Tag: iowa baby photographer

Elliana & Co. • Iowa Newborn Photographer

WAUKEE IN-HOME NEWBORN SESSION • IOWA LIFESTYLE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

I would absolutely love to start each day with a lifestyle newborn session. I mean, who wouldn’t? ;) They’re sweet and a fresh and optimistic way to start a day. Two new (or new again!) parents learning how to take care of a brand new person with their own personality guided by love. Enjoy some photos of Elliana 💛

I also wanted to take some time with this blog and talk about why booking an in-home lifestyle session with your newborn might be right for you.

• First and foremost, a lifestyle newborn session is intended to be organic and minimally posed. That means no bean bags and or extra equipment. It’s simple and whatever your home has is perfect.

• Your home is your sanctuary. You’ve spent almost ten months nesting and creating a sweet place for your new bundle, so why not have that be a part of your session. Showing off your style & vibe and being somewhere you are naturally more comfortable can bring out those authentic moments you’ll want to remember forever. Not to mention, you don’t even have to leave and pack up a baby.

• No pressure, no rush. Just capturing what is real and true. If your baby refuses to be put down and wants to snuggle mom, we will get those images. They don’t need to be sleeping or posed perfectly in order for the shot to happen. It’s a safe place to nurse and portray your feeding journey, whatever it may be.

• While trends may change, the memories of your first few weeks home will always be timeless. These galleries will tell the story of what a day in the life was for your family and portray many different emotions.

August 7, 2019
NICKI + PAT • Iowa Engagement & Wedding Photographer

I have been waiting to post this session just so I can brag about how amazing their wedding is going to be. Which is TOMORROW!! :) And 150% can guarantee that these two, Nicki & Pat, are going to have THEEE wedding. Maybe I’m biased. Boho, lights, love, greenery, a victorian home (THEIR HOME!), and the cutest wedding attendants (Probably gonna get shown up by their cutie son, Otto, NBD) – can you say perfect?

Nicki & Pat are both personal friends of me and my family’s and to be able to help capture such special moments, with special attributes like their home & a bar they fell in love with – makes my heart explode. Seeing two strong people in love who are more powerful together as a couple is what this world needs. These photos were taken way back in FEB and to see how far I’ve come even with my own personal photography grown since then is also amazing. Enjoy a little mix of some family & engagement photos with my favorite family.

May 30, 2019
Schipull Family • Iowa Family Photographer

My biggest goal coming into the new year with my photography was to create an experience with each session – to use my art as a way to actually get to know each family that I’m working with. Every family is different and your story is more than sitting and smiling. I’ll also add, the best part of finding something special that speaks about your family is a way to keep your kids entertained! Instead of focusing on that goofy lady with the weird machine in front of their face, they’ll put their energy into the fun that you’re having!

By NO means am I an expert on children – aren’t we all just trying to get through the day? ;) But I’ve learned through my own son that his favorite thing in the whole wide world is doing what momma & dada get to do. When he can help crack the egg and stir the food – pure joy. There’s also a few meltdowns occasionally, but those are moments worth remembering, too. Enjoy this adorable family – lots of helping, snuggling, laughing, and playing!!

February 28, 2019
Elaina & Co. • Iowa Newborn Photographer

I am sure I’ve said this before, but I am so thankful to all the families who welcome me into their home during an intimately special time of their lives. I know that there’s a lot of change in the daily routine with bringing a new baby home. Lots of chaos and sleep deprivation, but mostly a lot of love. ;)

With older siblings, things will generally go one of two ways – Big bro/sis will be adamant about helping out and ham it up for the camera or want nothing to do with the shoot and be slightly jealous that their newbie is getting all the attention. Let me tell ya! This big brother was the best example of the former example I’ve seen! Miss Elaina, I can tell that you’re going to grow up with a very sweet and watchful older brother and two really cool parents. Enjoy her sweet family below 🖤

February 10, 2019