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First time parents welcome baby boy | Tampa Newborn Photographer

I loved meeting these first time parents and getting to see the newfound joy between them and their new baby. This family was so sweet with their baby boy during their newborn photos. Mom chose the colors blue, grey, white, and tan because his nursery was decorated in those colors with a whale theme. So, when I read all about his nursery I was so excited for this in home newborn session.

My favorite part of a newborn session, besides the baby photography, is planning the session around the colors that my clients choose. I spend a good amount of time carefully choosing colors and creating color palettes based off mama’s wishes. All of my props, newborn wraps, and more for baby Tate are from the Newborn Client Closet for this session.

Newborn baby boy swaddled in blue with his family during newborn session by LB Photography in Tampa.

As you can see, this baby boy’s nursery is absolutely perfect and looks like it is straight of of pinterest! Their newborn photography collection included baby posing as well as lifestyle newborn posing that was done in their nursery. I love this option of being able to document their first room in their newborn session.

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Newborn baby boy swaddled in blue held by dad by newborn photographer tampa florida

Parents cuddling their Newborn baby boy swaddled in blue during newborn photography session by LB Photography in Tampa.

The next few collages are the posed, studio newborn portion of the session. All of the posed newborn work is done in my client’s home! You can read more about our Tampa Newborn Photography sessions here and how I bring everything I need to my clients so they don’t have to leave their homes. Depending on the newborn photo collection you choose, you can typically expect newborn prop images and newborn studio posed images.

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Posed studio newborn photography of baby boy in white and blue by tampa baby photography lb photography

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If you are excited to learn more about our Tampa Newborn photography session please find out more below!

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Tampa Newborn Photo Session Prep Guide

What every parent needs to know before their Newborn Photo Session.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are here on this preparation guide, chances are you have booked me for baby photos in the Tampa area!

I am so honored to be documenting this special season in your family’s life. The first few weeks and month of your new baby’s life are going to fly by in a blur. I have put together this prep guide so you will be prepared for your newborn session.

Please have available:

Essentials: Burp cloths, wipes, a pacifier just in case I need them!
Put your baby in easy to remove clothing. Avoid restrictive clothing or anything that will unsettle baby to remove. Please avoid socks and hats that will leave lines on baby’s skin. It is harder to edit out of your photos.
Eating: If bottle feeding, please have an extra ready. Sometimes babies will cluster-feed when they are new, meaning they will eat more frequent small meals because their tummies cannot hold a lot. If you are nursing, please try and avoid spicy and acidic foods the night before as to not upset baby’s tummy.
A place for me to set up – I will be bringing a small, low posing table for baby’s images as well as some props, and a light kit. I will beed about a 8foot area with an outlet.

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The day of your session:

Keep baby stimulated and awake the hour before I come. This will help baby sleep well during their session. We want your baby to be able to go into a deep sleep so we can safely pose and move to each set.
Bathe baby in a warm bath. While you are keeping baby awake, it is recommended that you use part of the time to give baby a warm bath. This will help prep them to start getting ready to sleep. It also makes sure their hair is clean and that eyes and nose are free of sleepies and boogers.
Feed baby right before I get there. When your baby has been kept awake, then bathed, and fed it is the winning combination for a sleepy baby. Their little tummies will be full and they will be able to sleep longer.
Warm your home. Baby’s like warm to help them sleep. Please warm your home up (no matter what season) to keep baby warm and toasty during their session. I will be transitioning them into different wraps and setups so keeping it warm will keep them asleep while I change them. (78-80 degrees is perfect)
Lighting. Please make sure shades are open and all overhead lights are off for your family portion. For the posed newborn portion, I will be bringing a light setup.

during the session:

I bring the studio to you. I will need a 8ft area in the main part of your home to setup my lighting, props, baby Shusher, and workstation. I will need access to an outlet as well.
No need to prepare things for baby. I will bring wraps, hats, headbands, and all the things I will need for their newborn photos based on the colors you chose in your questionnaire.
Baby led session These sessions are 100% baby led. I will gently pose baby and wrap them, but if they are not happy with a certain pose we will go to the next. I never force anything.

