5 Things You Don’t Need to Stress About During Your Newborn Photoshoot
Ah, newborn photos. Those tiny toes, squishy cheeks, and a forever memory of those sweet early days. Sounds dreamy, right? But if the thought of actually doing the photoshoot has you spiraling into stress-town, hold up. This is supposed to be fun, not another item on your "I just had a baby, WTF is sleep?" to-do list.
Today, I’m going to share what you can stop worrying about right now.
1. No Props? No Problem.
Let me guess—Pinterest gave you a complex about perfectly coordinated baby blankets, baskets, and, oh, a miniature crown? Relax. My studio is a treasure trove of all the cute (and safe!) props you could ever need. Hats? Got ’em. Adorable tiny beds? Got those too. The tiniest bears, bunnies and rainbows? Yup. We got ‘em. You just bring the baby, and I’ll handle the rest.
2. What If Baby Won’t Sleep?
I see your concern and raise you my magical ability to soothe babies like I’ve been doing it since the dawn of time. Seriously, if your little one is awake, fussy, or just not feeling the nap vibes, I’ve got tricks up my sleeve (white noise, swaddles, and the patience of a saint). And yes, awake photos are just as precious. So don’t stress. I’ve got you!
3. Worried About How You’ll Look?
You just had a baby. YOU ARE AMAZING. But I get it—maybe you’re feeling more “I survived” than “glamour shot ready.” Don’t sweat it. I know all the angles, poses, and tricks to make you look stunning. Plus, I’ve got pro-level editing skills for anything you don’t love. Trust me, you’ll be looking at these photos thinking, “Hot damn, I look good.” even if you feel like a bridge troll. 😜
4. Your House Doesn’t Need to Be Clean.
Girl, you’re not inviting me into your home (phew, right?). My fully equipped studio here in Virginia Beach is ready and waiting for you and your family. No need to frantically shove laundry into closets or scrub surfaces that haven’t seen daylight in weeks. Just walk in, sip a coffee (on me), and let us do the heavy lifting. You get to sit on the comfy couch in my studio and scroll TikTok…or maybe even take a much needed cat nap.
5. Big Siblings? Bring It On.
Got a toddler at home who’s in their big feelings era? I get it—parents often worry that their older kiddo might not cooperate or that we’ll miss that perfect sibling shot. Let me tell you something: toddlers are wild cards, but they’re my kind of wild cards. I’ve got 15 years of experience wrangling tiny humans and capturing magical moments, even with the most spirited big siblings. We’ll play games, make silly noises, and—when all else fails—bribe with snacks (hey, no shame). Nine times out of ten, we get the shot that will make you tear up every time you look at it. I promise you it’s not the first (or the last) time we’ve had crazy kiddos in our studio. We roll with it, take breaks, and capture magic when it happens. Zero judgment, just a lot of love and patience.
So - Are You Ready for Stress-Free, Gorgeous Portraits of the Most Important Time of your Life?
You don’t have to do anything except show up. Seriously. Let me handle the props, the posing, and even the poops (for real, it doesn’t even phase me anymore!). Let’s make memories you’ll cherish forever. Click below to contact me and get this show on the road!