It’s always a joyous and heartwarming time when a newborn baby joins a family, but this one hits especially close to home for me because the precious little guy in these photos is MY grandson. The portrait below touches my heart and will be displayed in my home where everyone who visits can see…introducing newborn baby boy Lukas and his proud momma Alexis, along with my firstborn son and Lukas’s daddy, Mark. What a beautiful young family!
TINIEST BUNDLE OF JOY
These precious photos with mom and dad are just a sneak peak at how wonderful this generational portrait session is…just wait until we get the grandparents involved! When you invite more generations to participate in your professional portrait session, you’ll create beautiful memories of the strong bonds that are being created.
Newborn photos are so important to the parents, but don’t forget, they are also very special to the family members who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your adorable bundle of joy!
NEWBORN, FAMILY & GENERATIONAL PHOTOS AT THE ANDREA SOLLENBERGER STUDIO IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
I was lucky enough to be able to help my son and his beautiful wife Alexis plan every moment of their newborn’s photo session, and I was over-the-top excited to do so! As I do for all my clients, I got to work planning, organizing and making sure all the elements came together perfectly to set the scenes that would be just right for tiny Lukas.
When you plan professional newborn photos for your little one, you’ll never forget those first precious expressions or those tiny features as they gaze up at you with all the trust in the world. If you’re in the Gainesville, Florida, area and would like to work with me to plan the baby photo session of your dreams, contact me!
THE SWEETEST MOMENT WITH MOM
Every baby seems to rest best when in mom’s arms, and little Lukas is no different. He loves the secure, loving feeling of being encircled by warmth as mom Alexis looks down and brushes a tender kiss on the side of his head.
All swaddled in love, little Lukas sleeps soundly through it all and looks like a dream in his neutral wrap. Mom is lovely in a light blue dress that accents the moment and ensures that her little one captures all the attention.
PROTECTOR FROM THE BEGINNING, BEST PAL FOREVER
As dad gazes down and holds his newborn son in his arms, dreams for a future full of adventures and success and fun and a little bit of orneriness, too, drift across his face. Tiny Lukas is swaddled snuggly and asleep for the long haul right now, but it won’t be long before it’s time to toss a ball or bait a hook. Get ready, dad!
PEACE & TRANQUILITY DURING YOUR SESSION
When moms are at the studio for their newborn photo session, one of the most important things I focus on is comfort. I want mom, baby and the entire family to be comfortable throughout their stay at the Andrea Sollenberger Studio. And that means a few luxurious photos for mom and baby, too!
In the portrait below, you see a full-length view of mom in her light blue gown as she lies on a plush white throw in the background. This is a lovely and serene photo of Alexis and Lukas, both with eyes closed. Lukas is truly sleeping his way through the session, while Alexis is just enjoying a small moment of quiet. As mom gently holds Lukas’s tiny head in her hand, it’s easy to see the love and tender care she has for him pouring into every moment.
THREE GENERATIONS OF LOVE
Generational photos become so special when grandparents are able to join in and share the joy of newborn babies! In this photo, Alexis’s mom holds Lukas as Alexis stands at her side. Both mom and daughter are beaming and full of happy energy—and energy is what they’ll need when this little guy starts growing up! Right now, however, they can enjoy all the sweet newborn smells and soft newborn coos of little Lukas as he dreams of bottles and binkies and snuggles with grandma.
THIS PHOTOGRAPHER’S GOT A GRANDSON! GRANDMA, GRANDPA & LUKAS
Am I gonna show off my brand-new grandson? Absolutely!
I get the joy of working with adorable babies and their families every day, but for this one day, I got to set up a photo session just for my grandson. I made it truly special and tailored it to my son and daughter-in-law’s taste, and I loved being able to make little Lukas the center of attention because I couldn’t wait to show him to all of my friends and followers!
Of course my husband (Pappy!) and I jumped into a photo with Lukas, and he felt just like a tiny doll in our arms. It fills me with gratitude that we were able to share in this moment with our son and his wife, and I wish I could properly convey how important these photos will be…years from now, generations from now…when new family members are piecing together our family tree. Generational portraits are a way of preserving your family’s history and also ensuring your little one can look back and see exactly how tiny they were during their very earliest days.
BABY BOY ALL WRAPPED IN BLUE
Lukas is a treasure nestled in this soft nest of fuzzy, creamy comfort. Swaddled in a navy blue wrap with a coordinating striped blue and white cap, he dozes with his tiny fingers peeking out of the top of his blanket. The basket made of interwoven sticks adds a rustic feel to the softness of this photo.
The delicate features on little Lukas’s face are on full display in this image, contrasting nicely against the darker blue. His sweet little nose and smoochable little mouth are absolutely adorable, and we even get a look at his tiny ear sticking out from under his cap as he continues his comfy slumber.
CLOSE-UP WITH A LONG, STRIPEY HAT
A closer view of this precious photo gives an even better look at little Lukas’s tiny fingers and his hand as they peek out of the top of his swaddle. Props like newborn-sized stuffies, as well as his cute stripey long hat, are a great way to change things up and get different looks for your little one’s photos without disturbing them as they sleep. And true to form, little Lukas slept his way through this session with comfort and ease as I changed his outfits to get mom and dad lots of different looks to share with friends and family.
AHOY, BABY! SET SAIL FOR CUTENESS
I love talking with parents about themes they love for their little ones. When you get to the Andrea Sollenberger Studio, I have tons of props, backdrops, throws, toys, and more that we can mix and match to get just the look you’re going for!
This baby-in-a-boat portrait is adorable with its navy blue theme and its undersized proportions that hold tiny Lukas securely to show off his baby bum in a creative and modern way. There’s even a flag on his little boat to help Lukas sail away to sweet and dreamy shores.
SWEET DREAMS, BABY BOY
Dreaming the sweetest dreams, little Lukas is curled up on the softest plush white surface to show off his arms and legs, and his teeny-tiny hands and feet as he sleeps. In this innocent naked baby portrait, Lukas has one foot adorably tucked under the other leg, giving us a look at his little toes, and with a hand tucked under his cheek he dreams of blankies and bottles and lots of snuggles with mom and dad.
It was such a joy and an honor to work with Mark and Alexis to plan the perfect photo session for little Lukas. I know they had tons of choices when it comes to choosing a professional photographer for their newborn portrait session, and I feel very blessed to be the one they trusted to deliver photo memories for them to keep and reminisce on throughout the years.
Planning a generational photo session that includes several members of your family is such an important way to create beautiful keepsakes for your family to enjoy now, and for years to come. This session was such a joyful occasion because we were all able to gather together to celebrate the arrival of little Lukas, and because of all the pre-planning and organization, everyone was able to relax and enjoy the moment together!
If you’re expecting a brand-new little one, it’s never too early to start planning your baby’s photo session. Contact me to get started and be sure to keep following the blog for complete session highlights that are full of inspiration for your own session. You’ll also find fabulous ideas on my social pages, so follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to stay up to date with fun new trends, prop ideas and to get creative ideas for your baby’s photo shoot. See you in studio!
Congratulations Andrea! He is absolutely perfect! So glad you got to experience photographing your very own grandson!
Andrea, I have goosebumps thinking about how special this must have been for you! I love that you created amazing newborn photos for your son and daughter in law, but also that you included images of the family with baby Lukas! Congratulations!!
Congratulations to your family–how lovely!
What a beautiful brand new baby boy. And can we talk about how stunning mom is? What a gorgeous family!!