Can we talk about how gorgeous this baby girl is?! Seriously! All that beautiful hair and those lashes making the Maybelline girls jealous! Olivia’s newborn photography in Fort Lauderdale was full of personality from the very start.
She actually arrived bright eyed and awake, not wanting to miss a single thing now that she was Earthside! Do we aim for sleepy newborn photos during my newborn sessions? Yes! Do we ALSO sometimes get incredible awake shots if baby doesn’t sleep the entire time? Also, yes! Keep reading to see how her session turned out!
Olivia was two weeks at her session. Take a peek at another baby girl’s newborn photos at 8 days old!
A Calm and Beautiful Start to This Fort Lauderdale Newborn Photography Session in South Florida
Like I said, our sweet little Olivia came in wide-eyed and curious for session! From the very beginning, she was more fascinated with my big studio light than with the idea of a nap. Luckily, she was calm, content, and chill so I was still able to attempt some newborn posing and get some great awake images.
But that’s the beauty of newborn photography- I meet babies exactly where they are. With a bit of extra patience, extra snuggles from mom, and time to let her settle, we ended up with a gorgeous gallery that included both awake shots and classic sleepy poses.
She literally looked like a doll. Could she be any cuter?
Curious what my baby boy sessions look like? Take a peek at a baby boy newborn photography session here from one Florida family!
Inside Olivia’s Fort Lauderdale Newborn Photography: All the Poses, Props & Palette
Olivia’s session started with some natural bare-baby shots in the side-laying pose, and from there I pulled in a few of my favorite props: a floral bucket and a white wooden cradle bed.
Mom had requested neutrals, so we styled everything with soft tones and accented with my dried floral headbands from Vanilla Lullaby. All my clients fill out a pre-session questionnaire so I get to know what colors and props they are drawn to.
One of my favorite parts of her gallery was the grey knit onesie setup- to say my newborns look adorable in this doesn’t even begin to cover it. During that set up I captured some beautiful macro shots that all my clients love. I’m talking all those sweet newborn details- her eyelashes, fingers, toes- what moms never want to forget.
If you’re local, you can see more about my Fort Lauderdale family, newborn, and maternity photography here. I offer photography services to families all around Miami, Florida and South Florida.
How I Get Those Newborn Poses-Safely & Gently
Whenever parents ask, “How do you get babies to pose like that?” my answer always begins with safety.
As a professional newborn photographer in South Florida with more than 14 years experience, I can tell you first hand how important safety is when posing these little ones. I have taken multiple posing safety classes and courses (both in-person and online) and just recently took my infant CPR class at the Orchid Nest.
On top of this, I have also taken multiple newborn photography posing workshops- one of my favorites being with Amy McDaniels of Dewdrops Photography. During these workshops, we spend two full days, back to back, working with newborn models, and I am training specifically how to pose and wrap a newborn safely to create beautiful newborn pictures. Parents, please choose a newborn photographer who is trained and experienced in handling your sweet newborn.
Looking for all the information on the when to book, safety precautions I take and my style for newborn photography? Check out my newborn photography sessions.
Booking Your Newborn Photography Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
If you’re thinking about booking newborn photography in Fort Lauderdale, or wondering what to expect at my studio and your newborn photoshoot experience, I’d love to chat. I know there are many newborn photographers in the South Florida area, but newborn photography is my passion. As a professional photographer of newborns, babies and children since 2011, creating a relaxed, safe space for your baby’s first portraits is what I do best.
Looking for newborn images of your sweet baby? I’d love to welcome you and your family into my studio.
When you’re ready, book your session with me and I’ll send you all the pricing and details. You might be reading this late into the night, with your baby sleeping on your chest, or you are still expecting and dreaming of your sweet baby’s arrival. What ever stage you are at, lets plan a session to capture those newborn moments for your family.
