What a sweet treat it is for me to be able to capture the growth of my couple’s families long after their wedding days. Samantha & Jerry were one of my first weddings when we moved to Colorado and when they reached out to tell me they were expecting their second I was over the moon to join them for a morning in their house to capture this milestone.
When timing lifestyle newborn sessions, I always prefer to wait until baby is about 6-12 weeks old. This is the perfect window for them to be a little more awake, interactive, and full of personality, while still retaining all those tiny baby details we want to capture and remember forever. I think this is also ideal because your new family will be in a routine and familiar with this new season of life, especially when siblings are involved.
I always like to have 2 areas of the house prepped for us to shoot in to add a bit of variety to the gallery. This morning was so bright and the natural light was incredible, but I love that we also captured some images in the quiet and calm nursery.
Though my schedule doesn’t often allow for me to take frequent lifestyle sessions on, I will always find a way to make space in my calendar for my couples as they expand their sweet families.
