Welcome to the World Andrew | Washington DC Baby Photographer

August 08, 2019 in newborns

There is such beautiful sweetness in being born. With every new baby I see all the possibilities of the world laid out in front of them. Who will they become? How will they change the world? Will they be an artist? A doctor? A teacher? So many opportunities await in their future.

But now, in their first days home, he is simply loved and adored. By his parents and new big sister. Whatever the future may hold, today is a gift. His arrival means he’s already changed his family’s world, and there’s so much more to come.

I loved getting to see them after documenting their maternity session. Here are a some of my favorite images from baby Andrew’s newborn session - enjoy!

Washington DC Newborn Baby Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography

Kate Juliet Photography specializes in natural maternity, newborn, baby, and family portraiture in the Washington DC and Northern VA area.
All studio sessions include access to the studio wardrobe for mothers and babies to borrow clothing for your session.
Contact me to begin planning your custom portrait experience.

Washington DC Maternity and Newborn Photographer | Baby Girl Aja

July 18, 2019 in newborns

There is such joy in seeing clients for both their maternity and newborn sessions. Getting to know parents before their baby arrives, seeing how their eyes light up when they talk about their baby on the way. And then getting to meet that sweet little baby who changed their lives forever in just a few short weeks. The change is palpable and magnificent. Ayanah’s maternity session was full of beauty, and their newborn session was equally so. Here are some of my favorite images from baby Aja’s newborn session - enjoy!

Washington DC Newborn Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography

Welcome to the World Aja | Washington DC Baby Photographer

June 13, 2019 in newborns

Sweet baby girl,
the perfect combination of her mother & father.

Baby Boy Wesley | Alexandria VA Newborn Photographer

June 10, 2019 in newborns

Babies are perfect just as they are.
In sweet simplicity.
No fluff, no adornment.
Beauty in their tiny details.

Washington DC Baby Photographer | Kate Juliet Photography

Kate Juliet Photography specializes in natural maternity, newborn, baby, and family portraiture in the Washington DC and Northern VA area.

All studio sessions include access to the studio wardrobe for mothers and babies to borrow clothing for your session.

Contact me to begin planning your custom portrait experience.

The Best Age To Photograph A Baby | Northern VA Photographer

June 03, 2019 in baby, family, kate juliet photography

First, it has to be said: it's never "too late" to photograph your baby. I recommend holding newborn sessions within the first 2 weeks after delivery, but don't feel like you've missed out if that window has passed you by. If you want images of your baby at her smallest, schedule your session as soon as possible. If you're open to holding your session when your baby is a little bigger (or want to capture milestones as your baby grows), this post is for you.

So when is the best age to photograph a baby? Between 7-8 months. Here's why...

1 - Your baby can sit up on her own now.

Many baby babies are still in the "sit, lean, fall over" phase when they're six months old. By 7 or 8 months, she can probably sit up all by herself, and is happy to keep herself there for awhile. But she's not too big to lay down, do tummy time, or be held. It's a great way to capture a lot of variety about what she's up to in a single session.

2 - She's expressive!

By this age babies are full giggles, smiles, and all the big personality you want to remember.

3 - She isn't quite mobile yet.

She might be moving around a bit on her own, but isn't walking or running around on her own. She still depends on you to get around, so it's a great time to capture images of you together. Which leads us to the next reason...

4 - Moms are usually feeling more comfortable in their post-baby body by the time baby is 7-8 months old.

Now that you're feeling like you have your body back again, it's a great to capture images of the two of you together.

5 - You can capture all the sweet baby rolls, chunky thighs, and cottage cheese tushies you want.

It's a great opportunity to celebrate your growing baby by highlighting how much she's grown since her newborn session.

There is never a wrong time to photograph your baby (usually the best time is right now!), but when possible I recommend scheduling a session for when she is 7-8 months old. Another perfect time after that is around a year so you can see how much she’s grown so quickly.