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Philadelphia Newborn Session

A Classic at Home Newborn Session

It’s been quite a long pause since I’ve shared any full newborn sessions, or family sessions … or any sort of session at all for that matter. But since I’ve had a moment to breath after the rush of the fall shoots and the holidays in general, I’m going to try to gather together some sessions into proper blog posts. What a novel idea! I selected at random, because I can’t possibly choose a favorite. I landed on this sweet Philadelphia newborn session to start and I’m not sad about it.

I photographed this adorable, brand new little girl at home on a warm summer day. Obviously it’s winter now, so I can only imagine that at this point she’s crawling around and getting into all sort of mischief. Or maybe she’s not and she’s at that most perfect of baby ages, where they can’t yet move, but are delightfully interactive. Regardless, on this day, she was just the most laid back, cuddliest of babies. She smiled, and gazed serenely at the camera, and was generally all of the things that every new baby should be. I loved her.

Revisiting a session that I haven’t looked at since I delivered the gallery is always a treat. I love discovering the sweet little moments that tug at my heart strings. The way she looks at the camera with her big bright eyes. Those leg rolls. How she snuggled in on her mom’s chest. Can’t you just feel it? I hope the families I photograph feel the same way when they look back through their galleries.

On an unrelated, and yet related note, do you follow me on facebook or instagram? I love sharing tidbits of my own life and family on there and would love to have you follow along! And if you are interested in a session, contact me! I’d love to chat!

And now, enjoy this session and all the new baby sweetness.

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black and white cuddling newborn baby photograph
black and white newborn baby leg rolls photography
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Philadelphia newborn photograph baby looking at camera in blue wrap
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Trucks, scooters, sidewalk chalk, and a new baby brother!

I can’t believe that I’ve never shared this super fun, colorful Philadelphia newborn session. I think it’s a perfect share for today though with spring in the air. Is anyone else as excited as I am for the weather to warm up? Yes, everyone is. I have answered my own question. It’s going to officially happen this week, I can feel it.

A few weeks before this cute little guy was born, I got to meet up with mom, dad and big brother for a mini maternity session. I loved being able to capture some of their last moments as a family of three before the wonderful whirlwind that is a second baby. It’s tough to not want those last uncomfortable weeks to fly by. But there is something so special about those weeks too, if you can make yourself slow down. A mini session is such a great way of embracing that time. And as a bonus, when I made it out to their house for the newborn session, big brother was already comfortable with me and my camera.

At their home, I was greeted by the addition of this cute, sweet little baby who fit in perfectly. He ate and slept (eventually) and more or less just went along with everything. This shoot really did check all of the boxes of a perfect newborn session – a relaxed family at home, new brothers holding hands unprompted (the cutest!), dreamy light, and all sorts of playtime. Grandma was even visiting all the way from Australia and was able to participate. It just felt like we were hanging out. That is exactly what I want all of my sessions to feel like – for me and the families I photograph.

 

Overhead photograph of little boy playing with cars.Philadelphia documentary photo of little boy looking at camera playing with carDocumentary photo of newborn baby in mom's hands yawningCloseup Image of newborn's back in mom's hands.Closeup image of newborn looking up at grandmother.Philadelphia documentary newborn photographer image of family reading together on a couchDocumentary Photograph of family reading Curious George together Closeup photograph of little boy with parents behind himPhotograph of the back of little boy and mom and dad as they read a bookImage of grandmother looking on as family reads a book togetherOverhead photograph of four people reading a bookDocumentary photograph of closeup of baby feetDocumentary Photograph of little boy and newborn boy sitting on dad's lap holding handsTwo boys sitting on dad's lap with hand on cheek the same wayPhotograph of little boy poutingFamily photograph with parents, little boy and newborn babyPhiladelphia Newborn Photographer image of big brother and baby with parentsPhotograph of baby feet with big brother's feet in the foregroundImage of big brother and newborn with dad smilingPhotograph of big brother and newborn holding his finger on dad's lapCloseup of newborn sitting on big brother's lap, holding his finger and glaring at cameraDiptych of mom and newborn and newborn swaddled and laying on bedCloseup of little boy's foot on the couch Photograph of newborn swaddled on a bed with big brother sitting on the bed in the backgroundDiptych of little boy looking down at swaddled little brother on a bed and closeup black and white image of swaddled newbornPhiladelphia newborn photography image of baby laying on dad's chest looking up at him with mom in the backgroundCloseup photograph of mom and dad snuggling newborn baby on a bed and smiling down at himPhiladelphia Newborn Photograph of baby looking at camera in mom and dad's armsCloseup newborn photograph of naked baby being cradled in dad's armscloseup image of baby's head in dad's handsNewborn philadelphia photographer image of baby laying in dad's lap, looking up at the cameraNewborn image of big brother peeking over mom and dad's shoulder and looking at new brotherdiptych of family with newborn on the bed togetherCloseup photo of swaddled profile of newborn baby boyBlack and white overhead photograph of newborn on bed curled up and sleepingCloseup photograph of newborn in dad's hands with his hands in the foregroundPhiladelphia documentary photography of family sitting on front step playing with chalkdocumentary photograph of dad and little boy drawing with chalkPhotograph of little boy peeking under dad's arm drawing with chalkPhiladelphia documentary newborn photographer image of mom cuddling newborn on front stepPhiladelphia documentary photograph of family riding scooters in front of homeNewborn photograph of mom and baby on front stepDad and little boy riding scooters in front of their homeDocumentary photograph of mom sitting on front step with newborn and dad and little boy riding scooters on the sidewalk

Here are just a couple of those sweet maternity photos.

