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Rhode Island Fresh 48 Session | Rhode Island Newborn Photographer

There are many things I have missed during the pandemic. Obviously the personal list is long and extensive. But the business list side of things has a few as well. And Fresh 48 hospital sessions is a major one. Although some clients have still welcomed me into their homes for newborn and family sessions, no one controls what the hospital allows and doesn’t allow. And obviously the safety of their patients is of the utmost importance. So for well over a year now visitors have not been allowed on the hospital floors. And one of the casualties has been the itty bitty teeny baby sessions.

So today to celebrate them being back / coming back, I finally (!) am blogging one of my favorite Fresh 48 sessions. This one took place down in South County’s maternity ward which features amaaaazing rooms with lots of light and high ceilings. Not all of the hospitals I am fortunate enough to shoot in have this setup but here it was perfect that day. Although normally I do these sessions within the first 48 hours after birth, sometimes, we go a little longer. Reasons might be a c-section mama just doesn’t feel quite up to it yet, or hospital rules, or a NICU stay or a bunch of other things. For this session baby was just over 50 hours old but still a teeny new perfect peanut.

Often people will ask “why do a Fresh 48 if I am doing a newborn?” Let me tell you – I adore the details I can get in Fresh 48s that I cannot get anywhere else That super wrinkled skin fresh from amniotic fluid, the hospital bracelet, the umbilical clamp, hospital blankets and bassinets, fresh raw emotions from parents. So many things are only there for those first few three or four days that will never be a part of them again. That is why you do them. That is why I love them.

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Beach Maternity Session | 33 weeks in Rhode Island

Beach maternity sessions are very very popular here in Rhode Island. It makes sense – we are the Ocean State after all!! But even though they are popular, I still absolutely adore them. Beach maternity sessions in the summer especially are just so beautiful. As the time gets later, families begin to leave and open sand is easier to find. But most importantly, sunset changes the sky and water color as it goes. On good days we can get pink and purple skies and the colors can just be amazing. Even when we do beach maternity sessions outside of summer, it still provides a beautiful backdrop for images. Certainly there is nothing more classic Rhode Island than the ocean. 🙂

P&M chose my most popular location for beach maternity sessions – Second Beach in Newport. I love it because it offers two similar yet very different looks. We began up top at Purgatory Chasm and did some images on the wide expanse of rocks overlooking the ocean, then were able meander into the woods for some greenery images. After that we made our way down to the beach. Because they had booked my deluxe maternity session option, she was able to change into a different outfit for the beach images. As a result we were able to add such fantastic variety to their gallery! And that sunset I mentioned earlier? It was glorious that evening. (In addition at Second you have the added bonus of the sun setting over the hill behind St. George’s school so you can also get some really beautiful backdrops to your images as it gets later. And because of the wide expanse of the beach, we can even shoot after sunset if needed!) P&M were an absolute delight to work with. They were so very in love with each other and just radiated excitement for the arrival of their baby girl.

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Newborn Photos Rhode Island | Baby Nora

Oh newborn photos. How much I absolutely love love love doing them. Without doubt, it’s my favorite type of session out of all that I offer. There is just something special about the sessions. It’s a brand new time in a family’s life that goes so quickly.

Mom contacted me after seeing one of my fusion videos that I make for my storyteller session clients. She said she absolutely needed to have that. They were welcoming their fourth child – and their first girl. Three adorable, loving big brothers, so excited to meet her 🙂

We started the session in the master bedroom where I really love to do my images. It’s comfortable and cozy and allows everyone to relax. What’s more it’s almost always easy to throw a blanket over everything and pile on! We did images of everyone together, as well as each sibling individually. It’s so important to me to provide that one on one time with new siblings during newborn photos. There is something really special about that new bond. Usually they don’t get alone time with the new baby so I love what I can capture there. I often even (if they’re old enough) kick mom and dad out while I work with them so the images are a complete surprise!

Later we headed outside as the weather was gorgeous that day. I always take the chance to do images outside if I can!! After that, we came back in and it was time for baby Nora to star in the show. We chose a gorgeous pink blanket and wraps that complimented her coloring in order to do beautiful simple baby images.

Family Photography Rhode Island | The W. Family

One of the things I love the most about my job is the longevity of client relationships. I have said it before, but I am so lucky. It is a privilege to do family photography. Even more so, to be asked back again and again by families over the years. And I treasure the chance to do their family photos as they grow and change. The W family is no different. Having worked with them since their oldest was an adorable little six month old, this was a continuation of our sessions together. I have seen them add one sibling, and then another. To grow individually and as a family. And I have been so lucky that they choose me to document it all.

This session we met up in a local field and traipsed all over the place to find gorgeous locations for their images. We got such an incredible variety of images. From rich sun drenched photos, to the amazing foliage, to gorgeous and simple backlighting. Also, moms’s outfit choices? Perfection!! I loved the mix of the mustard and olive with the blues of the denim. Coupled with their adorableness, the color palette worked absolutely perfectly with the gorgeous fall setting around us. We had so much fun walking, and chatting, and playing games. And the kids were such a delight – being familiar with me is a definite aid!

Family photography doesn’t have to be stiff and serious. We have so much fun during my sessions and I always come home with a full heart (and often a sore back!).

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CHOOSING A LENS FOR YOUR CAMERA

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How to buy choose a camera lens Rhode Island Photographer

In a previous post, I wrote all about choosing a camera. But when you get a camera body, you will also need a lens! Have you ever stopped and looked at camera lenses? You see all sorts of funky letters and numbers like Canon 85mm f/1.4. Or Nikon 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G VR. It’s all gobbledygook until you understand a few basic things on choosing a lens for your camera. When it comes to choosing a lens to go with the body of the camera you bought (this only applies to DSLR and Mirrorless because remember that point and shoots have one fixed lens) there are many choices out there. So. Many. So I am going to try and help break it down a bit. There are more factors that go into purchasing one but I want to keep this on a pretty basic level! You can always email me if you have more specific questions. And as I said in my previous post, I am a professional photographer, I am not a professional camera retailer so I will make some errors somewhere along the way, I am sure!

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Amy Ro Photography specializes in beautiful on-location, lifestyle maternity, newborn, baby & family photography. Based in Cumberland, RI and serving clients in Rhode Island and select areas of Massachusetts & Connecticut, including Foxboro, Wrentham, North Attleboro, Bellingham, Milton, Natick and all of the south shore area into Boston. Sessions are also available in Avon, West Hartford, Farmington, Newington, Madison and Guilford, Connecticut as well as shoreline towns throughout Eastern Connecticut.