As a studio newborn baby photographer in Fairfield County Connecticut, I have photographed over 100 newborns. Just writing that out is incredibly humbling. To know that so many of you trust me with your most precious memories is truly an honor.

Many of these newborns belong to first-time parents. And while every newborn session I photograph in my studio is special, I know from experience there is something truly magical about your first baby. I see beyond the exhaustion and dark circles. I see a new look- one filled with so much love and excitement for all that is to come. As a newborn photographer and as a mother, I relish being able to soak all of that in with my clients.

This precious baby boy, Cedric, didn’t want to miss out on his first photoshoot either. So much so he kept his eyes open and awake the entire session. He was super content and just as sweet as his Mom and Dad.

I know that most people (photographers included) think that newborns need to be super sleepy for their newborn session. While that may be true (or rather, helpful) to an extent, it doesn’t mean that we can’t photograph newborns that are awake the entire time. It can be challenging if they are awake and restless, but as long as they are mostly content we can 100% work with that.

Truth be told, I really love it when babies are awake for at least part of their session. I am confident that whether your baby is awake or asleep, I can navigate my way through a session as a studio newborn baby photographer. There’s nothing sweeter than having a baby look up at their mom and dad and being able to document that memory for them to have for forever.

Be sure to follow along as we watch Cedric grow over the next year and stay tuned for the reveal of a beautiful gallery wall in their home!

Baby boy swaddled on blanket for newborn photos with Kristin Wood Photography.

Newborn baby yawns | Kristin Wood Photography

Backlit photo of newborn swaddled for newborn session. Photos by Fairfield County Photographer, Kristin Wood Photography.

Newborn wide awake for photos | Kristin Wood Photography

Newborn swaddled and awake for photoshoot with Kristin Wood Photography.

Newborn baby boy | Kristin Wood Photography

Newborn awake for photoshoot looking right at the camera. Photos by CT Newborn Photographer, Kristin Wood Photography.

Baby swaddled in Moses Basket | Kristin Wood Photography

Mom and newborn baby boy. Photos by CT Newborn Photographer, Kristin Wood Photography.

First time parents with baby boy. Photos by Kristin Wood Photography, a studio newborn baby photographer in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Father and son photos | Kristin Wood Photography

Daddy kissing his son | Kristin Wood Photography

Mom adoring her newborn son. Photos by Kristin Wood Photography.

Parents adoring their newborn son. Photos by Kristin Wood Photography.

Newborn swaddled in white. Photos by Kristin Wood Photography in Darien, CT.

Father and son newborn photos | Kristin Wood Photography

Mother and son newborn photos in studio in Fairfield County. Photos by Kristin Wood Photography.

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County. If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in-studio or in-home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.