JOURNAL

In-home newborn sessions are always fun when there’s a toddler sibling involved, and this one for Baby Archer was no exception! I’ve photographed hundreds of children in my career, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to embrace the chaos and let the kids run the show. The best portraits happen when everyone is […]

Congratulations on welcoming a new bundle of joy into your family! Whether you’ve just found out that you’re expecting or counting down the last weeks of your pregnancy, it’s never too soon to start thinking about newborn photography. Preserving those early moments with your newborn is a priceless treasure that you’ll cherish forever. But with […]

Welcoming a new addition to your family is an incredibly special milestone. It’s a time filled with joy, love, and endless cuddles. As new parents, you’ll want to remember every moment of your little one’s first few weeks of life. And what better way to do that than with a newborn photography session? Investing in […]

We don’t get to photograph many lifestyle newborn sessions, but I hope that changes in 2019! Baby Owen arrived two months early and spent quite a bit of time in NICU, so he wasn’t able to travel to the studio. So instead, Leigh and I hopped in the car and paid him a visit! The […]

I’m trying to be better about blogging every single session in 2019, even if it means it goes up a month late – like this one! This year is off to an amazing start for us and I couldn’t be more thankful. If the rest of 2019 is anything like January has been, we’re in […]

After photographing nearly 100 newborns in the past two years, an update to my client prep guide is long overdue! I’m going to tackle this Q&A style to help my clients know exactly what to expect from the experience. Please take the time to read through this post to ensure the best possible outcome for […]

It’s no secret that I hear the words “baby whisperer” A LOT. True, it’s literally my job to know how to soothe newborns and help them sleep. But sadly, my expertise pretty much ends once they’re out of the newborn phase. Through the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, I’ve been able to connect with a […]

Posed newborn portraiture is a relatively modern photography genre. Clients are often first time parents and have rarely even held a newborn, much less know what it’s like to photograph one. To help answer your questions, I’m answering the three biggest ones I get below, as well as breaking down the why behind each one. […]

September was an absolutely incredible month for me and AWP. The studio got a beautiful makeover, I booked two more weddings for next year, and I got to serve some absolutely wonderful new clients. To cap it off, I was fortunate enough to attend a small, in-person workshop with one of the greatest newborn photographers […]

It’s hard to put the power of newborn photography into words, but I’m going to try. My births and post-partum experiences were difficult, physically and mentally, and sadly, I don’t have many happy memories of the early days with my daughters. Before they were born, newborn photography seemed like a frivolous expense. “What do I […]