I am so excited to share little Ava’s newborn photos. I loved getting to know Ava’s family, learning what they were looking for, and planning the perfect photo session with their newborn baby addition.
The most important milestones in our lives inspire us to create the most meaningful keepsakes and mementos, and the arrival of a sweet newborn is one of them. Baby Ava’s mom Jessica wanted to display portraits of their new arrival throughout their home, and she was looking forward to working with me in my studio to combine colors and textures that would both complement their family’s home décor and make baby Ava feel safe, snuggly, and secure throughout the entire session.
FAMILY POSE WITH NEWBORN BABY
Client priorities are top of mind for me throughout every photo shoot, and for first-time parents Jessica and Mo, a couple of things really stood out. It was important to capture the excitement and tender feelings of this time in their lives, and it was important to deliver top-quality portraits and products they could proudly display in their home.
You can see the love beaming in their faces as they snuggle baby Ava close in this family photo, and I wanted to convey that feeling of tenderness throughout their entire time with me. This family photo is a vision of love as both mom and dad intertwine their arms and hold Ava securely between them.
SOFT BABY NEST WITH A FLORAL RING
Nestled in the softest of plush fabric, baby Ava slept peacefully as I snapped photo after photo. She’s absolutely precious snuggled in a neutral off-white wrap with a coordinating stretchy headband. A leafy wreath with berry accents pops against a furry backdrop for an overall cloudlike effect.
In my studio, clients can take advantage of the many options I offer for props, backdrops, and accessories to customize their sessions just how they like!
SAGE GREEN WRAP & FLOWER CROWN FOR INFANT PORTRAITS
During Ava’s photo shoot, we changed the color of her wrap to a lovely soft sage and topped it off with a delicate flower headband. The closeup shows off her peacefully sleeping baby face and highlights the whisper-soft hair on her head.
At Andrea Sollenberger Photography, the safety and comfort of newborns is the highest concern, so you’ll notice plenty of soft, plush fabrics, fluffy backdrops, and delicate wraps—all of which are intentionally chosen to make newborns as comfortable as if they were floating on a cloud.
SWEET BABY SNUGGLES WITH NEW MOM JESSICA
It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and this photo of new mom Jessica with baby Ava is exactly why that saying exists.
I love this photo because it’s easy to see the unconditional love and tenderness of the moment. It also conveys the quiet strength of motherhood and the protective nature moms feel when it comes to our little ones.
The beautiful, peaceful look on Jessica’s face as she leans down to kiss Ava’s cheek is heartwarming, and her crossed arms perfectly form a protective nest for her newborn baby girl.
As baby Ava lies comfortably in the crook of her mom’s shoulder, this creative pose captures a lighter moment. Jessica, in a coordinating off-white dress, lies on the furry backdrop, smiling contentedly as she gazes down at her sweet baby girl.
These are the moments to love and cherish—especially as new parents. As little ones grow up, those quiet moments become fleeting, and that’s exactly why newborn keepsake portraits like these are a perfect reminder of those quiet early days.
DADDY’S BABY GIRL
Is there anything sweeter than a brand-new dad gazing down at his new baby girl with eyes full of love? Mo’s pride in his new little girl is plain to see, and as he holds her snuggly against him in this pose, it’s pretty clear he’ll be attending a lot of tea parties and daddy-daughter dances in the future.
WIDE AWAKE & BRIGHT-EYED
One of the fun—and unpredictable—things about newborn photography is working around the littlest clients’ schedules. You never know when they’ll be wide awake…or when they’ll need to take a power nap and be down for the count. Either way works, and we end up with amazing portraits for you to cherish, but it’s important to remember to go with the flow!
Baby Ava is cute as can be in this mini version of a baby bed on a vintage wood plank background. The contrast between the vintage wood and the delicate lace and fleece surrounding the baby is an eye-catching way to blend artistic photography into Jessica and Mo’s home setting. Their focus on natural colors and elements makes this a fun and modern choice, plus the tiny bed is super soft and cozy for little Ava.
