~New Baby S~ {Southern Minnesota Newborn Photographer}

I usually don't shoot a whole lot of newborns, but this year I had quite a few! I love snuggling little bundles, then handing them back to their moms and dads ;-) 

This little family came to see me in October. Baby S was so good, big sister, on the other hand, she had other plans :-) It's all good, we got some adorable photos and made it work! 

Thank you guys for allowing me to capture S's first few days! He is so precious and so is your little princess! 

Baby ~M~ 5 Days new {Southern Minnesota newborn photographer}

I love shooting newborns because I can get my baby fever out of my system without having anymore of my own :-) I like to shoot babies within 10 days of birth. It helps for the sleepy moments. However, this little nugget wanted nothing to do with sleep. She was wide awake for it all. No fussing, just taking it all in. We went with it. 

She was making little squeaking noises...so cute

Nothing like mommy snuggles. 

I love getting the details. They change so quickly. 

Oh baby yawns 

She loved my windows

Sweet little feet.

I am looking forward to working with this family again in a few weeks for their wedding!! Oh to snuggle this little one again!! 

~Baby M 7 days new~ {Southern Minnesota Newborn Photographer}

Oh little M was so comfy with her mommy, she had to be evicted :-) We waited patiently for her arrival and the time was actually perfect. A beautiful hot day so I could have the windows open and have a nice breeze with white noise to sooth her. No matter what I tried...she would not sleep. I pulled out all of my tricks and this little princess did not want to miss a thing. Which, according to her parents, was the longest she had been awake since coming home. We went with it, and got some beautiful photos of this angel. 

She just wasn't sure of this whole photo thing...

She was making some little squeaking noises during this shot that just made me smile. 

So comfy. 

I love getting the little details. 

Oh baby yawns, how I love them!

So serious. 

She seemed pretty happy in the box. 

Tiny toes ♥

Thank you C & T for allowing me to capture your little peanut! I can't wait for your wedding in November!! 

~Fresh Baby B~ {Southern Minnesota Fresh 24 Photographer}

Can I just say how happy I am to have taken this step with my photography. I have been thinking about this for some time now, and I finally just took the plunge. I was amazed at how many people are interested in these sessions and it makes me even more excited. 

Meet the first "Fresh 24" session family! It was such an honor capture these precious new moments of baby B and his family. Big brother wasn't so sure about his new title, but he will be a great super hero brother when he is ready! Just being in the room with them brought back so many memories of when I had my babies and I loved every moment. 

These first few days of baby's life are so important. I hope to capture many more sessions like this one!! 

Cuddling with momma

So tiny

Baby yawns are the best! 

♥

Quality time with daddy

Big Brother B!

This took some coaxing, but I love the look on his face!! 

Welcome to the world, B!

Tiny fingers

First time big brother holds his little brother! 

These are the moments I love capturing

B got a cool Big Brother bracelet! 

tiny toes

So precious! 

I love capturing all the details. We don't remember things like this years later, and these are the first days with our littles. So important to document! 

Contact me NOW to book your Fresh 24 session! I will need adequate time to schedule around due dates. They don't stay little forever! Check out the Fresh 24 and Newborn Investment page for more information on these wonderful sessions! 

~Baby R~ {Southern Minnesota Children's Photographer}

I don't shoot a lot of newborns, not that I don't want to! This gives me the opportunity to snuggle a little one and then send them home :-) No, really newborn photos are HARD. I mean, they take a lot of patience and time. I give props to those who shoot newborns on a regular basis. 

My newborn photos are a bit different. I like to capture the baby in a natural state. Not a lot of props and fancy things. It is about how they are now because they grow SO fast! Getting shots of the family with baby I think is important as well. This is an addition to a family. 

With that said, I had so much FUN with baby R and her family. She definitely did not want to sleep! Taking newborn photos within the first 10 days of life is ideal because they are super sleepy around that time. Baby R was 12 days old. You wouldn't think that two days would make much of a difference, but it does. Baby R was listening to my shutter and always was looking for the source of the sound, it was too cute! Parents (and brother!) were super patient, and it paid off! We got her to sleep! 

I had my thermostat cranked and a space heater in my living room so it was nice and toasty in my house. We were all sweating, but baby R was quite comfy! 

This is the look that she gave me most of our time together, too cute!

 While we waited for her to sleep we did lots of snuggle shots with mom and family. 

Finally asleep!!

 I LOVE detail shots. The little flakes of skin, sweet little toes...oh so sweet

Got a shot of big brother love. So cute!

 Sweet little bear hat from Boondocks Baby

This red blanket really popped and I love how it looks. Wrinkles and all!

Right at the end we finally got a naked sleepy baby. Enough time for one good shot ;-) Oh sweetness!

Thank you to the N family for bringing baby R to see me!! I hope to watch her grow through my lens, she is beautiful! 

I am ready for more newborns! Are you expecting? Please contact me to set up your newborn session BEFORE you give birth. If you book you maternity session AND newborn receive 10% off your newborn session!