In Home Newborn Session | The Best By Far is You

Erin contacted me for an in-home newborn session. We were all being cautious due to COVID, so only the session was in person. Everything else (consult/planning, Reveal session) was done via email/zoom to make it easier and safer during this time. Erin was due 5/17, so we were originally looking at the end of May, but baby Brody had other plans and he arrived on April 25. More often than not, things do not go as planned with a newborn, so you always have to be prepared! I tell moms this all the time- we will tentatively schedule a date, but then be flexible if baby comes early! The same goes for the session itself- newborn sessions are baby-led- it all depends how baby does. Erin had said, ‘Fingers crossed, we will have a nice happy and sleepy baby’- it worked! Baby Brody did FANTASTIC! He was fed and asleep right as I arrived, and he stayed asleep through his whole session! He was so cooperative and did so well, we were able to get all of the shots mom&dad wanted! They are a sports household- Erin works for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and dad Scott works for the Tampa Bay Rays, so getting a baseball and hockey-themed photo was something they really wanted. Having a sports-loving family myself, this was extra fun for me, too!

For all the things
my hands have held
the best by far
is you

What’s the first thing that ran through your mind when you found out you were pregnant? SO excited!
Location of birth: Tampa, FL – St. Joe’s Women’s Hospital
When did you go into labor: 4:30am 4/25
Date of birth: 4/25, Time of birth: 10:47am, Baby’s Weight: 6lb 3 oz, Baby’s Length: 19.5in
Who all was at the hospital: Husband Scott
What was the first thing you thought when you saw your baby for the first time? Love at first sight, no words can fully express that love!
Session Date: 05/05/2021, baby Brody was 10 days old, in-home session
Why you chose an in-home session: Covid reasons, easy and comfortable with a newborn
What was your favorite part about our session together? The care that you took with Baby Brody. As a new mom, I felt fully comfortable with you handling him and positioning for the photos, as you did it with so much comfort and care.
How did you prepare the baby for our photo shoot? Had him well fed, and fully asleep 🙂
Did you include a sentimental item in your shoot? What was it and why is it such a special item for you? We wanted to include the Rays & the Lightning since we work for the teams, and sports are a big part of our lives. A very special item was my husband’s AL Championship ring for the Rays. We hope to have a picture with my 2020 Stanley Cup ring (once I receive it). These are memories we will forever look back on and tell Brody about when he is older!
How was your experience having your newborn photographed? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out? Based on all of the glowing reviews I read about Kristine, I had a great feeling about the shoot. However, with a 10-day-old newborn you never know what to expect, and was so happy that he was a sleepy boy and did great!
What would be your advice to someone getting newborn photographs taken? Do the shoot in the recommended first 1-2 weeks, and if possible do it in your home! It provides much more comfort and takes away the stress of having to travel somewhere.