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Life at Home with a Newborn | Austin Family Photographer

I first met this family while documenting their newest baby’s C-Section birth.

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After the birth, I went to their house a week later to get some family photos at home.

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If you live in Austin and are also interested in having a newborn family session at home, check out my tips below.

Tips for At Home Newborn Family Photo Sessions:

  • Before your session, I’ll ask if you have any images in mind that you definitely want to try and capture (Pinterest inspiration HERE)
  • Also before your session, I’ll let you know how to prepare your house and family before I arrive (For your house: some light tidying/de-cluttering in the rooms we’ll be in; For your family: comfortable clothes that coordinate with each other)
  • We can also talk pre-session if there are any activities you want to include for any older kids you have (ex. reading together, playing with toys, etc.)
  • When I arrive, before I even take out my camera, I’ll walk around your house to see where the best light is falling. I’ll also help clear away any clutter you may have missed.
  • I’ll then put you all close to window light and get some posed and candid shots of you all together and then the baby by themselves.
  • FYI: We will be on the newborn’s schedule. So if they need a diaper change or a feeding, we’ll always make time for those needs.
  • I’ll also make sure to ask if you want to include any important and sentimental items (ex. certain baby blanket) in your images as well.

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Please check out some of my favorite images below and contact me if you’d like to book your own newborn family photo session in Austin, Texas. Explore more sessions on my blog.

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A Birth Photo Story

Seton Hospital, Kyle, Texas

I was on-call to photograph a birth with a May due date. When all of a sudden, I got the text on Sunday, April 23rd that said: “My water broke! We are headed to the hospital!!“

I double checked I had everything I needed in my camera bag and backpack (which had been packed and ready for the last two weeks). Then I headed down the highway. Thankfully it was a Sunday, so I-35 wasn’t too bad. I quickly arrived at the hospital and headed to Labor & Delivery just before lunch.

The mom got her first check-up and was only 1 cm dilated. And so the clock started and the waiting began. Waiting with the in-laws in the room, watching sports, watching the numbers on the monitor as medication was started. Lots of waiting.

Four hours later and still only 1 cm. More medication, more waiting. Mom trying to get comfortable on the yoga ball, then trying standing and moving around. Background TV playing Adam Sandler movies and the Cartoon Network.

After the dinner check-up, there was some dilation progress but baby was taking his time to get ready to come out. Epidural happened just before bed and pitocin was given to keep moving things along.

And we all tried to sleep for a few hours. Grandma and the Dad on the pull-out couch. I was on the recliner. A few restless hours sleep as nurses came in to check stats.

The 4:30am check-in just showed 4 1/2 cm dilation. When the cafeteria opened at 6:30am, I went to grab some breakfast and freshen up for what would happen next.

The 7:30am check-in showed full dilation and full readiness. THE PUSHING COULD BEGIN! One hour of intense pushing later and out came her sweet baby – weighing over 8 pounds and ready to be welcomed into their family.

After spending over 23 hours by their side, I headed back down the highway on Monday, April 24th, ready to take a nap and then edit the photos.

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Please check out some of my favorite images from their birth photography session below and contact me if you’d like to book your own photo session.

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1. What prompted you to have this photo session?

After a really hard time getting pregnant, we wanted to make sure every moment was capture of our precious miracle.

2. What advice would you give to others planning a birth photography session?

The photos aren’t meant for the entire world, some will be, but it’s mostly for you. You forget all the pain of labor and birth once baby is here, it’s so special to be able to go back and look and remember that hard work.

3. Anything else you’d like to add?

Stephanie is amazing! She is super responsive and helpful! After my appointments, she’d check in and see what was going on. She was super flexible, and open to anytime he wanted to come. We had a scheduled induction, and she was perfectly fine with that. However, baby boy decided he wanted to come about 4 days earlier, and she was right here ready to go. Stephanie is a great person and you’re lucky to have her!!

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The post Seton Hospital – Birth Photography Session appeared first on Austin Senior Photographer | Stephanie Friedman Photography.]]> https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/seton-hospital-birth-photography-session/feed/ 0 At-home – Newborn Photo Session https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/at-home-newborn-photo-session/ https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/at-home-newborn-photo-session/#respond Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:23:39 +0000 https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/?p=14274 Please enjoy some favorites from this family photo session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.

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Please enjoy some favorites from this family photo session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.

The post At-home – Newborn Photo Session appeared first on Austin Senior Photographer | Stephanie Friedman Photography.]]> https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/at-home-newborn-photo-session/feed/ 0 Baby Olivia – Newborn Portrait Session https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/baby-olivia-newborn-portrait-session/ https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/baby-olivia-newborn-portrait-session/#respond Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:57:47 +0000 http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/?p=5264 I drove out to Leander, TX recently to meet this sweet 7 week old baby. She was awake and curious during her newborn session and happy to be snuggled in her parents’ arms. And a big thank you to her grandparents for being on hand to help with soft blankets, flower arranging and baby diaper […]

The post Baby Olivia – Newborn Portrait Session appeared first on Austin Senior Photographer | Stephanie Friedman Photography.]]> I drove out to Leander, TX recently to meet this sweet 7 week old baby. She was awake and curious during her newborn session and happy to be snuggled in her parents’ arms. And a big thank you to her grandparents for being on hand to help with soft blankets, flower arranging and baby diaper changing.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of her newborn session images. To see all the photos and purchase prints from the gallery, click HERE.

