A baby’s cry is designed to pierce the hearts of those who hear it, increasing the baby’s chances of being answered, responded to, and comforted in whatever way they need. Of course, you should always let your midwife and pediatrician know if your baby seems unusually fussy, uncomfortable, or irritable so they can evaluate things. 9 Tried And True Ways To Comfort A Baby Who’s Crying That said, it’s not always easy to get to the heart of why a baby is crying, and experts don’t often agree on how long to let them cry before soothing them or whether they sometimes just need to “cry it out” which ..read more

Smartphone cameras are impressive with their high-quality lenses and features, built-in editing filters, and multiple ways to create professional-worthy finishes. Even so, nothing compares to a session with a professional newborn photographer. 5 Reasons To Invest In Professional Newborn Photography Perhaps one of the most significant testimonies to the fact that nothing compares with professionally photographed newborn images is the fact that I don’t book regular photo sessions with anyone. Yes, clients who book maternity and newborn packages with me benefit from a bonus “milestone” session ..read more

You know the typical adages, “hindsight is 20/20” and “If only we knew then what we know now.” These sentiments exist for good reason. As a professional newborn photographer, I spend my workdays with brand-new parents. After years of hearing about their experiences, especially clients in their second or third time around, I’ve become an amateur expert on the newborn mother/parent experience. As a result, I do all I can to help newborn moms and parents have the most meaningful and memorable experience they can during those first several postpartum months.  5 Things You’ll Appreciate Knowi ..read more

Preparing for a newborn photo session may feel slightly more involved than preparing for your maternity session - especially if this is your first child. While the maternity session is about You, the newborn session captures a precious and fleeting moment. And while that tiny magical baby may seem small, it’s incredible how much space they take up in those first weeks and months of adjustment. That’s why we want our new mamas to feel as prepared - and supported - as possible as they get ready for their newborn photography session. 7 Things To Make Your Newborn Photo Session A Dream This is no ..read more

The excitement of being pregnant can quickly diminish when your body’s overtaken by queasiness, full-blown nausea, or vomiting. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent and minimize morning sickness.  Before we continue, let’s be clear: morning sickness really means “anytime sickness.” It can strike any time in the morning, afternoon, or evening - so a whole-day approach is your best bet to keep nausea at bay. 7 Natural Ways To Manage Morning Sickness In most cases, morning sickness is nothing to worry about. Most likely due to the dramatic hormone fluctuations in your body, m ..read more

Newborn photography sessions allow mothers, babies, and their loved ones to revel in this most precious and fleeting time - the results being absolutely magical images. When done well by a certified newborn photographer, the experience is relaxing and fun while also allowing the opportunity to be truly present, soaking up every second. When you work with the right photographer, you’ll be taken care of from start to finish, so you don’t have to think about a thing. That said, the more prepared you are, the more you’ll get out of the experience. Preparing For A Photography Session With Your New ..read more

Swaddling refers to an infant soothing technique, using soft blankets or cloths to gently but securely wrap a baby from lower neck to toe, binding the limbs close to the body. This results in a baby who feels warm, safe, and securely held - even if it’s not in the arms of a caregiver.  According to Wikipedia, “The earliest depictions of swaddled babies are votive offerings and grave goods from Crete and Cyprus, 4000 to 4500 years old.” And, as professional newborn photographers and their parent clients can attest, in addition to remaining a highly successful soothing tool in the early in ..read more

For many parents, the most exciting day of their pregnancy is the ultrasound appointment when they find out their baby’s gender. I’ve heard so many parents say that the more they learn about their baby, including imaging and knowing the baby’s gender, the more bonded they feel to that little being inside. Fun, Creative, And Special Ways To Reveal Your Baby’s Gender Once you know, it makes sense you want to share that information with your inner circle. For some, this may be a more intimate one-on-one revelation over a meal; for others, it might be Day 1 of Gender Reveal Party Planning. TLC NO ..read more

Midwives have assisted and facilitated the births of billions of babies since the beginning of time. However, once the birth process became medicalized (not until the late 19th century!!!), the medical establishment downplayed the importance of midwife-centered care by advocating that the combination of anesthesia and “modern medicine” was better for the mother and baby. 5 Myths About Midwife-Assisted Labor & Deliveries Fortunately, as the natural childbirth movement momentum grew in the 1960s, so did women’s interest in birthing with midwives, doulas, or even at home. Today, the research ..read more

If this is your first baby, the odds are maternity leave feels like a spacious bubble, with plenty of time for you and your baby to get to know each other, create a newborn routine, and enjoy lots of bonding time. That’s “sort of” the case, but there’s a lot more to it than that. Maternity Leave: A Spoonful of Preparation Helps the Reality Go Down In my conversations with women during maternity photo sessions and when we reunite for newborn sessions, I’ve noticed a significant difference between maternity leave expectations and the reality of maternity leave. A famous song from the original M ..read more