Newborn Lifestyle Gallery

newborn sessions are for the whole family, not just baby. I always aim to make them feel relaxed and unhurried and above all, reverent of your new baby. I don't bring props or do "baby posing". I prefer to focus on your baby's natural beauty and your real interactions as a family.

Man and pregnant woman hold hands on mossy rocks at Muir Beach in Marin during a maternity session.
Asian mom lies on couch wearing white tank with sleeping newborn laying on her chest, at home in San Francisco.
Young boy lays on grey comforter and holds newborn sibling who gazes at him during a newborn session in San Francisco.
Newborn in white christening dress lies on bed with pink pacifier and pink stuffed bunny, taken at home in Orinda.
Mom and dad caress newborn baby who wears yellow romper and looks directly at camera during newborn session at home in Oakland.
Mom nurses newborn baby while sitting in dappled light during newborn session at home.
Mom lies on bed and gazes at newborn twins wrapped in pink swaddles, taken at home in Kentfield.
Family of four sits on bedroom floor while holding newborn and playing with toddler, taken at home during newborn lifestyle session.
Dad holds newborn while toddler climbs on his back and covers his face with blanket, taken at home in Berkeley.
Pregnant woman shows exposed belly bump in field of long grasses during outdoor maternity session in Berkeley Marina.
Family sits together on bed while dad reads book to toddler son and mom holds baby during a newborn session at home in San Francisco.
Profile shot of mom sitting at window seat holding baby while toddler brother reaches down to touch baby, taken at home in Pacifica.
Brother and sister lie on bed with white spread and hug their sleeping newborn brother
Mom and dadb gaze down at sleeping baby cradled in their arms
Profile of dad gazing with wonder at newborn baby daughter in his arms.
Mom and dad cradle newborn in front of them and marvel at baby.
Birdseye view of mom, dad, daughter, and newborn all snuggled together.
Dad smiles at camera while toddler daughter leans on his back and he holds newborn in his arms.
Smiling mom wearing pink and orange dress stands in front of orange tree cradling baby daughter.
Birdseye view of parents arms holding newborn wearing cozy white hooded pajamas.
Mom and Dad gaze down at newborn while sitting near large window with large white, fluffy dog standing nearby.
Mom and dad look at each and laugh while sitting on bed with white cover and holding newborn in arms.
Mom holds newborn on bed with purple bedspread while older sister presents baby with pink CareBear.
Newborn draped over Dad's forearm and gazes into camera, surrounded by large windows and plants.
Newborn on mom's lap looks up at camera while mom hold baby's hands.
Mom gazes down at smiling baby in white onesie against a black and white striped rub.
Dad hold newborn daughter in lap while mom leans into him and gazes at baby.
Newborn toes in focus while rest of baby in soft focus and wrapped in cosy white blanket.
Profile midsection crop of pregnant belly across from partner as they stand in kitchen and eat cherries.
Newborn in pink dress held in Dad's arms, looks at camera with baby smile.
Naked baby lying on and wrapped in blanket with green cactuses.
Crop of dad's strong arms holding newborn son while rainbow light leaks in.
Newborn lying on mom's legs coos while Dad reclines nearby and kisses baby's cheek.
Newborn held by Dad, looking over his shoulder and at the camera.
Birdseye view of smiling baby in blue romper against a white bedspread as mom smiles down at baby.
Mom sits in filed of yellow flowers with baby daughter on her lap.

My approach to newborn sessions…

I consider our session a time for me to witness your family and tell a visual story from a mother’s gaze. This means photographing your newborn and your family with the utmost care they deserve. I don't bring props or do "baby posing". As i’ve (not so) jokingly said to newborn client families, I will never put your baby in a basket wearing a crocheted hat. 😉 I prefer to focus on your baby's natural beauty and your real interactions as a family. I’ve found that keeping an attitude of just allowing whatever happens to be there, the more meaningful your photos will be. While newborn photos are a delight to have in the now, they will have immeasurable value in the years and decades to come. You are creating heirlooms to pass down to the future - and enjoy in the meantime.

Boy in bathtub looking up at camera.

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