When choosing a newborn photographer it is important to determine what your goals are for preserving memories of your baby and what type of experience you want in a photo shoot. Although distinctly different in their styles and approach, classic and lifestyle newborn photography each have the goal of preserving the intimate details of your baby’s first days! In order to help you determine which approach is right for you, we will explore how their approach to style, session experience, and end result are very different.

For the past 10 years, I have served the Twin Cities metro area as a Lifestyle Newborn Photographer. During this time, I have photographed hundreds of babies and their families. Here are some tips for how I help my clients feel confident and safe during their newborn photography session.

Maternity photography are the perfect add-on to your newborn photo session experience. They allow you to form a trusting relationship with your photographer from the very beginning so that on your newborn session day it will be like seeing an old friend!

While there's no single perfect age, most photographers recommend taking newborn portraits sometime within the first two weeks after birth. Here's a closer look at the ideal window for newborn photography sessions.

In my photography, I seek to honor and preserve these meaningful stories. Whether it's the grief of losing a child followed by the joy of new life, the challenges of trying to become parents finally rewarded with a long-awaited baby, a child's health issues that send a family down an unexpected road, or the simple milestones of regular family life - these are valuable stories to record, reflect upon regularly, and to celebrate.

Being a newborn photographer in Minneapolis has been one of the greatest rewards in my life. Of all of the different genres of photography, individuals who choose to focus on newborn photography are very special! They are often lead by their heart to offer these types of sessions and use their experiences as moms as a foundation for the work they do.