Newborn Sessions
Quiet moments.
Just as they are.
These sessions are slow, baby-led, and centered on connection. No stiff setups, no overdoing it — just the beauty of this season as it really feels.
Newborn Sessions
In the quiet of,
new beginnings.
That newborn scent. The tiny sighs. The way they curl into your arms like they have always belonged there. Those first weeks are fleeting, tender, and somehow full of everything.
My newborn sessions are soft, simple, and baby-led. Natural light, gentle direction, and a whole lot of patience. No rigid posing. No strict timelines. Just the quiet beauty of new life and the love already surrounding it.
Before long, those tiny fingers will be reaching for the dog bowl and laughing at things that make no sense to anyone else. It all changes faster than you expect. Let’s make sure you remember what it felt like when they fit just right in your arms.
“This life was placed gently in your arms for a reason.”
These sessions are about presence. The real moments. The ones already slipping by.
Black and white photo of a young man in a white t-shirt tenderly holding a sleeping newborn baby.
Small delicate baby feet peek out from under a pink blanket on a gray couch.
Close-up view of dark hair against soft white fur blanket with red clothing visible.
Mother in cream sweater holding sleeping newborn wrapped in cozy blanket.
A tender black and white close-up of tiny baby feet being gently cradled in adult hands.
Parents admiring their smiling newborn baby dressed in blue striped onesie near a bright window.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby with a pacifier, wrapped in a knit blanket, tiny hands folded together.
Smiling young father with glasses tenderly holding and nuzzling his newborn baby in a cozy indoor setting.
The Experience
What to
expect
Here's what a newborn session with me actually looks like — no props, no rushing, no perfectly timed anything.
01
A relaxed pace
We typically spend 1.5–2 hours together — not rushing through a shot list, but following your baby's lead. Fed, settled, and peaceful is the goal. Everything else follows.
02
In your home
There's something about your own space that can't be replicated. Your light, your smell, your things. I come to you — just open the door.
03
Keep it close
Just the people who live there — parents, siblings, maybe a grandparent if they're in town. A calm, quiet space makes a world of difference for a brand new baby.
04
Book early
Newborns are most sleepy and curly in the first 10–14 days. Reach out during your second trimester to hold your spot — once baby arrives, those first weeks go fast.
05
What to wear
Simple and neutral. Soft tones, natural fabrics, nothing too busy. I'll send a full style guide after booking so you feel completely prepared.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping soundly, wrapped in a white swaddle blanket and wearing a striped hospital hat.
Two young girls in matching blue floral dresses lying down with a newborn baby between them smiling.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby with a pacifier, wrapped in a knit blanket, tiny hands clasped together.
Newborn baby lying on back in white floral onesie on light blue blanket, looking to the side.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in mother's arms, wearing a blue and white striped onesie.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby cradled gently in an adults hands, showcasing delicate features and tiny fingers.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully with dark hair visible, dressed in a soft lavender floral outfit on a light blanket.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet peeking out from a soft pink knit blanket on a gray textured surface.
Sleeping newborn baby cradled in mothers arms wearing a teal shirt indoors.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby in striped onesie lying on back with adult hand gently resting on head.
Peaceful newborn baby swaddled in a pink wrap sleeping on a gray sofa.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on a gray surface wearing a striped onesie.
elm — Newborns CTA
Don't Wait Too Long
They grow up
so fast.
Newborn sessions are best within the first two weeks. Book your session before baby arrives so we're ready to go when you are.
Reserve Your Session
Black and white close-up of tiny newborn baby feet wrapped in a knit blanket on a fluffy white surface.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully wrapped in a white knit blanket with a pink pacifier.

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Kind Words
"We had an amazing experience with Erin. She was flexible and able to schedule our session on short notice. She came on time and fully prepared with all of her equipment. She was creative and used what we had on hand to take photos of us. She was great with our kids and managed to get some incredible shots of our 6 year old, who is notoriously difficult to photograph. She gave us a sneak peek within 24 hours and we had the full gallery within a few days. The photos turned out fantastic! We will treasure them for years to come. I highly recommended her and would use her again. Thanks, Erin!"
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