Baby Cassius was such an angel for his newborn session and his parents were so wonderful to work with! I love when clients trust my vision for a session and love neutrals just as much as I do.

Why Hiring a Photographer Is About More Than Just Pretty Pictures
When you're searching for a photographer—whether it's for your wedding, family portraits, welcoming a new baby, or another major milestone—it’s easy to start by scrolling through portfolios. And yes, style matters. You want to be drawn to their aesthetic, their editing, and the way they use light.

But here's the truth: hiring a photographer is about so much more than liking their photos.
You're not just booking a service. You're inviting someone into some of the most meaningful, emotional, and fleeting moments of your life. And when that moment passes, all you're left with is how it felt—and the images that bring that feeling back.
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So how do you know you’re hiring the right photographer?

1. Look Beyond the Portfolio
Start with the images, sure. But then go deeper. What do you notice? Do the photos feel personal, emotional?
Photography isn’t just technical—it’s relational. A skilled photographer doesn’t just take beautiful images—they create a space where you can feel safe, seen, and capture your most precious memories.

2. Find Someone Who Guides the Experience
You want more than someone who just shows up with a camera. The right photographer will guide you through the process—from the first inquiry to the final gallery. They’ll help with planning, personalize your experience, give direction when needed, and also know when to step back and let real moments unfold. They will also help guide you on choose the right products for your home so you can be sure your images are preserved and not just on a cloud somewhere. Their role is part artist, part storyteller, part calming presence. Especially in high-stakes or emotional moments, a good photographer helps shape the experience, not just document it.

3. You’re Preserving More Than Just a Scene—You’re Capturing a Feeling
Photos are more than pixels on a screen. They’re the way your partner looked at you when you didn’t think anyone noticed. They’re your kids, still so small, laughing in the light. They’re the little details of your newborn baby that you never want to forget. These images aren’t just for now—they’re for your future self. For your family. For your legacy.

4. Choose a Photographer Who Gets You
It’s not about trends or filters. It’s about finding someone whose approach resonates with your personality and your values. Someone who listens to what matters to you, personalizes your session, and whose work reflects that connection. When the fit is right, the experience becomes effortless—and the results feel authentic and timeless.

Let Little Blooms Photography Be That Fit 🌿📷
I don’t just aim to deliver pretty pictures—I help create experiences that feel genuine and are stress-free. I preserve moments that speak to your story. My goal is always the same: to create artwork that feels like you—honest, emotional, and timeless and I’m here to guide you through it with care, creativity, and intention.
Let’s tell your family's story together—beautifully, authentically, and forever.

Because your memories deserve more than just a snapshot—they deserve art that lasts.

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. 💛

I just love when families come back to see me year after year, especially when they are expecting a new little one! Watching families grow is truly the best part of my job.

It had been a few years since I talked to Jackie, and when she emailed me to book a newborn session, I was over the moon for her and her family!

She was a bit on the fence about doing a maternity session, but it was free and she decided that she did want to capture this moment after all. I'm glad she did, and I know she is happy to have that moment preserved in time.

It was also wonderful to see Mackenzie all grown up! She is now the sweetest big sister to her baby brother, Cameron!

I also love how Jackie wore the same dress to the maternity session and the newborn session and that her husband wore blue to match. 

If you'd like to book a session with LBP, please reach out so we can get you scheduled! Most moms-to-be reach out around the 20 week mark.

Although this might be my first session share of the year, this cutie pie was actually the last baby I photographed in 2023. Born on December 21st, she came into the studio on December 31st!

Welcome to the world, Siena! You are surrounded by so much love from your family and you and big sis are going to be the best of friends!

Once again, I am so honored that this family drove all the way from Hoboken for another newborn session with me. I photographed big sister, Clara, 2 years ago when she was a newborn and last month I had the pleasure of photographing their newest addition, baby Scarlett! I love that mom wanted to do some similar props and poses as big sister's session, but also some set-ups that were unique to baby sister. Looking at the big smile on Scarlett's face, I'd say she agrees!

Yelloooow, can you hear me? I'm in Pennsylvania dreaming about who you'll grow up to be...

Sorry, I had to 😂 Do you have that Adele song stuck in your head now?

Anyway, it's no secret that I absolutely love the color yellow and totally wish more parents would request it, both for boys and girls. I also love this little dude, Hayden, who was beyond amazing at his newborn session back at the end of January! He was one of those babies who let me move him in any position without a peep or twitch. As a newborn photographer, I recognize that it's not the norm, but it makes my job a lot easier!

And, can we also discuss how absolutely adorable he looks in that panda hat?!? Such a cute theme for a nursery and I hope mom and dad hang a big picture of him in his room! It would make up for the fact that dad is a big NY Jets fan instead of an Eagles fan (go birds!) Just kidding!

New Years Resolution: Now that I have a new computer, be better at sharing sessions so I don't have a giant backlog of folders...

So, let's start with the last baby I photographed who was born in 2022: Beau Phoenix!

He is a sunrise twin, which is a term I hadn't heard of before. Many people have heard of rainbow babies -the child that is born after a loss. My own son, now almost 11, is one. But sunrise sunset twins are when one baby survives and the other unfortunately does not. The surviving twin is the sunrise baby because the sunrise brings a new day and a sense of hope. The twin that passes in the womb is the sunset baby because it symbolizes the end of the day and the slow fade of light. It is incredibly sad, but also a beautiful recognition. Mom and Dad obviously wanted to incorporate this into their session in remembrance, so you'll see the onesie and sun images in his gallery represent this. I was a bit emotional photographing him with the onesie and definitely shed a tear or two while editing his gallery.

On another note, I have been photographing this family since big sister, Genevieve, was an infant. They came in for my Christmas session back in 2018 and then we did her cake smash a couple months later in January 2019. Now at 5 years old, she is the sweetest big sister and Jameson is the best big brother to keep them both in line!

I really do love seeing my clients grow year after year and watching their families add new additions and grow older. Although I specialize in baby's first year, I do offer limited edition sessions where older children and families can come for updated pictures. If you want to be on the list for those releases, make sure you sign up for my newsletter here.


Welcome to the world, Beau! You are surrounded by so much love and I know your twin is watching over you from heaven!

Baby Ashtyn was the first baby back in the studio for a posed newborn session. Born during the pandemic, she wasn't able to come in during the typical first 2 weeks of life, but at 6 weeks old, she proved that age is just a number! She was an AMAZING sleeper with a full belly, and that squish is perfection!!!

There are so many extra precautions being taken these days to ensure the safety of my little clients and their families, as well as my own. I'm so thankful parents put their trust in me to capture these extra special memories.

Adorable little Charlotte was in the studio last month for her newborn session, and she was simply as perfect as could be. She was so calm, and peacefully sleeping that she barely moved as I was posing her. Sweet Charlottle was also surrounded by SO much love as her parents, big sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother joined her. It was such a pleasure to meet them all and they love they have for her already was just radiating throughout the room.

Below are some of my favorites from her session and I cannot wait to see how they look on their new gallery wall and in Charlotte's nursery!