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 […]

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 […]

The Journey of Motherhood Welcoming baby number three is a milestone worth celebrating; that’s why this gorgeous mom reached out for last minute maternity pictures. She was on the fence about having pictures taken of her last pregnancy and I’m so glad she decided to call me a few days before this baby made his […]