Baby Lyndon :: Lifestyle Newborn Session

I absolutely LOVED this session. This beautiful baby girl is the perfect addition to this sweet family! Dad is definitely out numbered, but I don’t think he minds. I’m sure these little ladies are going to be best friends as they get older. We will see if they all end up being red heads!

I’m so thankful that I was given the privilege to get to know this family. I have been photographing their growing family since 2017. We have shared together and cried together. We have watched each other grow in so many ways. <— THIS.

This is why I love what I do. Those bonds and connections made with clients who become friends is SOOO important. This job is so much more than just taking photos. It’s a mission for me. It’s one of my talents given to me from God. I cherish getting to see my clients and have genuine conversations with them.

Here are a few of my favorites from their lifestyle newborn session. Enjoy!

If you are interested in a lifestyle newborn session, please reach out here or email me at hello@jenndavisphoto.com.

With love, Jennifer

How to Prepare for Your Lifestyle Newborn Session :: Indiana Newborn Photographer

When we had our first baby, we had a lifestyle newborn session. I love the photos from that session. I loved that we didn’t have to pack up to go to a studio for our session. I also loved that we now have photographs of our first home and his nursery.

When I started photographing newborns, I was doing the studio, posed newborn sessions. However, I felt like I was not sharing the full story of those newborns. Now, I only do lifestyle newborn sessions. In this blog post, I am going to share some tips on how to prepare your family for a lifestyle newborn session.

1. Declutter Spaces

I am NOT telling new parents to deep clean their homes. Trust me, you will not notice if there is dust on the baseboards. However, cleaning up items around your house that might be distracting in photos is very important. For example, if you have phone chargers, a glass of water, books, etc. on your nightstand, put them away.

2. Timing

Lifestyle newborn sessions are scheduled for late morning. This time allows everyone to get up and get ready without feeling rushed. I recommend keeping little baby awake and active for the hour before I plan to arrive. One way to keep baby from sleeping would be to remove clothes and just have a diaper on. Then, when I arrive, change the diaper and feed baby so that he or she sleeps during the session.

Late morning is also a good time if you have siblings who still take afternoon naps.

3. Rest & Eat

Make sure everyone in the family gets plenty of good quality sleeps the night before. I know this can be hard for young parents. But, it’s especially a good idea for older siblings.

Making sure everyone has had a snack before the lifestyle newborn session is a great idea as well. There is nothing worse than a grumpy, hungry toddler!

4. Don’t Stress

I know….easier said than done. Just enjoy your new baby and your growing family. Allow me to guide you through your lifestyle newborn session. I will give you cues and prompts to get some awesome photos for your family. Being playful with older siblings and loving on each other makes those connections stand out.

5. Plan Outfits

I highly recommend planning the outfits for the family before baby’s arrival. Wearing light colors for a lifestyle newborn sessions is a good idea to reflect light onto the new baby. I bring wraps and nightgowns for your new baby to wear, but you can also put them into something simple for the session.

Here is a link to my FREE guide of 5 Steps for What to Wear for your session. By singing up for my email list, you can get this free guide.

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If you are interested in booking a lifestyle newborn session, please reach out to hello@jenndavisphoto.com or by clicking here. I look forward to meeting a new babies and their families!

With love, Jennifer

Baby Xander - Lifestyle Newborn - Greensburg, Indiana Photographer

Welcome to the world sweet little Xander! This little guy was a perfect angel for his session. Mom and dad just adore him. And they are doing wonderful as brand new parents. I loved this relaxed lifestyle setting. From hanging out on the couch, to the cat wanting to be part of everything. :) Xander’s newborn is so cute! As is the whole Abplanalp household! I might have to have Linsey decorate for me!!

I have been very blessed to get to photograph so many beautiful newborns lately. Lifestyle sessions are definitely my jam when it comes to newborns. I love documenting the family bond in their home and the new baby in the nursery. I always bring wraps and props to do a few swaddled posed looks, but honestly….those cute swaddle blankets and simple onesies are always some of my favorites.

Do you know someone who is expecting?? I would LOVE to chat with them and be part of their wonderful journey. They can contact me at hello@jenndavisphoto.com or by clicking here.

Baby Hailey - Lifestyle Newborn - Greensburg, Indiana Newborn Photographer

The Corders are one of my favorite families to photograph. I was Kevin and Brittany’s wedding photographer almost 5 years ago and have gotten to see them so much more as their family has grown. They recently added their second daughter, Hailey, to their beautiful family. I was so happy to spend time with them and get some sweet images of baby Hailey, big sister Kate, and their whole family. There are also a few with Finn, the dog. :)

If you are interested in booking a newborn session or family session

contact me here or email me at hello@jenndavisphoto.com.

With love, Jennifer

Baby Luke - Lifestyle Newborn Session - Greensburg, Indiana Family Photographer

When I photograph couples during maternity sessions I usually ask questions along the way. One, to get couples to relax and be comfortable. And two, I want to know about the tiny human they created so that I can “get to know him/her” before the birth day. During Adrienne and Mark’s maternity session, I asked some of those questions. Here were a few things I was very excited to learn about.

• Mark is a huge Star Wars fan.

• Their baby boy is named LUKE after Luke Skywalker!

• His whole nursery is Star Wars themed.

I am also a fan of Star Wars. I grew up watching all the original movies with my brothers and even stood in line to go to the midnight showing of Episode I(on a school night and I was 13!).

I was super pumped to get to go to their house for a lifestyle newborn session and see the adorable themed nursery. But, more importantly, I got to meet sweet Luke. He has an amazing head of hair and awesome parents. During his session, he decided to stay awake almost the whole time. Which is perfectly fine since it was a lifestyle session…and that’s life! I think he almost looked at the camera more than some 1 year olds! :)

Mom had a cute YODA hat she wanted to use in the pictures. And since dad is a fire fighter, we took just a few with him in his jacket holding little Luke.

Baby Gweneth - Lifestyle Newborn Session - Greensburg, Indiana Newborn Photographer

Cate and Chris welcomed their baby girl into this world after 37 hours of labor. But, sweet baby Gweneth "Winnie" was totally worth the wait. I had a lovely time capturing their beautiful home, nursery, and brand new baby girl. 

Winnie was wonderful for her session. She had a few moments of bright eyes and looking directly at me, but then after getting her nice and cozy she fell asleep for the rest of the session. She has lots of hair and is just perfect in every way! I'm excited to see if she will end up with curly hair just like her momma. 

I love lifestyle sessions because I have the opportunity to photograph the family in their own environment. It is a perfect time to get a photo of the outside of their home as well as their nursery and other rooms. Cate has done a wonderful job of decorating their quaint, beautiful home. I also loved capturing their puppy, Murray, in some of the pictures. He was so good for the session, too! 

One last thing I wanted to point out was the adorable book they had on Winnie's shelf. It is called 'Finding Winnie'. Cate and Chris went through IVF to have their baby and after having baby Winnie, that book they had seemed appropriate to be sitting on the shelf. They finally had found their sweet Winnie girl! 

If you are interested in scheduling a newborn session, please head contact me here or email me at hello@jenndavisphoto.com. I would love to snuggle your new baby!

With love, Jennifer