After two boys, welcoming a baby sister can be an adjustment. These big brothers are great helpers to mom and dad, and enjoy helping with their new baby.

After sibling shots we got some details. Newborn babies have such adorable features! I love to capture macro (close up) images of their lips with little milk blisters, their wrinkly little baby toes and baby feet, and more.

Seriously. Aren’t baby feet adorable? I dislike feet in general, but theres just something about the teeny tiny tootsies of a brand new baby that makes them cute.

Little miss decided she was interested in what I was doing and I got some great eye contact! She was bright eyed and alert for a while.

I think I almost got a smile. Almost.

Big yawn! It’s exhausting being this cute! Most newborn photography sessions do include a few awake images. As long as baby isn’t unhappy, we remain flexible and rock on with the session. Swaddling a newborn usually helps keep them happy and comfortable. Sometimes it even helps newborns sleep. That’s a huge win for parents (and newborn photographers).

Blue isn’t just for boys! This robin’s egg blue backdrop is the perfect accent color to go with the little dried floral headbands. All of the wraps, headbands, and props shown are part of my studio collection and are available for client use. Isn’t this a beautiful combination for this sweet baby girl?

I love newborn babies with cheeks. Chunky ones. They’re so squishy.

This rustic bucket is a favorite prop, and allows for easy change of the wrap and headband. This allows for a little more variety during your session without waking a sleeping baby.

Doesn’t she look so comfy and cozy? There’s just something peaceful about sleeping babies…

Until they wake up and wonder what on earth you’re still doing there and why there’s a camera pointed at them. Babies make the funniest faces!

Many of the wraps and headbands seen here are from The Indy Cottage Prop Shop. It’s one of my favorites and has some of the best, softest, stretchiest fabrics I’ve ever found!

To see more samples of newborn sessions, check out my portfolio. If you’re expecting and would like to see some samples of maternity sessions you can find those here, if you’re looking for newborn sessions see them here, and if you’re ready to schedule a session for your family click here. Thanks for choosing Shot From the Heart Photography.