Classic Lifestyle Newborn Photography

Classic Lifestyle Newborn photograph in Tallahassee

What a beautiful classic lifestyle newborn photography session. That intersection where the warmth and connection of lifestyle photography meets the aesthetic of crisp, classic welcoming, lived in decor is my favorite vibe. Sign me up for all of them! These are my favorite sessions.

Mom and dad wanted to recreate a photo with their pup from when big brother was born. Ya’ll, I’ve NEVER had such a cooperative dog for photos with a baby. Setting up pet and baby pictures always make me a little nervous because… paws and claws, but he was so gentle! He definitely earned that treat that mom was dangling just above my camera lens.

Can we talk about these Beaufort Bonnet Company swaddles? They make me imagine classic nursery book paintings of storks flying their baby delivery to the doorsteps of excited parents and curious older siblings. There’s nothing sweeter than a baby wrapped in a big bow.

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Ready to book your own classic lifestyle newborn photography session?

If you’re interested in booking me for your own classic lifestyle newborn photography session, I’d love to talk with you about my process and how I can help you prepare to make the most of your session. As a mom of 4, I know how quickly the time goes. The memories of those early days will become harder to recall as time passes. Newborn photography helps you remember your perfect little babe just as they arrived to your arms. These classic lifestyle newborn sessions really the heart of my business and are pure fun for me. Contact me here to learn more.

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Maternity • Newborns • Babies • Family
Photographer based in Tallahassee, Florida
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When was the last time you looked at an old family photo and thought, `I wish fewer people were in this`?

Probably never.

That is exactly why I always say yes when families ask whether they should include the grandparents, the cousins, the aunt and uncle who are only in town for a few days.

When you are not sure, say yes anyway. We will find a way to make it work.

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When was the last time you looked at an old family photo and thought, 'I wish fewer people were in this'? Probably never. That is exactly why I always say yes when families ask whether they should include the grandparents, the cousins, the aunt and uncle who are only in town for a few days. When you are not sure, say yes anyway. We will find a way to make it work.

A few things I want every family to know before a multigenerational session.

Start with the group shot - always. I photograph the full group first, before anything else, so every person in attendance (including the ones who drove the farthest) knows the most important image is already done. From there, we move through smaller groupings with a lighter energy.

Tell me about mobility before we choose a location. If a grandparent or family member has any physical considerations, I need to know before we land on a spot. There is always a way to create beautiful images that honor everyone present - I just need to know what we are working with so I can plan for it.

Mornings are almost always better for the little ones. Babies and toddlers are near-universally happier before the afternoon hits. When multiple generations are present, timing the session well makes a real difference in the energy of the whole group.

And if there are any family dynamics I should be aware of - specific pairings that need extra care, or groupings you would prefer I not suggest - please tell me. It keeps everything moving warmly, and it protects everyone from an awkward moment in front of the camera.

Planning is how multigenerational sessions go well. I am always happy to talk it through before your session date. Contact me through my website, link in bio.

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A few things I want every family to know before a multigenerational session. Start with the group shot - always. I photograph the full group first, before anything else, so every person in attendance (including the ones who drove the farthest) knows the most important image is already done. From there, we move through smaller groupings with a lighter energy. Tell me about mobility before we choose a location. If a grandparent or family member has any physical considerations, I need to know before we land on a spot. There is always a way to create beautiful images that honor everyone present - I just need to know what we are working with so I can plan for it. Mornings are almost always better for the little ones. Babies and toddlers are near-universally happier before the afternoon hits. When multiple generations are present, timing the session well makes a real difference in the energy of the whole group. And if there are any family dynamics I should be aware of - specific pairings that need extra care, or groupings you would prefer I not suggest - please tell me. It keeps everything moving warmly, and it protects everyone from an awkward moment in front of the camera. Planning is how multigenerational sessions go well. I am always happy to talk it through before your session date. Contact me through my website, link in bio.

I photographed the same extended family twice.

The first time, it rained. They were troopers about it. We had already scoped out a covered porch at the location just in case the weather had other ideas, and that porch became our backdrop. We made something beautiful out of what could have been a wash.

The second time, they came back with new additions. Beach house on Alligator Point. Grandparents out on the water with the grandchildren. Big group moments and smaller family units. Easy, relaxed, and real.

What I remember most about both sessions is the feeling at the end. A kind of collective exhale. Like everyone knew they had just done something that mattered and would keep mattering long after that day.

That is the thing about showing up even when the conditions are not perfect. The photos do not know it rained.

Read more about Extended family/Multigenerational family photos in this month`s blog post. Link in bio.

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I photographed the same extended family twice. The first time, it rained. They were troopers about it. We had already scoped out a covered porch at the location just in case the weather had other ideas, and that porch became our backdrop. We made something beautiful out of what could have been a wash. The second time, they came back with new additions. Beach house on Alligator Point. Grandparents out on the water with the grandchildren. Big group moments and smaller family units. Easy, relaxed, and real. What I remember most about both sessions is the feeling at the end. A kind of collective exhale. Like everyone knew they had just done something that mattered and would keep mattering long after that day. That is the thing about showing up even when the conditions are not perfect. The photos do not know it rained. Read more about Extended family/Multigenerational family photos in this month's blog post. Link in bio.

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Sarah Gray creates timeless and joyful images that are designed for living room walls and photo albums. A tallahassee photographer, Sarah Gray also serves Thomasville, Crawfordville, St. Marks, Gainesville and throughout the panhandle of north Florida and south Georgia.

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