I was so thrilled this family in New Jersey found me. It was a breeze working with them as well as photographing their beautiful baby girl. Mom found me by searching “Newborn Photography Near Me” which led her to my website where she had access to check out my portfolio. Although she was already a week old, mom contacted me last minute and since some of my pre-booked newborns have not been born yet, mom was in luck that I had a spot available for her the following week.
Once we finalized their newborn session date, they arrived at my New Jersey studio relaxed, adjusted, and ready for a comfortable newborn photoshoot. I like to have the newborn still sleeping in their car seat when they arrive at the studio so that helps me get the parents settled in as they sleep. After that, I take the newborn out of the car seat and start getting them ready for their newborn photo shoot.
Here are some of my favorites from this New Jersey newborn photography session.
New Jersey Newborn Photography
First things first, I always start the newborn photoshoot by just photographing the baby first. The reason I do this is that at the time of arrival, the baby is already sleeping. Before the session, I like to send my clients a prep guide that will help them prep for the newborn session. The first thing I ask is to keep the baby in a zip-up pajama with no onesie underneath. This way I don’t startle the baby too much for her to wake up.
I start with what’s called a bum-up pose. This is the most common pose during a newborn photoshoot.
During these traditional newborn poses, I like to add cute headbands that match the set as well as a stuffed animal prop like this little bear you see here.
Newborn Photoshoot wrapped up
After the traditional newborn poses. I like to wrap the newborn baby in a unique wrap to match the beautiful set I picked out during this newborn photoshoot.
For this newborn portrait look, we added a textured background look. Here, I used a flokati rug that is made specifically for newborn photography.
Newborn Photoshoot with props
Wooden baby crate.
While the newborn baby girl is still wrapped up, I like to add a few props during the newborn photoshoot.
This beautiful crate was shipped from a small business for photographers in Australia. I like to incorporate this in almost every newborn session
Trench bowl.
Next, to change things up, I transitioned the baby into a different colored wrap that blended well with this trench bowl prop. It matched perfectly.
New Jersey Newborn Family Photography
First off, this little newborn baby girl was a dream to work with. She was perfect to work with and slept the entire newborn session. I love family portraits. I always encourage mom and dad to get in the newborn photoshoot. It is important to be photographed with your newborn baby. These times are so delicate and precious, I wouldn’t want them to regret not being photographed with their newborn baby.
Mom chose a darker color palette for this newborn photoshoot and it worked out so well with the wooden backdrop. It really made the family portrait stand out.
I also incorporate a black and white silhouette image. I feel as if it speaks more volumes and really captures the moment.
New Jersey Newborn Photography with Dad
After the family portraits, I like to take individual parent shots. I really love how the light captures the dad and the baby as dad gazes his love for her. You can tell how proud dad is in this newborn photo.
New Jersey Newborn Photography with mom
When it was mom’s turn with the baby girl, I was in absolute awe of mom’s beauty and how nourishing she was to her newborn baby girl. She continued to glow throughout this newborn photoshoot which made her images stunning that she will cherish forever.
This baby girl was so sleepy and chill during this session, which made this newborn photoshoot so much fun.
The Newborn Photography Collection
Two weeks after the newborn photoshoot, I like to send my clients their proof gallery where they will be able to see images captured at the newborn photoshoot. They opted for our Heirloom Collection, which includes 35 images from the newborn photoshoot as well as a 10×10 album. We have a different variety of albums you can choose from. Mom loved the look of an acrylic cover showing off her beautiful newborn baby girl.
If you’re looking for a professional newborn baby photographer in New Jersey, contact me to schedule an appointment for an amazing photoshoot with your newborn baby.