For the Love of Newborns

If there is one thing I wish I could go back and do when I gave birth to  Zach and Parker it would have been to hire a newborn photographer. I think when I had kids a decade ago, newborn photographers were not a “thing”.  I had family pics taken but not the professional newborn pics you see on Facebook that have become so very popular.Recently I had someone ask me if I could refer them to someone who specialized in photographing newborns. Hmmm.

Newborn photographers are a special breed. They must LOVE babies, they must have a TON of patience and must have a gift to capture the most important moments in your family.  It definitely takes a unique and caring person with a lot of knowledge in this field. The wedding photographer is NOT the newborn photographer. Although there are a ton of multi-faceted photographers out there, you really want to hire someone whose passion is with “little ones”.

I started asking around and the same name kept coming up, Becca Kaye Photos. When enough people love and believe in the work of the same person, I have to assume she is pretty great. I called Becca and set up a meeting. I loved Becca the second I met her. Very down to earth, extremely nice and cool. She explained to me that her love was for newborns. She spends nearly four hours with them in their home during one photo shoot. Not only is she he photographer but she is part nanny – feeding, snuggling, and sometimes even changing diapers! She told me that babies must be 12 days old or YOUNGER!

and then she showed me some of her work! WOW!! 

 

 

 

 

TWINS!!! Are these pics not to die for!?!

 

Becca loves to incorporate siblings in her photos!

Becca can turn any of these photos into Birth Announcements!

Becca explained that although her LOVE is for newborns, she also enjoys babies, toddlers and children of all ages.

 

Her smash cake pictures are extremely popular and you can see why!

BEFORE

AFTER

 

Adorable!

I asked her if she did Holiday cards because I am always looking and she smiled and said, “of course!” Woohoo!!

 

 

Obviously you can see how talented Becca is! I was completely impressed by her work and hired her for our holiday card shoot!

A few things, if you are in the market for a newborn photographer with Becca safety comes first! Your newborn is never left alone for one second and some of the image are done with a little bit of photoshop magic. Becca has so much experience with newborns she has shared lots of baby wisdom with so many first time moms. Her sessions run 2-4 hours in your home. She brings bows, blankets, props and wraps.

The smash cake pictures are taken in a studio in Becca’s house. No need to worry about the cake mess!

Becca charges $225 (tax included) for approximately 1.5 hours of her time for a family, child or smash cake session.  However, newborns will be scheduled for 4 hours as she work around their schedule. Prior to the session she will discuss the location, clothing and for the newborns when to feed the baby and even how warm to make the house. Gift certificates make an amazing gift and they are available for purchase!  They can include the on location session and a variety of prints. Great Mother’s Day gift!!!   All CD’s, prints, albums, storyboards, birth announcements, holiday cards, etc are extra. Please contact Becca for more info at [email protected]

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