I’ve had this article on my mind for a while.

Let me start by saying there is never any judgment here!

We think all parents are doing an amazing job. Bringing a baby into this world is such a beautiful and crazy time in our lives. Every parent is doing the best that they can, and that’s pretty amazing.

Did I tell you about the time I wallpapered my bathroom? I thought it would be a super fun DIY project to brighten up the space. Well, it was way harder than I thought! It took my husband and I HOURS and several trips to the hardware store to finish what was supposed to be an easy project. I was better off hiring an expert who could have done the job in two hours!

If you’re researching newborn photography in Woodstock, you may wonder if this is all worth it. You probably want lots of images of your sweet baby, but you are curious if you really need to invest in a professional newborn photography session. As a busy mom of two, I totally get it! Normally, planning the newborn photo session falls on the mom, who already has a LOT on her plate. My process is different and takes care of all the planning and details for you and your family.

I absolutely love toddlers! The goofier, the better. I just love their happy little spirits and how they feel everything BIG. All big feelings are very welcome in the studio. In fact, I adore including your older children in your Woodstock newborn photography session. They add such a special touch to an already precious session, and I love being able to document the new sibling bond for you.

You and your partner are so excited about welcoming your new baby. A maternity photoshoot is is the perfect way to document this special moment in your lives. Is your partner worried about taking maternity photos? Maybe he’s camera-shy, or maybe he’s unsure of what to expect. Your partner is far from alone! It’s totally normal for one (or even both) of the parents to have some concerns or questions about their maternity photoshoot. These are my best tips to help your partner feel ready and excited about your session!

Displaying your family photos is so much more than simply putting a photo on the wall. You’ve worked hard to achieve a successful career and start a beautiful family. You’re proud of the life you’ve built, and you fiercely love your growing family. Lovingly displaying your portrait artwork on the walls of your home creates a timeless representation of the beautiful life that you’ve built and allows you to soak in these busy years with your loved ones.

Spring is such an underrated time to take your family photos! The long winter is finally over, the sun is shining, the earth is green, and you look at your children and realize how much they’ve grown! Spring family photos are a wonderful way to celebrate this new season while documenting your growing family and preserving your memories with cherished portrait artwork.

I seriously count down until I get to meet your sweet baby, and I can’t wait to pamper you while creating heirloom portrait artwork that you will cherish forever. Let me take the pressure of documenting this time off your plate. You deserve to be fully supported!

I want my studio to feel like your home away from home! You and your family deserve a warm, comfortable, and clean space to relax and enjoy each other’s company… all while I’m there documenting every sweet moment.

Have you heard of full-service newborn photography? With this style of photography, every last detail is taken care of for you. All you have to do is bring your family to the studio. I’ll handle the rest. I love sharing my full-service process and wanted to explain further on my blog.

So, what is lifestyle newborn photography? It’s capturing and documenting this precious season in a way that you can always look back on and remember what it was like those first few weeks.

If you’re expecting a baby, I’m sure you’re in the midst of planning all the things. Maybe you’re just getting started, or perhaps you’ve got the registry, the nursery, and all the parenting books you need. In between all the planning, you’re probably wondering when you need to schedule your newborn photography session.