There is a tendency to think of a newborn session as being about the baby — which makes complete sense, because a brand new baby is a pretty compelling subject. But some of my favorite images from newborn sessions have very little to do with the baby at all, and everything to do with the family that just completely transformed around them.
Motherhood is one of those seasons that feels like it will last forever while you’re in it — and then somehow, before you know it, it’s already behind you. The baby weight you carried, the way your toddler reached for your hand, the chaos and the tenderness and the exhaustion all tangled up together — these are the things worth documenting, even when (especially when!) life feels too busy and too messy to think about photos.
Motherhood sessions with big kids are honestly so much fun to photograph. You’re past the phase of needing constant snacks, distractions, and backup plans, and what you get in return is personality. Real conversation, inside jokes, quick hugs, a little sass… it’s a completely different kind of connection, and it translates beautifully in photos.
LOVING THESE IMAGES?
Hi, I'm Hannah! I'm obsessed with creating the best images for every single client I work with, and empowering other creatives to do the same. I'm also a wife and mom to four, and the work I do is rooted in my own experiences of growing and loving and raising a family. Want gorgeous images that go deeper than pretty? Click the button below.