WELCOME LITTLE BRANTLEY, A NEW BABY BROTHER ALL DRESSED IN BLUE

What a joy it was to see this family with their brand-new baby boy, precious little Brantley, all snuggled close and ready for his newborn photo session! As the youngest addition to the family—and the baby brother—he’s certainly getting tons of much-deserved love and attention.

After talking with mom and dad about their ideas for little Brantley’s photo session, they decided they wanted to go with a light blue theme, focusing on all things little boy!

SOUND ASLEEP WITH A PROTECTIVE TEDDY BEAR BESIDE HIM

In this adorable photo, Brantley snoozes on a tiny wooden bed, complete with the most precious little pillow and a soft, lacy coverlet. Beside him sits a super special handmade bear that shows just how important family is. In coordinating blue and white stripes, Brantley’s protective teddy bear wears a white patch to remind him that he’s wearing a shirt of his papa’s—and that his papa will always be near.

It doesn’t get much sweeter and more meaningful than this! As Brantley grows up, this photo is sure to bring many warm feelings and loving memories along with it.

NEWBORN BABY PHOTOS CAPTURE EVERY TINY MEMORY

With all its coordinating blues and a touch of vintage style added in, this precious photo of baby Brantley is simply adorable! I love the way his little arm curls under his chin and accentuates his baby cheeks, and those teeny baby toes peeking out of the blanket are too precious!

A MOTHER’S LOVE, THE SWEETEST JOY

Precious Brantley snoozes soundly in his light blue swaddle as he rests in his mom’s arms for this touching photo. As mom pulls him close and places the most tender kiss on his little cheek, it’s easy to see from the tranquil expression on her face and her relaxed pose that she’s completely in love with her little boy!

This is the perfect time for newborn photos, too. Just look at the soft, delicate infant details like his adorably chubby cheeks, tiny little mouth, and wisps of soft hair that are so clear in this picture! When you schedule newborn photos within the first few weeks of birth, you’ll be able to capture all those details before your baby starts to grow up. But don’t worry…everything in the Andrea Sollenberger Photography studio is set up to keep the tiniest clients comfortable and safe, so parents never have to be concerned about bringing their newborn for a session.

PROTECTIVE HUG FROM A PROUD BIG BROTHER

I’m pretty sure little Brantley will never have to worry about having a best friend in his corner! His big brother is OVER THE MOON excited about his new role, and he’s taking his job as protector, teacher, and best friend very seriously.

The two of them snuggle on a super-soft white throw, and while sweet Brantley catches a nap, big brother cradles him in a protective arm and flashes a grin that gives away exactly how happy he is. There may be shenanigans for these two in the future…but for now, there’s just a whole lot of love and big-brother protectiveness.

THE BOYS IN BLUE…TO PROTECT AND LOVE

Dad can probably look pretty tough when he’s at work and dealing with stressful situations, but there’s nothing intimidating about the soft and tender look on his face as he takes in the sweetness of his new baby son. Brantley looks so tiny in dad’s strong policeman arms, but he can rest assured he’ll grow up loved and protected—from his very first teeny-tiny days.

STRONG DADDY, TENDER HEART

The smile on dad’s face says so much as he’s holding sweet little Brantley! Snuggled between his two arms and held close to his heart and his policeman uniform, Brantley is in the safest, most loved and adored spot imaginable. There’s something wonderful about the look of pride on a daddy’s face whenever he holds a newborn, and when you can capture it in a photo and keep that memory forever, it’s amazing!

TINY MIRACLE SURROUNDED BY LOVE

In a tender moment with mom, adorable baby Brantley is tucked snuggly into the nook of her neck for a warm and gentle hug. They’re both resting on a super-soft white throw that’s comfortable enough for a nap. The monochromatic styling of mom’s dress against the background gave me a great opportunity to really focus on her lovely dark hair and little Brantley’s light blue swaddle, both of which really stand out on this neutral background. What a gorgeous photo for their home!

A DREAM COME TRUE…IN BABY BLUE

All swaddled and comfy as can be in a basket full of the softest light blue blankets, baby Brantley enjoys a warm and cozy moment for this photo. We added a soft blue cap and changed his outfit to a lightly wrapped knit blankie, and he seems content to sneak his tiny fingers out to explore. With a white-washed wide plank background, this image will fit perfectly into cottage- or vintage-style décor.

ADORABLE NEWBORN BABY PHOTOS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

Precious Brantley is all curled up in the sweetest little ball with his fingers and toes free to kick and explore in this image. This position is actually super-comfortable for the tiniest of infants because they’ve been used to being this way for so long in the womb! After just a few weeks, Brantley will start to explore more and stretch his little arms and legs—and he’ll look longer and leaner in his photos. Babies change practically overnight—and that’s why it’s so important to capture these first early days in photos you can look back on for years to come!

If you’re in the Gainesville, Florida, area and want to see more of my work, you can see my portfolio here. Be sure to plan a newborn photo session for your little one and get gorgeous photo memories you can cherish forever!

ONE TINY BOY, SO MUCH JOY

Baby Brantley is just as darling as can be, and he kept right on sleeping as I worked throughout his session. In this fun and creative baby-in-a-blanket pose, he’s seemingly resting in a dangling nest of soft knit material as he dreams the day away. But don’t worry, he was actually snoozing safe and sound on soft and squishy ground.

IN DADDY’S FOOTSTEPS…A HERO IN BLUE

While a career choice is a long time away, precious Brantley can certainly dream of his hero in blue—his daddy! And what better way to make sure this little one has the sweetest dreams of his dad than to place dad’s star shield right beside him as he sleeps? Brantley is such a treasure lying here without a care in the world, with his biggest protector’s badge gleaming right beside him.

I love including props and keepsakes that are special to clients and their families in photo sessions. It’s a lovely way to add even more meaning to your photos and to preserve a wealth of memories that are unique to your family.

EVERY LITTLE EXPRESSION IS A MEMORY

Don’t you wish we could know what he was dreaming about with that serious face and those tightly closed eyes? Little Brantley looks lost in thought…or maybe he’s planning future mischief with his big brother?! Whatever’s on his mind, his adorable expression is one his parents will definitely be glad they can show off for years to come.

I had such a great time working with this lovely family and getting to know their tiniest new addition, adorable little Brantley! He was a trooper throughout the entire session and was so easy to work with and pose. It was so much fun to see the excitement on big brother’s face and the pride both mom and dad have for the new little man in their lives!

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