Welcome to my little slice of heaven with baby portraits. As newborn photographer I absolutely love preserving memories with newborn photos. Being a part of particularly special moments in parents’ lives brings me joy. My goal is to give Mom and Dad beautiful newborn photographs of their meaningful times so they can cherish them forever. Enlarging family life with a baby is one of the most monumental experiences in life. It is worth capturing the joy with professional newborn photography! My studio is designed specifically with a maternity session and newborn session in mind to pamper moms, dads, and babies. Here is a little peek into a recent studio session with handsome Carl.
BABY PORTRAITS – CARL
Tiny baby Carl was 1 pound 15 ounces at birth. He was born premature at 26 weeks gestation and stayed in the NICU for 4 months. Ralene and Caleb knew they wanted to celebrate the love of their special boy with baby photos as soon as they were able. They contacted Andrea Sollenberger Photography for newborn photos and made arrangements for his newborn session! His baby portraits session took place within days of coming home.
We personalized their newborn session with colors and textures familiar to their home of dark woods and antique furniture. Knowing their colors and home décor in advance helps a newborn photographer to style the session. Mom and Dad were filled with excitement because this day would finally freeze their little one’s tiny stature in baby photos. Ralene and Caleb followed my suggestions for a successful newborn session. As a result, Carl arrived at the studio completely prepared for his studio baby session!
BEAUTIFUL BABY PORTRAIT DETAILS!
Although Carl was 4 months old in these baby photos, he was able to pose much like a newborn based on his developmental age. He is 9 pounds already, and quite a big guy compared to his less than two pound birth weight. Mom and Dad are glad for baby portraits highlighting his beautiful baby skin and beautiful baby details. His tiny baby fingers and toes. His face is so delicate, like porcelain, and at the same time so handsome. All of these baby details will soon change and begin to take on the look of a boy, but for now he is just a tiny beautiful baby.
Carl did an absolutely remarkable job with newborn posing as a baby of 4 months old! There is a special story about the quilt behind Carl’s head. It was hand stitiched by Grandma for this special child. Ralene, Caleb and Grandma are thrilled to have baby keepsake photos that include this new heirloom piece.
Catching these moments with baby photos is a way to remember a time that is going by quickly. Once it is past, photos will bring this story back into memory.
STUDIO NEWBORN PROPS
Carl was a good sleeper and moved into each newborn pose nicely. He looks adorable sleeping in this wood bucket wrapped in a blue knit potato sack with matching bonnet.
Can you believe the big smile Carl offered at just the opportune time for me to snap his expression! A newborn baby in a bucket with a smile! Ralene and Caleb love this image! They ordered it large as fine art photography to enjoy in their living room. And the aqua and white patterned baby blanket behind his head is a baby keepsake. This blanket was used for Caleb when he was a newborn. Isn’t it special when baby keepsake items are preserved for decades and then documented with keepsake photos.
And Carl is a handsome boy in this fur basket on wood floor, all comfy and squishy with his cream sleepy hat and pants! With or without the hat? Which is your preference? Mom and Dad love the baby fresh head with no hat best!
Carl even let me pose him in this antique wood bed. The green plaid pillow adds just the touch of masculine to his baby pose, and the baby grin says it all! The props I chose this session fit Carl perfectly. Andrea Sollenberger Photography has a beautiful newborn prop collection and studio newborn wardrobe available for each session. If you’re looking for some prop, color or newborn posing ideas then check out another baby blog.
What a joy to share in the excitement this family now knows with a new family member. The small part I played in their journey by capturing Carl’s earliest days home has surely touched my heart. I hope you enjoyed this little peek into baby portraits of Carl.
GAINESVILLE BABY NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO DETAILS
The best time for newborn photography is within the first 2-3 weeks of life when newborns are super sleepy and hold their curly positions. I would love to capture with photographs each stage of your little one’s growth from their youngest days. With professional photos your family can treasure these moments for a lifetime. Looking for a professional newborn photographer? Schedule a Studio Visit to learn more, and start planning your newborn photography session today! Above all, make sure your favorite newborn moments are captured with a professional newborn photographer.
Knit wraps and bonnet – https://www.etsy.com/market/dreaming_carita/
Newborn wraps – https://www.devotedknits.com/
Backdrops- https://www.intuitionbackgrounds.com/
Basket stuffers – https://www.customphotoprops.com/
Andrea’s studio serves Gainesville, Alachua, Jonesville, Newberry, Town of Tioga, Haile Plantation, Archer, Trenton, Melrose, Palatka, Ocala, Micanopy, High Springs, Lake City and Live Oak.
Andrea Sollenberger Photography, Gainesville Florida Newborn Photographer, Newborn, Maternity, Child, Family and Baby Photographer Gainesville Florida
OMG!!! Could these baby portraits BE ANY CUTER!?! I would have never guessed he was a preemie. All that squish now. So precious!
Hi there Jodi! Baby cuteness gets cuter all the time, doesn’t it? So much fun to take photos that make these little ones look their best. Little Carl has grown from 1 pound something to all this squish! He truly is precious. Thankf for your great feedback!
Andrea Sollenberger is a gifted, talented favorite newborn photographer of Ann Geddes caliber. I encourage anyone who has a newborn, or older baby to capture this moment. They won’t stay little very long, so create memories that will last a life time! North Florida Baby Nurse recommends her to all her clients for newborn portraits, and she recently did an excellent photo for my Ad in Giggle Magazine Dec. issue.
