As part of the thoughtful and cautious reopening my Gainesville photography studio, I enjoyed my first newborn photography session. This momentous occasion marked the first time a new, little one has been into my Gainesville photo studio since the COVID-19 pandemic. Before I describe this beautiful time, a brief word about safety.
Safety First: Gainesville Newborn Photography Studio
First, I’m eager to put everyone’s minds at ease and convey that my Gainesville newborn studio is adhering the highest level of hygiene standards. My sanitizing practices are above and beyond and include masking, carefully timed photography sessions and required hand-washing. No shoes are worn indoors and any touched surfaces are sanitized with CDC-recommended products. I am confident that I am making every effort to protect my clients as we enjoy artistic newborn photography and celebrate life.
I fully believe that these brief interludes of togetherness and celebration with things like newborn photography are a salve for our weary souls. The occasion of creating newborn portraits for baby Elise was just that.
Baby Photographs
Newborn Elise came into my Gainesville studio at 19 days old. Elise’s wonderful mom chose Andrea Sollenberger Photography after poring over the work of other local photographers. She loved the artistic newborn photos I created. I am glad to say she also noticed that my work highlights tender affection, newborn posing and a soft and dreamy editing style. Because of COVID-19, this family enjoyed no baby shower or professional maternity photos. We were determined that Elise’s newborn photos would be perfect, to make up for other lost opportunities.
Newborn Photos: Sweet Peaches
Throughout pregnancy, baby Elise’s mom craved peaches. Now, this precious little girl has the loving nickname, “Sweet Baby Peach.” This served as a key source of inspiration as I selected newborn photo props and crafted this newborn photo shoot. I collected peaches, pearl, lace and flowers. Working within the family’s home color palette, we used ivory, pale pink and peach as well as beautiful peaches and a floral wreath newborn prop. What fun to see the delighted reactions of both parents as I unveiled these thoughtful touches and the newborn photography set. As a final piece, I pulled in some ivory, gold and jewel toned burgundy which aligned with the parents’ wedding decor. Nostalgic and meaningful newborn photo props like these are a powerful way to create baby pictures that will become photo heirlooms.
Newborn Photographer in Gainesville
It always warms my heart to hear positive feedback from a day of newborn photography. For this capture, Elise’s mom Freda sent the following kind words:
Bless your heart Andrea. Our newborn photos are all perfect. We really appreciate you and we are so grateful! This newborn session experience exceeded my expectations and has brought a bright memory of JOY in an otherwise crazy time in our world. We are grateful and blessed to have your professional newborn expertise and to experience it as you captured our baby Elise in the best newborn photos.
First Smiles: Baby Photography
Elise is a calm and sweet baby. Often, she laughs and smiles in her sleep. And yet, at this tender age, her parents had not yet caught a good smiling picture. I am honored to say that this was the first.
Elise’s favorite song is “Never Enough” by Loren Allred, from The Greatest Showman Soundtrack. She is a cuddly baby. Although born very small, she is healthy, thriving and a source of inestimable joy to her loving parents.
Find a “Newborn Photographer Near Me”
While I am still limiting my schedule, it thrills me to slowly begin to welcome clients back and new clients into my photography studio in Gainesville. Having a safe and secure environment is the number one priority. It is life-giving and joyous to me to meet an important need for many families right now. Even in the midst of this unique season of life, women are pregnant and babies are born. What an incredible testament to the endurance of the human spirit and preciousness of life. If you are observing a celebration and wish to learn about my services, go here to contact me.
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I love the floral props that baby Elise is in! She and her parents look like such a sweet family. You do an excellent job with amazing newborn photography!
Thank you Eliana. I am glad that you loved the props and appreciate the valued newborn photos! Come back again my friend!
I am so happy to see that Andrea Sollenberger Photography has been able to reopen her studio. I am sure that every safety measure has been followed.
The photos of baby Elise are beautiful and will be treasured for many many years.
Thank you for your continued support of this newborn photography studio Susan. I appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you in the studio again soon!
Oh my, Elise is a treasure. And so are these newborn pictures with her mom and dad. Amazing!!!
Mom and Dad were more than happy to be in these baby photos with their brand new baby! And they all posed so well. Newborn photos with genuine expressions and lots of soft baby skin make me swoon! Thanks for your feedback!
I am so glad you are able to open your studio and able to capture these wonderful moments for new mothers. I love how you work with your clients so well and incorporate things that make the newborn photography more personalized. How sweet to incorporate peaches into some of the photos ! These turned out wonderful.
I am glad to hear from you Amy and appreciate your enthusiasm for making newborn photos unique and personalized for each family. Stylizing newborn sessions to suit the taste of each client is something I take great care to do!
So happy to see Andrea Sollenberger Photography has reopened! And I know Andrea will adhere to the highest safety measures! These photos of Elise are exquisite! I think my favorite one is of Elise surrounded with the peaches and her sweet smile! All of these beautiful photos will be cherished keepsakes of this precious newborn stage!
Thanks so much Marty for your sweet words and encouragement. It is so wonderful to make photos of these amazing newborn moments!
Congratulations to this beautiful family. In a time of cancelled parties and disappointed plans, they will have these treasured photographs yo look back at and rejoice and remember their special gift. Baby Elise’s smile is just precious. I know the families are in good hands when they come for their very special photo keepsakes.
Yes! So many plans are changed and expectations are altered during this crazy time. We were so pleased to get Elise’s gorgeous newborn photos made for her family to enjoy over and over again! Thanks for reading and commenting.
Andrea this write up is absolutely beautiful for Elise. Thank you so much again for keeping us safe and for your amazing newborn photography expertise. I am still amazed that you caught her sweet smile. We can’t wait to get these newborn photos up in our home and will cherish these captured newborn moments for years and years to come.
Oh Freda, what a delight to hear from you! Your session brought me many smiles myself!. And I was thrilled as well to get your beautiful newborn smiling photos during your newborn photo session. Thank you for your comments here and see you next baby session!
Sweet, beautiful Elise!! She looks like an absolute dream to photograph! I’m so glad you’ve been able to reopen and still keep everyone safe. There are so many mamas that would be missing out on these darling newborn pictures!
So glad to hear from you Michelle! Elise and her parents were perfect clients and their newborn session was a dream! What a joy to be open again and to capture newborn photography for new moms and dads! Thanks for your comments!
Your Gainseville newborn photography is sought after and I can see why! Your photography and newborn handling skills are excellent! I’m so happy your clients have images to treasure for generations!
Thank you Jeanine! And thank you for your kind words. Moms are calling again! And I am happy to be back in business since Covid-19 quarantine is over and safety guidelines are in place to keep everyone safe. It is so satisfying to make happy clients who found the excellent newborn photography they were looking for to capture this precious time in life!