Why baby led newborn sessions are so important

Are you looking for an experienced and safe newborn photographer in Northern Virginia? You came to the right place! I’m so glad you’re here! So let’s talk about baby led newborn sessions. What does that mean? Baby-led photography simply means I follow the cues and prompts from you and your baby to ensure we’re meeting all your little ones needs during your newborn session. Rather than follow a rigid schedule of shots, I work WITH your baby’s natural cues to achieve natural and beautiful images of your family. Over the years, my experiences have shown that the more attentive I can be to you and your baby's needs, the more beautiful your photographs turn out.

mom and dad looking down at newborn baby boy at an inhome newborn session in Northern Virginia

newborn baby boy wrapped and sleeping on bed at an inhome newborn session in Northern Virginia

newborn baby eye lash close up at an inhome newborn session in Northern Virginia

With that in mind, I listen to the baby’s cues and by doing that, will determine what poses and rooms we start in. If baby is awake and calm when I first arrive, I tackle the sibling shot right off the bat. When I walk into a home with an awake and fussy baby, we start with parents holding baby. Sometimes your newborn might want to eat right away. That’s when I capture feeding photographs or work on capturing details of the nursery. Baby led means there is no right or wrong order for an in-home newborn session.

mom looking down smiling at her newborn baby boy at an inhome newborn session in northern Virginia

mom kissing newborn baby boy forehead at an newborn session in Northern northern virginia

I always tell my mom’s that each baby is different, and have different needs. Some babies sleep through the whole session, some babies are gassy and are awake the whole time. Listening to their cues will determine which poses and shots I will capture. That’s why I always say each session is SO unique. Not one session has been the same as the other, and because of that, it makes for a more memorable experience.

newborn baby boy sleeping on bed at an newborn session in Northern Virginia

newborn baby boy sleeping on bed at an inhome newborn session in Northern Virginia

mom breastfeeding her newborn baby boy at a newborn session in Northern Virginia

Thank you Nikki and Tom for allowing me to capture your sweet son, he is so precious, and look forward to watching him grow and can’t wait to capture your family in the future.

I hope this blog post has made finding a Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer more easier, or at least put you at ease in knowing your precious baby is in good hands. I offer maternity and newborn photography services in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. I am located in Ashburn, Virginia. If you like my work, please be sure to show your support by liking my page on Facebook and following me on Instagram.