When I look at my work, I want it to feel like it could have been taken yesterday… or 50 years ago… or 50 years from now. That’s why I’m drawn to old props, delicate lace, worn wood, and rich textures. These elements have a soul to them – they add depth, warmth, and a sense of history to your baby’s photos.
I’ve always believed that newborn photography should be timeless. I don’t want your baby’s portraits to scream, “This was taken in 2025!” in the same way we can instantly spot photos from the 80s and 90s. You know the ones – overly bright backdrops, neon colors, and those strange duplicated “fade” images floating behind the subject. Or babies with giant flower headbands so big they look like they’re about to tip over. They’re fun to look back on… but maybe not exactly the kind of style you’d hang in your living room forever.
That’s why my sessions are built on simplicity and authenticity. I use neutral, earthy tones that will still look beautiful decades from now. My lace wraps, vintage crates, and weathered wooden backdrops tell a story without overshadowing the most important thing – your baby. Textures invite you to feel the image, to imagine the softness of the blanket or the roughness of the wood, all while keeping the focus exactly where it should be.
I want your newborn photos to be as treasured in 30 years as they are the day you first see them. When your child is grown, you won’t remember what colors were trending – but you’ll remember how tiny they were in your arms, how peaceful they looked sleeping, and how full your heart felt in that moment. That’s what timeless photography is all about.
If you’re ready for newborn photos that will never go out of style, I’d love to welcome you into my East Bay studio. Together, we’ll create classic, heartfelt portraits that you’ll be proud to display for generations. Contact me here: brandynicole77@gmail.com
~Brandy Lewis (East Bay newborn baby photographer)