Returning to Asheville to Photograph a Family I’ve Loved Watching Grow

One of the greatest gifts of being a newborn photographer is watching families grow over the years.

This summer, I’ll be returning to Asheville to visit friends and family. While I’m there, I have the honor of photographing a brand-new baby boy for a family I first met when his big sister was a newborn.

It’s hard to believe that little girl is now three and a half years old because it feels like just yesterday that I was photographing her tiny fingers, sleepy smiles, and the beginning of her family’s journey.

Now they are welcoming a baby brother, and I get to document this exciting new chapter.

The Greatest Compliment

There is no greater compliment than being invited back to photograph a family’s newest baby.

Parents trust me with some of their most treasured memories. When they ask me to return, I know those images have become part of their family story.

Therefore I never take that trust for granted.

Photographing a newborn is special but photographing a second baby for the same family is even more meaningful.

Watching a Big Sister Grow

One of the things I’m most excited about is seeing how much their daughter has grown.

She was once the tiny newborn in front of my camera. Now she is becoming a big sister.

I can’t wait to capture those first sibling moments. The gentle hugs, curiosity, and tiny hands reaching for a new baby brother often become some of a family’s favorite photographs. In fact, sibling photos are some of my favorites to capture!

Looking Forward to Seeing Them Again

Although I now live in California, Asheville will always be my home.

Returning to the area and reconnecting with families I’ve photographed over the years is one of my favorite parts of visiting. Seeing familiar faces and meeting new family members is always a joy.

I am counting down the days until I meet this sweet baby boy, see his family again, and create another collection of memories for them to treasure.

To this wonderful family: thank you for inviting me back. It is truly an honor to be part of your story once again.

Thinking about scheduling a newborn session?

Check out my pricing here!

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends helping older children feel included during a new baby’s arrival.  See here for tips on how to prepare you older child/children !