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Posted on February 13, 2023 by Kristy Romero

Putty in my hands. I love how well she slept and I love all her poses and the detail shots are always my favorite. Little Miss here came in for her newborn session with me very sleepy and didn’t mind all the posing.

What actually happens during a newborn session?

Whether you’re thinking about booking a newborn session or already have a date on the books, I’m sure you’re a bit curious about what, exactly, goes on during a newborn session. How do you get those peaceful looking images? How involved are the parents for the shoot itself? Is it actually possible to “pose” an infant? Below I am pulling back the curtain about what actually happens during a newborn photography session.

The Heat is Turned Up

It sounds bizarre, but I prefer to set the temperature much higher during a newborn session than what you’d normally have it. This helps baby feel warm, comfortable, and — most importantly, sleepy.

We’ll Take Care of All the Poses

You don’t have to come up with poses or image ideas. I’ve got all that covered and know exactly how to set up an image to get great shots. I will also take care of all the prop setup and wrapping.

Mom & Dad Help Spot Baby

Though I do most of the work, we definitely need parents’ help during our shoots to help position baby and work with us to help create images.

Safety is Always Our First Priority

No matter what, I place your child’s safety above all else. If we need to take a break, we will. If a pose isn’t working, there’s always another one to try.

I Have Tricks for Helping Baby Calm Down

I have done quite a few newborn sessions in my day, and I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help calm fussy babies. However, in the case of a baby who is very upset, I am more than happy to reschedule.

Sibling Photos Are Done First or Last

I know that having your children at the photo session for the entire session may be a bit much for them. For that reason, I suggest having sibling poses done either at the beginning or the end of the session, that way they don’t have to say throughout 2 hour or more session time.

Composite Imagery is Done In Post Processing

I will often melt a couple different images into one in order to create the perfect shot. This technique is used by experienced photographers and ensures your newborn images are beautiful.

If you are interested in booking a session with me please contact me HERE.

Posted on February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 by Kristy Romero

This adorable duo was so much fun. Her big sister so happily wanted to participate in her newborn session that I could probably shoot her all day, she is that sweet and cute and was very cooperative. She probably wouldn’t mind. LOL I adored these two!

For more information on booking a newborn session with me please contact me HERE

Preparing For Your Session

Getting The Most From Your Session

A bit of planning and preparation will help you get the most from your newborn portrait session. Here are a few tips that will help make your session a success.

A Full, Sleepy Baby For Squishy Poses

Those adorable newborn poses you love are easiest when your baby is full and sleepy. Keeping your baby active and awake with a bit of extended play time on the morning leading up to your session, plus a feeding 2-3 hours before your session start time, helps gently lull your baby into a nice deep sleep. During the session, I also keep the studio very warm to make baby comfortable and sleepy.

Dress Your Baby Loosely

Loose diapers, a loose fitting wrap, or a loose, easily removed sleeper are ideal clothing choices. Loose-fitting clothing should eliminate red marks on baby’s skin, and is less distracting for baby when pulled off for your session.

Posted on April 12, 2022February 10, 2023 by Kristy Romero

Little Wyatt, you are a blessing and so loved. Mom let me know that he was a rainbow baby. If you have never heard this term, it means that a child born to a family that has previously lost one or more children either by still born, miscarriage, etc. God gives us hope and I just love that! Infant loss is not easy but no matter how long the journey is, it’s amazing how beautiful it can be.

Sometimes the babies I have the privilege of photographing remind me of my own and he sure reminds me of my middle son! Isn’t he sweet. So many favorites from his session.

For more information on scheduling a newborn session with me in my Wilmington, North Carolina newborn studio please be sure to contact me HERE.

Posted on April 4, 2022February 20, 2023 by Kristy Romero

Meet Brooks, such a tiny peanut. He has the milkiest skin and I just loved capturing his sweet personality. He made so many sweet expression during his newborn photo session with me. I adore him! And doesn’t he have good looking parents?? He is going to be a lady stopper 😉

I love the colors they chose. It goes so well for him.

Offering newborn photography in Wilmington, North Carolina but also serving the greater east North Carolina such as Hampstead, Sneads Ferry, Jacksonville and more.

For more information on booking a maternity or newborn session with me be sure to visit my details page and then contact me.

Posted on March 15, 2022February 20, 2023 by Kristy Romero

The sweetest little guy! Meet Reid. Doesn’t he just melt your heart? This sweet family first came in for their ultrasound with Unique Ultrasound and I am so happy they came back for his newborn photo session with me! We got the sweetest images of him and then added mom and dad with him. I just love his squishy rolls. 🙂

I also included his ultrasound images. A sweet before and after.

Be sure to click on Unique Ultrasound link so that you can schedule a glimpse of your little one and then we would love to meet them earth side ;).

For more information on booking a newborn session with me be sure to contact me HERE

Posted on March 1, 2022February 20, 2023 by Kristy Romero

If a newborn photographer was asked if they had a bucket list…this would be it. I love photographing multiples! Although I have done triplets before, they have never been this little and so sleepy! Oh my goodness! These sweet baby girls were perfection. They did so good and they came to me with the sweetest story. Mom told me that twins run in her family but wasn’t aware that she would pass that up with having three baby girls. AND…nope… no IVF for her! Here is her story in her words:

“Before taking a pregnancy test, I just knew I was pregnant. The morning sickness and food aversions began really early at approximately 5 weeks. On the 8th week, my pregnancy symptoms progressively got worse, along with major headaches, heavy congestion, nausea, dizzy spells and feeling weak to the point where I was bedridden. After a day and a half of not leaving the room, my partner and I decided to go to the ER to check on my baby since I had still not seen a doctor for the initial visit. Hindsight, I should have known my body was just being attacked by triple the hormones since my two daughters and partner never got sick. Upon arriving to the ER, I had just turned 9 weeks when we found out we were expecting three babies. The attached link shows a video of our announcement to his family and includes the story. We hope it gives you a good laugh!”

Here is a sweet video when they announced them to the family:

ANNOUNCEMENT

The girls were born with a scheduled c-section at 33+0 weeks on 01/11/2022.
Enid (fraternal triplet) weighed 3lbs 14oz, Emma (identical twin) weighed 3lbs 7oz, and Ellis (identical twin) weighed 3lbs 9 oz

Here is the sonogram given to us at the ER letting us know we weren’t having just one baby, nor two… but three babies! 🙂

Here are her scans: