Baby Maddix came to the studio for his newborn session! I was so excited to meet him!! I met his parents at the maternity session a few months before. We started with Maddix cuddling his mama in the lifestyle bed area for some of the cutest mommy and me photos. After cuddling mama, it was just Maddix for the rest of the session. His mama picked a few buckets, a blue flokati, and a little bed for prop posing. Since some babies don't like to be posed with their chin on their hands in a bucket, I try three times and move on if they're not having it. I tried a fourth time with him and I'm so happy that I did because those images are just the cutest! And the little bed...so cute!

When I found out that his parents loved sports, I ordered some felted props to use in his session. Aubrey's Felties did such a great job on a football and a hockey set. We also used the cute little deer from Dear my Luna. Thinking about it now, I should have slipped a can of Spam into one of the sets because his parents work for Hormel. haha. 

I loved this session so much! So, all the mamas out there, this is your reminder. If you haven't booked your newborn session, do it now. These babies grow like weeds. They are only little for so long. 

Little bed: Luneberry

Wood bucket: Luneberry

Red bucket: Hello Little Props

Flokati: Luneberry

Hugs and love!

Michelle

Heyya Minnesota mama! You're pregnant, yay!! Congratulations to you and your family! If you didn't know this already, you're amazing! Having that growing baby inside of you is a huge milestone in your life. Your body is changing every day, your belly is growing as much as that baby is, and before you know it baby will be here. Mama, you should embrace your baby bump and have a professional photography session. Celebrate this beautiful thing your body can do and document it professionally.

Since some mamas don't know when to schedule their maternity session, I thought I would try to help by writing this blog post. In my experience, it's best to have your session between 30-32 weeks. Now, with that said, every mama is different. This time frame is the sweet spot for a few different reasons; you still feel good, your bump is obvious, and you're not at the "I'm over it, I can't wait to have this baby" stage. Don't let me scare you by that last statement, it's literally what I've heard many moms say because they are ready to pop, so to speak.

The session itself can be outdoor or at the studio. We're lucking that Minnesota is a state with distinct seasons; 4 different backdrops throughout the year. One of the best things with having your session with me is that I will freeze or sweat outside with you, because you pick where your session will be. I've had some brave mamas embrace the cold winter with a session outdoors, and I love how beautiful snow is in photos. If you decide to have your session at the studio, I have many beautiful items to use; backdrops, faux flowers, chairs, couches, a bed, dresses, gowns, body suits, boy shorts, crowns, etc. Some of these items can tag along for an outdoor session if you'd like. Oh, almost forgot to mention that I have a pop up tent for changing outside.

Before you contact me to schedule your session, think about having your newborn session with me too! Booking a maternity and newborn session with me ensures you are on my calendar. I only take on so many mamas so that I can ensure I have spots on my calendar. Babies have a way of coming early or late. Plus, bonus is that I gift you a mini album when you book both with me.

Now that you've read about scheduling your maternity session, contact me before I don't have spots left. I book fast so don't wait.

Hugs and Love!

Michelle

Heyya! I'm having a giveaway because, well, why not! If you didn't know, I've recently moved to southern Minnesota, in between Rochester and the Twin Cities. I'm almost done putting the final touches on my new studio in Blooming Prairie Minnesota so I figured now is the best time to do a giveaway. I'll be giving away one family session fee, PLUS a product/digital image file credit that will be good for one year! I'm excited for you to win!!

What do you need to do to be part of the giveaway?

1. Go to my facebook and instagram pages and give each a like. Hint, you can find the icons on my website - just click on them and they should bring you there.

2. Share this blog post on at least one of your social media pages. For a bonus entry, tag a friend in your share. Hint, be sure you set your post to public in order to count.

3. Comment on this blog post saying that you're complete once you've finished.

4. Wait for the drawing that will be held live on facebook 12/25.

On 12/25 I will count every entry and make sure all of the steps were followed. Then I'll go live on facebook to announce the winner! Good luck!!