Maryland Newborn Photography // Baby Emily // Posed + Lifestyle Session

The world of photography in Maryland is different than it is in, say, Florida or Arizona. Up here in the northeast, we get hit hard with the seasons, and this means that our photography year also functions in seasons. And even though there are most certainly benefits to being busy year round, every year I find myself welcoming the calm season that comes right after Christmas. Fall is always packed to the brim with adorable babies, happy families, and glorious weddings. Add the fun and craziness of the holidays to that, and a little winter break is just what I need as we move into the new year.

And just like with any break, getting back into the swing of things can be a little intimidating. I find myself simultaneously wanting to jump in with both feet, and give myself just one (maybe two!) more weeks of rest. In the end, jumping back in always wins. I truly love photography and the people I get to spend time with. Sometimes you just have to take that first leap into the deep end to remind yourself how much you love swimming!

This is exactly what happened with with little Emily’s newborn session. I do most of my newborns in the client’s home and it is quite the event. I always assure clients that I am not moving in, despite the fact that I appear to be bringing half a household with me! In other words, it was quite ambitious of me to pick a newborn session as my first after the break. (Not that we have any control over when babies come of course!) I was also just entering the 3rd trimester of my own pregnancy, and my nerves were on alert!

Emily must have sensed that because she was the kind of baby newborn photographers dream about. She was awake when I arrived, but by the time I set up, she had fallen into a deep sleep. Other than popping her eyes open for a few seconds to peek at her big sister, she slept the. entire. time. Even when we switched positions, she would only stir a bit, but then she’d settle right back in! She was just so at peace, and it truly permeated the entire house. Everyone was so relaxed and happy!

Big sister Claire was an absolute star. When I walked through the door, she was eager to show me all of her cool toys and outfits. As soon as little sister Emily came into the room though, Claire’s eyes were just for her. Her lens was just for her too! Armed with a phone, Claire stood right next to me almost the entire time calling out “cheese” and making sure Emily was smiling for all of her pictures! Claire didn’t seem to notice that her new baby sister stayed steadfastly asleep for every shot!

It was truly an enjoyable afternoon with the Scaife family. I know that Claire and Emily are going to be very best friends and I can’t wait to document that friendship for years to come!