Spring is coming soon! I’m booking my Cherry Blossoms for March 2024! These sell out very quickly. The weather in Richmond can be unpredictable so the dates are roughly the middle to end of March. The blooms only last about 2wks so keep an eye out.
Beautiful newborn baby J. 4 days new was just the best during his newborn photography session! With a full belly, he slept perfectly through his shoot. I photographed his older brother just this past Jan. I love to capture little ones during their newborn phase. I’m located in Short Pump, VA.
I hope you enjoy a little peek into his session.
I had the honor of photographing this sweet little boy, He slept during his whole session. I got to use a few props one of which is my favorite Winnie the pooh set up. He rocked his session! When preparing for a newborn session please follow the directions as best you can so that baby sleeps during s/her session. If you would like to book a session please email me.
Time to save some dates!! I know time can get away from us with school starting and just a hetic life. I wanted to share some of the Fall/Christmas mini sessions coming this year!
Fall minis will be around the end of Oct. Early Nov…this is dependant on the leaves changing colors so the dates can change. I will have two locations.
The first location is a little spot in short pump that has very pretty fall folliage.
The other is a little farm with a red barn and tall grass with some cut outs and walk ways that will make a beautiful fall backdrop.
Santa and Mrs. Clause will be back in the studio this year! This is always sold out so grab your spot before they are gone. Dec. 2nd from 10a.m. - Noon
Red Truck minis will be held on Dec. 2nd in the late afternoon.
Christmas Tree farm minis will be held on Dec 3rd in the late afternoon.
Christmas and Fall backdrops are always an option for newborns and babies just in case its too cold outside. Here are a few of the backdrops I have available.
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This beautiful baby boy was simply perfection during his newborn photo session in my Richmond, VA studio this past week. It's such a pleasure to photograph these littles.
At 3 weeks old I wasn’t sure if we were going to get a few tummy poses but he knocked it out of the park. He slept right through making it for a lovely, calm experience for his parents. They were able to have a little rest while I worked my magic.
I hope you enjoy a little looksie into his session. Contact me if you're interested in a newborn or baby photography session. Just email me an inquiry using my contact form and I will get back to you personally within a day.
Babies are best photographed before they are 10 days old but sometimes that doesn’t work out so I try my best to pose babies in a safe and comfortable setting.
Sweet little Z. was 9 days old for her session. She was a wake for a few shots but then fell fast asleep. She was simply perfection during her newborn photography session. She was well fed and slept beautifully allowing for so many set ups.
Her mama wanted pinks and white for the session so that is what i pulled. Everything is washed and santized after each session.
I hope you enjoy a sample from her gorgeous gallery
Celebrate the miracle to motherhood with our maternity photography sessions. From the baby bump to the glow of an expectant mom, we create stunning portraits that capture the anticipation and beauty of this special time. These sessions can take place in studio or on location with in 30 min from Short Pump, VA. I do have a few maternity dresses you could borrow or you could bring your own. If you book a maternity session with a newborn session I give a discount on the maternity session.
Please check out the latest in studio maternity session of this beautiful mama to be. I look forward to photographing her new little one in a few weeks.
Time to save some dates!! I know time can get away from us with school starting and just a hetic life. I wanted to share some of the Fall/Christmas mini sessions coming this year!
Fall minis will be around the end of Oct. Early Nov…this is dependant on the leaves changing colors so the dates can change. I will have two locations.
The first location is a little spot in short pump that has very pretty fall folliage.
The other is a little farm with a red barn and tall grass with some cut outs and walk ways that will make a beautiful fall backdrop.
Santa and Mrs. Clause will be back in the studio this year! This is always sold out so grab your spot before they are gone. Dec. 2nd from 10a.m. - Noon
Red Truck minis will be held on Dec. 2nd in the late afternoon.
Christmas Tree farm minis will be held on Dec 3rd in the late afternoon.
Christmas and Fall backdrops are always an option for newborns and babies just in case its too cold outside. Here are a few of the backdrops I have available.
Welcome new baby S. This gorgeous newborn baby girl made me swoon. She is just the sweetest little thing ever. She was super alert during her newborn session which means I got lots of snuggle time. although her happiest place is with her beautiful mama. She had me working for these image but we did get so many great ones!
I hope you enjoy a peek into her newborn photography session...
It is very important to follow the prep instructions for your newborn session. This will help keep the baby happy and easy to pose.
She was all smiles and simply so fun to photograph. We tried something different and used a pool backdrop since it was June to capture a fun summer feel.
I have a few options to the milestone package. There is a 3 session package which we can customize or a 5 session package as well that can be customized. The only session that must be in studio is the newborn session after that as long as the temp. don’t fall to low we can take some outside photos as well. Parents and sibligns are always included in the grow with me package.
I’m located in Short Pump, VA.
Time goes by so quickly in the first year. Funny, I don't feel any older.
I hope you enjoy a peek into her session...
THIS BABY IS EVERYTHING!
How cute is this little newborn ? I just fell head over heels for this gorgeous little on. I also love the colors we used in his session.
I hope you enjoy the sneak peek into his newborn photography session.
I have been photographing newborns for over 11 yrs. I have had many training and traveled to mentor with the BEST!! These are some of the poses I try to get with the little newborn models. I have also included some of the props I have used. Not pictured are the parent poses or sibling poses that are included in the Deluxe newborn session. It is very important to follow the prep instructions for the newborn session as this will help ensure we get as many poses as we can. Pricing can be found on my website. There is a price different if you would like me to travel to you. I have all the wraps, outfits, headbands and props. If you would like to bring something special you may.
