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Best Baby Carriers

Maternity, Newborn

When I was looking for the best baby carriers for my first baby, I was very overwhelmed with all the options. So much so, that I didn’t even buy one. Then, my baby was born (the week the world shut down for the pandemic) and I found myself teaching from home with a newborn. I […]

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Best Baby Carriers

Maternity, Newborn

When I was looking for the best baby carriers for my first baby, I was very overwhelmed with all the options. So much so, that I didn’t even buy one. Then, my baby was born (the week the world shut down for the pandemic) and I found myself teaching from home with a newborn. I […]

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Flower Farm Newborn Photos

Newborn

I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to use the beautiful Arena Acres for these flower farm newborn photos when I was back in Georgia! When Whitney told me she was open to doing Gracie’s newborn photos there, I quite literally squealed with joy. Filled with sunshine and rows and rows of different flowers, this was […]

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Little Rock In Home Newborn Photos

Newborn

Elsie’s Little Rock in-home newborn photos were a dream! A light-filled room, a Goldendoodle (he even matched the color palette!) and this sweet baby girl made my job easy. This session was the perfect example of being flexible with which space to utilize. Prioritizing light is the most important component to beautiful in-home photos. Every […]

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When to Take Newborn Photos

Newborn

As you pack your hospital bag, finalize the nursery decor and check off the last few to-do items on your list (still looking for recommendations? Check out my top baby products!), I’m sure the thought of when to take newborn photos has crossed your mind. The beauty of discussing your needs ahead of time is […]

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Are In-Home Newborn Photos Right For You?

Newborn

Planning for newborn photos is such an exciting time! Dreaming of preserving your new baby’s small details and those first few weeks as a new family are sure to bring about some (happy!) emotions. When deciding if you want your Little Rock newborn photos in your home or outdoor, these three elements can help steer […]

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Best Baby Products

Maternity, Newborn

Congratulations-you are pregnant! As you prepare for the arrival of your little bundle, I know you are constantly bombarded with all. the. things! Having three babies in the past four years, I’m sharing items that I find absolutely essential and the ones I could have done without! With your first, everything seems so overwhelming. Every […]

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Are Outdoor Newborn Photos Right for You?

Newborn

If you’ve never heard of doing your newborn photos outdoors, I’m here to tell you it’s a wonderful idea. During the months of April-November (generally speaking, sometimes we get warm days in between these months), these are some of my favorite sessions! The longer evenings are perfect for sunset photos and I find that babies […]

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