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Curious about the best time to schedule your newborn session? This post breaks it down with easy tips for planning ahead, flexibility for late bookings, and why the 2-to-4-week window can be so special.

When to Book Newborn Photos (and Why It Matters)

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Feel awkward in front of the camera? You’re not alone – and you don’t have to fake perfection to get meaningful family photos. Here are my go-to tips for helping real families (yes, even yours) feel comfortable and connected during a session.

What if We’re Awkward? Posing Tips for Family Photos

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Learn how newborn photography poses can be gentle and natural, focusing on heartfelt connection over perfection. Real tips and moments from a Tacoma lifestyle photographer who believes the best images happen when families are allowed to be themselves.

Lifestyle Newborn Photography Poses That Emphasize Connection

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Black and white image of Mom sitting in rocking chair in nursery, holding newborn son. The nursery has a music theme with guitars hanging on the walls behind them.

Looking for newborn photography in Gig Harbor? In-home newborn sessions are a no-stress way to capture your growing family.

In-Home Newborn Photography for Gig Harbor Families

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Learn why I choose newborn photography without props to capture genuine moments and the true essence of your baby’s early days.

Unposed Newborn Photography without the Props

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Whether at home or outdoors, there is so much beauty in unfiltered storytelling with lifestyle photography.

Lifestyle Photography is for Everyone

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I thought it would be helpful to share a client experience with lifestyle in home newborn photos. I can talk all day about how great Tacoma in home newborn sessions are, but of course I’m a little biased 🙂 So, I asked one of my newborn session clients if they would be willing to share […]

Lifestyle In Home Newborn Photos: Client Experience

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Lifestyle family and newborn photography is focused on connection over perfection and the simplicity of everyday moments

What is lifestyle newborn and family photography?

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