What is a Lifestyle Newborn Session? (And Why Raleigh Moms Are Choosing It)

May 4

I have been in the newborn photography game in Raleigh for about 14 years now. I have seen trends come and go, but one thing that has not gone out of style is the desire to have newborn portraits taken of your baby. However, there are a lot of styles of “newborn photography” out there and if you’ve ever Googled it or found yourself on Pinterest looking at “newborn photography in Raleigh,” you have probably seen two main vibes. One is the perfectly posed, sleepy babies in props like baskets, or cozy, real-life moments in people’s homes. I’ve done both, and they both appeal to many moms. But, if you’re starting your newborn photography search and you’re thinking that you just want something that feels like YOUR family. Photos that feel like “us,” and not overly complicated and posed, you’re in the right place.

Lifestyle newborn sessions are for the mom that wants to remember what it was like to bring their baby HOME. They’re the sentimental moms. They’re the moms who worked tirelessly thinking of the nursery theme and executing it perfectly. They’re the moms who want to make sure the little booties that Granny made are in the background. They’re the moms that feel like their furbaby was their first born and they should be in the photos too. And, they’re the moms that are ok with showing real life. With the world of Ai dominating our society, these moms gravitate toward reality. And I’m here for it.

When I schedule a lifestyle newborn session, come to your home here in the Raleigh area and document your baby exactly as they are—stretchy, snuggly, wide-eyed, or asleep for 3 whole minutes if we’re lucky.

No pressure. No perfection. Just real life.

And spoiler: those are the photos you’ll actually care about later.