Before Harper was born, I was already thinking about newborn photos. I had tentatively booked a session with a local newborn photographer and awaited the arrival of our little one.
After Harper was born, her NICU stay and frequent pediatrician appointments made me pretty stressed out and I cancelled my session because I wanted to be home with her and focus on feeding her frequently since she was having trouble gaining weight.
I struggled with the decision to cancel the photo shoot because I really love newborn photos but most photographers won’t shoot newborns past 10 days old and I was nervous about leaving the house with her (other than to see her pediatrician).
When Harper was 10 days old, suddenly, I started to panic. I realized after talking to some friends both offline and online that I would probably regret not having professional newborn photos taken. She’s our first baby and would only be that little for such a short time.
On a whim, I contacted a newborn photographer who’s work I liked to see if she had any cancellations or last-minute availability. I got lucky and the photographer agreed to come and do the session in our home when Harper was 12 days old. It was so great not to have to leave our house for the session and I like that we were able to get some pretty shots in her nursery.
I’m SO thrilled with how the photos turned out and glad we were able to do them on such short notice. I can’t wait to make a gallery wall with these shots in the hallway between our master bedroom and Harper’s nursery.
Here are the shots from our shoot:
Your photos are beautiful and congrats!
Oh gosh – Harper is just perfect! Really lovely photos. Good call! Congratulations! x
So beautiful! I love her little pouty lips. The pictures turned out wonderful! 🙂
The pictures are just adorable !
Great pictures!
I'm just noticing how much Harper looks like your husband!
beautiful beautiful beautiful photos! I love so many of them!
Love the all! I'm loving your new template!
XO Alex
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Love how the photos turned out, they're beautiful! My favorite is the one of her with you and Kevin. I always wished I'd been able to do a newborn photo shoot with the quads, but them being in the NICU for two months post-birth made it fairly impossible. However, getting group shots these days is also nearly impossible! So glad to see/hear you enjoying motherhood, you're doing a great job 🙂
I know you've heard this a million times, but she looks so much like your husband. I am starting to see more of you in her too as she gets bigger. She is just absolutely precious and beautiful mama! ~Jenn
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Absolutely gorgeous! I love the idea of her wearing your wedding fascinator. So sweet.
She is so, so sweet and precious – and these pictures are stunning! LOVE, LOVE the last one w/ the fascinator – I think that'll be such a special photo for her when she's older 🙂 Loving the layout also!
She's gorgeous and these are perfect!! I love them all.
She did an amazing job and it looks like she even brought props!! So cool! I had no idea about the 10 day rule…seems crazy, especially in situations like yours! Glad it all worked out! xo
Beautiful photos, the one of you all together is my favourite.
Alex ♡
Bump to Baby
Oh my goodness how adorable!! I love the "nest" pictures w/the branches. So precious.
These are absolutely precious pictures. I love the picture of your new family most of all.
I already told you but these are just PERFECT. I absolutely love her wearing your wedding fascinator!!!
So adorable! They are lovely pictures.
I really like the new design/layout of your blog.
Beautiful photos!! Love!
I *love* the idea of using your wedding day fascinator! so sweet 🙂
she is beautiful 🙂
xo
samantha
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oh my gosh, she's perfect!!!
🙂
Carrie
https://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous, Veronika, absolutely gorgeous.
These are just precious!
They turned out amazingly.
xx
Oh my goodness these pictures are gorgeous!!! She is such a little angel! Ahhh in love <3
she is just incredibly gorgeous! Those little lips!
She is a daddy's "mini me". These are beautiful V, she is an absolute jewel.
Harper is such a beautiful baby girl! And your pictures are wonderful! I am actually 19 weeks pregnant myself and have no clue on what books to read to prepare myself for everything. Is there any way you can recommend what you read? Any advice would be helpful! Thanks again.
Harper is beautiful! And the pictures turned out so elegant. I am 19 weeks pregnant myself and was wondering if you could recommend any books you have read to prepare me for this phase of my life. I am unsure of the things I need to do as far as pregnancy is concerned or once I have the baby. Any feedback would be appreciated. I love your blog and have made it a daily read! Thanks for sharing everything!
wow these photos are so beautiful and precious
xx
https://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
The photos turned out perfect & so beautiful. I love the little love seat ones. Just so elegant!
Hi Rita! I recommend the mayo clinic pregnancy book and the what to expect in the first year book! They've been a huge help to me!
These photos are insanely gorgeous! She is such a beautiful baby. I so wish I did these photos too.
Such beautiful pictures! I can't get over how adorable she is!!
Xoxo
Petchie
http://www.psblogbook.blogspot.com
aww Harper is beautiful! And I love all of the pictures! the photographer did a really good job!
xo, Julia
Those are beautiful pictures. I love her little lips!
Beautiful! Love the use of your wedding fascinator!
These are absolutely beautiful Veronika!! Oh my goodness, Harper is such a beautiful baby girl! I love the style of this shoot!
Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness Veronika! These are so so beautiful.
And yeah…my husband and I didn't do newborn photos with Cooper and I already regret it. 🙁 We are doing family photos plus an individual session with just him…so I hope that will make me feel better about it.
Thanks so much for sharing these!
xo – Marion
She is PRECIOUS! I love it! And the fascinator made me so sentimental. We were on the same board back then and you helped me out with some wedding stuff =D I love that you incorporated that in to your newborn photos.
The pictures turned out beautiful! She is such a cutie!
She's beautiful…. and the photos are so great! Congratulations!
So adorable! Love how they came out & the fact the photographer went to your house is extra special.
These photos are perfect 🙂
Great photos! Where did you get all of the adorable floral headbands?
I am SO in love with all of these shots! They are so beautiful! Baby Harper and your nursery are just gorgeous! We ordered our furniture and bedding this weekend and we did the same dresser 🙂
I think I just died and went to heaven. She is such an angel! Love her! These photos are amazing!!!!