Your sweet, snuggly newborn won’t stay little forever. Professional newborn portraits will create a time capsule for you to return to as the years go by. You’ll always have your newborn photos to remember your tiny baby and let you hold onto that precious moment. After your newborn session, you’ll want to display these treasured portraits on the walls where you can enjoy them every day. Many of my clients want to create a gallery wall with their newborn family photos.
Here are seven steps you can take to create your dream gallery wall!
7 Steps to Create Your Newborn Family Photo Gallery
1.) Envisioning Your Gallery Wall – I know this might sound strange, but allow yourself to take a moment to envision your newborn family photo gallery wall. What does it look like? What story does it tell? How do you feel looking at it? Think about your answers as you move through the next steps.
2.) Finding the Perfect Spot – Where would you like this gallery wall to be in your home? There’s no right or wrong answer! Some clients want their gallery wall over the couch in their living room, some in the dining room, and some love to see their beautiful portraits in the entryway. Look around your home and decide where you want these portraits to live.
3.) Your Home’s Style – What is your home’s style? Again, no right or wrong answer here! Having a style in mind will help us plan your session. If you’re unsure, try looking around your home to see what colors and decor you already have. I’m happy to help my clients think about their ideal style.
4.) Newborn Session – Now that we have the above steps planned out, we can head into the session with confidence that we’ll create your dream images. My signature newborn session style is laid back and baby-led. I have more information about working with a trained newborn photographer here.
5.) Choosing Images – After the session, you’ll need to choose your favorite images and decide which ones will be framed and on the walls. The number of images will depend on the wall size and if you plan on growing the gallery wall over time.
6.) Designing the Frames and Look – What style and color of frames would you like for your gallery wall? Consider the style of your home. Do you want something trendy or more classic that will stand the test of time?
7.) Installation – This is the MOST important part of the process, and I’m NOT kidding! Don’t let these beautiful portraits sit around. Put them up within three days of their arrival.
Full-Service Exeter, NH Newborn Photographer
As a full-service newborn photographer, I take care of ALL of this for you. We’ll collaborate to dream up and create your gallery wall, and I’ll take care of all the moving steps to ensure this project is done. You deserve your dream gallery wall without any of the added stress.
I first met Maeghan when our daughters started going to daycare together about 2 years ago when they were still little peanuts. Fast forward to this July and Alaina became a big sister!!! As a Fresh 28 Newborn Photographer, I jumped on the opportunity to capture the first moments that Alaina got to meet her little brother Hayden.
Fresh 48 Newborn Photography is still a pretty new trend and it is one that I really hope sticks around because I LOVE IT! Capturing that very first day in the hospital, siblings meeting little brothers and moms & dads falling in love with this new little person is just amazing.
When I arrived at the Family Center at Exeter Hospital to meet baby Hayden, the hormones were racing and poor Maeghan was crying tears of happiness watching her “little girl” meet her “baby brother”. I gave her a quick hug and assured her that we were going to capture some amazing moments and that I was so excited to meet her little man.
Alaina did not disappoint and jumped quickly into the “Big Sister” role – feeding baby Hayden, singing to him and wanting to take him with her to get ice cream out in the hall. It was adorable! She even climbed into the bassinet to snuggle with him.
I am so blessed to be a part of these moments and humbled when my clients share how much it means to them. Maeghan was so kind with her words and I just had to share them with you all:
“Jennie was amazing to work with in our fresh 48 session. I was concerned that having her take pictures while we were in the hospital would be too chaotic and stressful but I was completely wrong. Jennie was a nice friendly face who had us laughing even when hormones are raging, exhaustion is real and you don’t know what life changes are in store. She got the most amazing shots of our son and daughter the day they met and we have pictures we never would have taken on our own. I felt completely at ease as she positioned Hayden and the rest of my family for the photographs. My only regret is that I didn’t have her there during labor to capture those moments, her work is truly phenomenal.”
-Maeghan S.
If you are expecting a baby and are thinking about hiring a Birth or Fresh 48 Newborn Photographer, I would love to set up a phone consultation with you. To learn more about Birth Stories and Fresh 48 Newborn Sessions from White Wave Photography download my FREE Client Guide by signing up below.
Autumn and I first met back in early 2016 after I had seen a post on a local Facebook group where she was inquiring about Birth Photography in New Hampshire. I was so excited to meet with her because I had recently changed my photography concentration to Birth, Fresh 48 and Lifestyle Newborn Photography. When we met in a local coffee shop we immediately hit it off and I was praying that she would hire me to be a part of their story.
When I got the call that she and her husband Greg wanted me to not only photograph their birth but also their maternity and newborn session, I was over the moon!!! Sometimes you just meet people that you know you are going to have a special bond with and Autumn is one of those people. When I met Greg at their maternity session in June, I knew that we were going to have so much fun. In between shots, he asked questions about “when to call”, “what my process was” and was generally excited to have me photograph their birth story. Check out their GORGEOUS sunset beach maternity session here.
On July 10th, 3 weeks before her due date and the day we were supposed to meet for her maternity reveal night, Autumn texted me to tell me that she was being admitted for an induction due to preeclampsia. My initial reaction was shock and a little bit of panic because I was literally dropping my husband off at the airport for his 3 week rotation at work. Once the shock wore off, I called and we talked about the details of her induction. Having had 2 inductions myself, I knew a little bit about what to expect so I knew I had some time to get coverage for my kiddos.We kept in constant contact for the next 24 hours via text and once she texted me to say that she was “handing over communication to Greg”, I knew it was time to get ready to go.
