DFW Premier Lifestyle Newborn Photography

Congratulations, Mama!! You did it! You brought that baby into this world and you want to remember all those little details that you might be missing in the middle of newborn life (aka sleep deprivation). I feel you. Completely. I had 3 kids in 3 years and my kids were all terrible sleepers. Here it is, 4 and a half years later, and I just now feel like I’m just starting to come out from “mombie” land. (get it??? Zombie+mom=mombie!)
Now you want to commemorate this amazing new season of yours and your family’s lives with a Lifestyle Newborn Session? Amazing!

But, maybe you’re saying to you have a younger sibling waiting to greet you at home and you’re not sure if you can. Or perhaps you’re worried about the interaction/reaction that the new “big” sibling is going to have. And, maybe you think you shouldn’t even try because it won’t work. Or that you don’t want to burden anyone else with that issue.

Mama – I say in this love. NO! You’re not a burden. And YES! You need that session!

Reset Expectations

Listen, I’ve been where you are. I’ve had a YOUNG 1 year old waiting at home for me as we we had our 2nd baby. I’ve had all the worries about whether he was going to be a good big bro to his new baby sister. I remember trying to prep him with all the “be gentle” exercises, trying to explain to him that another little human was on the way, & even getting a baby doll. Unquestionably, the transition was tough.

By the way, it just didn’t work for us lol. And, it has taken about 2 years for them to even become frenemies. So, believe me when I say “I GET IT”. Because, I really do.

As a photographer and fellow Mama, I do NOT expect the big brother or sister to be ecstatic. If they are, FANTASTIC! But, if they aren’t, No Big Deal. Seriously. We will work with what is going on in the moment.

Sometimes, as Mamas, we can get caught up in the moment, especially after scrolling your Facebook feed or Pinterest, and seeing how all the new big brothers and sisters are just perfectly cute together, and we think we have to have it all together (even after giving birth). GIRL NO. 🤎

Your Newborn Session will be all about YOUR NEW FAMILY

Your family dynamic is special, unique, and perfectly imperfect. Not every sibling is going to relish their new role right away, and that’s ok. Let them ease into their role as they can. In fact, let’s switch up the Lifestyle Newborn Session narrative just a little bit.

Newborn Sessions are to showcase your first moments together as this new family with another bundle of joy. And, please let me assure you, IT WILL BE BEAUTIFUL.

Yes – even if New Big Brother or Sister doesn’t want to hold the new baby.
Yes – even if they don’t want to kiss the new baby.
Yes – even if they don’t even want to acknowledge the new baby’s existence.

I promise that at the end of that season, you are going to regret not preserving those moments. It is an incredibly stressful, tough, rewarding season that is so easy to forget (I am speaking from experience). It’s the old, but true, adage. Babies don’t keep. And, even the memories sometimes fade. Newborn Sessions allow you to relive and keep those memories alive. So, please don’t let reluctant older siblings take away the experience. I am here to tell you that the session is worth it – no matter what!