This sweet little one was 11 days old for her newborn session and the perfect mix of sleepy and awake. I love the neutral backdrops that are timeless. We used a little browns for the props.
If you are interested in booking a newborn session for your little one please contact me at jacki@jackigphotography.com
Valentine minis were a so sweet!! I love when i get to photograph new babies, and families and even some cute little dogs. This backdrop was so beautiful. Until next year!! Check out a few of the cuties I got to photograph in my home studio. A mini session is great for a quick up to date picture of your little one or family. These sessions are meant to be short for most young babies don’t have the attention span to get photographed for an hr.
As a newborn photographer, I have the privilege of capturing the beauty and innocence of brand new babies and the joy of the families welcoming them into the world. Newborn photography is a unique and special type of photography that requires a lot of patience, creativity, and a gentle touch.
One of the most important aspects of newborn photography is safety. When posing newborns, it's crucial to prioritize their comfort and well-being. This means using proper support and techniques to ensure that the baby is always secure and never in any danger.
In addition to safety, it's important to create a calm and relaxing environment for the photoshoot. Newborns can be unpredictable, so it's essential to be flexible and go with the flow. Taking breaks as needed, and rescheduling if the baby is fussy or not feeling well, is always the best course of action.
This is a composite image. Hands are on the baby at all times!! I use photoshop to take out the hands. Do not try this without proper training.
Creating beautiful and timeless images of newborns is also about finding the right poses and lighting. I love to use props and accessories when posing newborns but I make sure the baby is safe at all times, using parent to help out or an assistant. I don’t use a lot of distractions when posing newborns as I try to let the natural beauty shine through. I use studio lights to get a consistent look throughout all my images, I also like to use neutral colors so that I can provide a clean and timeless look.
As a newborn photographer, it's a joy and a privilege to be able to capture these special moments for families. The bonds and love that I see between parents and their new arrival never fail to inspire me, and it's a honor to be able to preserve these memories for them through my photography.
This sweet baby girl was incredible at her newborn session. Just look at those full cheeks and sweet little face. I absolutely love photographing newborns. I got to use my new prop which is the horse and she rocked it.
This sweet newborn baby boy was 7 days old for his session. He was the perfect mixture of alert and asleep for his session. I absolutely love all of the parent posing we did during his session. Big brother was so good with him. Capturing mom and dad with their brand new baby is a special moment during the session for me. I know not everyone is feeling their best after delivery and are sleep deprived but I promise you when your baby is grown you will be so very thankful you have these photos of you with them in the first few days of life.
One of my favorite props is the heart shaped bowl. There are so many different ways to use this prop.
Why a heart?
A heart is life, a heart is love, a heart is happiness.
As a newborn photographer and mother, I know how special bringing new life into the world can be, which is why I wanted to incorporate a heart prop for my families to choose from. The heart signifies the new little life you are bringing into this world, a person you will love, with your whole heart, forever. A heart is our life source.
My photography goal is to capture the life and love of each unique moment.
My commitment is to make each family fall in love with their baby and bottle up that feeling to keep forever.
I have gathered a few images of my favorite places to photograph. There are so many cool and fun places to go in Richmond, VA. From the farm to the city and everyplace in between. These are just a few locations that I listed.
Echo Lake Park
I love this park in the early morning. The long bridge and beautiful lake make for an amazing backdrop.
Echo Lake park
Echo lake park
Windsor Farms
This line of beautiful trees makes for the perfect spring backdrop.
Windsor Farms
Windsor Farms
Gains Mill Battlefield
I love this location, its not crowded and has tall grass as well as many grassy areas to get the perfect images any time of year.
Gains Mill Battlefield
Maymont Park
This park is full of so many options. There is a lot of walking but its so worth it. It can get pretty crowded but timing is everything.
Maymont park
Maymont Park
Maymont Park
Dogwood Dell Park
This is probably one of my favorite places to photograph in the late afternoon. There are two areas i like best one is a line of trees that shape the backdrop so well and the other is just woods .
Dogwood Dell
Dogwood Dell
Monument Ave
The fall leaves are amazingly beautiful on Monument ave.
