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Top picks!

Oliver and his adorable chubby cheeks were so good to me at his newborn session! He barely made a sound and I don’t think I even saw his eyes open once! Such a sweetie! Here’s a few faves from his session!

Oliver-Sioux Center Newborn Photographer

newborn baby view from above laying on arms

This handsome little chunk was one of my last newborns before I had Maelyn and let me tell you it wasn’t easy wrapping up all 10lbs of him in my very small pregnant lap! His big brother Bode was so good with him at the session and posed so sweetly with his new baby brother. […]

Kedon // Rock Valley, IA Newborn Photographer

big brother with new baby brother

I had been impatiently awaiting this sweet girls arrival for months! Her Mom, Kelli is one of my longest wedding assistants and a good friend! I’ve seen her get engaged, photographed their wedding and was SO excited to see her become a mom to a baby girl! Miss Emmy arrived and was just perfect! I […]

Emmy // Hull, IA Fresh 48 Photographer

new parents holding baby girl in hospital

This little cutie, Merrill James (MJ) was the perfect sleeper for his newborn session! I photographed his parents wedding day just over 4 years ago and it was so great to see them again with their growing family! When you are born right before Christmas, a photo with a Santa hat is a must!

MJ // George, IA Newborn Photographer

baby in bucket with a smile

This sweet babe was so good for his newborn session! I couldn’t get enough of his chubby cheeks and round little face! Such a cutie!

Kessler // Orange City, IA Newborn Photographer

kessler baby boy wrapped in blue

I absolutely love when past wedding couples book a newborn session with me! It is so sweet to see them again and their new bundle of joy! I photographed Grayson’s parents’ wedding back in 2015 and it was SO good to see them again! He is such a little sweetie and I loved his strawberry […]

Grayson // Sioux Falls, SD Newborn Photographer

baby boy wrapped in sea blue fabric

One of my favorite parts about photographing newborns is all the new momma’s I get to meet! We’re able to chat about motherhood, labor and delivery, and all those sweet newborn moments! I loved chatting with Briggs momma during his session! He slept so sweetly while we were chatting and woke up just for a […]

Briggs // Rock Valley, IA Newborn Photographer

sleeping baby boy wrapped in blue fabric

Meet Henley! She was a breathe of fresh air after a sea of boys! I finally got the chance to use some girly colors again! Her sweet momma drove nearly an hour and half to have a newborn session with me! Talk about a compliment! If you’ve followed me for a while you probably know […]

Henley // Alta, IA Newborn Photographer

newborn girl with knit bonnet on mulberry backdrop

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