SLEEPY-TIME BABY POSES
There’s not much that’s more adorable than a content and sleepy baby, and this photo of Ava captures that feeling. With her tiny hand nestled under her cheek and a soft floral headband, she looks happy to sleep the day away on this plush surface.
SWEET ELEGANCE & NEWBORN DREAMS
Today’s portrait sessions offer so many more options than those old portrait studios that had one fuzzy bolster block and half a dozen backdrops on a pull-down roll! At Andrea Sollenberger Photography, you’ll find soft edges, fluffy accessories, and comfortable surfaces that are inviting to newborns and families. More than anything, I want families to feel comfortable knowing their precious little ones will be secure throughout their entire session.
You won’t just be getting pictures. When you plan and create a portrait package, you’ll be creating memories of your new little one you can cherish for a lifetime. They grow up too quickly, but with beautiful photograph keepsakes, you’ll have family heirlooms you can share and moments you can relive for years to come.
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I read your blog often Andrea, and you offer some of the best newborn photography I’ve ever seen! Every session is just so beautiful! You have the perfect props for newborns and I love that you create their very first family portraits together! Such a special time for these parents and it goes by too fast.
I am so glad that you are here often and I so appreciate your regular commenting Michelle! Thank you for your kind words. Because you have seen so much, your praise is that much more valuable to me. I do love my job and I am glad it shows in my work with some of the best newborn photography you have seen!
While all of these sweet newborn photos of baby Ave are gorgeous, the one with her wide eyed at the camera is just perfect. So many beautiful newborn baby memories!
Thanks Jodi! It’s a fun time when babies keep their eyes open for some newborn photos! I rarely see it but when I do, I have the camera ready so we can capture some early personality with open eyed wonder! Always a treat to work with these precious newborn babies!
I love the family picture where mom’s wrap and baby’s swaddle are matching! That is so precious! And then daddy with his sweet new baby girl! Priceless!
One offering that I love to make to my newborn families is matching fabrics for mom and baby’s wrap. And when the baby is a girl, voila- we use matching lace so the girls can pop with their matching lace outfits. My moms almost always take advantage of this. Not many newborn moms are ready to jump into their regular wardrobe, let alone for portraits of themselves. These lace wraps are comfty for moms and oh so elegant for these beuaty shots of mom and newborn wrapped in lace.
Your newborn work has to be the most beautiful I have seen. The posing, the lighting is spectacular! And the information you share with your newborn photography clients is so helpful!
Thank you so much Kelleen! Getting all of the lighting and posing perfect makes for perfect newborn photos. This is the essence of what mom and dad want to remember, all the peaceful and blissful moments of having a newborn! I appreciate your comments!
Your Newborn photos are so dreamy–truly what dreams are made of. Every detail is so carefully thought out.
Your feedback is always delightful and encouraging. I am glad that you enjoyed these newborn photos, including all of the details for the baby photo session! Thank you Susan for taking time to read and comment on my blogs!
The photo with Ava wrapped in sage with floral headband is so sweet!!! But really, all of the photos are spectacular!!! You have a talent for capturing those sweet newborn moments with all the different poses and props and lighting!! What treasures these photos will be for mom and dad!!!
Making newborn photos that delight mom and dad is exactly the goal. I do hope these are treasured newborn photos that enjoy for a lifteime! Thank you for your support and high praise Marty!
Love the sage color wrap, what an adorable baby. So glad you included mom and dad in the pictures. These are forever keepsakes and priceless memories. Great job!
Mom and Dad were so much fun to include in Ava’s newborn photos! Making photos with newborn and parents really seals the affection and captures their love! I appreciate your comment so much Nadia! Thank you!
I love the color combinations and beautiful images of baby Ava!!
Hi Carly! The color choice for sessions is entirely up to parents. They are interviewed for color, texture and prop preferences, and I use their input to style each session. That is why all sessions are unique and individual to that family! I’s glad you enjoyed this set of photos!