Being a newborn photographer, I am often meeting new couples and families.  By and large unless it is a second or third baby the families hiring me are coming to me for the first time.  For that reason I offer a pre-session consultation with families.  Obviously, having someone you’ve never met come into your home after one of the biggest events of your life with your brand new baby can be a bit nerve wracking!

When I first met mom for their session consult it was as if we had been friends for years by the end.  She gave me a quick tour of the house so I could plan out where we would do images.  After that, we sat and chatted for quite a while about being pregnant, giving birth, some tips for after, and more.  I always joke that my degree in psychology comes in far handier than a degree in photography ever would have.  Coupled with having done the pregnancy and birth thing three times over and, well, you’re getting so much more than just a newborn photographer.

But with that consult, the goal is to make parents more comfortable.  That way when I come back in a few weeks, it’s not a complete stranger walking through the door.  And this time was absolutely that.  Walking back in and meeting dad and seeing mom again was an instant and easy connection.  I don’t think I have laughed as much as I did during their session together.  I am fortunate to work with so many awesome couples.  Maybe it is my website or how I communicate with them before they book – I don’t know what it is but it works.  They were so relaxed and goofy and just happy.  And baby Luca was perfection.

We did images in both their nursery and the master bedroom and got so many snuggly awesome baby moments.  Doing a storyteller session allowed for everyone to relax and let the session flow naturally.  This choice of session combined with that consult – just *chef’s kiss.*