Madison, 4 days new | Wilmington Newborn Photographer

I was so excited to photograph sweet Madison because I met her family a few years ago when I did her sister’s newborn session (check out her session here!). One of my favorite parts of being a photographer is getting to watch families grow through the years and having the honor of being one of the first non-family visitors to meet a new baby!

We used similar color palettes of neutrals and pinks/purples for both girls. And now that Callie is so grown up, she was all smiles to take on her role as big sister. Scroll down and check out the family photos that just melt my heart!

Elijah, 10 days new | Wilmington Newborn Photographer

Little Elijah was such a squishy, perfect little nugget! He had cheeks and rolls for DAYS! His parents chose a classic newborn session without family images, so we just focused on getting shots of 10 day old perfection.

We started with some wrapped/unwrapped blanket shots and transitioned to a few adorable outfit poses. Then we got quite a few prop shots (who doesn’t love a baby in a bowl or basket?!).

Many parents look on with disbelief and comment that I “have so much patience!” I do think being a former preschool teacher as well as being a mom of four helped prepare for the patience needed for newborn photography, ha! I do a lot of shushing, rocking, and soothing, as well as waiting while baby feeds, but the end result is so worth it!

Parker, 13 days new | Wilmington Newborn Photographer

This little guy was perfectly cozy during his swaddled newborn session. Parker’s mama wanted blues, greens, and neutrals and we were able to fit so much in! Parker was wrapped and swaddled in two bowls, two baskets, and two fluffy flokati rugs, creating so much variety in a relatively short time (swaddled sessions take about 60-90 minutes while full sessions last about 2.5-3 hours).

Here are some of my faves from my time with Parker:

Everly, 13 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

Everly was a tiny little peanut when I met her for her newborn session! Less than two weeks old, she slept almost the entire time. Mama requested lots of traditionally feminine aspects, such as pinks, purples, and florals, which complemented Everly’s perfect features (peep the sweetest dimples, tiny feet, and adorable grin)!

We also took some lifestyle family shots in her beautiful nursery. I love focusing on the connection between baby and parents during the early days. You can just feel the love exuding from this sweet family of three!

Cameron, 13 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

This pretty girl had the most precious cheeks and tiny little chin dimple! If I wasn’t already very pregnant during her session, Cameron would’ve given me some serious baby fever! She was like a living doll baby and she was so good to me. Plus, her big brother was the sweetest little guy!

We used lots of pastel pinks and purples, along with bright, clean neutrals. The floral bucket pose was probably one of my favorites because Cameron just looks so perfect with her chubby cheeks and adorable arm rolls, but it’s honestly so hard to choose!