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Timeline:

I start with baby poses – I will work through the baby’s posed part of the session first. So, if your collection includes family images, those will be last. I always tell my client’s to use that time to have coffee and get ready at their leisure.
Next, is family posing. If your collection includes family images, I will use the next portion to pose baby with any siblings and family. I will gently guide you during this portion and This will be the quickest portion of the session.

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Mother and father embracing their newborn child during tampa newborn photography session. Author is discussing why you should skip hospital newborn photos and book a newborn photographer instead.

Hospital newborn photos: 3 reasons to skip them

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Maybe you’re not sure whether you should have hospital newborn photos taken or book a newborn photography session. Today, I will discuss why you should skip photography in the hospital and book your own photographer. After all, I think this will help you receive the best memories for your family and a better experience instead. Having a newborn baby is an exciting time for your family. You’ve been waiting months and preparing your nursery and dreaming of what they will look like. Chances are, you have probably already thought about documenting this time for your family. Read on to see the 3 reasons why you should skip that hospital photographer and book your own!

Father kissing his newborn baby girl during tampa newborn photography session. Author is discussing why you should skip hospital baby pictures and book a newborn photographer instead.

Reason 1: Lack of comfort

As a mama myself, I remember those first couple days after having a baby. Everything is a total blur and you just want to go home. People are visiting, doctors are coming in to check on things, and everything is overwhelming. First, for these special memories you probably want a little bit of comfort. Booking your own photographer means you can go home, take a shower, put on some makeup on. It also means, that you will be able to choose outfits other than the outfit you packed for the hospital. There’s little time to prep to where you feel YOUR best! Ultimately, skipping the hospital newborn photos means you can go home and plan your dream newborn session where you will feel more comfortable.

Mother and father smiling at each other while holding their newborn baby girl during tampa newborn photography session. Author is discussing why you should skip newborn hospital pictures and book a newborn photographer instead.

Reason 2: No Customization

Here we are going to compare and contrast hospital newborn photos vs a newborn photographer that does this professionally. When you book a newborn photographer, you know that you are going to get a customized experience with your wants in mind. During booking, a newborn photographer will ask you questions to get to know you better and work on a shot list that you desire. In contrast, a hospital photographer will not let you customize your session. Their job is to take your pictures, process them, and deliver them. No customization included.

In addition, professional newborn photographers offer props and newborn wraps which elevates the look of your photos drastically. You will also be able to decide where you would feel comfortable having your photos done. The most popular options of location are between a newborn studio look or a lifestyle newborn session done in your own home. However, hospital newborn photos will not include access to different props or wraps nor will it included options of locations. Above all, your whole newborn photography experience should be tailored to what you want because these are your memories.

Family smiling at their newborn baby girl during tampa newborn photography session

Reason 3 – No additional family

Also, right now as we are still in the middle of COVID-19 hospitals have become very strict on their visitor policies. Hospitals have a one visitor policy which leaves little extra room when you have family, but having a newborn added to your family is special to more than just mom and dad. Sometimes there are other siblings and eager grandparents that want to be apart of the photos too. These newborn photos will become part of your legacy of memories. You will hang them on your walls, fill your albums, and share these moments with each year that goes by. Make sure you have all the people you love in your photos!

Read this sweet article by the Huffington Post about Grandparents in the newborn photos!

Newborn baby girl poses for Newborn Photographer Tampa. Author is discussing an why a custom newborn photography session is better than hospital newborn photos.

Finally, this newborn stage is fleeting, so however you decide to document your newborn photos, I hope they will will be special in their own way. Please strongly consider these 3 reasons on why you should skip newborn photography in the hospital and go with a professional photographer to document your newborn images in a way that you’ll cherish for a lifetime!

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Have you ever considered a lifestyle newborn session in your home? Pop on over and Read my blog on why you should consider one.

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Rooney Newborn Session | Tampa Newborn Photographer

Tampa Newborn Lifestyle Session

When clients contact me about upcoming newborn sessions It thrills me to no end to ask for pictures of their nursery, their home, and ask what they are envisioning for this session. Y’all there is just something about babies that makes me so happy!!

So when Jennifer contacted me, she mentioned she had her nursery finished (I can’t wait for you to see it below!) and that she wanted to include her dogs in the newborn session as well.
I love incorporating dogs in sessions especially newborn sessions because they are our babies too! They have a special place in our families and it is so fun to see their personalities shine through when a baby is around.

