Charlotte, 15 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

I was so excited to meet Charlotte and her parents after learning she was a rainbow baby (a baby born after pregnancy loss). I’ve personally experienced loss in my own journey to motherhood, so rainbow babies have a special place in my heart.

This session was a piece of cake because baby girl was a wonderful sleeper and snuggler! Charlotte was absolutely gorgeous and her family was so incredibly sweet as well. We got some great family images in her nursery, which was so beautiful, bright, and airy (and the book on the table is called “Brave Charlotte”- so awesome!), and the master bedroom. As for the posed images, Charlotte’s mama asked for soft feminine colors, like pink and peach, and we incorporated rainbows. I also love the subtle touches such as the flowers in the headbands and tiny gold polka dots!

dad kisses newborn daughter on her head while mom cradles her in wilmington
parents hold newborn daughter in Wilmington nc nursery
mom and dad hold newborn baby girl on bed wearing navy and greens
baby girl wrapped in peach sleeps with floral headband and sleepy hat
baby girl sleeps with feet exposed in color palette of beach and mint
black and white images of newborn girl sleeping in wooden box while wearing rainbow headband
baby girl with rainbow hearts sleeps above head sleeps on blue fluff and pink polka dot fabric

Lareya, 16 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

This sweet baby girl was a dream to photograph! Lareya not only has perfectly chubby cheeks and a head full of gorgeous hair, but she also has two amazing older sisters (who were such a big help during our session!). For most of the setups, we stuck with classic girly colors like pink, purple, and white. Then, Lareya was swaddled in a beautiful rust colored wrap while wearing a pretty floral headband and as a baby born in October, she totally rocked the fall look. Here’s some of my favorite images from my time with Lareya and her family!

newborn girl on pink fabric wearing bow rests her face on hands
baby girl sleeps on pink fabric wearing white bonnet and wrap during Wilmington newborn session
Wilmington newborn photographer captures baby girl sleeping wearing bow
newborn girl sleeps on white fabric wearing lace and gold bow
newborn girl sleeps on purple fur during Wilmington nc newborn session
baby girl wrapped in floral fabric sleeps on pink fluff in basket during Wilmington nc newborn session
baby girl wrapped in fall colors wearing flower headband
two older sisters pose with newborn baby girl

Harper, 6 weeks new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

Miss Harper was such a beautiful, sweet girl for her newborn portraits! Typically, we like to schedule newborn sessions during the first two weeks of life, when babies are still very sleepy and can be safely posed in those adorable, curly positions. However, some parents become caught up in the busy first days of snuggling, feeding and changing. Harper’s mom contacted me, a bit worried that she was about a month outside of the typical age guidelines, but her baby girl was absolutely amazing!

We did mostly wrapped poses to keep Harper nice and snuggled, stopping for quick snack breaks. We were also able to get a shot in a very special blue dress that has been handed down for many generations in her mama’s family. And although Harper is her parents first human baby, she does have two fur siblings, who cooperated for a family photo!

newborn girl sleeps on teal blanket during Wilmington nc newborn session
baby girl sleeps on teal and white blanket wearing floral headband
newborn girl sleeps in a bucket surrounded by neutrals and pink
baby girl wrapped in white on purple fur captured by Wilmington newborn photographer
Wilmington newborn photographer captures baby girl wrapped in white on purple fur wearing bow headband
baby girl in box wrapped in floral swaddle surrounded by peach fluff
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parents cuddle newborn girl in brightly colored nursery
parents hold baby girl in nursery during newborn session in wilmington
parents pose for photo with newborn daughter and two dogs on couch

Aubri, 10 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

Baby Aubri was such an angel during her newborn session! Her mom wanted to incorporate all things girly, such as a color palette of pink and purple, as well as pearls. We even captured a few grins and adorable facial expressions while she was snuggled up in a bucket. We were able to safely include the family fur babies by taking several different shots and merging them together to create a precious final image. I have a feeling those pups will be by her side for a long time!

We also had such a wonderful time creating some very sweet family images in the nursery and bedroom. I can tell Aubri will be a Daddy’s girl by the bond they seemed to already share. Mom and Dad were completely enamored by their new baby girl and it was such an honor to be a small part of their early days!

baby girl rests in bucket surrounded by gray fabric during Wilmington newborn session
baby girl sleeps in pink bucket
Wilmington nc newborn photographer creates an image with baby and dogs by compositing four images together
baby girl wearing gray bonnet in pink bucket
newborn girl wearing purple tutu on cream background surrounded by pearls
black and white images of newborn girl sleeping with flower and pearl headbands
baby girl sleeps in blue fur wearing flower headband during Wilmington newborn session
Wilmington photographer captures newborn girl sleeping on blue fur with feet exposed
dad kisses newborn daughter on bed
parents hold newborn baby on blue and green bed
Wilmington photographer captures newborn baby girl in blue and green outfit

Theo, 11 days new | Wilmington NC Newborn Photographer

I’m betting that little man would make anyone’s baby fever go crazy! Theo was the most perfect baby, with his beautiful complexion and chubby cheeks. And he slept wonderfully throughout his newborn session! Theo’s mom requested neutral colors, so the palette for his portraits consisted of shades of tan, gray, and white, with pops of blue. He also has an adorable big sister, who was so proud of her new baby! Before setting up for the posed portion of the session, we created some relaxed family shots out on the gorgeous covered porch (I seriously NEED their swing!). I love the simplicity of a baby in just a diaper on a warm summer morning.

Here are some of my favorite images of Theo and his sweet family!

newborn boy wearing sleepy cap while posed with hand under cheek
Wilmington nc newborn photographer captures sleeping newborn boy in neutral colors
four photos of newborn boy sleeping during Wilmington nc newborn photography session
newborn boy wearing blue romper awake during photography session
baby boy on gray background sleeps peacefully
newborn boy posed in wooden box stuffed with blue fluff
toddler sister wraps arms around newborn brother and both look into the camera
black and white collage of mom, dad, and sister holding baby boy during photography session
mom and dad hold newborn baby boy on covered porch

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