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 […]

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 […]

Being a Santa Rosa Newborn photographer is not just about taking pictures; it’s about preserving the essence of your baby’s first days in this world. Those first days and weeks can become such blur, especially when there is also a toddler in the house. Somedays are overwhelming, somedays can bring everyone to tears, mom and […]