six month milestone session. Her parents are some of the sweetest people I know, and they're so much fun to have in the studio. I'm so looking forward to their fall session in October this year! 

Liz chose a dress to wear from the studio wardrobe and consulted our style guide for ideas and inspiration of what to have Frances wear. She also added on hair and makeup services from our HMUA team. Many moms really love treating themselves to these services and relaxing before the session. They'll pack up what dad needs to bring (or bring it themselves) and then all meet at the studio for their session time. Our HMUA's prep you in our studio office or their own home studio if they're close by (less than ten minutes tops!). 

First Birthday sessions are not necessarily about a cake smash! They opted to skip this as they wanted the focus to be on their family and on solo one year portraits. Whether you include a cake or not is entirely up to you! 

Frances is pretty much the most adorable little thing ever. She has these big blue eyes and the sweetest little personality. It's incredible how much she looks like her dad, and I loved watching her with each of her parents. Capturing the unique dynamic of individual parents with their child is really neat to see! We generally almost always begin First Birthday sessions with parent and family images. This allows your child to feel safe in your arms and get used to me and the sound of the camera shutter. We then move to solo images of your child and then change their outfit if you choose to do that. If a cake smash is incorporated we end with that.

Most one year olds don't have an attention span or the energy to last more than 30ish minutes, so I photography First Birthday sessions very efficiently. We move from one thing to the next, and take snack or milk breaks as your child needs them. We'll send you a tip sheet before your session that goes over the most important things to help prepare!

Isn't this family adorable!?  

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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | A Mommy & Me session with Clarissa & Isabella

Clarissa has been a long term client of mine over the years! I first met her when she contacted me for a maternity session and then photographed Isabella as a newborn. We've worked together for several milestone sessions over the past couple of years, and I'm so excited to see them again this summer in August for Isabella's two year session!

The love these two have for each other runs deep. Clarissa is such a warm and loving mother with her daughter, and Isabella is happiest in her mama's arms. The two of them came in for a mommy and me session in the studio, and wore their own clothing with the help of our style guide. Clarissa's makeup was applied by Margaret, our lead HMUA on the team. Add on hair and makeup services are available with any session type - just ask about them when you inquire! 

Mommy and me sessions are so easy for the participants. Your child adores you, and the images taken during your session will show just how much. Your only job is to hold and snuggle your little one and let things unfold naturally. Sometimes I'll suggest fun little games to play to get some interaction going, and I'll often make silly faces from behind the camera. We also have some other tricks up our sleeve to help children relax if they're feeling a little shy. 

Here are a few of my favorites of this beautiful duo! 

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.

Atlanta Maternity Photography | A spring maternity session in the field

When Rashida contacted me to let me know she was expecting baby number THREE (a girl after two boys!), I was so excited for her! I had worked with her beautiful family for their second child's maternity, Fresh 48, and newborn sessions and was absolutely thrilled to get to work with them again. Rashida and Jordache are such a lovely couple, and their boys are just the cutest! 

Rashida told me she was in love with the field sessions and that she knew she wanted her maternity session to be there. I also adore the field as the light is so gorgeous, and it's a fun place for family sessions as well. There are lots of thing to see and little things for the kids to explore with a beautiful background that doesn't distract from your family's dynamic and connection. 

Rashida lives right in the neighborhood where my studio is located in Grant Park, so she popped by one day to check out the wardrobe. She fell in love with two dresses, and we chatted about what her men should wear. After looking through our helpful style guide that we send to all booked clients, she pulled together the perfect look for her husband and sons. The style guide is super to the point and easy to read! If you're still concerned or need some extra help - just ask! We are here to serve our clients however we can. We want your experience to be stress free and easy, and work hard to ensure that. 

When we arrived at the field, everyone got dressed and we headed out to shoot. Family sessions are guided natural interaction with built in breaks for dad and kids while I photograph mama alone. They're so much fun and easy, and we keep moving so older siblings don't get bored. Be aware that I work VERY quickly during sessions to make sure that we have enough family images. You never know when a toddler will decide they're done with having their photo taken, so I like to be on the safe side with that. 

I just adore Rashida's session so much! The light was beautiful and the family all had so much fun together. Enjoy some of my favorite images from their gorgeous field session! 

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.

Atlanta Baby Photographer | David & Sania are ONE | a twin cake smash

I first met this beautiful family when their twins came in for a newborn session (view it here), and have photographed them several times since then for milestone sessions, our annual Mother's Day event, and Santa sessions! 