The post Baby Olivia – Newborn Portrait Session appeared first on Austin Senior Photographer | Stephanie Friedman Photography.]]> https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/baby-olivia-newborn-portrait-session/feed/ 0 Garcia Family – Before & After (Maternity/Newborn Session) https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/garcia-family-before-after-maternitynewborn-session/ https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/garcia-family-before-after-maternitynewborn-session/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:58:47 +0000 http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/?p=3947 It’s not every Maternity Session that has a Newborn Session happen about 36 hours later. But I’m getting ahead of myself. I was traveling to Orlando, FL for work – and made time to take some photos of these friends/co-workers. It was 3 weeks until due date – so really our main concern was the […]

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It’s not every Maternity Session that has a Newborn Session happen about 36 hours later. But I’m getting ahead of myself. I was traveling to Orlando, FL for work – and made time to take some photos of these friends/co-workers. It was 3 weeks until due date – so really our main concern was the weather. The rain held off – and we had fun running around a windy field near Lake Baldwin. The day I was due to fly back to Texas, I got some exciting texts that morning that things were happening. Grabbing my camera and heading to the hospital, I was able to meet the newest member of their family and still make it to my flight on time. Welcome to the World, Baby G!

Please enjoy this sneak peek of their Family Portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE.

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Welcome to the World, Baby Stella! Mom & baby got some sweet snuggling in while I took a few pictures. Their sunroom made a perfect lightbox, and we even braved the heat for a few pics outside as well.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of her Mini Newborn Portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from her session click HERE.

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The post Baby Stella – mini newborn photo session appeared first on Austin Senior Photographer | Stephanie Friedman Photography.]]> https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/baby-stella-mini-newborn-photo-session/feed/ 0 Baby Juniper – Newborn Family Session https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/baby-juniper-newborn-family-session/ https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/baby-juniper-newborn-family-session/#respond Wed, 03 May 2017 17:18:10 +0000 http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/?p=3472 I got to meet Baby Juniper when she was less than 2 weeks old. She was happy and content being cradled under the blooming pomegranate tree in her backyard, laying on her hand-me-down quilt and being loved on by her parents and older sister, Bess. Please enjoy this sneak peek of her Newborn Family Portrait session. To […]

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Baby Juniper newborn family photo session

I got to meet Baby Juniper when she was less than 2 weeks old. She was happy and content being cradled under the blooming pomegranate tree in her backyard, laying on her hand-me-down quilt and being loved on by her parents and older sister, Bess.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of her Newborn Family Portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE.

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The post Baby Juniper – Newborn Family Session appeared first on Austin Senior Photographer | Stephanie Friedman Photography.]]> https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/baby-juniper-newborn-family-session/feed/ 0 Cooper Brothers – Sibling Portrait Session https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/cooper-brothers-sibling-portrait-session/ https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/cooper-brothers-sibling-portrait-session/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:02:47 +0000 http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/?p=2250 Let’s all welcome the newest Cooper Brother: Sebastian! I got to go play with these three as they took turns holding their younger brother and goofing around the backyard. Matt (age 3) kept bringing me all the props he wanted to include (yoga block, ice pack, pink gardening gloves). Henry (age 6) was so sweet […]

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Let’s all welcome the newest Cooper Brother: Sebastian!

I got to go play with these three as they took turns holding their younger brother and goofing around the backyard. Matt (age 3) kept bringing me all the props he wanted to include (yoga block, ice pack, pink gardening gloves). Henry (age 6) was so sweet and concerned that Sebastian (2 weeks old) was about to explode his diaper. And Sebastian was relaxed and happy to be with this bunch.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of their sibling portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE.

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The post Cooper Brothers – Sibling Portrait Session appeared first on Austin Senior Photographer | Stephanie Friedman Photography.]]> https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/cooper-brothers-sibling-portrait-session/feed/ 0 The Hoke Family – Newborn Portrait Session https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/the-hoke-family-newborn-portrait-session/ https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/the-hoke-family-newborn-portrait-session/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:53:15 +0000 http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/?p=1829 I was so happy to meet Baby Mara – though we did have to reschedule our newborn session a few times since she had her own timetable for arriving. But once I did, what a treat! Such a calm and sweet baby – happy to be snuggled with her parents or in her doting big brother […]

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I was so happy to meet Baby Mara – though we did have to reschedule our newborn session a few times since she had her own timetable for arriving. But once I did, what a treat! Such a calm and sweet baby – happy to be snuggled with her parents or in her doting big brother Aaron’s arms.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of their newborn lifestyle portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session: click HERE.

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The post The Hoke Family – Newborn Portrait Session appeared first on Austin Senior Photographer | Stephanie Friedman Photography.]]> https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/the-hoke-family-newborn-portrait-session/feed/ 0 Ainsley & Family – Newborn Portrait Session https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/ainsley-family-newborn-portrait-session/ https://www.stephaniefriedman.com/ainsley-family-newborn-portrait-session/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:15:11 +0000 http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/?p=1166 Say hello to three-week old Ainsley and her family (previously photographed here). I was so happy to get to meet (and photograph) her. She came with hair bows and sweet smocked clothes. But seemed happiest swaddled up tight and held in mom or dad’s arms. We even wrangled her big brother into a few pics […]

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Say hello to three-week old Ainsley and her family (previously photographed here).

I was so happy to get to meet (and photograph) her. She came with hair bows and sweet smocked clothes. But seemed happiest swaddled up tight and held in mom or dad’s arms. We even wrangled her big brother into a few pics with her.

 

Please enjoy this sneak peek. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session: click here. 

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