Andrea Blakesberg Photography

When Miriam and Roger arrived for their newborn session, there was one thing Roger wanted me to know:

“I don’t really like being photographed.”

Honestly? I hear that all the time.

The funny thing is, most people who say they hate being photographed don’t actually hate photos. They hate feeling awkward, self-conscious, or like they’re performing.

So we didn’t focus on the camera.

We talked. We laughed. We admired this tiny new human they created. We slowed down and enjoyed the moment.

Somewhere along the way, the camera disappeared and what remained was a new family falling in love.

Those are the photographs that matter.

The ones that remind you years from now not just what your baby looked like, but how this season felt.

Thinking about newborn portraits? Send me a message and let’s create something that feels like you.

“To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.” — Barbara Bush
You don’t notice it at first.
The slower steps.
The softer voices.
The way time gently reshapes the people who raised you.
But then… you do.
And suddenly, being together feels different.
More intentional.
More precious.
These sessions are about that awareness —
the hugs that last a beat longer,
the laughter that feels a little fuller,
the quiet pride in simply standing side by side.
Not posed.
Not forced.
Just real connection, unfolding in front of the camera.
Because this chapter?
It deserves to be seen.