San Francisco Lifestyle Newborn Photographer - Laura Pope Photography

I get a lot of questions about what a lifestyle newborn session is. It's a great question since most people aren't really familiar with the term "lifestyle." In short, it's a story telling session about your new family. Lifestyle sessions focus less on poses and more on the connection of the new baby and his environment and surroundings.

These sessions are taken in your home because it provides a level of intimacy to your images. We'll use different parts of your home so that I can capture these treasured moments of you loving and getting to know this precious gift. 

You've decorated their nursery to perfection. Why not utilize that perfect space that was lovingly made just for them?

The little details that you adore so much

It's less about the perfect pose, and more about that real moment. This mommy and daddy called this pose "Touchdown Waaris" because it was his signature stretch:

When you book a session, I'll ask you to send me some photos of your home so that I know what I'm working with. I'll start brainstorming of ways to document your newborn session well before the big day.

If the baby is sleeping, we can get some yummy posed shots of you all together. I do bring some blankets and wraps to use. Most of my wraps are neutral colored or white which provides a clean and cohesive look. It's also fun to incorporate something special that you already have, like a blanket that you treasure...

If there are siblings, we'll get some of them together. Kiana is already adoring her big sister.

These sweet twins just needed to be cuddling together

As I'm sure you already know, newborns are anything but predictable. This is another great thing about lifestyle sessions. There is no pressure to get the baby to settle down down into an unnatural pose. If she's wide eyed and looking around, we'll get those big beautiful eyes taking in her surroundings. If she's crying, you'll comfort her. It's your story.