Janell loved working with our HMUA during her Mother's Day session, so she added on makeup services for the twins' first birthday portraits. When Janell arrived, she showed me what everyone else was wearing, and I pulled a few dresses from the wardrobe that I knew would work well. She fell in love with a floral off the shoulder dress as soon as she saw it, and it fit her perfectly. We started with family portraits to get the twins used to the sound of the camera shutter and to me, and then moved to baby only images. David and Sania are just the cutest babies, and I can't get over David's little cheesy grin! I personally think he still looks so much like he did as a newborn - with his chunky cheeks! 

Parents are often surprised by how short our First Birthday sessions are and at how quickly their babies tire out. The majority of our babies last 45 minutes at the max, and I move very quickly to keep them interested and engaged. I work efficiently so that I can create all the images needed before moving on to the cake smashing fun. As a note: we have many families opt to skip the cake part, so if you're considering first year portraits, don't feel like it's a requirement to have a cake. 

I work with a wonderful baker located close to the studio, and she delivers the cakes to my clients at the studio. When you're trying to get out the door and remember everything, taking the cake off your list is a major relief. Her cakes are absolutely delicious, and photograph so beautifully to boot. Janell had requested pink and blue for the twins with floral rosettes for Sanai and a simple texture for David.

With twins, in order to eat their cakes together, we place them on the studio floor. Parents are the baby herders while I sit back and capture the mess making fun! The twins were immediately interested in their cakes and enjoyed exploring and tasting the icing. After they were finished with their cakes, their parents cleaned them up while I took care of cleaning up the studio. We always recommend bringing a couple packs of baby wipes from home (the wipes cut through the buttercream perfectly) as well as some towels and washcloths if your baby requires some more heavy duty cleanup! 

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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | A Mommy and Me session with Benjamin and Sabrina

Sabrina came in for our special Mother's Day session event last year with her adorable little guy - who has the cutest dimples. I just love him! Benjamin was full of energy and all over the place, and I could tell Sabrina was a bit worried that it would be difficult to get pictures.

I embrace and welcome energetic children! Asking a child to sit stoically and smile is not the way that I do things. If your child is naturally playful and full of energy, why would you want images of them that don't show off that aspect of their personality?  I like to interact and play with your child and give you guided direction for what to do so we can get those images. The reality is that I only need a shutter button press worth of time to grab that image. There are so many in between moments in the wild and crazy times that you'll be shocked actually happened. I can't tell you how many moms have told me they can't believe I was able to take any useable photos at all. 

I'm so excited for our next Mother's Day event coming up next week! They sold out very soon after booking, but we frequently shoot full mommy and me sessions, and would love to photograph you and your little one(s)! 

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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | The Primmers

Katie contacted us after being referred by another one of our clients who is a work colleague of hers. She had loved her friends' maternity images with us and wanted to book a family maternity session in the field. When she came in for her fitting, she let me know that they had never had professional family photos taken, and were a little bit nervous about the experience. I reassured her that quite a few of my clients are in the same boat, and not to be nervous because we'd have so much fun!

At her maternity fitting, she chose two dresses that she really loved, and we talked about wardrobe options for her husband and son as well. The weather forecast for their session date didn't look so great leading up to it, but I always encourage clients not to stress about this. We live in the South, after all! The weather forecast is almost always all over the place in spring and summer, and I usually will not call the session until 24 hours beforehand, or the day of.

In this particular case, we waited until the morning of to make the call, and decided to proceed. It turned out to be some of the most beautiful and gorgeous weather, and was such a fun session! During our time together, Katie told me that she really loved what she was wearing and didn't want to change into her other dress midway through, which was perfectly fine! We had such a fun time together in the field, and the resulting images perfectly reflect who they are as a family. 

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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | Benjamin and his parents

Oh Benjamin... you have the richest brown eyes I have ever seen, and your dimples kill me. I absolutely loved photographing this adorable little boy and his wonderful parents for a family session at the park! 

Sabrina added on hair and makeup services to her session and popped by the studio to check out the options. She ended up really loving one of our studio dresses and opted to use it for her session! I thought the white lace looked beautiful against her complexion, and suggested sandals to dress it down a bit. We went over ideas of what her husband and son should wear as well! Clients are ALWAYS welcome to contact me before their session to run things by me. I will offer as much input as you need or desire. We know that planning for a session can be stressful - and it doesn't need to be. We're here for you every step of the way! 

We met up the evening of their session and started the session with some family hugs and fun. Tickle fights, games, and silly faces all take place during family sessions. Your child determines the session flow and my approach. I want them to be as comfortable as possible and feel safe and secure. You'll see how Benjamin really warms up towards the end of their session as you look through their images! 

