Baby is here! Mom and Dad are exhausted, elated, probably unshowered, and definitely sleep deprived. As a two time mama myself trust me when I say I GET IT. The postpartum period is the most beautiful and the most overwhelming in so many different ways. The sink is full of bottles or pump parts, the laundry is piling up on the floor, the takeout boxes have overtaken your fridge, you have every swaddle blanket known to man within an arms reach, and you most likely have at least two spit-up stains on your shirt at any given moment.

I know the thought of having someone coming into your home to TAKE PHOTOS right now seems like the very last thing you want to happen — but I am here to encourage you, guide you, and help you document this ever fleeting moment in time while your baby is fresh and the feelings still new. I promise I don’t care one bit about the clothes on the floor or those dishes in the sink (seriously…..just leave them please) I want this time to not only be memorable for you, but super super enjoyable for everyone involved.

In this short guide you’ll find a some notes on what to expect during our time together, outfit planning advice for the whole family, and a few tips on getting yourselves (& your tiny new addition) prepped for a super sweet session together.

I cannot wait to work with you all.

I’ll start off by saying no matter what anyone tells you there is no “right or wrong” way to dress for your newborn session. I will give you some recommendations below, but ultimately the goal here is cute & comfortable, so go with what you know.

Baby’s Portraits & Tiny Details:

• WHAT TO WEAR: : the simpler the better! A solid neutral colored onesie with no patterns, or even just a diaper works best.

• WHAT WE’LL NEED: A light-colored solid blanket or sheet create the perfect backdrop without distracting from baby's features.

• OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Bows, beanies, swaddle blankets, etc.

For the Family:

• FIRST — FIND YOUR VIBE:

• WHAT TO WEAR:

• BEST COLOR OPTIONS:

• TRY TO AVOID: