I recently had the absolute joy of capturing a newborn photo session with baby Liara, nicknamed Ari. A friend who recently had a wonderful experience with Andrea Sollenberger newborn photos referred first-time parents to my Gainesville, FL photography studio. Upon meeting them, this wonderful family simply radiates all the love, excitement, fun and happiness of this special time in their lives.
Creative Baby Photo Ideas
Lane knew she wanted to order keepsake photos of her first child that matched her home decor. For baby Ari’s newborn photo shoot, Lane chose a neutral color palette with dreamy cream hues, sage green and warm grey tones. We also incorporated one dazzling splash of gorgeous burgundy and florals.
Baby Picture With Instrument
Mom Lane and dad Shon are both drummers, and it was so much fun to incorporate this shared interest into little Ari’s newborn photo session. Baby portraits are extra special when they include meaningful objects. By creating an instrument theme for a few of Ari’s newborn portraits, I think even an outsider can get a sense of this lovely family’s story, their passions and their hopes for their sweet little angel.
Drum Photos
Upon Lane and Shon’s request to include a custom-style drum prop, we considered their drums and chose the one best suited in size and color palette to work for this creative newborn session. We added in a pair of drumsticks to complete the look, and I absolutely love how much character these small details add to Ari’s images. We all have our fingers crossed that little Ari will be a drummer too, someday.
Creative Baby Napping Photos
A sleeping baby can melt any heart. When it comes to capturing napping baby photos, it’s essential to create a peaceful, comfortable environment for the little one. That’s precisely why my luxury newborn photo studio is fully equipped with soft, contoured surfaces that make it easy to pose newborn babies in safe positions that highlight every precious newborn detail. Draping cozy blankets around a napping baby can add a layer of texture and color, while simple details like a floral wreath create a sense of whimsical beauty.
Sleeping Baby Photos
The key to successful sleeping baby photos is working with a professional, experienced newborn photographer. My newborn photo studio is stocked with soft blankets and baby wraps that help soothe and pose newborn sweethearts like Ari just right. Baby wraps and blankets are included with every newborn session booked at Andrea Sollenberger Photography.
Creative Ideas for Monthly Baby Photos
Keeping track of a baby’s development with professional photography creates a gift that can be enjoyed for generations to come. By incorporating different themes, like adding favorite toys that reflect a certain stage in a little one’s growth, baby photos can be fun, creative and expressive every time.
Simple props often make for adorable, yet effective backdrops. Adding hand-stitched clouds to this newborn session with baby Bodhi instantly created a dreamy atmosphere, while selecting a color palette upfront makes it easy to create a cohesive color story for future baby milestone sessions, like in this 18 month photo shoot with toddler Gabe.
Another wonderful way to keep monthly baby photos creative and fresh is to stick to a particular theme while playing with color. Baby Elise looks gorgeous in her newborn photography session with a bright, beautiful floral wreath that incorporates peaches (which were also used as background props elsewhere in this lovely session). Swapping out florals or using props that reflect the seasons are an excellent way to keep track of time as your little one grows and develops.
I truly adore baby Ari’s newborn photos, and by matching this session’s color palette to their home decor, Lane and Shon now have artwork of their most precious endeavor yet perfectly adorning their home.
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It was such a pleasure to capture little Ari in this fleeting stage right at the beginning of her journey. Soon, Ari’s newborn features will change as she grows. It is my greatest hope that Ari will someday look back on her beautiful newborn baby pictures and recognize all the love and excitement that surrounded her from the start.
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The newborn photo with the drum is so creative! I love it! Baby Ari is perfect!
Thanks Brandi! It sure was a fun newborn session and the first time I posed a newborn in a musical drum! Glad to please mom and dad and preserve their newborn photos with creativity and unique family heirlooms!
What a beautiful newborn session for Ari and her family to treasure for a lifetime! I love all the cohesive colors and the nod to music! Really tells their story so well!
So good to hear from you Deborah! Creating newborn photos that fit with family interests and tells their personal story is so important. Photos are the key to remembering all the chapters of a family’s story. I’m so glad you loved the musical beat of this session!
I can’t even! these photos are divine! Creative, beautiful and timeless! Your work always makes me wish I had a newborn {for about 5 mins}! Stunning work showcasing the baby, and the love of the parents, which is exactly what a newborn session should do!
Thank you so much Kelleen! This mom and dad gave me a very special prop to work with, and making sure that it was the right size for a newborn and that it also fit the color scheme were the greatest challenges. Posing newborns in every kind of prop makes the job so fun and interesting. I am glad you enjoyed this baby photo session!
Your newborn sessions are so amazing, Andrea! Every image looks calm, peaceful, and timeless! I love the baby picture with the drum, how cute! You always have such creative baby picture ideas!
Making every newborn photo session truly special takes some extra effort and creativity but it is worth the work every time! Mom and Dad loved the creative baby photos of Ari! Thanks for your support Michelle!
Awww, I know I’ve commented on this before, but it’s even more special now that Ari is a big sister! It’s that oh-so-important reminder that our babies grow up too fast!