Why an in-home session? Featuring a newborn session in Rochester, MN

You know when you look at photos of your childhood, and that rush of nostalgia comes at you? That’s what I want you to be able to gift to your family.

As a photographer specializing in capturing life’s most endearing moments, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the magic of newborn sessions firsthand.

And before I dive into this, please don’t get me wrong- I absolutely love studio sessions as well as on location. But there is just something about the intimacy of in-home newborn sessions that holds my heart. One of my very favorite things is getting to photograph you in your home. It’s your safe space and everyone seems to relax just a bit more when they are in their familiar surroundings.

Here are just a few reasons you should invite your photographer into your home during those first few weeks of you new babe’s life.

1. Comfort and Convenience: One of the most significant advantages of an in-home newborn session is the unparalleled comfort and convenience it offers. Parents often find it challenging to venture out with their newborns, especially in the early days. When you bring a new baby home, sometimes the last thing you want to think about is packing a bag, wondering what all to bring into a studio, and the time and travel. More often then not, we are on baby’s time and it can be a long session which can stress out any other siblings, and parents.

2. Authenticity and Personalization: Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where families feel most at ease. By conducting the session in the comfort of their own space, you have the opportunity to capture genuine moments in a familiar environment. From cuddling on the couch to tender moments in the nursery, every image exudes authenticity and reflects the family’s unique personality and style.

3. Meaningful Storytelling: In-home lifestyle sessions provide a beautiful opportunity to tell a meaningful story through your photos. Each room in the house holds significance, whether it’s the babe’s room where countless hours of bonding take place or the cozy corner where bedtime stories come to life. By incorporating these personal touches into the session, you create a visual narrative that speaks volumes and resonates deeply with the family for years to come.

4. Flexibility and Adaptability: Babies operate on their schedule, and flexibility is key when it comes to capturing those precious moments. In-home sessions offer the flexibility to work around the baby’s feeding and sleeping patterns, ensuring a stress-free experience for everyone involved. Whether it’s a midday nap or a spontaneous cuddle session, you have the freedom to adapt to the baby’s needs, resulting in authentic and heartfelt images.

5. Memories for a Lifetime: Perhaps the most significant benefit of an in-home lifestyle newborn session is the timeless memories it creates. These images serve as cherished mementos of this chapter in your life, preserving the love, joy, and innocence of the newborn stage. Being able to recall what the nursery looked like, before the toddler toys move-in. The calm moments snuggling in the rocker. All of those small details seem to get taken away by time way too quickly.

In a quick recap – an in home session is an opportunity to capture the essence of family life in its purest form. Let your babes be able to recall those first memories through photographs. This session is one of my all-time favorites. It shows the big transition of a toddler going from the only babe, to big brother. The ever-changing routines of a new family of four, and just the little glimpses of this chapter in this family’s story.