Category Archives: Newborns

Newborn Lifestyle Photography

Otto Wolfgang

I’m often asked about the difference of newborn lifestyle photography verses a session that takes place in studio. If you’re reading this and curious too – look no further, this in-home lifestyle session should answer all your questions.

I make it a goal of mine to make each session as relaxed as possible, but these lifestyle sessions will always have a hand up because whatever baby is doing is what we photograph. Very little posing is done, instead we focus on nursery details, cuddles and new fingers and toes.

The next question I get is ‘which do you like better?’ I can’t answer that. They are so different to me, that I love them both for completely different reasons. So I consider myself pretty dang lucky that I have clients who fulfill each request for me!

Newborn Lifestyle Photography

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Piper Josephine

Piper was officially (and unknowingly), the last newborn I photographed in my previous studio space. Since moving, I’ve been playing catch up with online galleries, blogs and studio life in general. But looking back on these images fills me with so much joy. To know so much can change in 3 months time is a great reason to KEEP WORKING!

And to think, this sweet babe has also changed so much in 3 months! All the more reason to take photographs regularly and enjoy your life in this very moment. I don’t know how to express any differently than I’ve been doing so for the past 5+ years, how important I believe photographs to be. At least not in words. My heart knows how. But sharing from the heart and really having people hear you is HARD!

But you know who hears me… parents. Especially the ones who have been in for family pictures and return again for second, third and even fourth sessions. The value they put on photographs does not escape me. I’m so grateful there are people out there who love photos just as much as photographers do. To be called upon to help remember joyful memories in one’s lifetime is the greatest honor. Paul and Allison, thank you for asking me into your joyful story!

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Beau James

I feel as if I’ve been repeating myself quite a bit lately. Don’t read that as irritation at all! I have been repeating my joy for products, sessions and clients so much lately as I transition into a new chapter for Caitlin Claire Studio. As many of you know, I moved into a new studio space February 1st and have been running full speed since. This fresh reality has me vocalizing all of my internal thoughts to you, the clients and followers, with even more passion than before. I’m finding it very valuable to share the whole picture with those who care to follow along.

Today, I’m sharing once again my happiness from in-home newborn sessions. I like to offer clients different options for session types because we are not all the same, not even close…

Jim and Jenni welcomed baby Beau into their world on January 1, 2019 in the most surprising way. (You should definitely head to their Instagram post to read the fun story!)  When first confirming their newborn session with me, they leaned towards an in studio session but quickly changed their minds as the time drew nearer. I’m so glad they did! Beau’s nursery is one of the cutest I’ve seen and photographing all the personal touches was very special. You don’t need to have a perfectly finished nursery to schedule a lifestyle newborn session though, sometimes the favorite images are captured snuggled in bed or in an unfinished office space. Take a peek for yourself!

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