One of the things I love most about newborn photography is that it’s a craft I’m always continuing to learn and refine. Over the years I’ve taken workshops and mentorships with several newborn photographers whose work I admire so that I can keep growing and improving for the families who trust me with their baby’s first portraits.

These early days go by so quickly, and it’s such an honor to photograph them in a way that feels timeless and natural. This sweet little girl slept so peacefully through her session, and I loved creating these soft, simple images for her family to look back on for years to come.

Continually Learning in Newborn Photography

Newborn photography is a very specialized type of portrait photography, and I believe strongly in continuing education so I can keep refining my posing, lighting, and styling. I’ve learned so much over the years through workshops and mentorships with other newborn photographers, and those experiences have helped shape the calm, baby-led approach I use in my studio today.

Newborn Photography in the Salt Lake Valley

My newborn photography studio is located in Bluffdale and serves families throughout Salt Lake City, Draper, Riverton, South Jordan, Herriman, Sandy, Bountiful, and Layton. Most newborn sessions take place within the first two weeks after baby arrives while they are still very sleepy and naturally curled.

When should newborn photos be taken?

Newborn sessions are typically photographed within the first 5–14 days after baby arrives while babies are still very sleepy and comfortable being gently posed. Many families reserve their newborn session during the second trimester to ensure availability.

If you’re expecting a baby and are looking for a newborn photographer in the Salt Lake Valley, I’d love to help you document this special season. My Bluffdale studio serves families from Salt Lake City, Draper, Herriman, Riverton, South Jordan, and surrounding areas. You can learn more about the newborn photography experience here or view additional newborn portraits in my newborn gallery.

If there’s one kind of newborn session I love the most, it’s the ones I get to do for my own family. Meet my newest niece Gracie. She was such a good baby for her session. Barely made a single peep the entire time. People always think being a newborn photographer is the best because we get to snuggle babies all day. Part of that is true. Being a newborn photographer is the best, but we really don’t get to snuggle babies that much if you can believe it. We spend our hours posing and wrapping baby and really try not to pick them up as much as possible so we can get them into all those cute poses. It takes a lot of patience to be a newborn photographer. I’m not sure where my patience comes from because I have none of it with my own children but I will be as patient as I have to be to get froggy pose. Haha! I’m just so happy I get to snuggle this one as often as I want!

I get to meet so many wonderful people in my job. But the absolute best is getting to photograph the people I already know. The ones I’m rooting for. I’ve known Terah for a few years through a mutual friend and she is a gem. Their story is truly inspiring. After years of infertility, 2 miscarriages, and 2 rounds of IVF they conceived but were shocked when Indy Llew was born with Down Syndrome. Not even a few years later Indy was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of cancer that affects the cells of the bone marrow very similar to leukemia. Terah is so knowledgable in holistic living and uses what she knows through that, as well as formal training as a nurse practitioner, to keep her family healthy and help Indy continue to grow and thrive. As they adjusted to life they were shocked to find out that they were expecting miracle baby girl #2. I was ecstatic for them when I read her post. True joy. This is what I live for. Capturing these sweet moments for families is pure joy to me. Sweet Birdy was such a delight to photograph. The daintiest little honey. Go check out Terah’s blog, Sunshine & Sustenence

I love neutrals for newborn sessions but I love color just as much. Which is your favorite?