Monument Ave
Monument Ave
Belle Isle
This location has so much to offer, There are bridges, steps, the river and a line of trees. As well as Tredegar iron works with some cool architectures.
Belle Isle
Belle Isle
Belle Isle
Midlothian Mines park
This location has a beautiful stone wall, great wooden bridge over the water and many more. This location can get crowded.
Midlothian Mines Park
Midlothian Mines Park
Midlothian Mines Park
Midlothian Mines park
Murals
The mural wall is a great fun backdrop for many occasions.
Murals
Murals
VMFA
The Spring is so pretty at the VMFA, The architecture and art work make for some beautiful backdrops. The inside of the museum has a great area with lots of windows in case its too cold or hot outside.
VMFA
VMFA
VMFA
Sunflower Field
I love sunflowers fields and every summer i incorporate sunflower minis into the schedule.
Sunflower field
Sunflower Field
Robious Landing Park
This location has a beautiful dock to take pictures on and a nice park like setting.
Robious Landing Park
Robious Landing Park
Libby Hill Park
I love this park any time of year. This park over looks the Richmond City and there are lots of areas to explore.
Libby Hill Park
Libby Hill park
RF&P park
A tiny little area with some trains. The train tracks are not in use so its safe and kids just love it.
RF&P Park
RF&P park
Tuckahoe Plantation
I love to photograph here. The landscape is beautifully manscaped and lots of areas to choose from.
Tuckahoe Plantation
Tuckahoe Plantation
Sunday Park
Sunday Park is so beautiful on the water with trails and a nice landscaped area for amazing portraits.
Sunday Park
Sunday Park
Sunday Park
Bryan Park
This location is just beautiful in the Spring.
Bryan Park
Bryan park
Forest Hill Park
I love this park in the Fall or anytime of year. There are so many places to photograph here. There can be a lot of walking.
Forest Hill Park
Woods Tree Farm
I love this farm.. it is about 1hr from short pump but its worth the drive. They have a little tree farm that will be available in a few years. There is also a wild flower field and so much more.
Woods tree farm
Woods Tree Farm
Christmas Tree farm
This is a fellow photographers backyard with a few Christmas trees planted which make for an ideal set up and not crowded.
Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas Tree Farm
Red Truck minis
The Red Truck sessions are such a huge success. The Red truck is the perfect props for Christmas cards..
Red Truck minis
Chimborazo Park
This park is close to Libby hill park and has great views of the city.
Chimorazo Park
Meadow Farm
This is another place I love to photograph. The Evergreen trees are perfect for the winter months and the grounds are well manicured for any time of year.
Mom wanted a simple cream/white session for her sweet little girl. We also incorporated flowers and Moms wedding dress in some of the poses. Big Brother was a so good with his little sister considering he is still a baby himself. Mom also wanted more lifestyle instead of posed for their family portion of the session. The light in their basement was perfect. I brought the studio to the comfort of their home. I clean and sanitize everything after each session. These are a few of my favorites from her session.
Introducing C. 6 days new. I love when i get to photograph families as they grow. I photographed her older brother a few years back and now i got to meet his baby sister. I loved the simple white and creams used for her session. Its classic and i love when parents want to use simple yet classic setups for their newborn session. It was perfectly feminine for this sweet girl. Check out some of my favorite images from this studio session below:
I love when siblings connect .
I love when families come back to me to photograph their second, third etc. babies. I photographed little D. his first year using the Grow with me package and the family booked the same Grow with me package for their little Girl. She was born on Christmas Day which is really awesome. She slept for the last half of her session. I brought the studio to the families home. Everything i use is cleaned and sanitized after each use. I wear a mask and make sure that everyone is healthy before we begin. Mom picked out creams and pinks for little P. newborn session. Newborn sessions are best booked before baby is 14 days old so that the baby will sleep and like to be posed . These are just a few of my favorite images from the session. I look forward to documenting her grow.
I truly love it when my clients come back for new family members. I photographed big Brothers when he was just a few weeks old. And I loved seeing this beautiful and sweet family again. They booked the Grow with me package which include three sessions as least. Little C. was 2 wks old and just the cutest little boy. He did so well during his session. Big Brother who is just 17 months old loved holding his little brother.
I look forward to documenting his first year.
