Raleigh Wake Forest Newborn Lifestyle Photography – Jackson

Such a sweet session this was celebrating the arrival of their first baby. He was also just so content and happy to sleep the entire session – I couldn’t believe it. Newborns usually like to sleep but every once in a while they are wide awake for their portraits. Sweet little Jackson just dreamed away the entire time. It was also great to have his grandma there – grandparents can be such a big help during newborn sessions. It’s always great to have extra help after having a baby. Jackson’s room was decorated super cute, and I’m glad we got a sweet image of him yawning in his crib.

According to Mom…

What was the first thing you thought when you saw your baby for the first time? I was so overwhelmed with emotions. I just thought he was the most beautiful baby that I’ve ever seen (yes, I am biased :-). It was the happiest moment of my life.

What was your favorite part of our session together? You were so fun to work with. You had a great sense of humor, but were also very professional, efficient and talented. It was really convenient to have you come to us. Getting places with a newborn is NO JOKE!

How did you prepare baby for our session? I read through your tips and I looked at the pictures you had online to know what I liked. Much to my husband’s dismay, I ran out to the store to get us a few neutral colored shirts that looked nice together. I pulled out our favorite wraps and blankets. I also woke the baby up an hour before the shoot and fed him right before, so he’d be nice and sleepy.

How was your experience having your newborn photographed? Were you nervous or worried before? The experience was great! We were just excited to have pictures of the baby and our new family being taken, no worries at all. The session was wonderful and the pictures exceeded our expectations.

What would be your advice to someone getting newborn photographs taken? I highly recommend putting your newborn into what my husband and I like to call a “milk coma” (feed him or her right before), so that your baby is nice and sleepy. Think through if there are any special blankets or props that you’d like in the pictures and have them out and ready. Becky is a really talented photographer so if there is something specific you would like let her know, but trust her and you won’t be disappointed.

Did you have a sentimental item at our session? No, but my mom was in town. I know Grandma was excited that she got to have a professional picture taken with her first grandchild.

Was there a sentimental item in your nursery or parts of your nursery that we photographed that are special to you? Yes, we had a custom made shelf made (from Etsy). The picture of it turned out great.

How would you describe your perfect Saturday as a family? It would start with a FULL night of sleep.We’d make a big breakfast together, take a long walk with the dog at the park, do something relaxing (make a fire, hang out on our swing on the deck, etc.), and maybe watch a movie and get take out or have over a few friends for dinner.

Any advice to other families picking our wardrobe or preparing for family portraits? Go neutral and simple. Don’t wear something real trendy or someday you’ll wonder what you were thinking when you put on your outfit that day.

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Rebecca Keller is a Raleigh Newborn Photographer and Wake Forest Newborn Photographer. Contact Rebecca Keller Photography for more information about Raleigh Wake Forest Newborn Lifestyle Photography.