June 19, 2023

Sonny's Newborn Portraits

Newborn

Sonny’s newborn portraits were a big hightlight of this past year. While I had not shot with his family before, we instantly clicked during our shoot. I love when that happens! It was evident that this shoot was going to be a favorite of mine, and it quickly evolved into favorite of the year. Usually if I say “I love this” 100+ times, then you know we’re really cooking.

The best moment came when we were setting up in the staircase. This set of shots were a wonderful combination of cozy at home and unique to the family. It’s hard to forget walking up and down those stairs with a baby in your arms and 2 small boys at your feet. The chaos can be beautiful.

Sonny was a little on the “older” side to classify him as a newborn, but he relished in the attention of his big brothers and promptly fell asleep after a nursing break and a tight swaddle. If you have a baby at home that’s several weeks old, don’t let that deter you from still pursuing newborn portraits. This is a once in a lifetime moment for your family; these fleeting moments will be gone before you know it.


Couple shares intimate moment with newborn in sunlit stairwell.
Outdoor family portrait with baby being held between parents on white porch.
Family relaxing together in bright living room with modern furniture.
Loving family photo in stairwell with natural sunlight streaming through window.
Family playing with toys together on living room carpet near bright windows.
View through window panes of family playing with toys on living room floor.
Intimate family moment as parents embrace with newborn by window.
Mother lifts baby while sitting on brown leather chair in bright living room with white lamp.
Tender moment between mother and sleeping newborn in white sunlit room.
Family of five poses together in bright modern living room with wall art.
Woman in white dress holds baby in bright stairwell with natural light streaming through windows.
Baby sleeping peacefully on cream blanket wearing tan shorts.
Father holds infant on leather couch in living room.