I just cannot say enough about this couple. ! I first met them when I photographed E. first maternity session at Midlothian Mines park. They booked the Grow with me package which includes a minimum of three sessions. I photographed their little boys newborn session at their home which is an option and his One year milestone session. The grow with me package includes 20 digital per session, a mobile app. a 16x 20 canvas and an 8x8 album of their three or more sessions.
This was taken at midlothian mines for her first pregnancy.
this image was taken during her first maternity session.
This maternity session took place at the beautiful Sunday Park with it’s beautiful water ways, boats, and dock this made for an excellent location for photograph her maternity session The backdrop was just beautiful But that’s just the background. How beautiful does Mom look in her gown? She looks so at one with nature. I cannot get over how elegant she looks . So lovely!
It was so fun getting to take pictures of the whole family too. Little P. who is only 16 months old gave us a few smiles for the camera!
I’m looking forward to photographing their new little one. I travel to their home. This is an option for many who would prefer not to leave their house and travel with a newborn. I do have all the props and studio lights for their session. I sanitize everything after each session. Stay tuned to see their new addition. having him in the studio! Our time together during the shoot was yet another great experience with them. I’m so happy for this family, and I can’t wait to meet their new addition.
If you’re a parent, I bet you remember what it was like just after your little one was born. That feeling of wanting to hold your baby close, even when others offered to give you a break. You weren’t ready for a break just yet. You could stare at those sweet, perfect features for hours. And when you did take a break or put baby down to rest, you were eager for a few more snuggles even though you desperately needed rest yourself.
I know the feeling. I’ve had three babies. And no amount of tiredness could keep me from gazing at those tiny toes and precious faces. I have always taken pictures of babies and became a doula first that is what t sparked my desire to become a newborn photographer. I wanted to preserve this fleeting time as brilliantly as possible, and I wanted to give other families that same gift.
A. parents contacted me well before her due date to schedule a newborn session as soon as possible after her arrival. They weren’t after any fancy props or themed sets. They just wanted to capture that perfect newborn bliss. She is their firstborn, and they wanted to take in every minute of this magical experience. Everything went smoothly, and we were able to get sweet A. scheduled before she was 10 days old. I traveled to their home and brought the studio to them. This is an option for some people. The younger the baby the more likely we are to get those snugly poses.
We kept it simple just as they requested adding in just a few pink accents and florals for their dainty angel. A. slept the entire session without making a peep and was a perfect model! I could not get enough of her beautiful little lashes, button nose, and precious lips. What a sweetie!
Welcome home, little princess! I can’t wait to watch you grow.
Cake smash sessions have to one of my favorite sessions to photograph. Little Miss C. had a Sunflower cake smash studio session. A sunflower cake smash session is the perfect theme for a little girl born in the summer. The backdrop was just perfect and we added some real sunflowers. I usually take some portraits first then change outfits for the cake smash portion. Little C. loved her cake and dug right in.
I do have the letters ONE & the #1 for some portraits. Parents are included in some images as well.
Babies change and grow so quickly! I love capturing the little details and personalities because in a blink of an eye it changes! We often forget too quickly what they were doing when and these helps us remember.
I mean, just look at those rolls. . Baby rolls never get old! Never!!
If baby loves her cake i do have a sink to clean them up a bit before you leave.
It’s true. There is a preferred age when photographing a newborn. And there are some photographers that will only photograph a baby during those few weeks. But guess what? I know life can get in the way. And while pictures of your baby are certainly a priority for many, I completely understand why they get delayed … or forgotten. I am more than happy to photograph your new baby at any age. Older newborn photos can be just as beautiful as pictures you might have taken right after your new bundle arrived. I will tell any potential client that I prefer the baby to be under 3 weeks of age. And I do tend to find that these younger babies do best at their portrait sessions. However, there are always exceptions to the rule so if you’re questioning anything, please feel free to reach out and we can discuss your specific situation. As long as everyone has the right expectations, then photographing your baby at any age can result in photos you will cherish forever.
