Welcome Baby Gabriel! - South Orange NJ Newborn Photographer

In-home Newborn Photography session - love and excitement of bringing Baby Gabriel into this beautiful family.

This adorable baby boy joined his parents and his big brother Max in South Orange NJ. If you’re wondering what my Newborn Plus sessions look like, Baby Gabriel’s session is a great example. In these sessions, I combine lifestyle family photography with some posed styled setups to feature your newest LO. This combination of baby photography requires a longer time frame (about 3-4 hours) because of the extra props and time it takes to set everything up, and to get the Baby into a cozy sleepy state.

Gabriel was champ for his Baby portraits!

Lifestyle family photography allows me the opportunity to capture families in their own space, surrounded by things they treasure and the personal touches they brought to their home. I love finding the perfect pockets of light and cozy nooks we can use for this portion of the family photos.

All the snuggles, kisses and tickles are captured within these fleeting family moments. The legacy of these images is undeniable and I can easily see these photos in a cherished album and on the walls of their home...

I so love this portrait of Mom and Baby Gabriel below. Mom had no idea the baby was cracking a smile for me! And the precious nose-to-nose with Dad… And big brother kissing the top of Baby’s head - such priceless moments to cherish!

The timeless simplicity of the black and white images often takes my breath away. There’s nothing to distract you from that moment - it’s frozen in time and it’s forever.

Brand New Twin Brothers Steal Photographer's Heart! Newborn Photography South Orange NJ

In-Home Newborn Photography Session - TWINS!

The only thing better than one brand new Baby Boy is TWO brand new Baby Boys! I got to snuggle and photograph twin brothers James and Blake after they arrived home and the family was starting to settle into their new routine.

Posing two babies instead of one certainly comes with a few challenges but the twins were good sports throughout the session, and I was able to pose them in the natural light in their nursery. It was so amazing to see how they were cozying up to each other and kind of naturally posing themselves. With just a little bit of gentle posing, they slept snuggled to each other most of their session.

Welcome Baby Alexandra! - West Orange NJ Newborn Photographer

In-Home Newborn Photography Session in West Orange NJ

I got to meet and photograph this West Orange NJ family after they welcomed Baby Alexandra into their family.

These sisters were adorable but Baby Alexandra absolutely refused to sleep for most of her newborn photos… And that’s okay! As a newborn photographer, I do come across some babies who have a tough time settling, for various reasons. Babies go through so many adjustments in their first days, and it’s completely okay for them to be awake when I arrive.

My approach to newborn photography is baby-led and in cases like this, I start with family and sibling poses before setting up any solo shots of the newborn. I find that many babies will settle and eventually get tired enough to fall asleep.

Because I photograph most of my family portraits with swaddled babies, new parents are often amazed at my swaddling techniques and cannot believe how easily their fussy newborn settles. And I agree that swaddling abilities are a very important factor when hiring a newborn photographer. You do want a professional who has the proper knowledge, training and experience with newborn safety, wrapping and posing. It makes all the difference in the outcome of your session and keeps your baby safe during their photoshoot.

Baby Alexandra eventually started dozing off as her sister held her - so sweet :)

Tiny Baby Tess | In-Home Newborn Photography Session in Maplewood NJ

If you’re looking for Newborn Photography in Maplewood NJ or surrounding areas, please get in touch - I’d love to help!

Today, I'm sharing a dreamy newborn session that stole my heart. I was invited to photograph the Siberas Family in Maplewood NJ to celebrate the arrival of their brand new baby girl.

Sweet Baby Tess was born weighing 6lb 4oz - what a tiny bundle of love! She rocked her newborn photography session and slept almost the entire time. When she woke up, she gazed peacefully at me and my big camera and made eyes at her parents.

Her big brother Oscar was a joy and my buddy during the session, and at times, I totally let him steal the spotlight :) He helped me capture some beautiful candid moments for the family. 

Welcome Baby Juliet | Newborn Photographer Maplewood NJ

Lifestyle Newborn Photography Session in Maplewood NJ

Baby Juliet was 14 days new when I got to meet her and capture some moments from her first days in this world. Juliet and her family, including their pup Pickles, were superstars during our session.

Juliet entered this world weighing in at 8 pounds, such a cute little bundle of joy! Watching mom and dad doting on their new baby is one of the greatest sights to witness as a newborn photographer. Juliet’s mom had some adorable outfits and head bands she wanted to use and baby girl didn't mind one bit. 

Juliet woke up a few times during her session demanding food but, after having a bit of milk, settled right down into cozy slumber and slept through most of my setups. 

It was such a pleasure to capture Baby Juliet and her adorable family!

If you are looking for a NJ newborn photographer, please take a look at my portfolio and get in touch.