The moment I stepped foot into the Santiago family home, I knew our shoot was going to be special. Their stunning home is full of character, beautiful design choices, and just the right mix of lived-in classics with a maximalist twist. In other words, endlessly inspiring and a treat to photograph.

But, let’s not lose focus. Our main subject was their brand new baby boy, Oscar. We planned to shoot his newborn portraits when he was about 6 weeks old. One of the perks of him being an “older” baby is that he was happy to show us some smiles and show off those beautiful eyes. The best moments were him looking up fondly at his mama and daddy. After some awake time and admiring his big brother, Oscar settled down during our shoot with a little snack and nap. Let’s face it, that sounds like the perfect way to wrap up your big moment in front of the camera.

Oscar’s newborn shoot ended up being one of my favorites; I’m sure it’s not hard to guess why.


 

A tender family moment as parents bond with their newborn baby on a couch with a patterned headboard.
A tender moment with parent and newborn baby lying on white bedding with a decorative patterned headboard.
A couple holding their newborn baby stands by a colorful stained glass window in a warmly lit room with orange walls.
A woman in denim and stripes holds a baby wrapped in white lace against a garden backdrop with climbing vines.
Two young siblings share a tender moment on a white bed with patterned wallpaper in the background.
A family shares an intimate moment together on their bed with geometric wallpaper behind them.
A baby in white clothing lies peacefully on a textured white bedspread while being gently touched.
A tender black and white moment captured in an elegant bedroom with floral wallpaper and chandelier.
A family shares a quiet moment together in a patterned armchair by a window.
A couple stands with their baby in an eclectic home filled with colorful artwork and a teal staircase.
An artistic home interior features a painted staircase and walls covered in framed artwork and photographs.
A cozy home scene with an art-covered wall, teal staircase, and vintage-style furnishings.