Perfect NWA Studio Newborn Session
Some babies arrive in the studio with a quiet sweetness. Others arrive for their perfect NWA studio newborn session with a little fire in them. Nora was both.
Sweet little Nora Reese Homer came into the studio weighing under five pounds at around 2–3 weeks old, and while she was tiny, she absolutely made sure everyone knew she had a strong personality to go with that tiny frame. She was such a little nugget, but goodness, she was mighty.
Her session was one of those that remind me why newborn photography is always an adventure.
A Family of Eight (Which Means All Hands on Deck)
Nora didn’t come alone. She came with her entire crew.
Her siblings include Zack (14), Jasper (13), Malikye (10), Maizie (2.5), Beckham (18 months), and Navi (15 months). Yes… six siblings. Which meant we had a full house and a whole lot of love in the studio that day.
Because there were so many little ones involved, I asked one of my friends to come assist during the family portion of the session. When you have toddlers and babies mixed with teenagers, it helps to have extra hands so everyone stays safe and the session stays smooth. It honestly turned into such a fun and lively environment with all of them together.
You could already see how loved Nora is.
Planning the Colors for Nora
Mom shared that she loved blue tones, so I pulled together a palette of dusty blues and soft, muted florals to create a calm, timeless look for Nora’s portraits.
Those softer tones worked beautifully with her delicate features. When babies are this tiny, I love choosing colors that feel gentle and classic, so the focus stays right on them.
When Babies Have Their Own Plans
Like many NWA studio newborn sessions, Nora definitely had her own opinions.
At first, we tried to start with some posed setups, including placing her in a bowl. That lasted about two seconds before she made it very clear she was not a fan of that plan. We completely lost control of the situation, and she let us know about it.
Instead of forcing it, we pivoted.
That’s one of the most important things with newborn photography. Babies lead the session. When something isn’t working, we adjust.
So we took a break from the posed setups and moved into family portraits in my faux window setup, which her parents had specifically requested. The faux window area always gives such a soft, natural light look, and it worked perfectly for their family images.
Once we got those moments captured and Nora had a chance to settle, she finally drifted into a deeper sleep.
And that’s when the magic happened.
Those Sweet Sleepy Portraits
Once Nora was comfortable and asleep, we were able to gently move into the posed portraits everyone loves. The kind where their tiny fingers curl up, and their cheeks rest softly on their hands.
Seeing her finally relax after all that strength she showed earlier was so sweet. One minute she was telling us exactly how she felt about the bowl, and the next she was peacefully snoozing through her portraits.
That contrast is honestly part of what makes newborn sessions so special.
A Tiny Girl with a Big Personality
Even though Nora was one of the smallest babies I’ve photographed recently, she definitely left a big impression. Sometimes the tiniest babies are the strongest little personalities in the room.
And with six siblings and two loving parents, she is clearly entering a family that will surround her with so much love and energy.
Nora may have been a tiny little nugget, but she was absolutely mighty.
Thinking About Your Own Newborn Session?
Newborn sessions are best scheduled during pregnancy so we can reserve space around your due date. I photograph newborns when they are typically 5–14 days old, when they are still sleepy and curled up for those classic posed portraits.
If you are expecting and thinking about capturing these early days, I would love to help you document them.
You can learn more about newborn sessions here:
www.chyleadenneyphotography.com
Because those tiny fingers, sleepy stretches, and brand new faces change faster than anyone expects. And they deserve to be remembered beautifully.
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