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As a Mom myself I know how stressful it can be those first days, weeks, and even months with a newborn baby! This is exactly why I try to make your newborn session as stress free as possible! Prior to your session, I’ll send you a newborn session questionnaire. It asks about baby’s gender and […]

What to Expect for Your Newborn Session

family of four newborn photos

Meet Thoreson! Named after his mother’s maiden name, this honey was so good to me! He barely made a peep! I don’t think I saw his eyes once! He was such a good sleeper for his session! I loved how chubby his cheeks were! Love this shot with his momma’s hands! <3 Aren’t his lips […]

Thoreson // Sioux City, IA Newborn Photographer

newborn boy posed on barnwood holding mom's hands

Sweet Landry’s parents came from Sioux Falls and were so excited to have their brand new baby boy photographed. There is something so endearing about first time parents. Landry wasn’t so sure about sleeping at first but I reassured his parents, they all fall asleep eventually and it was true for him too! Isn’t he […]

Landry // Sioux Falls, SD Newborn Photographer

baby boy in bucket with camel knit layer

Adley Rae came in for her newborn session after a short NICU stay! Momma brought her NICU beads along to include in some photos and I loved the story they tell!

Adley Rae // Hull, IA Newborn Photographer

Oh sweet Henry! This little cutie came into this studio with his big sister, Nora. (Hint she’s quite a bit bigger than him and has a lot of fur!)

Henry Lee // Harrisburg, SD Newborn Photographer

This little sweetie, Arbor Nicole was in the studio last week for her newborn session and was an absolute dream! I’ve been getting so spoiled with sleepy babies lately and she was no different! She is so beautiful! I loved her lips and kissable cheeks! 

Arbor Nicole // Harrisburg, SD Newborn Photographer

I posted a model call to try a few new things I had learned at a workshop this spring and wanted to practice. Abel’s momma emailed right away willing to model and he nailed it! 

Abel Fredrick // Sanborn, IA Newborn Photgrapher

From the moment Tricia initially contacted me about her wedding I knew I was going to love her! She was so sweet, knew what she wanted and visions for an elegant, intimate wedding day. Working around her and her fiancé’s military schedules wasn’t easy but they settled on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, 2018. 

Andy + Tricia // Elegant St. Patty’s Day Sioux City, IA Wedding

After documenting this cutie’s birth and NICU session, I couldn’t wait to get her kissable cheeks in my studio for a newborn session. Annie’s momma is another newborn photographer friend of mine and we had the best time chatting while Annie slept so peacefully for her photos.

Annie Patricia // Sioux Falls Newborn Photographer

If you’ve been following along since I first posted back in January about this contest, the results are finally in and I’m so excited to share them with you! This was the first year I entered the Shoot & Share photo contest and I was quickly hooked. 

Shoot & Share Contest Results