River, 11 days new | Newborn Photography Wilmington NC

This sweet, little boy was bright-eyed and wide awake for the first half of his newborn session! Eventually, however, I worked my magic and we finally got some sleepy photos of River. There’s just something so beautiful about newborns and eye contact 😍 Sometimes parents wonder what happens if their baby doesn’t want to sleep. Well, we usually get precious awake photos and then they give in to the swaddling, warm room, and white noise 😴

E. Family | Oak Island Family Photographer

This extended family session was so much fun! I met the E. family while they were vacationing on Oak Island (my hometown ❤️). The family consisted of grandparents, their two adult children, and their families, including 4 grandchildren). I love beach sessions so much anyway, but there’s something even more special about extended families gathering together, especially when they might not all be in the same place very often.

Here are some of my favorite shots from this sweet session:

Stella, 9 days new | Wilmington Newborn Photography

Stella was an absolutely gorgeous, little nugget. She had the sweetest cheeks and the most kind parents! Because she was born near the holidays, we had some festive set-ups planned, as well as muted tones, neutrals, and pinks. We even incorporated a handmade blanket in a few photos (I always enjoy using anything special or personalized in newborn sessions!).

Here are some of my favorites from Stella’s session:

Reid, 14 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photography

Reid was the cutest little nugget with super sweet parents! His mama requested neutrals and greens for his posed portraits, as well as some family shots (their house was bright and airy, so we got some gorgeous family photos in mom and dad’s bedroom). Reid decided to be awake for a portion of his session, so we were able to capture some wide-eyed shots and adorable facial expressions, which are always some of my favorites. Also, grandma was visiting from out of town, so she got in a few photos 💚 I always encourage anyone who wants a photo with baby to be included. These days are fleeting, but they are so special!