Choosing the right photographer for you and your family is essential.

Here’s a guide to assist you in this important decision.

• Style - When searching for your ideal newborn photographer, it’s crucial to find someone whose style resonates with you. Take the time to explore their portfolio on their website and social media platforms. If their work captures your heart, that’s fantastic! If it doesn’t align with your vision, don’t hesitate to continue your search. A helpful tip: if you admire a photographer for reasons other than their style, proceed with caution. For instance, it’s unrealistic to expect a photographer known for moody portraits to achieve a light and airy aesthetic upon request.
• Safety - This is paramount! It should never be overlooked. Every expert was once a beginner, but whether new or experienced, safety must always come first. I believe that newborn photographers should be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) to be prepared for emergencies. Completing this training enhances your awareness of potential risks. My background as a nurse provides me with additional insight. Additionally, it’s vital to understand safe posing for infants; as delicate beings, babies require careful handling. Please reach out if you have any inquiries regarding newborn safety—I can share my knowledge from various courses and years of experience.
• Props & Posing - When reviewing newborn photography, consider whether you’re attracted to prop styling or table poses. Props can include items like baskets, bowls, or tiny beds. I love incorporating props and table poses in every session. The specifics regarding props will be discussed after booking, as I ask about your preferences in a newborn questionnaire. A fun fact for clients who book with me: I have a fantastic collection of props to choose from!
• Colors - While this can relate closely to style, I wanted to highlight it separately. Color choices may seem straightforward, but they can be quite complex. The range of colors and patterns is vast, which means I continually expand my collection. Rest assured, as my client, I have a variety of options, including whites, creams, greens, reds, blues, and pinks. Clients often simply specify a main color, and I build the rest around that. Not only do I have an extensive selection of posing fabrics with coordinating wraps, but I also offer matching accessories such as headbands and bonnets, along with charming stuffed toys for little hands.
• Final Products (Digital Files and Prints) - What do you envision doing with your session photographs? Is your nursery in need of a stunning canvas, or are you interested in an album to showcase the highlights of your newborn’s early days? It’s important to clarify what products are offered by your chosen photographer. With my services, you can select from a variety of offerings, including digital image files or a combination of both files and physical products.

There you have it—key factors to consider when searching for the perfect newborn photographer. Best of luck in your search, and congratulations on your new baby!

Warm regards, Michelle

Hey! Need something to wear to your newborn, baby, maternity, family, or couples photo shoot? A few years ago I started a client closet because I get asked "what should I wear?" 99% of the time. I've also heard that it's not ideal to go shopping for a photo shoot, as it can get overwhelming. I get it, and that is exactly why I started shopping for you. I have the best dresses, gowns, body suits, etc. AND, I do have more than what is pictured, as well as new items always coming in.

Want your session in the studio or outdoors? Either way, you can wear anything from the client closet to your session in the studio or outdoors. With the lifestyle area that I have in the studio, as well as backdrops, you're all set! And for outdoors, everything goes well there too!

What about the rest of the family? Well, I have a little client closet too! My little client closet runs from newborn to 5T for boys and newborn to 14 for girls. For the bigger boys and men I suggest coordinating with whatever you select, and I can help with that as needed.

Don't wait to book your session! I book up fast and time always goes faster than we want it too. Capture those moments and have them to cherish forever!

Hugs and love!

Michelle

Hey there!! New newborn props for all of the photo shoots, this time they are better than ever. Not only are they great for newborns, your baby can grow with each of them! Check them out and let me know what you think. Because, after all, they are so beautiful and they make all sessions that much better. All of these amazing props that I'm listing below are from Luneberry.

In no particular order, here they are.

1) The pooh bucket. This bucket looks so much like Winnie the Pooh's honey bucket that it's nicknamed "the pooh bucket." It is one that can be used as baby grows, as it typically fits all the way up to 1 year olds.

2) The spindle bed in natural. This bed is so adorable and versatile. Plus, this too can be used as your baby grows. From newborn, roller, sitter, runner (2 weeks to a few years).

3) The spindle bed in cream. Oh my, this one is probably my favorite. Fitting newborns to toddlers, it works for every style.

4) The farm bucket. This amazing little bucket is rustic and charming all in one. So good and fits newborns to 1 year olds.

5) The little crib. This adorable little crib is so good for newborn all the way up to toddlers.

6) The high chair. Amazing little high chair is not too little and not too big. I love it!!

I just adore getting every baby in so that I can admire how adorable they are in these beautiful props.

If you haven't booked your session, contact me now. Baby will grow fast, and memories of those chubby checks will fad. Don't wait.

Hugs and love!

Michelle

Hey mama! This beautiful baby girl came in with her mama, grandma, and big sister. She's a lucky little girl having so many people to love her, with more people at home. And, she lives on a hobby farm! Gahh! I'm not gonna lie and say that I'm not jealous. Haha. Anyway, this girl was so good! Barely a peep. I also think her big sister thought it was great to have her little sister around. She would run up to check out what we were doing and runn away to play. So cute! 

However far along you are in life, pregnancy, or parenting, be sure to enjoy the small stuff. When they're this little you blink and they've grown a ton. You can't stop blinking so remember that cleaning and other things can wait. Embrace their littleness, capture the milestones. 

Hugs and love!

Michelle

Hey there! This gorgeous mama and her baby girl came to the studio for a session, and I'm so happy they did. I mean, look at how beautiful they are! Capturing the bond between them was oh so sweet. From having their session in their lifestyle area, that almost melted my heart, to posing little Wren in some props and then getting adorable table poses! This baby girl did so well, slept like a dream and posed like an angel.

Everything you see in the images can be used in your session too. I have over 50 dresses, body suits, gowns, and more for all the mamas to wear - up to size 3x. For newborns, I have beds, buckets, baskets, crates, wraps, fabrics, little lovie animals for their little hands to hold, headbands, hats, and much more. Once you sign on with me, I send out a questionnaire in order to customize your session. You can even come on in to the studio to pick out what you're going to wear and see everything else in person.

So come on in and be ready to relax and hang out! I have coffee, snacks, and comfy places to sit or nap. Yes, I said nap because you sure can if you want to. I'm BLS certified, an LPN, and I'm very experienced with many years of caring and photographing newborns.

Hope to see you soon!

Hugs and love,

Michelle