A tender and timeless at-home newborn session on film | Charlottesville Newborn Photographer
This at-home newborn session is extra-special, because it features one of my best and longest friends!
What began as a random roommate assignment 17 years ago has unfolded into late-night shenanigans, The Office binges, road trip adventures, and cross-country trips to make even more memories (with our kids now in tow!).
When I found out Erica’s second baby — a boy! — was on its way, I was so excited to help her family document the beauty of those early days, which can sometimes feel anything but.
Late-night feedings.
Milk leaking through your shirt.
Fighting exhaustion, because you not only have a newborn, but also a toddler.
Feeling like the one everyone relies on.
That’s one of the best things I can offer the families I photograph — the opportunity to show them the unmatched beauty of their lives. The soft touches. The way your kids look at you. The quiet moments when you’re doing nothing but being together.
I photographed this at-home newborn session completely on film, which allows me to create with more intentionality and give families a little extra feeling of nostalgia. The result was a collection of images that feel almost ethereal. Soft. Tender. Timeless.
I love at-home newborn sessions because there's truly no pressure to do anything but love on your baby. You don’t need to clean your house. You don’t need to have a perfect nursery. You don’t need to be a host. Just be yourself, and I’ll take care of everything else.
Laura Richards is a newborn and family photographer serving Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia. She specializes in natural-light film photography and heirloom print art. Inquire about your next family photos here.
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