I understand that choosing the right newborn photographer for your baby is a challenge! There are so many great newborn photographers in Virginia Beach and in Hampton Roads but I’m here to help in any way I can! If you are looking for a luxury newborn photo experience, look no further.

Whether this is your 5th baby, your 1st baby, or a double rainbow baby – EVERY baby is unique, and every new addition adds layers to your wonderful family that deserve to be documented. Lifestyle newborn photos in the comfort of your home are an amazing experience & investment to document your growing family.

Lifestyle Newborn Photos in Virginia Beach

Imagine this: waking up and snuggling your brand new baby, cuddling with them on the couch as your sip on a perfectly poured cup of coffee in your favorite mug…sitting next to your partner and soaking in the moments of newborn bliss together.

Your newborn photos are today BUT there is no stress! You have no anxiety about if the diaper bag is stocked properly, or what you should wear for your first trip out of the house with that newborn baby… You won’t be questioning what time to leave to drive to a studio across town in order to miss traffic…

Instead of rushing to get ready; trying to curl your hair in between moments cluster feeding your new babe to keep them happy and full before your photo session; you get to relax with the loves of your life enjoying a peaceful morning.

A dream newborn portrait session starts with knowing you will be pampered with the professional hair and makeup (who comes right to you at home!) with your Virginia Beach newborn photographer who specializes in lifestyle newborn portraits in the comfort of your home!

What to Expect during your in-home newborn session

It’s true what they say: “babies don’t keep.” And that is why, during your in-home Virginia Beach newborn photos, we’ll work together to create a relaxing, calm and stress-free environment for your baby to ensure you get these precious newborn moments documented.

I understand that newborns require special attention and care, which is why we take the time to make sure that your baby is warm, cozy & feels comforted throughout the session. As your photographer, I will direct you through natural poses to capture the beautiful bond your family is growing; the tender moments and all the tiny details that only newborn babies have!

With baby as our guide, we will allow the session to unfold naturally – capturing your family as it truly is, in the comfort of your own home. My goal is to photograph & freeze these moments for you, and to also ensure your family gets to enjoy these portraits everyday on the walls of your home in frames, or in a photo album that these tiny hands will one day be gifted.

Newborn Pictures in the Nursery

As a lifestyle newborn photographer, I will utilize the natural lighting coming from the windows to light your session, and pose you naturally to capture the bond of your family, and the emotions of this milestone moment.

When is the best time to schedule newborn photos

As a professional newborn photographer located in Virginia Beach, I recommend scheduling your newborn photos when your baby is around 10 days to 2 weeks old. If you want those snuggled up, sleepy newborn photos of your baby, the baby will still be super sleepy and bendy from being all cozy in the womb during that timeframe. Scheduling your newborn photos when baby is 1 month or older? Your baby is not too old at all – it just might mean that baby may not fall asleep during their session and that is a-ok as well!! 🙂

Virginia Beach Newborn Session – gallery link!

Want to see the complete in-home newborn session gallery from this Virginia Beach lifestyle newborn session? Check it out here!

Booking your newborn photos in Virginia Beach

As your Virginia Beach newborn photographer, I help in every aspect of planning your session to ensure you will not only LOVE your portraits, but will adore the experience of working together and I take pride in saving my client’s time by custom-creating heirloom artwork like framed portraits, heirloom albums and even birth announcements – so you can take that off your list and leave it to a professional! 🙂

From styling your wardrobe for your family, professional hair & makeup, access to my boutique of client gowns to borrow for your session, a stress-free, baby-led newborn session, and artwork with your portraits designed completely custom for you and your family – I take care of all the small details, so YOU can enjoy the big picture.

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