The perfect example of an older newborn is sweet C. below. Mom really wanted images of her sweet little one but due to covid she had to wait a few weeks. Baby C. was 8 weeks of age. Not an age I shoot a lot of since it’s right in between my two standard milestone sessions (newborn and 4 months). He was, for the most part, out of that curly, sleepy newborn stage. But wouldn’t you know it, he gave us that perfect mix of wrapped shots and wide-eyed awake shots. There are so many portraits that I love from his session! His mom loved the toilet paper image the best. How cute is it that she has his initial put on the toilet paper to remember the time when he was born during a pandemic.
So don’t hesitate to contact me if you’re considering older newborn photos of your baby … not matter the age. We can chat about your wishes and your baby’s current stage and figure out what would work best for you. I’d love to be a little part of this amazing adventure you’re on!
I usually encourage parents to bring baby to me when they are still under two weeks, or at least in the first month, if they want newborn style images of their sweet babies. But I know that cannot always happen. I would never turn away a client just because baby is “older”. I do, however, have to set expectations with the family. At 6wks., I usually cannot get sleep curly newborn style images. Sweet baby X. didn't fit the mold for a typical 6wks old baby girl. She slept a little for her session and we were able to get some darling awake AND asleep shots of her. At this age if they do sleep I can usually only get them in one prop, asleep. Moving them usually wakes them. But she let us move her! It was definitely challenging, but SO worth the patience. I mean, how you can you resist these sweet images! <3 Congrats to this beautiful family!
A very happy first birthday to little Paxton! I first met Paxtons family as I had the pleasure to photograph his mothers Maternity session as well as his at-home newborn session. It feels like only yesterday that he was curled up in a little basket. It was awesome seeing him again for his first birthday celebration! We had fun during their family photoshoot in their Midlothian, VA home. He was so handsome for his outdoor cake smash session. We practice social distancing for his cake smash session. Here are some favorites from his cake smash photo session:
Introducing this week’s cutie, Samuel, This little baby boy is SO gorgeous… swooooon. I had a great time photographing this little sleepy guy. We went with a beautiful color palette of creams and blues for his newborn photos. Plus, I used the parents arms in a few images as props. Here are just a few favorites from his session!
I’m so excited to introduce little Colby. I photographed him a few weeks ago before all of this corona stuff . I photographed big sisters newborn session a couple of years ago and I was having flashbacks.. they are complete cuties They both are so adorable and had such a great photoshoot. Below are some favorites from Colbys at-home newborn family photos in Richmond, VA . I bring the studio to the comfort of your home. I sanitize the equipment and use a mask and gloves to make sure everyone is safe and healthy.
There are a couple questions I have been getting asked a lot by clients. When should I book my newborn session? Why should I book with a specialty Newborn Photographer? These are great questions to be asking. Your newborn baby deserves the very best & so do you. You are trusting your baby's safety with your photographer and want the very best outcome from the session.
When should you book your newborn session?
I say as soon as possible! Don't wait too long! I know I personally have had to turn away clients who inquired about a newborn session but had waited to long to book and I was already fully booked. Newborn Photographers usually only take a limited number of Newborn Sessions a month to ensure their complete focus and to make sure they will have a session spot for you. Booking early can help in a lot of ways. First, this will ensure you have a session spot. Second, most photographers’ schedules fill up bookings very fast. Third, this ensures that your photographer can personalize/customize the session to your Nursery theme or color scheme that you may want. Most photographers start planning your session soon after your booking, they want to make sure that your portraits are to your liking but also reflect the photographer’s artistic side/style. Also we may even need to buy a prop to coordinate with your session so we will need time to make that happen.
Why to hire a specialty newborn photography versus a regular photographer?
Newborn babies are very precious. You want your newborn to be photographed but your other main concern is their safety. Most photographers care about your newborns safety but may not know the safe way to pose your newborn properly. By hiring a specialty newborn photographer, this ensures they know what they are doing. They can pose your newborn in multiple poses while making sure your newborn is completely safe. They also know how to pose a newborn in one pose but at the same time, making sure to capture the best angles resulting in multiple images versus just one image from the pose. Also, your session time will be reasonable. Regular photographers take longer in posing as they are not fully trained in Newborn Photography. A non-specialist photographer can take up to 4 hours or more to photography a newborn session, as to where specialty newborn photographers can photograph a newborn session in 2 hours or less.
