You want professional family portraits with your new baby, but you’re not sure which type of newborn photo session is best for you and your family. Is it “better” to do your newborn photo session in your home, or in the studio. I get this question all the time!
Have you seen gorgeous newborn photography images and wondered, what actually goes on at a newborn session? How do the photographers get every detail so perfect? How does everyone choose what to wear? How do they get the baby to sleep? What does the studio really look like?
Watch this video with photos behind the scenes of one of my newborn photography sessions in my Boston, MA studio to get a feel for what your newborn session will be like.
Did you know I’ve been photographing babies and their families for over 10 years? Now I would call my newborn photography style something like, “studio lifestyle,” but my style has changed a lot over the years, and began in a very different place than I am now.
Is my baby too old for newborn photos? I get this question all the time! Maybe you thought you wanted to do newborn photos and you forgot to reach out. Maybe you contacted a few photographers but never got around to booking. Maybe you thought, why would I ever want newborn photos? But then your...
Thinking about going to newborn photos with a toddler in tow might fill you with anxiety. I understand, I’ve been there. My oldest was 3 when my youngest was born and was not exactly thriving at listening, especially after 2 weeks of his new brother getting all our attention. But as I’ve seen time and time again, we got lots of great shots with him smiling, even though it felt crazy at the time.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE! I’m going on vacation by myself next week! Going to visit my 98 year old grandfather in Florida for 4 night of beach and reading and peace 😎😎😎 Send me your current favs!
I wrote a blog post with all my favorite newborn poses, but honestly the simplest way to hold you baby is usually the best 😍😍
My babies are 3 and 6 😍😍😍 Also, do you like the new backdrop?
Ever thought about opening up your own photography studio? I started as a Boston newborn photographer with a pop up set up in my living room, moved to a (tiny) dedicated home studio in a guest room, and finally moved to my dream studio location 3.5 years ago. Learn from my experience with these tips on how to do it yourself! (Link in stories and bio)
When I hopped on the phone with this gorgeous mom newborn photo session, she told me something that I have heard over and over. She wasn’t planning on hiring a professional photographer, but now her baby was 7 weeks old and she realized she only had (not so great) iPhone photos of her! Not only that, but SHE wasn’t in most of them! She really wanted to document this time while her baby is tiny, and ALSO be in the pictures!
I’ve had so many studio maternity sessions lately, it’s a gorgeous backdrop option for these colder months!!
As I prep for a 7 week old at the studio… I’m often asked, “how old should my baby be for newborn photos?” Every photographer has a different opinion for the perfect age for newborn photography. My personal preference is 2 weeks. BUT, while there was a time that I felt pretty strongly about this, I really don’t care that much how old your baby is when I photograph them anymore. I’ve actually heard of photographers turning clients away because their babies were “too old.” Is your baby a month old right now? Two months? Email me! We’ll have a great time and get gorgeous photos, no matter how old your baby is for newborn photos. #bostonnewbornphotographer #newbornphotography #bostonfamilyphotographer #familyphotographer #newbornphotographer #motherhood #familyphotography #bostonnewbornphotography #babyphotography #bostonfamilyphotography
Can’t wait to meet this babe today! ❤️❤️
Back after vacation, I’m finally catching up on posting sessions! This one’s from back in September! Embarrassing!! 🤦♀️
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I can totally relate to this, even as a professional photographer. I took endless (iPhone and big camera) photos of my little ones, but the only photos I had with them was of me in sweats and dirty hair, and mostly horrible selfies. I actually did TWO newborn photo sessions (hiring other professionals, of course) with each of my kiddos, and they were worth every penny. There’s nothing worse than looking back at photos from these days and 1. hate every photo that you’re in, or 2. not be in any of them!
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Whitney O'Brien Photography
333 East street
Dedham, MA 02026
Boston newborn photographer with a luxury photography studio in Dedham, MA.
I specialize in natural, timeless portraits of motherhood, including maternity, newborn baby, and family photography sessions.
I serve Boston, MA neighborhoods such as Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Dorchester, and Hyde Park, as well as Dedham, Needham, Newton, Brookline, Westwood, Chestnut Hill, Arlington, Dover, Natick, Wellesley, Milton, Weston, Quincy, Norwood, Walpole and beyond.
To see my latest work and photos of my own kids, follow me on social media!
