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As an experienced Phoenix area newborn photographer, a challenge I know a lot of parents face with new babies is colicky or fussy babies. If you’ve found yourself at the mercy of relentless cries and seemingly unexplainable discomfort (or you just want to plan ahead, just in case), fear not! In this blog post, I’m […]

7 Secrets to Calming Your Fussy Newborn From an Experienced Phoenix Area Newborn Photographer

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Sweet newborn baby girl asleep on her tummy. She is wearing a white floral headband and laying on a white backdrop in a Phoenix area newborn photography studio.

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When it comes to major life events like the arrival of a newborn, capturing those precious moments is essential. The simple truth is, we all want memories we can look back on and cherish. It’s essential for parents to capture this magical moment in time, but where should you turn? In this article courtesy of […]

Make The Most Of Your Family’s Memories With Professional Photography

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Newborn baby boy sleeping peacefully in moon photography prop, in the Sally Whetten Photography studio.

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Want to display your newborn photos but not sure how? Welcoming a newborn into your family is a joyous occasion, and capturing those precious early moments with professional newborn portraits is a great way to preserve those memories for a lifetime. But once you have those beautiful portraits, how do you display them in your […]

3 ways to display newborn portraits in your home

Newborns

modern bedroom has single beautiful large portrait of mom and newborn baby taken by Sally Whetten Photography

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If you’re a new parent trying to find the best Mesa newborn photographer for your family, you’re probably overwhelmed with all the decisions you need to make.  Newborn photography doesn’t have to be one of them. Let me guide you through the process and provide you with all the information you need to capture the […]

Expert Tips for Choosing the Best Mesa Newborn Photographer

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When you’re a new parent, it’s hard to believe that your baby will ever change. At first your baby is tiny you are so busy taking care of them and soaking up all that new-ness that it sneaks up on you. Before you know it, your baby starts to get bigger. Their hair starts growing […]

Why it’s important to capture baby’s first year

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one year old sitting and smiling while playing with wooden blocks

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As a newborn photographer, I get so happy when I find a client that really values good photography and wants to display it in their home. That was the case with Amanda. After suffering the consequences of going with a cheap and inexperienced photographer for a very important life event, she vowed to never make […]

Noah’s Newborn Session | Mesa, AZ Newborn Photographer

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babies love to be wrapped

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This post is for my fellow newborn photographers, especially if you are starting out. Have you ever been a couple hours into a newborn session and baby just won’t settle down no matter what you do? Your stress level is rising, and you can feel baby’s parents stress levels rising, too? I’ve been there. Trust […]

How To Diffuse A Stressful Newborn Session – For Photographers

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Close up profile of newborn baby boy. Sleeping on a white background with fingers on his cheek.

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When should I book my newborn session? I think now would be a good time! Haha! But for realsies, my best recommendation would be to book by your second trimester.  Since I only take one newborn a day, there is always a chance I’ll be booked if you call last minute. It breaks my heart […]

Scottsdale Newborn Photographer | When Should I Book My Newborn Session?

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Scottsdale Newborn Photographer newborn boy smiling in his sleep

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Want to see some adorable Mesa Newborn Photography? Let me introduce you to newborn Emmett, 4 days old: Can you handle those squishy little cheeks, and the back rolls?? I just want to squish and snuggle him all day! Emmet’s mom is from California and his dad is from Iowa. They both moved here in […]

Mesa Newborn Photography | Baby Emmett

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sleeping newborn boy in a white swaddle blanket

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Is it necessary to have a studio in order to produce beautiful maternity and newborn portraits? Of course, the answer is no you don’t. Can you be a professional Mesa AZ Baby Photographer without a studio?  Yes, you definitely can. But now that I have one, I don’t know that I ever want to go […]

A Look Inside The Studio | Mesa AZ Baby Photographer

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Entrance room to newborn photo studio with comfy couch

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