Maternity Photograph of mom, dad and little boy with wooded backgroundPhiladelphia Maternity Photographer photo of mom snuggling little boy with dad looking on

If you are expecting or recently delivered and are interested in a newborn photography session in your home, contact me today and let’s chat!

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Philadelphia Newborn Photography

At Home and Around Philly with This Sweet Family

I caught up with this family in early December after their second little girl arrived. I originally met them a couple of years ago when their older daughter was just a tiny little newborn. It was so fun seeing how much she had grown and changed and getting to meet her sister. I also very much appreciate that their adorable pup is always included in the photos.

We started out the session in their home. I always begin at home with newborns and I love getting to know big kids at home too. Even kids who I’m told are shy seem to shine in front of the camera. They introduce me to their favorite toys and give me the tour of their space. By the time we headed outside, I think this little cutie had entirely forgotten that I was there to take her photos and thought I was her new playmate.

We walked around the quaint side streets in Philly and eventually ended up in Coxe Park. Now, any playground is great, but there is something so charming about an old school park – one that hasn’t been updated with all of the newest fancy plastic jungle gyms. This particular park has the most amazing retro metal slide that I was just a tiny bit obsessed with. Big sister went up and down the slide and had the best time swinging while her little sister just slept like an angel.

It really was a beautiful day. I had the best time documenting some of their first moments as a family of four. These are just some of my favorites.

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black and white documentary photo of mom and dad cuddling and tickling a toddler girlPhoto of a toddler girl in a red dress looking at the ornaments on a Christmas treelifestyle photo of big sister cradling her baby sister with the help of her momImage of big sister holding newborn and gazing into her faceFamily photograph of mom, dad, toddler and newborn sitting next to a Christmas treeSweet black and white photograph of big sister snuggling with her baby sister's hand.Image of big sister and newborn laying on a green blanket backgroundPhotograph of family gathered on bed with newborn and toddler girlLifestyle photo of newborn girl with puppy kissing her dad in the background
Black and white image of mom and dad gazing down at newborn baby girlBlack and white image of hands of mom, dad, big sister and newborn baby girlDocumentary Photograph of toddler girl in red dress laying on a bed and gazing at cameraBlack and white image of toddler girl bouncing on a bed.Image of mom and dad kissing toddler girl sitting on their bedPortrait of newborn girl and poodleImage of newborn baby, wearing red and posed on her belly with her hand tucked under her cheekLifestyle image of mom laying down and cuddling newborn baby on her bedBlack and white photograph of mom holding newborn baby girl on her shoulder and kissing her headImage of newborn baby girl laying on her dad's chest and dad kissing her headblack and white photograph of dad snuggling baby girl on his chestPhotograph of family snuggling on the bed with mom looking at the cameraImage from above of family walking down steps with toddler girl looking back up at her dadPhoto of newborn being bundled up to go outside in WinterBlack and white image of newborn girl yawning while being dressed in winter clothesPhiladelphia Documentary Photograph of Toddler girl standing in doorway while her dad puts her hat onPhotograph of toddler girl and her dad cuddling in the doorway of their Philadelphia home before heading outsidePhoto of mom and dad holding toddler and newborn baby girls and walking down the street in PhiladelphiaTwo photographs of a family of four sitting on the steps of a home on Van Pelt Street in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Newborn Photography of family of four sitting on steps together outside on a winter dayPhiladelphia Lifestyle Image of family of four sitting on the front steps of a homeNewborn Photograph and family of four sitting on steps in Philly with ivy behind themLifestyle photograph of little girl sitting down next to her parents, pictured from the waist downPhiladelphia photo of mom and newborn in foreground and dad and toddler in background at Coxe ParkDocumentary Photograph of little girl on the swings with her dad in Coxe Park in PhiladelphiaPhoto of toddler girl being silly on the swings in Coxe Park in PhiladelphiaFamily photograph of family being silly together on the swings in Coxe ParkDocumentary photograph of toddler girl swinging with image flareImage of little girl at the top of the slide in Coxe Park in PhiladelphiaImage of a whole family going down the slide in Coxe Park in PhiladelphiaLittle girl going down the slide backwards in Coxe Park in Philadelphia with poodle looking on in background

If you’re expecting a newborn soon and want family photos or you just want to explore your neighborhood with me and my camera, Contact me and let’s chat!

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I just love this family and their classic, simple style. It makes for such beautiful, airy newborn photos. Plus, the camera adores them and their light-filled house is a photographer’s dream.

I met them for the first time when their son was born and I got to photograph him as a tiny newborn. I still remember how mellow and calm he was for his session; the perfect baby. I’m so happy that his sister was equally cooperative for her session. She slept and snuggled with mom and dad and her big brother for a while. Then, right before the end of the session, her eyes popped open and she was full of smiles and looking right at my camera. Perfection!

Of course, there was one big difference between these two newborn sessions, this one included a 19 month old. Getting a toddler to pose with a newborn is never a sure thing, but fortunately, this big brother made it look easy. Then, when his patience limit was reached during family photos, he shot up from his dad’s lap like he was going to catapult himself off of the bed. The photo of that moment might not be the one that ends up in the frame, but it definitely captures life with a toddler. Their interest and attention can change in a second. It makes me smile every time I see it.

If you are interested in a newborn or family session, I would love to chat. Contact me, today!

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My name is Katie! I love color and pretty light and happy faces and sessions that include all of those things. Photographing families like yours, capturing the essence of what makes you unique, is my passion. I want to get to know you and to tell a story that is authentically yours.  

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