There are no words to describe how excited I was to meet Forrest for the first time. Being a Sonoma County Newborn Photographer and labor and delivery nurse gives me the opportunity to get all of the newborn snuggles to keep my heart full. Before I get into sharing pictures, let me share a little […]

What If I Told You… Newborn Pictures Don’t Need to Be Scheduled Before Two Weeks of Age? If you’ve ever researched newborn photography, you’ve probably noticed newborn photographers urging parents to schedule their baby’s photo session within the first two weeks after birth. The reason often given is that newborns are sleepier and easier to […]

A Fresh 48 photography session is a special photo shoot that takes place within the first 48 hours of a baby’s life, typically in the hospital or birthing center where the baby was born. The goal of a Fresh 48 is to capture the raw emotion and fleeting moments immediately after childbirth. Here are some […]

Let me introduce myself, in case this is your first time on my blog. My name is Michelle, I’ve been a labor and delivery nurse for 22 years and a photographer in Sonoma County for 12 years. I offer all kinds of portrait photography; this session below is a lifestyle newborn photography session. When I […]

Welcome to the wonderful (and wild) world of parenthood! I hope you are ready for sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and a little game called “What does that cry mean?” In all seriousness, going home with a newborn can be overwhelming, and if you don’t laugh about it, you might just cry, and isn’t there […]