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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

Newborns

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

Newborns

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

Newborns

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?

Newborns

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

Newborns

sleeping newborn boy in a white swaddle blanket

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Editing can suck your life away if you’re not careful. It’s definitely one of the most time-consuming things about a photography business. Marketing and managing finances are also right up there on the list of time suckers.   By having any consistent workflow in regards to editing, this can save you tons of time. I […]

How I Edit Newborn Photos | Studio Newborn Session

Newborns

two newborn baby girl images before and after editing

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I don’t consider myself a pushy person at all. If you are into Enneagram I am the perfect mix of Peacemaker and Helper. But when a mom comes to her session and isn’t sure if she wants to be in the photos, I pull out all my resources as a Phoenix Baby Photographer and try […]

Why Mom Should Be In The Photo | Phoenix Baby Photographer

Newborns

black and white picture of mom cradling newborn son in white studio

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Sometimes Dads feel like they aren’t as important as mom in the newborn photo session. But I am here to tell you that is not so! Obviously, this baby wouldn’t be here without both mom AND dad, so at East Mesa Baby Photographer SWP we love including dads in the picture! For dad. Some dads […]

Why Dad Should Be In The Photo | East Mesa Baby Photographer

Newborns

East Mesa Baby Photographer, Hispanic daddy holding his baby girl and kissing her on the cheek

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Mesa Arizona Area Newborn Photographer “Having a baby is a life-changer. It gives you a whole other perspective on why you wake up every day.” – Taylor Hanson This is so true! Anyone who has had a baby knows that life feels different when you have a new little human that depends on you for […]

Mesa Arizona Area Newborn Photographer

Newborns

Newborn boy sleeping on his tummy with his hand under his cheek. Studio newborn session.

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Top Newborn Photographer Did you know that there is a huge discount if you book both a maternity and newborn session with SWP? One of the best reasons for doing this is that we get to meet each other and become friends during your maternity session. When your newborn session comes along, it is so […]

Top Newborn Photographer | Thompson Sessions

Maternity

Minimal newborn portrait of a baby girl in white swaddle. She is on a white background wearing a simple white headband.

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