Huck finn pose unwrapped.
snuggle pose
wrapped
butt up
hands on chin
tucked in
taco pose wrapped
froggy
The above images are some of the props i have available.
Darling newborn baby S. 9 days new made her appearance in my studio recently... she even brought along her two big brothers who I also photographed as a newborn.
I hope you enjoy a peek into her session. I love to photograph growing families. I try and photograph siblings and parents first then concentrate on the newborn. The studio gets very warm so be prepared. I have a few puzzles and toys for the older siblings to play with while I photograph their new baby sibling. If the other parent wants to take the older siblings home or back to school that is also an option.
This little one had me working for these images but you wouldn’t know it from the perfect little images.
If you would like to book a session with me please reach out via email. My online scheduler isn’t always up to date.
jacki@jackigphotography.com
www.jackigphotography.com
This gorgeous baby girl needed a lot of coaxing to go to sleep but finally, we were able to get some beautiful shots of her. At 3 weeks old, this is the reason why we like to do newborn photographs between 5-10 days while baby is super sleepy still.
I hope you enjoy a quick look into her session.
It is that time of year again!! Sunflower mini sessions are NOW booking!! The Sunflower is one of my favorite flowers and a beautiful backdrop to get updated family portraits, baby photos and maternity photos. They bloom for a brief period anytime from July into early September. But, if you miss out on these massive blooms, you can still get beautiful pictures with the many pockets of wild sunflowers around the areas. I will also be having a Studio sunflower backdrop for those who would rather have their baby photographed indoors. This backdrop is ONLY for children.
Here are some of the challenges with photo sessions at those large sunflower fields.
During the late Summer, the sun rises early and sets late. There is harsh, direct sunlight from about 8am to around 6:30-7pm. I usually find myself crossing my fingers and toes, hoping for overcast skies. Direct sunlight means dark, unflattering shadows and squinty eyes for your pictures. . Since it’s better to put the sun at your subject’s back, a photographer only has until the sun clears the horizon to enjoy soft morning light.
What are the best solutions to these lighting issues? Stick to those limited times of soft light, bring lighting equipment out to the fields, or choose locations with better shade. Everyone loves that amazing golden light mixed with happy sunflowers. But, I encourage you to pray for some clouds!
I have very limited time slots!
I will have several different days to choose from. There are three different Sunflower patches I use. A sunflower patch in Hopewell, A smaller sunflower patch in Mechanicsville and a Large sunflower patch in Goochland. There maybe a fee to enter the farm so be prepared. The mini session is 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads for $225 plus tax.
The third challenge is heat and bugs. In August and September, the evenings in Richmond, VA tend to be hot and muggy. You won’t want to forget your bug repellant.
Enjoy these images from previous years photographing families in several different sunflower fields. If you would like to book a session please email me jacki@jackigphotography.com
I have been photographing newborns for over 11 yrs. I have taken several safety classes as well as attended newborn and baby workshops to perfect my skills. There are some staple newborn poses in which newborn babies are photographed. Here are some of the most common poses:
The "Womb" Pose: This pose replicates the position the baby was in while in the womb, with their legs curled up and their arms close to their body.
The "Taco" Pose: In this pose, the baby is swaddled tightly and placed on their side, with their knees tucked up towards their chest.
The "Froggy" Pose: This pose has the baby on their stomach, with their head resting on their hands and their legs bent at the knee, resembling a frog.
The "Huck fin" Pose: This pose has the baby lying on their back, with their arms and legs curled.
The "Side" Pose: In this pose, the baby is lying on their side with their legs bent and their hands near their face.
The "Prop" Pose: This pose involves the use of props like baskets, buckets, and blankets to support the baby in a variety of poses, such as sitting or lying down.
The “Hands under chin” This pose baby is on stomach with wrist over each other babies back is arched.
The “Potato pose” This pose baby is wrapped and place sitting up with a spotter, baby can also be placed on their back all wrapped up.
It's important to note that safety should always come first when photographing newborns. Parents should work with a professional photographer who is experienced in working with newborns and knows how to safely position them in these poses.
If you would like to book a newborn session the best time to photograph a newborn is before they are 14 days old. They are more likely to sleep and don’t mind to be molded into these positions. Not all babies will be able to do each pose.
Spring mini studio sessions were a hit! The weather this early spring has been unpredictable so i chose to add some in studio session dates for the little ones! I have a few backdrops to choose from as well as two Easter bunny outfits for babies between 6 months to 9 months old. The backdrops I have can hold up to two to three children and so much fun. The mini session is located in my short pump, VA home studio. The mini is 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads, each additional download is an additional cost. Take a look at a few of my favorites from my studio sessions.
I'm so excited to show my Cherry Blossom minis from the past few weeks. The Cherry Blossoms bloomed a little early this year but we made it happen. The weather was perfect and I’m so grateful for all the families that came out. ! Until next year! These sessions are the most popular spring minis i offer. The cherry blossoms bloom for about two weeks. The minis are 15 min and you get 5 digital.
I’m excited to announce Spring mini sessions this year. I will have a few spots open for Spring Studio and Outside with the blooms.
I also like to photograph near the murals in Richmond, VA
A mini session is 15 min and you get 5 digitals for $225 plus tax and you get 5 digital downloads.
These images are examples of several spring mini session locations i have photographed in the past. Some are studio with the different backdrops i use. The spring studio sessions take place in my Short Pump, VA location. These sessions are for children only. The outside minis are suitable for families and i try to do a mixture of posed and lifestyle. These sessions are for families of four or greater.
Most blooms are best captured the end of March until May.
