When I saw my neighbor’s daughter waddling down the street at 9 months pregnant, I immediately texted her to ask if she needed a photographer for a San Francisco newborn session. As luck would have it, her daughter had already saved a few of my newborn photos on Instagram as inspiration, so it was the perfect match!
While I live in Palo Alto, I love going up to San Francisco for photo sessions. Being in the city gives me so much nostalgia for my time in Chicago and NYC, especially when I get to visit apartments as cute as this one! The parents wanted a relaxed newborn session at home, and that’s exactly what we did. They played upbeat yet relaxing music during the session, and as a San Francisco newborn photographer, I loved the vibe. Who wouldn’t be happy listening to Noah Kahan and snuggling a fresh baby? Their dog, Moose, was a total ham for the photos… although he did whack baby in the face with his tail once. He was so excited to be around her–the start of a beautiful friendship 🙂
The parents wore jeans and sweaters, a relaxed look that spoke to their personalities. Baby wore her birthday suit, and honestly, what’s better than that? Almost nothing.
Mom and Dad are hopelessly in love with their little girl, and it showed so much throughout my time with them. Dad plays guitar, so we got some sweet photos of baby on the guitar while he was playing. It was beautiful to see how calm she was once Dad started playing; it’s the start of a really beautiful bond.
If you’re looking for a photographer for a San Francisco newborn session, give me a shout here! I would love to venture up to SF to capture the first days of your family’s new life. Photographing newborns is truly one of the biggest honors of my career.
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