Brynlee | Seattle Newborn Photography

If I had to describe what my newborn sessions feel like, I would say they feel like an easy Sunday morning. 

I always schedule my sessions around 10:00 am. The reason is that I have learned over the years from being a mama to three babies, from caring for hundreds of newborns in my former career  as a NICU nurse, and also from photographing hundreds of newborns, that they tend to be calmer in the morning. Also, light indoor is typically better in the am. 

So when I arrive the house is usually just getting going. Coffee is typically brewing, mama is getting ready perhaps for the first time since having her baby, if there are siblings they are usually running around in their undies or diapers, and dad is usually laid back and helping get things in order. It feels just as it should. 

I never ask my families to do any strange or uncomfortable poses and I allow the baby to lead the session 100%. Baby needs to nurse 10 times, great. Baby wants to be awake the whole time, beautiful. Baby is sleepy and allows me to unfold her in a beautiful and natural way, wonderful. 

When I leave, I feel like I just had a cup of coffee with an old friend who had just given birth. I don't feel stressed or like I just worked in the least. In fact, I feel invigorated and grateful that I get to do this for a living. 

So, easy like Sunday morning, is how I would describe my newborn sessions. :)

Oscar | Seattle Newborn Photographer

You guys, this session may want to make you have another baby. Just warning you. :)

I have known this family for about a year now. I had the honor of capturing them last spring. So I was thrilled to be invited into their home to help welcome their third beautiful baby boy. 

The love in this house was palpable. These big brothers didn't have a bit of jealousy for their little brother, only love and complete adoration. It literally made my heart melt. 

I have shared a ton here because as usual, I couldn't help myself. Enjoy. 

Hart | Seattle Family Photography

I may have gone a little overboard on how many images I am sharing from this session. Buuuut I was so excited about it I couldn't resist. :)

I have known this family a long time. Our kids go to the same school. When mama said she wanted to have photos done because A. their oldest is about to move to Germany for two years and B. They haven't had family photos done in 10 years!! I was super excited. 

We met on one of the longest days of the year. Which means we met at 8:00 pm as the sun was setting around 9:30! I had so much fun spending my evening with them. I know the parents may have thought they were being a little too rowdy but I thought they were perfection. 

Enjoy this gorgeous family! 

Baby Alex at Home | Seattle Newborn Photography

You may remember this little dude and his family from when I photographed his NICU session. :) Well I am happy to report that this little guy is healthy and strong and at home with his family. 

I had the absolute honor of capturing him for his in home newborn baby session here in Seattle. His family is very happy to have him home, especially his sweet big sister. 

We spent the morning exploring the light in their lovely home, snuggling, and talking about how wonderful it is to be home after a long haul in the NICU. 

I immediately connected with this family and was so honored to capture them during this season of their live. 

Enjoy. 

E Family | Seattle Family Photography

Oh how I adore my families. Seriously. I fall in love with all of them. 

This was my second time photographing this sweet family. We met at a mountain lake on a sunny spring evening. It was one of the first sunny days we have had around here in a long time. Seattle has had a very rainy winter and spring, even for us! 

We played in the woods, explored the lake, and even got our feet wet in the cool water. 

It was a wonderful evening spent with wonderful people. Oh, and of course their fur babies came along as well. They have the cutest little pups that always join us for photos. 

Enjoy this beautiful family and this gorgeous location.