This blog post is all about my personal favorite resources specific to preparing for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care, and my hope is that it helps out other mamas-to-be even the tiniest bit! This guide includes book recommendations, types of classes that were most helpful for me, and of course, when to schedule your photography sessions for maternity and newborn photos.

The following is my mini guide for choosing the right newborn photographer for you. Ideally, you will find someone whose photos resonate with you and whose personality makes you feel comfortable and at ease. As cuddly and wonderful as it is to have a newborn, there is a lot of stress that comes with it too, so make sure you find someone to work with who will make sure your session is simple, easy, and fun.

Let’s face it, everyone loves to watch one-year-olds destroy their perfect little cakes and smash them all over their faces. The messier the better, right? Particularly this year, in the age of the coronavirus, zoom birthdays have been a sight for sore eyes, watching these tiny humans cover themselves in cake and frosting. When determining how to plan for your cake smash session, here are some considerations to think about.

Here are my top 5 tips for a DIY Fresh 48 newborn session in quarantine. I hope it helps to take off some of the pressure! P.S. All of these tips work just as well with an iPhone! And remember, the iPhone photos you take right now will still be beautiful memories until we can meet again safely and I can photograph your whole family enjoying new babyhood together.

Ultimately where you feel most comfortable is a personal choice. While some would never dream of having their baby anywhere else than in a hospital, others would prefer the comfort of home with an experienced midwife. Please know that I will never judge your choice and I support whatever you choose is right for your birth experience. For those of you who are considering a home birth, the following is an interview with midwife Rachael Cook.