One of the things I love most about being a Moraga newborn photographer is getting to meet entire families who come together to celebrate their newest little one. This beautiful baby girl visited my Moraga studio with her parents, big sister, and grandparents for a session that was filled with love, curiosity, and plenty of adorable wide-awake moments.
We started with the family portion of the session. Grandmother joined us for this part before taking big sister home afterward, and you could see how much she adored this new baby. Like many grandparents, she watched closely and stayed nearby during the family photos. That quiet attentiveness always comes from a place of deep love and wanting to make sure the newest member of the family is safe and cared for.
I completely understand that instinct. For many grandparents, newborn photography is something new, and the studio environment, props, and posing can feel unfamiliar at first. What they may not know is that I have been photographing newborns for 16 years and have extensive training in newborn safety, physiology, and posing techniques. Every part of the session is planned with safety and comfort in mind. I move slowly, support babies at all times, and follow their cues rather than forcing poses. I don’t do some of the more popular poses that are uncomfortable for babies. Every pose that I do and that you see in my work is one that I feel is safe and is one that is natural and easy for babies.
Once the family portion was finished and the grandparents, dad and big sister headed home, we focused on the baby-only images. This sweet girl had her own plans for the session—she stayed wide awake the entire time. Some babies drift right to sleep, and others are alert and studying everything around them. Both make for beautiful images. Her bright eyes, tiny expressions, and the way she took in her surroundings added so much personality to the gallery. Awake sessions can be incredibly special, because they show a baby’s curiosity and unique little spirit right from the start.
The whole session had a calm and peaceful energy. Her parents were so in love with her, and this little girl seemed content just watching everything happening around her.
Sessions like this remind me why I love what I do. Being invited to document these fleeting early days is such an honor. This sweet baby girl is already surrounded by so much love, and it was a joy to capture the beginning of her story.
Welcome to the world, little one. You are so loved.
~Brandy Lewis (Lamorinda Newborn Baby Photographer)
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Here is a link about newborn photography safety!