Leland North Carolina newborn photographer Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Wilmington NC Newborn, Baby and Maternity Photographer

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Kristy Romero

Adorable and sweet. Miss Isla was so good for her newborn session. Looking to book a newborn session? Here are things to consider when looking and deciding…

Choosing Your Photographer

Professional Photography. Adorable Results.

Casual photos and smartphone snapshots are fine for quick, spontaneous images. But there is simply no substitute for professional, fine art photographs of this extraordinary time in your life.

Real Life. Real Moments. Loved For A Lifetime.

More than just snapshots, professional photography is the art of creatively portraying the intimacy shared by you and your baby, along with all the adorable details. Skill, experience, and artistry create images that become beautiful art for your home and nursery — and your most treasured memories of these amazing moments.

Dedication To Perfection.

I work hard to customize the session style that you see in my work providing all the tools and props needed. I put my experience and skill as both photographer and artist to work for you to create stunning, beautifully composed and artistically edited images. I have dedicated years to perfecting my craft, and hundreds of hours photographing newborns. I’m excited to put that experience to work for you to create timeless images you will be thrilled to surround yourself with, and proud to share with family and friends.

GET INSPIRED!

Find your inspiration in my portfolio at www.inspirationsphotography.com/89

Posted on January 30, 2024March 21, 2025 by Kristy Romero

The cutest little nugget! Isn’t this seen baby girl beautiful!? She wanted to stay awake for the majority of her newborn session with me at my Wilmington, NC newborn studio. I didn’t mind one bit because it truly brought out smooch personality in her photos. I just love her poses with Mom and Dad. You can see the love they share for her.

Thank. you for trusting me with your sweet little bundle.

Also I wanted to go over some options of what I offer in prints and products.

Heirlooms For Your Home

Professional Photography Products

Imagine. Surrounding yourself with beautiful custom portraits of your new baby. Precious memories artfully framed and displayed as gallery-grade prints and canvases — your walls, bookshelves, and nursery filled with images.

The true joy of photography is seeing, enjoying, and sharing your custom newborn portraits with friends and loved ones. This is art that adds meaningful quality to your life, and beauty to your home — everyday. Your images are created to be viewed and admired, not to be tucked away in a drawer on a disc.

I offer an amazing selection of professional photography products designed to give you joy for a lifetime.

PRINT PRODUCTS

Professionally crafted fine art prints, expertly color-corrected and printed on archival papers or canvas in a range of finishes.

Gift & Desk Prints:

Professional photo prints on archival paper in lustre or pebble finish. Additional

custom sizes available on request.

Gallery Wrap Canvas:

Fine art canvas prints wrapped onto wood frames for a beautifully modern,

fine art look. Custom sizes and gallery groupings available on request.

Custom Albums:

Professionally designed by me with all the images in your gallery with a variety of cover fabric options.

Please message me with these amazing options on display in my studio 🙂

Be sure to visit Wombs Window to receive a special gift card to be used for your newborn session with me.

To book a newborn or maternity session with me fill out my contact form HERE

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Kristy Romero

I just love seeing these families for a maternity and then a newborn session. I love how this Momma glows being pregnant. Her beach maternity session had the perfect evening as we did a little off roading to our location. Her beautiful baby girl made her appearance in our studio at two weeks old. She did so well and is just gorgeous. Welcome to this world little one. I am so thankful to see them all again and if you are interested in learning more about booking a maternity session with newborn session with me please contact me HERE

TIPS FOR SUCCESS DURING YOUR NEWBORN SESSION

Keep baby awake for a minimum of 90 minutes or more prior to your session start time.

Nursing? Avoid spicy foods for 24 hours or more before your session.

Schedule shots or immunizations the week (or at least 48 hours) prior to your session date.

If you use a pacifier, bring it with you but don’t use it prior to the session.

Turn off your phone so you won’t be distracted during the session.

Your hands may be visible. Time for that manicure! I like to grab details photos.

PACK YOUR BAG

Sessions can last 2-3 hours, so a “Newborn Session Kit” is a great idea.

Here are some things to include:

• Your Special Blankets

• Extra Milk or Formula

• Extra Diapers

• Baby Wipes

• Pacifier

• Any sentimental items you want in your image but everything is provided.

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Kristy Romero

If I had to create a bucket list for maternity session themes and locations….this would be on it and achieved! I had so much fun documenting this beautiful Mommas twin belly! Yes, she is having twin boys. Such a treat! I love the gowns she chose for her session.

My Gown Closet:

Save some worry and come see what I have inside. I understand it can be hard to shop for yourself right now. You want something to make you feel comfortable and beautiful. But when you book your session with me, I can assure you, I have some options for you to consider. I keep my gown selection to the style you see in my work…warm, neutral and timeless. Keeping the focus on you. With a new body to become accustomed to, it might feel nerve-racking. The outfits I have are flattering to a variety of shapes.

