The birth of your baby is a gigantic life moment. Finally, after months of waiting, you’re able to see and hold your miracle. And yet, this time is made up of so many seemingly simple details…counting fingers and toes, smoothing downy hair, and taking in every little bit of this new person that’s been entrusted to your care, while they sleep in your arms.
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Read MoreAfter the thrill and excitement of your baby's birth, and before heading home with your baby and developing a new routine to your days, there's a quiet.
And that quiet is what the Fresh 48 photo session captures so artfully.
Read MoreWhen Colleen and Matt sat down with me to discuss their maternity and newborn photo sessions, they were on the fence about including a Fresh 48 session.
They loved the idea of having beautiful photos of their sweet baby's first few hours, but it's such a delicate and emotional time, and with so many unknowns about how the birthing process would go, they were understandably nervous about booking the Fresh 48 portion.
Having never had a Fresh 48 session when my babies were born, I couldn't share my personal experience, but I was able to tell them about Will's.
Read MoreAmanda welcomed Baby Joshua in the early morning hours at Dar a Luz Birthing Center. Just a few short hours after he entered the world, he was able to come home with his family.
(I don't know about you, but that sounds heavenly to me!)
So instead of the traditional hospital setting that marks most Fresh 48 Sessions, I photographed a glimpse of Joshua's first few sweet hours and his brand-new, newborn features in the comfort of his parents' bedroom, right after his dad got home from work.
Joshua was incredibly alert. He would gaze at his mama - and even into the camera - with such intensity, it took my breath away.
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