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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | The K Family

I always love working with this sweet family! Blythe is such a spunky little girl, and is the best big sister to her little brother Robert. Their parents are also some of the most wonderful people I have the pleasure of knowing. I first worked with them for a family maternity session (click here to view) when Kea was pregnant with Robert, and then again for Robert's newborn session (click here to view). 

When Kea contacted me to schedule a spring family session, I suggested the park location and sent over my style guide to help her in choosing what to wear and how to coordinate. I loved the textures and colors that she chose for her family! 

When we met at the park for their session, Blythe and her parents were happy to see me. She's such a fun little girl! Robert, on the other hand, is a more stoic personality by nature. I hung back and provided some guided direction for natural interaction to their parents and sure enough... Robert started smiling and laughing. Working with children requires patience and understanding of different personalities. I will never get into a child's face and jump around like a crazy person when I first meet them. I believe that children need to be respected and given space, and with some time and patience they'll eventually warm up to my being there. I have lots of tips and tricks that I've learned over the years, and we'll work together beforehand and during to ensure the best session for your family! 

Here are a few of my favorite images from their session! 

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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | A Fall session in the park

Maria had just moved to the Atlanta area from Connecticut, and the first thing she looked for was a family photographer to work with over the next few years here in Atlanta. She said "Forget the pediatrician, dentist, whatever...finding my photographer was number one on my priority list!" I had to laugh because so many of my clients feel the exact same way. It's such a big decision to choose someone to work with to document your family as they are in a way that you love. 

I sent over the style guide to Maria which she found very helpful in pulling together a cohesive look for their family in terms of color and pattern mixing. I always want families to dress in a way that reflects who they truly are and to be comfortable. If you wouldn't normally wear heels, don't wear them for a session! There is nothing wrong with wearing a pair of Chuck Taylors if that's what you always wear. I promise! 

When they arrived at their session, I met their 15 month old son who was absolutely adorable... and very much a 15 month old in every way. 15 month olds love to run and explore, and don't like to be told what to do. This is when I hang back and and give mom and dad guided direction for playful fun, and basically shoot like a maniac. The thing about 15 month olds is that you don't know how long they're going to give you. It could be 15 minutes, it could be 40. In this case, it was 15 minutes before he was completely over it and threw himself on the ground. I could see that Maria was worried about whether we'd been able to accomplish family images, and I completely understood. As a mom, you put so much time and effort into preparing for a family session and know that there's only so much that you can ultimately control. I reassured her that I felt I had more than enough images for her to choose from, and that she'd have her gallery by the end of the week. 

When I sent Maria her gallery, she emailed back and told me that she was incredibly impressed by how much I was able to photograph in the 15 minutes that we had, and that she was so glad she had found me. She chose her favorite images, and had them the following week to use for her holiday card and family gifts. 

Enjoy a few of my favorite images from this fun (and short!) family session! 

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.

Atlanta Family Photographer | Henry is six months!

I was present as their birth photographer when Henry was born and his parents found out they had a son. I also photographed his newborn session, which can be viewed by clicking here. Michelle had gone ahead and reserved his six month session and one year session so that she would have the dates she wanted. Many of our clients choose to reserve their milestone sessions on our calendar for this reason! 

Michelle had added on hair and makeup services for her newborn session and knew without question she would be using them for every session with us. For milestones, our HMUA's will often travel to your home if they're within the travel radius to get you ready beforehand so you can all come to the studio together as a family. Some clients opt to travel to Margaret's studio (located less than ten minutes from mine) to get ready and then meet their husband and baby at the studio at their session time. 

Having worked with Michelle before, I knew what colors would look best on her and what would fit, so I had pulled aside a few options for her to look through. She loved a white floral lace dress and chose that. Initially, she had bought an outfit for Henry but wasn't in love with it. Even though Henry was only six months, he was already over twenty pounds and in 9-12 month sizing! I have several really adorable options that are timeless and neutral for baby boys in the studio. She absolutely loved one of our one pieces for baby boys, and we dressed him in that. The little baby blue elbow patches just kill me! 

We always start baby sessions with family and parent images. I want to make sure your child feels safe and secure during their time with me, and starting out in your arms helps ensure that. As they become used to the sound of the shutter and become comfortable with me, we'll move to baby only portraits and then mix it up from there. I often suggest that mamas bring their baby's favorite lovey or something that is meaningful so that we can incorporate that into the session as well. I also absolutely adore photographing chunky baby legs and rolls, so we will often undress your baby down to a diaper. I have several cloth diapers in the studio that we use to put on over regular diapers. If you choose to bring your own, I recommend the Honest Company's plain white diapers. Diapers with characters all over them are pretty distracting and take away from the focus on your baby. These are just a few of my favorite images of sweet Henry and his 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.