This is entirely complimentary to you! Trust me. I get it. Tight bank, tight schedule. Before your session, we will consult. I will send you images of my gowns and will bring a variety with me. This way, it saves you from the hassle of losing any session time. Typically, we do this a week or two before your photo shoot so I can steam, press, and have your outfit set to go!

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Kristy Romero

This beautiful family headed to Wrightsville for the weekend and to capture this beautiful growing belly on this stunning Momma! The sunset was amazing, the temps were perfect and the light breeze was helpful to add a little mood to the evening.

If you are considering a maternity session for you and your family, here are some tips that can help prepare you for a special day. And if you are wanting more information on booking a session with me be sure to click HERE for details

Maternity Session Tips:

If you’re new to the portrait session game, chances are you may feel a little bit nervous about what to expect. That’s completely natural, so don’t think you’re strange for feeling that way. In fact, I hear from my clients all the time that they’re apprehensive to get their pictures taken for all sorts of reasons, ranging from being “un photogenic” to feeling awkward in front of the camera and beyond. To help you feel a bit more at ease leading up to the day of your session — and during the actual shoot — we’ve given you some pro tips below.

Chat With Me Before The Session

Sometimes simply talking through the process with your photographer can help you feel much more at ease. For starters, we’ll walk you through each step of the session-day process so that you know what to expect. Second, getting to know the person who’s going to be photographing you can help you feel much more relaxed and yourself on the day of.

Be Authentic to Yourself

Have you ever packed for a vacation and decided you were going to bring four different novels and a couple workout outfits even though you rarely read or workout? That same sort of mentality can occur when you’re prepping for a photo session as you try to reinvent who you are. Instead, relax and show up on session day as your authentic self. Have a look through my client closet and see what options are available to you during your session — this is all about capturing the essence of pregnancy!

Go Ahead and Glam it Up

It’s a fine line between not being true to who you are and wanting to look amazing the day of your shoot. The key to feeling amazing and comfortable on your session day is to elevate the traits you really like about yourself. If you love flowing dresses, find one that you feel incredible in. If your hair is your favorite feature, go ahead and get a blowout or spend the few hours beforehand focusing on your hairdo. Do these things only if you feel like it will make you feel your best and not because you feel like you “should.” My sessions are meant to be relaxed and natural and I capture a variety of posed and unposed images.

Know That I am Here For YOU!

One of the reasons why people experience post-photo stress is that they might not have had the best images taken. Because of the lens, selfies create a distorted image of your face. Also, lighting and angles seriously matter. An image that you take with your cell phone in bright sunlight is not going to look the same on my camera. I shoot in specific lighting situations that go with my style which is why you have chosen me…. I know which poses to put you in.

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Kristy Romero

I get asked often about what products I use during my newborn photography sessions. I have used a variety of things throughout the years. The items in this list are some of my must haves that I reach for during every session. Sometimes I have fussy babies and they are definitely needed, other times I have very content babies and I never have to reach for them. I keep them all at arms reach so my sessions are rarely interrupted with having to grab something to soothe these precious little ones. Every baby is different. Here is my list, links to purchase are in the title.

The Well Known Baby Shusher:

This is a very helpful gadget and if you follow any newborn photographers behind the scenes, I am sure you will hear this little gadget in the background. It is a white noise machine that helps soothe babies. I think most times I am so use to hearing this machine, it definitely gets me focused! lol but for me it is a staple to have not too far for any newborn session.

A Vibration Machine:

Sometimes babies need an extra pat on the back or their bottom and this helps give you an extra hand. Definitely keep this near by for a little extra help.

A Soothing Heartbeat Sound Machine:

This little gadget is a great little noise maker and I turn it on for every session. It’s soothing to babies to hear the heartbeat. Something they heard for 9 months in the womb.

Hospital Grade Pacifiers:

I know some Moms don’t like to use them but during a newborn session where we are moving baby from position to position it is a MUST to have near by just in case babies need a little more soothing techniques to keep them happy and sleepy. This style is the only one I will use in my newborn studio. I keep them on hand just in case Moms forget to bring one and many times don’t have this right style that babies like.

A Warm Heater:

A warm heater is a MUST to keep those babies warm during my table poses where their clothes are off or minimal. Keep a baby warm with a full tummy is very important before a session can begin. Once the table poses are done and we swaddle babies nice and snug, is when I will turn my warmer off.

I hope this list helps you if you are either a parent or a photographer just starting out and needing a little peace of mind of where to start. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. And if you have a product that you cannot live without, shoot me an email and I can check it out. 🙂