As a Jacksonville newborn photographer, there are so many ways that I work with my clients to customize their newborn photography session. Each family, home and newborn is different, so it makes sense for each session to be unique! Let’s explore some ways I help my newborn clients customize their Jacksonville newborn photography session.

Pre-Session Consultation
We’ll have a conversation before the session – either on the phone, in person over coffee, or on zoom – where I’ll take the time to get to know your family, style, and how you would like to use your images. This is your opportunity to share your personal journey as a family, your likes and dislikes, as well as what you want to do with your photographs. I will also assist you in picking out wardrobe options for yourself and your family. Whether that means helping with a style board, picking out clothes from your closet or shopping for all new outfits, I won’t leave you hanging.

Location
All newborn sessions are done in the comfort of your own home. This is the best location for your Jacksonville newborn photography session because you don’t have to rush or worry about being late to your session, and you feel comfortable and relaxed in your own home. Not to mention you already have everything that you need already at home. Once I arrive to your session we will decide what rooms and areas in your home that we can photograph in. Usually I like to utilize the primary bedroom, baby’s nursery and sometimes the living room as they tend to have the best light and are the rooms you’ll be using the most. Sometimes we can even sneak outside to your beautiful front porch or backyard oasis for a few more photographs. If you really don’t want to use your own home for whatever reason, we can absolutely use one of the many beautiful natural light studios that Jacksonville has to offer.

Capturing Your Baby’s Personality
Newborns are like little bundles of personality, each with their own unique traits and expressions – yes, even at only a few days old! I’m skilled at capturing those special moments that reflect your baby’s individuality. I adapt my approach to work with your baby’s temperament, ensuring that the photos truly showcase their unique personality. If they are snuggly and sleepy and happy to be on their own, then we can get lots of individual photographs of them. Or maybe they are a little more clingy and don’t want to leave your side? Not a problem at all. Baby should ever be forced to leave their mother’s arms.

Involving the Family
If you have other family members, such as parents, siblings, or even pets, who you’d like to include in the photos, I’m more than happy to photograph them as well. These interactions add a personal touch to the session and capture the connections between family members. When including siblings in the photos I will follow their lead. When they want to participate they can, and when they don’t I won’t force them to. I have been a newborn photographer for over ten years and I have worked with many, many siblings of newborns. I have tons of tricks up my sleeve to help them come around to being involved in newborn photographs if needed. If you have a parent or other close family member staying with you to help out with baby, I am also happy to include them in a few photographs as well.

Special Requests
If you have any specific requests, please feel free to share them with me. Whether it’s including a beloved family photo or incorporating a family heirloom, I’m here to make your vision come to life. From handmade baby blankets to vintage baby booties, I have had the honor of including so many sentimental items in newborn photography sessions over the years.

Gifts and Keepsakes
After your Jacksonville newborn photography session is done, you will be presented with a gallery of hand edited photographs. I will help you select your favorite images to be purchased for gift items, keepsake albums, framed wall prints and digital image collections. I know that life with a new baby can be overwhelming, and I have found that my clients love having help decide what to purchase.

I’m committed to working closely with you to create newborn photos that are not only beautiful and artistic but also deeply reflective of your family’s unique style, preferences, and your baby’s individuality. Your session is a collaborative process, and the result will be photographs that hold special meaning for your family and become cherished keepsakes. If you are looking to hire a Jacksonville Newborn Photographer please get in touch!