Are you looking for a newborn photographer that has a classic aesthetic but keeps your sweet baby a bit more covered in a modest timeless newborn pictures Greenville SC style? I don’t often receive this specific request, but I love when I do! I have a studio full of sweet little outfits and wraps that create simple sets while still complimenting your baby’s natural beauty. I especially love the headbands and outfits I’ve collected from Avonli Baby, many of which are featured in this session! This is my fourth session with Mama Holly and her two sweet girls, Emma and Newborn Anna! You can see Holly’s maternity photos while pregnant with Anna here. You can see big sister Emma’s Newborn photos here and Holly’s first maternity session here. Each time Holly has made this simple and minimal request and I love serving her family! The most special thing about Holly’s girls are these sweet dresses that her husband Jorge’s mom makes. I’m a knitter, but the level of detail and fine heirloom quality of this knitting is beyond my skills! To have images of both girls in these dresses is a sweet gift. I know these exquisite treasures will be shared with future generations. Emma was all over the studio like any little one just under two, but we had a blast capturing her just as she is: spunky and excited and oh so expressive. Perfectly posed pictures are a fluke with kiddos under 2, but Emma was prepared to be in the studio so she wasn’t overwhelmed. I love how her personality shines.Are you wanting to capture your family in this modest timeless style? I would so love to be considered as your family photographer. Click here now to tell me about your sweet baby and the wishes you have for the memories we’ll capture together. I simply can’t wait to create heirloom art for your family.Emma Andres, Holly Vanderwal, Jorge Andres and newborn baby Andres (possibly grandparents Richard and Robin Vanderwal)

Are you looking for Newborn Pictures with family in Greenville SC? Do you have an active two-four year old and are wondering if it’s even possible? It is!  And I’m happy to share the secrets with you.

The first thing you should know is that I ask you to prepare your child. Most kids will do well if they can. They will do well if they know what’s expected of them. Tell them my name (it’s Melissa). Let them know that I’m going to ask them to make silly faces for a picture. Let them know that I’m going to have them hold their sibling (probably laying down). Practice with a baby doll! Take a million pictures with your phone.  Let them take a million pictures of you laying down with the baby doll.  Practice sitting with mommy or daddy and letting the other parent play photographer. Let them know that I have special toys in the studio for after pictures. Bring a special treat too!  If your child knows who I am and what to expect, they will usually do well.

Next, you should know I play hard with my 2-4 year old clients.  There’s lots of high fives, some silly animal noises, some tickling, and other shenanigans catered to your child’s personality. In fact, I might not even greet the parents until your older child has lost interest in the session.  And I know that interest lasts for about 20 minutes. Of course, if your kiddo is on the shy side, I follow their lead, too.  And I have to admit, there are many times when I just ignore a disinterested preschooler until they’re suddenly jealous that everyone else has their attention and then I capitalize on that moment!

Finally, you should know that my expectations of your child are realistic. I know there will be whining or a meltdown or a few tears.  I know they’re going to run around and maybe even hide under the newborn table.  I know they might get overstimulated and need a moment of cuddles while I wrap the baby and pay attention to the other parent. Most importantly, I know that parenting a little one is hard work and that their behavior reflects more on their age and stage than on your love and care for them.

Interested in booking your own Newborn Pictures with Family in Greenville SC? I’d love to be considered to capture these precious memories for you family.  Click here to inquire about booking your session.  Or click here to get to know a bit more about working with me.

Newborn Pictures with Family in Greenville SC: Andrea, Nick, Luke, and Noah

These brothers Luke and Baby Noah were a blast. Luke was in the studio as a newborn (click to see his pictures), so it was a gift to have Andrea and Nick trust me with baby Noah. Luke had a few moments of shyness and overwhelm. He relied on his Mickey Car toy to provide some security in this new environment. You can see that featured in one of the images. Honestly, I love that capture. As a mom, it brings your emotions right back to that age and those precious memories.

Ofcourse, I also spent the resto of the session hanging with baby Noah to get all of the precious newborn images including some cute smiles! Scroll down to see all of their images.