Being a Bergen county family photographer I get a lot of inquires about newborn sessions.  I always tell my clients that for newborn sessions they can choose between having their photoshoot done at my Ridgewood photography studio or having it at home.  I absolutely love my studio – I’ve been there almost 4 years and extended my lease recently so hopefully I will be there for a long long time.  It has great natural light (and studio lighting equipment in case the weather does not cooperate), a few props (I am not a believe in lots of props and things I have for newborn sessions are pretty timeless), snacks and drinks –  basically everything for a great photo shoot!

But I absolutely adore at home photo sessions!  And in my opinion those are the best option for families that have older kids.  To me at home newborn sessions are really family sessions a family session with a slight focus on the new addition.   Kids feel more comfortable – because they are at home, and I get to capture everyone in their ‘natural habitat’ in a way, doing things they normally enjoy doing.  I love capturing kids playing with their favorite toys, reading their favorite books, doing silly things that makes them who they are at this age.

This Ridgewood newborn photo session was so much fun!  I loved being able to capture first week of this family as they grew from a family of four to a family of five… I loved documenting big brother G. showing me his prized possessions, big sister G. reading princess books with her Mom in her amazing Cinderella bed, and little brother G. sleeping peacefully in his stunning nursery.  I loved capturing the joy of all five of them together… At one moment when the Dad was reading to the older two kids sitting on his lap, as they were listening to the story and laughing at something – and to me that felt like pure happiness… because what can be better than laughing with your kids!

So if you are looking for a Bergen county newborn photographer and not sure if you want to do a studio newborn photoshoot or an at-home session I definitely recommend that you consider doing a session at home home.  And then give me a call because I would love to document that time for you!