What is “baby-led” newborn photography?

Simply put, baby-led photography means: your baby is the boss!

When I photograph a newborn, I want the session to be a comfortable, relaxed experience for everyone involved, so I will NEVER try to force your baby into a pose that he or she is not comfortable with. I go into each session with a game plan and a vision of what I would like to capture, but at the end of the day I will always follow YOUR baby’s lead. Each baby is unique, and not every little one likes being swaddled, or laying on their tummy, or being on their back; some feel safer all curled up and bundled, and some babies just want to stretch out. My ultimate goal is to document your baby in a simple, pure, and natural style.

During milestone sessions we play and smile a lot! These simple little wooden toys add to the natural, vintage feel of the session without bringing bright, distracting colors and patterns. Classic portraits where your children are smiling sweetly at the camera are beautiful, but my true love is capturing these candid, unscripted moments of your child exploring the world around them.