Richmond newborn photographer | MJ’s Photography
I am still swooning over Virginia in purple. She rocked her newborn session with MJ’s Photography. I knew this image was going to be a favorite because of that little smile on her face. This one printed beautifully and I know mom is enjoying looking at it every day in her home.
This newborn pose is one of my favorites, it is called the potato sack. Don’t ask me who comes up with these names. I do think this one fits the pose perfectly though!
MJ’s photography is a Richmond newborn photographer and I am fully trained in posing your newborn. When I am photographing your baby, safety is the number one priority.
It’s important to know the difference between a lifestyle newborn photographer and a posed newborn photographer. You don’t want to book the wrong one!
Lifestyle newborn portraits
Your little one’s nursery is typically where these portraits take place. Moments are captured in your little one’s crib, casually with mom and dad in the nursery, or even wrapped in their favorite blanket. There is little to no posing, hence lifestyle. These photographers typically do not bring props or outfits. I am not a lifestyle newborn photographer, but can refer you to a great one if that is your vision for your newborn.
Posed newborn portraits
These portraits will most likely take place in a studio space. A studio setting helps keep lighting consistent because lighting is key in these sessions. Most professionals will provide all of the newborn props, newborn outfits, and backdrops. They also should be trained in posing your newborn. These sessions typically take 2-3 hours.
I truly enjoy being a posed newborn photographer. Each newborn is different, as we know. Some prefer their legs up, some prefer them to be down. Other babies like to be swaddled up nice and tight, while the other half of the babies are completely fine laying uncovered. Each session is different and a professional newborn photographer will get a feel for exactly how your baby will pose.
Virginia went into a variety of posing. I love the color palette that her mommy chose!
Customizing your newborn’s session based on your preferred color palette is another thing that I do. I always try to include your newborn’s nursery colors in their session. When it comes to choosing your favorite portrait for a finished Fine Art Canvas or print, it will match perfectly to their nursery decor.
Virginia’s mom and dad requested this setup below. It is gorgeous!
We photographed big sister Lilly with antlers and they wanted them included in Virginia’s session as well. I just love how these turned out.
I always include some black and white images in my clients gallery. Their simplicity really draws you into the image. You focus all on your little one’s face and not on the colors and distractions around them.
MJ | Richmond newborn photographer
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