So good to see you here, Jean. Thanks for your helpful newborn photo feedback. I am in awe of Ann Geddes and honored to be compared to her as her newborn photography is world class. Thank you for your high praise and grateful to you for your newborn photographer recommendations! Your Giggle ad, by the way, is beautiful!
Love those cheeks! What great baby portraits ❤️
Hi Abby! Thanks for reading my blog post! Those squishy newborn cheeks really are sweet. I’m glad you loved this set of newborn portraits and I appreciate your kind words!
I am amazed at how different each photo session looks. Each family has its own story and preference for design. Wonderful that Andrea has so many props and colors to choose from! What a beautiful success story this little guy has. He seems like a very happy little fella! I enjoyed his little smile! Congratulations to this new precious family.
Thank you Christine! It is fabulous to meet these new parents and create artistic baby portraits with all of the studio props and fabrics! I am so glad that you enjoy the baby pictures and I am grafetul for your helpful newborn photographer comments!
Andrea has beautifully captured Carl in all these baby photos! I like how Andrea will personalize the photos with the colors and textures that will blend in with the clients home decor! It is hard to pick a favorite photo, but I particularly like the one of Carl in the bed with the great big smile. How special to have the keepsake quilt and blanket in the photos! These photos will be treasures for years to come!.
Good to see you here Marty! Carl was a great newborn posing for his photos. I’m glad you liked his personalized baby portraits, especially that baby grin in bed and grandma’s quilt! When Mom and Dad brough out the keepsake pieces I knew they needed to be made into heirloom newborn photography. How special for Grandma to hand stitch this quilt and wait patiently for her 1 pound 15 ounce grandchild to be old enough to use it. Classic keepers. Thanks for your great comments!
Baby Carl looks so cute bundled up in blue and brown! You did a lovely job posing him! Such sweet photos!
Thank you Gracelyn! Carl was just as much fun to wrap and arrange in his newborn poses, so snuggly and cute! Glad you loved his sweet baby photos!
Carl is a miracle baby and these photos more than do justice to his amazing story.
An amazing story and an honor to be able to participate with this family as newborn photographer in creating amazing newborn portraits to preserve their family story. Your feedback is valuable, Jamie, and I thank you for commenting!
What a sweet baby photo session. To think that this little boy arrived in the world as less than 2 pounds and is thriving so well now. Happy for the family. And loved your baby portraits.
Little Carl is thriving in this world and his growth is not the only measure. The happiness of Mom and Dad is palpable! It was a thrill to be involved in making his baby photos! Thanks for your great newborn photography review, Rachel!
This collection is PRECIOUS! I love all of the details you added into these baby portraits of little Carl!
Thank you for your kind words, Jess. Glad you loved the baby details of Carl. I appreciate your newborn photography comments!
Baby Carl is so adorable and Andrea did an amazing job. It would be hard to pick a favorite if I was his mom, I would have to have all of them!
Thanks so much for your kind words Debbie. Favorites are especially hard for parents to pick when the love they feel for their baby is in every single newborn photo. Baby portraits represent so many emotions and bring them all to the surface in a tangible way. I appreciate your feedback!
Carl’s newborn baby portraits are darling. His story is amazing and I’d imagine his parents, after all they’ve been through, are thrilled with these amazing newborn photos. You do very nice work.
I appreciate your feedback Sophie! Carl’s newborn story is amazing and his parents are delighted clients totally in love with their newborn photos! Thank you for your comments!
How sweet are these baby photos! The props, the personal touches, the quilt handmade by grandma captured with little Carl. Excellent Gainesville Fl newborn photographer!
Hi Kate! Thanks so much for your excellent feedback! I’m glad that you enjoyed Carl’s baby pictures and the touches that made his session unique and special to this newborn family. Come again!
Awwww, Carl’s newborn pictures are absolutely adorable!!! You did an amazing job, as usual, but that little baby bed is darling. Love how his little leg is slipping off the side. Precious!
I am glad that you enjoyed Carl’s baby portraits, Michelle. He is a precious baby and so loved by mom and dad!
You are a spectacular Gainesville FL newborn photographer. It is clear you put your heart and soul into your art and these beautiful keepsakes for these families.
Making baby photos that melt the heart and keep the moments present for mom and dad really is my passion. Thank you for your excellent Gainesville FL newborn photographer comments, Jeanine.
Carl is such an adorable little butterball. It is hard to imagine him being so tiny at birth. The photos are all so beautiful, I especially love the one that includes the quilt made by grandma. It will be cherished forever.
Susie, a butterball he is! For Carl to start out as such a teeny tiny baby and to see how he is thriving is truly exciting and encouraging. Glad you loved his baby portraits. Thriving newborn moments will be remembered by Mom and Dad with these pictures to remind them! Thanks for commenting here!
What an amazing family story. And what amazing newborn photos for this set of parents who truly want and love their little fellow more than they could ever imagine you could love someone. This is a newborn story beautifully documented.
Oh Tiffany, when parents become mom and dad they truly have no idea how much they will love their little baby. The love falls upon them almost as though it were unnanounced and unexpected. This mom and dad are not exception. They are truly delighted with their baby boy! I am grateful for your excellent newborn photos review.