A baby shower is a great way to celebrate your upcoming baby with family and friends and have a little help with getting everything you will need for this new chapter in your life. Take a look at these ideas to get some ideas about what you want on your baby registry. Where to register?  Here is a list of common places to register. Feel free to look around at some of their sites and what they offer and choose which company goes best with your style, budget, and own personal needs.  Amazon Baby Registry Babylist Baby Registry Target Baby Registry Walmart Baby Registry IKEA B ..read more

Christmas is just around the corner! There are so many ways to make it special for your baby’s first Christmas! Here are a few ideas to start some traditions and make some memories that you’ll always cherish. 1. Take a holiday photo I am all for high quality photos and setups for babies! Schedule an appointment to have professional, priceless pictures of your little one in this special time or take some of your own! There are so many routes to go and poses to choose—from taking pictures at a tree farm to capturing a shot of them eating Santa’s cookies!  2. Find a Christmas stocking for t ..read more

Postpartum depression is real, and you are not alone! There are thousands of women who are suffering with the same feelings of loneliness, desperation and darkness. And there is so much help available for you. As a newborn photographer I care so much for the moms who come into my studio, and I want to provide you with a bit of help with where to start managing your postpartum depression. Talk To Your Doctor The first, and most important, thing to do is talking with your doctor. You will have a follow up appointment at 6 weeks, but you do not have to wait that long to address postpartum depres ..read more

Introducing a new person into your family can be difficult. Now imagine that person not being able to communicate with you and consumes the time of your parents. That is what your newborn baby is to your older children. It can be a confusing and stressful time for siblings, but as their parent you can help! Help older siblings adjust to a newborn with these tips! Prepare Siblings Long before your newborn arrives you can help your children with the adjustment. I recommend that as soon as you know you are pregnant begin adjusting your children. This does not have to include telling your childre ..read more

As you are expecting your sweet little bundle of joy, you have probably been thinking more about your inner health. How you treat your body during pregnancy plays a role in your pregnancy, baby’s health, labor and delivery. That is why we care so much about mama’s health. Although it can seem difficult, here is how your can have healthy holidays while pregnant. Listen For Ques The best advice I can give is for you to listen to your body. Are you hungry? Then eat. Are you full? Then avoid the heart burn and stop eating. Achy ankles? Put your feet up! Your body is constantly trying to talk to y ..read more

Did you know that seasonal depression effects woman more often than men? Add some post partum hormones on top of that and you have yourself the perfect storm for a difficult winter! But as a new mom you deserve so much more than that, and I am here for you. Let’s talk about what you can do to survive having a baby in winter! Talk With Your Doctor The person who can best help you in this is your doctor. They have professional experience, knowledge and advice, can refer you to a therapist and even prescribe medication. Keep in touch with your doctor throughout your pregnancy with your emotional ..read more

My heart always aches for NICU mamas and babies. That time is so difficult for so many reasons, I cannot even begin to describe it. However, these moments are still precious and deserve to be documented. Here are the NICU baby detail photos that you will want to capture, as well as a few tips on how to take your photos. Phone vs. Camera You will always get a better quality image while using a professional camera. However, if you do not already own one and know how to operate it I would suggest you stick with your phone! While using your phone to take NICU baya detail photos you will want to fo ..read more

You first winter holiday with your bundle of joy is so special. Even though they aren’t able to tear into the gifts and treats quite yet, you will want to make lasting memories with them! Even if they don’t remember, you will! Holidays should be memorable no matter the age you are celebrating with your children. Here are my top five ways to make baby’s first holiday season memorable! Traditions Whether you have a long standing family tradition that goes back for generations, or are starting a new one this year. You need to find a way to incorporate it into your babies first holiday! You could ..read more

Fall is basically here, and so is your baby! Before you know it you will be cradling the most perfect bundle, but until then you want to start planning your newborn session. Having a baby in fall has so many perks! You aren’t trapped inside the house because extreme heat or cold, and can we mention matching sweaters! But the best perk of all are fall inspired newborn photos! Newborn photos in the fall are cozy, warm and beyond darling! Pumpkins What is fall without a couple of pumpkins?! Pumpkins are the go-to prop for fall inspired newborn photos, and for good reason! You can use them in plac ..read more

The first 48 hours of your babies life are some of the most sacred memories you will ever have. To remember how sweet and small they were, what the room looked like and how you felt in those moments. By having a newborn photographer capture those moments you are able to save those days not only in your memories, but also in your photo albums. Your memories may waver or fade, but your fresh 48 newborn photos will last a life time. Foggy 48 For your precious newborn this is their fresh 48, but for you it might just be the foggy 48. It is a real thing that so many moms experience. Whether it is t ..read more