When I arrived at Elliot Hospital around 3:30 in the afternoon, there was music playing in her room and she looked AMAZING. With her matching pillow and hospital gown, I knew I was going to love this birth story. She was ALL ABOUT THE PHOTOS! Autumn had gotten an epidural and was feeling much better than when I had left my house but was still very uncomfortable and by looking at the monitor, I could tell that they were strong and very regular.
I usually just check in with a couple, do a few shots of laboring and then hang out in the waiting room until mama is ready to push but Autumn and I were like two old friends and we just chit chatted all through the remainder of her labor. Autumn told me stories about how she and Greg met, details on their wedding day and about their hopes and dreams for their baby girl. I shared my own “birth stories” and showed her pictures of my own kiddos – we laughed at all the funny stories I had about my crazy toddler at home.
Greg was the most attentive partner that I had ever seen. He got her chapstick and Rolaids at the gift shop, rubbed her back and feet, and even changed the Pandora station when she needed more upbeat music. Autumn ROCKED her labor and was singing through her contractions when they got really bad. Then, when it was time to push…the dance party continued.
She started pushing with “Eye of the Tiger”, we listened to a little N’Sync, Sinatra, and a little “Brick House”. The doctor, nurses and I definitely agreed that this was the most fun we had ever had at a birth and when Anastasia came into the world at 11:07pm to “Escape” by Rupert Holmes we all cheered and continued the dance party.
Anastasia Noelle made her grand entrance on 7/11 at 11:07pm – such a great birthday!
We were all secretly hoping she would weigh in at 7lbs 11oz but she was a peanut and weighed 6lbs 13.5oz. Autumn did amazing and Greg was in awe of his wife. It was beautiful to watch them meet their little girl for the first time.
All of that hard work paid off the minute that Autumn laid eyes on her beautiful daughter. Everyone was in love with this little girl already.
The expression “daddy’s little girl” is one that I had never really seen as being true until I saw my own husband with our daughter. I warned Autumn of this phenomenon and it was proven immediately with Greg and Anastasia when she grabbed his finger and wouldn’t let it go!
A baby’s first bath is one of my favorite things to photograph because I LOVE all of those little details. Curly hair, little toes and fingers, AND those little pouty lips. AHHH…I am obsessed!
It was truly and honor to be invited to capture the birth of Anastasia and I cannot wait to watch this little “Twinkie” grow up. Stay tuned for her ADORABLE newborn photography session – she is such a little baby model.
After sharing their birth images, I received the nicest note from Autumn and Greg, reaffirming why I do what I do!
“What a journey this has been welcoming our lil peanut into this world. Seems like just yesterday I was meeting some photographer that I found on Facebook, in a Panera Bread, trusting her to capture one of the most important moments in my life. AND boy am I ever glad that I did. Having you at my birth was such a blessing! Your encouragement, your upbeat personality, made labor an absolute breeze and in all honesty I don’t know if I could have done it without you!” -Autumn
I would love to be a part of your upcoming Birth Story. If you are looking for a Birth Photographer in NH please contact me today to set up a FREE consultation. To learn more about Birth Stories by White Wave Photography sign up below to receive your FREE Client Guide.
Fresh 48 Newborn Photography is a newer type of photography that is catching on here in New Hampshire. The In-Hospital Newborn Sessions are for families who want to capture the first few hours of their newborn’s life but may not want the entire labor or birth documented.
This past July was FULL of new babies and I loved every minute of it! I had gone away over the 4th of July and while I was gone…3 of my clients went into labor. EEEKKKK! When I got back from my mini-vacation I started with Liz and Baby “E”. He wasn’t due for a few days but when dad texted me that Liz was “at the hospital in labor”, I was super excited! Then, about 10 minutes later, he texted me to say that the baby was born!!! Holy smokes! Yes, mom had a super fast labor and dad almost missed the delivery.
I scheduled their session for the next afternoon and I was so happy to capture this little guy who was less than 24 hours old. I arrived at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH and jumped right in! Mom had just fed her little guy so he was a “happy camper” (cutest onesie EVER).
This little guy had the cutest “old man” wrinkles on his forehead and all of his little features were ADORABLE. He was so happy…until he wasn’t and he not only yelled at me but stuck out his tongue. LOL:)
After a little bit of loving and a nice swaddle, we were back in business! I even got a SMILE!
If you follow my work at all, you know that I am obsessed with baby feet. I love everything about all of the little details and I swear that I could photograph them all day. Honestly, I have no idea why because I hate adult feet.
Liz was such a great first time mama and I could tell she was going to rock this mommy hood thing from the beginning! I love this series of her looking at him…there is no other love like it and every mother should have photos like this.
If you are looking for a Newborn Photographer in New Hampshire, I would love to chat with you about booking a Fresh 48 Session by White Wave Photography. You can sign up below to be a VIP and receive my FREE Client Guide today which will walk you through the entire process.
As a Full Service Newborn & Family Photographer here in New Hampshire, I am always looking for great products to offer my clients. Over the past few months, I have been seeing prints on wood as the latest thing and last month I ordered a few samples AND AM IN LOVE!
What is a Heritage Wood Print?
A traditional wood print is a print transfer process that allows some of the natural color and grain to show slightly through the image, Heritage Woods prints are a Fine Art Paper Mounted directly to 3/4” wood with hand sanded corners. No wood color or grain shows through these prints so you get the look of a wood print with true color and clarity in the printed image.
What are the options?
Heritage Woods are now available in Wall Clusters, Accordions or Single Prints to display. These are the perfect product for both families and newborns.
Heritage Wood Wall Clusters
Heritage Wood Accordions
Heritage Wood Prints (8×10, 11×14, 12×18)
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