Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
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Austin Newborn Portrait Session

ByKelly Williams, Photographer

With all that’s been going on in the news lately, I think it’s time to simply stop, take a breath and appreciate some cute baby pictures. So, let’s meditate on photos from a recent Austin newborn portrait session. In today’s blog post I’ll be sharing all the images along with a few tips for your own at-home newborn shoot to ensure that both baby and parents alike are all smiles.

Mother and father holding baby boy wearing plaid shirt standing in white kitchen during an Austin newborn portrait session

Meet Mirko and Kaila

Mirko and Kaila welcomed their son into the world in November, and I was honored to be selected for his first photo shoot. As a designer, Mirko had a vision for the session that included a photo of his little one ‘swinging’ on a wooden swing for his birth announcement card. There were three outfits planned, and of course, also a photo in front of the Christmas tree.

In addition to photos of the family, Mirko and Kaila also wanted to use their photo session to showcase the renovation of the kitchen, which Mirko had personally supervised.

Mother holding baby boy wearing plaid shirt and father standing in white kitchen during an Austin newborn portrait session

Planning the Session – Home is the Best Location

Scheduling the session at Mirko and Kaila’s home was an easy choice. For newborn portrait sessions, I always feel that a client’s home is the best location. This is the place where the family feels the most comfortable.

Furthermore, this is where all of the items you will need are easily at hand (diapers, wipes, bottle, etc.). Why have to bring everything with you for your first photo shoot? Take the stress off yourself and schedule your newborn portrait session at home where you can relax.

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Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session

The Outfits

Kaila and Mirko had three adorable outfits planned for their beautiful, baby boy: a little lumberjack set, mini hedgefund outfit, and a Christmas-themed onesie. We did end up changing their little cherub into all three outfits simply because he needed changing, but in general, I recommend selecting two outfits at the most.

Newborns are loathe to change, and changing clothes can wreck a baby’s mood. I do recommend that you have backup outfits at the ready in case of emergency situations, but know that the more you tug at a baby the less congenial your model will be in front of the camera. Trust me.

Father resting hand on baby's head laying on bed while being changed during an Austin newborn portrait session

Be Prepared to Pivot

Newborn photo shoots rarely go according to plan. And that’s perfectly fine. Plan to get what photos you can and then plan to schedule another photo shoot in the future. Your little one may be in a great mood one moment, and then…not. That’s just how it is.

The key is patience. With newborn portrait sessions, you will spend a lot of time waiting for your little one to settle back down to sleep or feeding. That’s totally par for the course. These very real moments are wonderful opportunities for photos, so do not shy away from the camera. Changing your baby’s diaper, giving a bottle, or quieting a little temper – these are all moments to be cherished. Smiling for the camera is just one side of a portrait in my opinion.

Enjoy the images, and I will have more photo adventures for you next week!

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Looking to book a family portrait session in San Antonio, Austin, or anywhere in the Hill Country? Drop me a line and let’s chat about how I can help you. I have hourly rates, and all photo shoots include editing and high-resolution files.

To view more images from my photography portfolio, please visit my website – KellyWilliamsPhotographer.com

Mother's hands changing crying baby out of shirt while laying on bed during an Austin newborn portrait session
Father resting hand on baby's head laying on bed while being changed during an Austin newborn portrait session
Father's hand holding hand of newborn baby boy wearing blue and green plaid shirt during an Austin newborn portrait session
Father holding baby boy's hands while baby rests on bed as mother bends over bed during an Austin newborn portrait session
Baby boy wearing green and blue plaid shirt and brown corduroy pants resting on wooden swing on white, fleece blanket during an Austin newborn portrait session
Baby boy wearing green and blue plaid shirt and brown corduroy pants resting on wooden swing on white, fleece blanket during an Austin newborn portrait session
Baby boy wearing green and blue plaid shirt and brown corduroy pants resting on white, fleece blanket during an Austin newborn portrait session
Close up of father's hand holding newborn's hand
Mother and father holding baby boy wearing green and blue plaid shirt during an Austin newborn portrait session
Baby boy wearing green and blue plaid shirt and brown corduroy pants resting on white, fleece blanket during an Austin newborn portrait session
Close up of mother's hands holding feet of newborn baby boy
Hands of mother and father holding hands of baby boy wearing green and blue plaid shirt
Mother and father holding baby boy wearing plaid shirt standing in white kitchen during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother holding baby boy wearing plaid shirt and father kissing mother while standing in white kitchen during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father holding baby boy wearing plaid shirt standing in white kitchen during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother kissing baby boy wearing plaid shirt in front of white kitchen sink and cabinets during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother holding baby boy wearing plaid shirt in front of white kitchen sink and cabinets during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in front of Christmas tree during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking at each other while holding newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother holding newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother smiling at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother smiling at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking at each other while holding newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking at each other while holding newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking at each other while holding newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking at each other while holding newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother kissing newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother holding newborn baby boy to cheek in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother holding newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother kissing newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father looking down at newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session
Mother and father holding newborn baby boy in backyard during an Austin newborn portrait session

Hi! My name is Kelly Williams, and I am a wedding and family photographer serving San Antonio and Austin, Texas. I love telling the story of someone’s love, life, and happiness in one frame.

I proudly call San Antonio home, but I have lived in NYC for the past 21 years.

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