Eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first baby, this beautiful couple could not hide their love for one another during their recent maternity photography session at my studio. In all my years as a maternity photographer, I don’t think I’ve ever met a couple whose love for one another was as evident as it was with this lovely couple.
I so enjoyed getting to know these two during the maternity photography shoot. Dad-to-be, as I discovered, has a great appreciation for photography, and so it was great fun talking about and sharing some photography-related tips during the two hours we spent together at the studio. I’m sure he will have no shortage of excellent photo opportunities once their little bundle of joy arrives!
Cultural Traditions Surrounding the Birth of a Baby
Whenever I meet new couples during maternity photography sessions like this one, I’m reminded of just how many different cultural traditions there are surrounding the birth of a baby. Every culture has its own set of rituals or practices that are followed and respected, as a way to not only celebrate the new life but also allow the mother and new baby to rest and build upon the bond that was created while baby was still in the womb.
In some cultures, mother and baby don’t leave the family home for 30 days after the birth. For those who wish to capture all their little one’s special little details in professional newborn photography, this can present a challenge. For traditions like these, I offer newborn photography sessions during which I take photos of the new baby and his or her parents in their home.
Newborn Photography, At Home
Of course, I prefer to hold newborn photography sessions in my studio, where we can work in a controlled environment and I have easy access to all of the equipment and props I may need during the session. But, in situations where a family would have to miss out on newborn photography in order to respect their culture’s traditions, I’m happy to take the session to them, in their home.
While these types of at-home newborn photography sessions still allow you to capture your baby’s sweet and perfect little features, they differ from those I perform at my studio in that the photos are candid and the focus is on the baby with their parents, set in their home environment with natural lighting, rather than the baby alone in carefully posed images. Even still, it’s a great way to achieve a beautiful collection of newborn photography while respecting cultural traditions.
To the lovely couple pictured above, thank you for choosing me as your maternity photographer and I wish you and your little family nothing but the best.
If you’re interested in maternity photography or newborn photography, please call me at 905.449.2200 or email info@chandraleephotography.com.
