Welcome home, Kiara! I had the joy of capturing Kiara’s lifestyle newborn session at their Troy NY home. Mom and Dad recently moved into their home after spending many months designing and customizing their dream home, and it was the most perfect spot for Baby Kiara’s first portrait session.

One of the reasons that I love photographing lifestyle newborn sessions is that I adore the idea of looking back through an album with your baby, showing them the nursery that you lovingly decorated for them, talking to them about how you loved to cozy up with them and snuggle on the couch, and letting them see what their house (and their family!) looked like when they were smaller.

Lifestyle newborn sessions offer a relaxed and intimate peek into your lives at home with your new baby. Unlike my studio sessions, we focus on capturing organic moments in the comfort of your own space, allowing you to fully embrace the beauty of those early days as a new parent. There’s no need to worry about packing up all of the baby essentials, dealing with the stress of a car ride, or managing a baby’s schedule on the go. Instead, you can simply relax in your own home while I capture the soft, everyday moments that make this time so special.

One of the greatest perks of a lifestyle session is that it provides a comfortable setting for not just the newborn, but for siblings and even pets. Toddlers and older children often feel more at ease in their own environment, which allows them to be themselves in front of the camera, resulting in more relaxed images. With the familiar surroundings of home, the entire family can truly relax and enjoy the experience, making the session feel less like a photo shoot and more like a special moment captured in time. Although Kiara didn’t have any siblings to worry about, her parents were able to fully relax into being in their beautiful new home with their darling new baby. It was a gorgeous and easy experience for them and her because of it all!

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