What is Lifestyle Newborn Photography?

Lifestyle Newborn Photography

When I photograph your newborn baby, I head to your home. We hang out, and I loosely pose your family on a couch or on a bed or in beautiful light or near something that feels artsy or inspirational. I’ll also take some close-ups of your baby, most likely on a bed or on a pretty rug. And I’ll take photos of you tending to your new little one. To me, this is lifestyle newborn photography.

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What Lifestyle Newborn Photography is Not

Many people ask if I have a studio. While I do have access to a studio in Berthoud, Colorado, I do not regularly use it, since I prefer to capture more natural interactions where the background also tells your story.

That is why I come to you, and photograph your baby in a meaningful space that is comfortable for all. Baby can sleep in their crib, or on your bed. You can feed Baby in your normal spot. Your partner can leave for a bit, and come back and join us later. Lifestyle newborn photography is not studio photography.

Some people ask if I have props. I do not. I am happy to take photos of a swaddled baby on a neutral ground, or your little one wearing a bow or a special outfit. But I will not be overly posing your baby. It just doesn’t interest me as much, and seems slightly unnatural to me.