Bringing Home Baby #2 (or #3, or #4): Advice for Welcoming a New Sibling
Whether it’s your second baby or your fifth, bringing a new little one home is always a big transition—for everyone in the family. As exciting and beautiful as it is to grow your family, it can also bring a mix of emotions: joy, nerves, guilt, and questions like “How will my first child adjust?” or “Will I ever sleep again?”
As a photographer, teacher, and mom myself, I’ve had the joy of walking alongside many families during this season—and I promise, you’re not alone. Here are a few tips (and gentle reminders) to help you through the transition of welcoming another baby into your home:

1. Make Space for Big Emotions
Your older child might feel excited, curious, unsure, or even a little sad or jealous—and that’s okay. Those feelings are normal, and temporary. Be ready for extra cuddles, meltdowns, or acting out. It’s just their way of adjusting to a big life change. Offering patience and reassurance goes a long way.

2. Involve Them in Age-Appropriate Ways
Let them help choose the baby’s outfit, grab a diaper, or sing a lullaby. Give them a “special helper” role so they feel included and valued. Even toddlers love feeling like they’re part of the team!

3. Prioritize One-on-One Time
Even just 10–15 minutes of focused time with your older child each day (reading a book, going for a walk, or just talking) can help them feel secure and seen during this transition. It reminds them they’re still just as important—even if your arms are often full of baby.

4. Go Easy on Yourself
You’re juggling a lot—new rhythms, new personalities, new routines. It won’t be perfect, and that’s totally fine. Take breaks, accept help, and remember: you're learning a whole new family dynamic. Grace over guilt, always.

5. Capture This Season—Even the Chaos
​It might feel a little wild right now, but this season is also full of magic. The way your toddler kisses the baby’s head, the sleepy snuggles, the in-between moments of love and laughter… they're all worth remembering.
Whether you're booking a newborn session or simply snapping photos on your phone, take the pictures. Someday, you’ll look back and see just how much love filled the in-between.

Bringing home another baby is a huge milestone—not just for you, but for your whole family. And while every child adds more chaos, they also add so much more joy.
You've got this. 💛

“What If My Child Doesn’t Cooperate?” (And Other Common Session Fears—Let’s Talk About It!)
As a photographer, a mom of two, and a teacher, I’ve heard every concern when it comes to booking a photo session for your child—and I completely get it.
You want beautiful, genuine photos that capture your child’s personality—but the what-ifs start swirling.

What if they don’t cooperate? What if they won’t smile? What should they even wear?
I hear you. These worries are totally normal, and I’m here to ease your mind.
Let’s talk through some of the most common concerns I hear from parents, and how I handle each one with care and experience.

1. “What if they don’t cooperate?”
This is the #1 fear—and one I hear all the time. Kids are kids! Some are shy, some are silly, and some are full of wiggles. I’ve worked with hundreds of babies and children, and I never go into a session expecting “perfect” behavior. I meet your child exactly where they are.
Kids like to be busy - so I have lots of toys--that photograph well!--to play with like wooden blocks, cars, rocking horses, and push-pull toys. We’ll play games, tell jokes, eat some snacks, and go at their pace. I’ll follow their lead, and when they need a break, we’ll take one. Some of the best photos come from candid moments between the poses. Trust me--we’ll get the magic.

2. “What should they wear?”
I’ll help you with that too! I have a client closet here for babies and kids up to age 5, plus I have store recommendations and can give you tips on what photographs well—colors, textures, accessories, and what to avoid. I can also help you coordinate outfits for siblings or family sessions. The goal is for your child to be comfortable and confident—whether that means a soft dress and bare feet or jeans and a tee with their favorite sneakers.
Simple, neutral tones or soft colors tend to photograph beautifully, and we can always add a pop of personality with a hat, bow, or toy.

3. “How do we get real smiles?”
We don’t force them—we earn them. 😊
I make sessions fun, relaxed, and playful. I talk to your child, not just about them. Whether it’s peekaboo with toddlers or silly questions for older kids, I focus on making a genuine connection. Sometimes I sing (yes, I know I'm off-key, sorry parents!), sometimes I pretend I don’t know how to count… and sometimes I just let them take the lead and show me what makes them happy. Real smiles come when your child feels safe, seen, and heard—and that’s always my goal.

The Bottom Line? I understand your fears—because I’ve had them too as a mom. But you’re not in this alone. I’ll guide you through every step, from prepping outfits to easing nerves the day of. These sessions aren’t about perfect smiles or perfect poses. They’re about capturing who your child is—right now. The giggles, the quirks, the quiet moments, the joy.

So let’s make some magic. You bring the kiddo, and I’ll handle the rest. 💛

Ready to book or have more questions? Let’s chat!
Email me directly at [email protected] or fill out a form on the Contact page.

Cake smash sessions are always a great way to celebrate your baby's first birthday! Before the themed backdrop and the cake comes out, we take a little time to capture clean, timeless images of your baby, and a few family portraits too! These moments are so important — they show your little one’s personality, sweet expressions, and all those tiny details that change so quickly. Plus, when it comes to printing for your walls, most families prefer classic, neutral portraits that never go out of style. That’s why we include this simple portion in every session — to give you the best of both worlds: playful fun and portraits you'll treasure forever.

Then, it's time for the fun! We break out the cake and let your little one get messy! Each baby is also provided with a wooden spoon, just their size, to help make "smashing" even more fun! It's a little memento to take home after the smash to reminder them of this special occasion. Then, it's time for the bath so we can capture more smiles and to help get your baby clean. A smash-and-splash!

And, as always, LBP provides ALL the decorations, has plenty of outfits for babies for clients to choose from, and the best part - leave all the cleaning up to me! The LBP studio is located in southeastern Chester County, right down Route 1 from Philadelphia, near the mainline, and even closer to Wilmington, DE, making it a convenient location for so many.

Little Rohi here proves just how much fun he had celebrating his first birthday with a cake smash in the studio and I loved that mom and dad brought some Korean props to include in the session too!