So, I sent Jennifer a guide of our Newborn Client Wardrobe that includes newborn wraps, newborn hats, and newborn headbands to think about some different options to go with the spaces we would be utilizing in her home and nursery. She chose a pink floral wrap to go with their outfits and their home decor and y’all… Little miss was just adorable in that newborn wrap!

Below you’ll see some Pinterest picture perfect sneaks of their beautiful nursery and sweet Baby Rooney.

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Isn’t it just the cutest? I think so too! Mom did a great job with the decor and the styling of the session. Included in every newborn session is the option to choose a couple different wraps, so that we have different looks for baby.

Newborn session Experience

So, it’s no surprise that I love documenting newborns in their home. I love the relaxing feel of slowing down and photographing beautiful families soaking in their new baby. With the Rooney family it was no different. Mom and Dad moved comfortably about while I photographed just baby and then took turns holding her so that I could get portraits of them with her as well.

We moved between the baby’s nursery, the master bedroom, and the living room areas where the lighting was best. I love that one day when baby is old enough, she will be able to flip through her newborn photos and see her first home documented, the love of her parents, and her sweet dogs shining through these!

Baby Rooney was very calm the entire newborn session and even dozed off for a bit! We got some great sleeping shots of her and you’ll even see below that I was able to capture her smiling too!

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I bet you can’t help but smile when you see those dogs in the pictures with baby 🙂

If you are interested in learning more about a newborn session for your expanding family, please hop on over to the newborn session experience page to learn about the process, when I book newborns, and pricing!

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Honeymoon Island State Park Beach Wedding

This was the most romantic honeymoon island wedding I’ve ever photographed and I can’t wait to show you this gorgeous wedding venue and their day!

Their family and friends gathered around them and put on a gorgeous wedding for them on Honeymoon Island State Park beach. They shopped, they steamed dresses, they did makeup and hair, they planned, and most of all, they celebrated and smothered them in love.

Follow though to read more about their union and some of my favorite highlights of their day!

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Couple kissing during Honeymoon Island Wedding by Wedding photographer in Tampa

getting ready pictures

Make up and hair were done by the talented Ronnilyn Bradley.
Every little detail was perfect down to the gold starfish clip in her hair.

Bride getting her hair done in preperation for Honeymoon Island Wedding by Wedding photographer in Tampa

I think one of the most special parts of the day were the many touches throughout the day that highlighted someone special in their lives that no longer were with them.

They wanted to honor her grandmother during the ceremony, so we added it to her ring pictures. The bible made a perfect backdrop for the bride’s ring especially highlight this key verse about love. The Groom honored his mother by including her portrait charm in the bouquet. As you can see, the portrait of his mother was a beautiful touch to this bouquet of flowers.

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The girl’s suite was full of excitement and fun as they all got ready. Details such as flower crowns, special necklaces, and a Bride being zipped into her gown are so important to a wedding.

Getting ready pictures for Honeymoon Island Wedding by Wedding photographer in Tampa

Portraits of the Bride and Groom

Her color choices were drool worthy with shades of pastel that looked so beautiful on the beach. I am still swooning over them.

Bridal portraits for Honeymoon Island Wedding by Wedding photographer in Tampa

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Sadly, the Groom’s mother has passed on, but the love for her and her life was clear. The Groom’s Aunt honored her in so many beautiful ways and you can see one shown here during her pinning on the groom’s boutonniere.

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The wedding ceremony

And then everyone’s favorite part… the ceremony began!

My most favorite part was the Groom’s face when he saw his beautiful bride coming down the Isle.

Wedding ceremony pictures for Honeymoon Island Wedding by Wedding photographer in Tampa

The Bride and Groom decided to do a blending ceremony to honor the blending of families; The Bride and her daughter to the Groom.

They performed it with colored sand to commemorate this beautiful union.

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The wedding reception

After the wedding ceremony was over, we headed to the Bride’s Father and Step Mother’s home where they had created the most romantic reception area I’ve ever seen!

First dances, the bouquet toss, and cutting of their cake completed the ceremony so nicely!