As a Nashville TN Newborn Photographer, there are certain sessions that resonate deeply with me, and this in-home newborn session was one of those. I walked into the home of a family with two little boys aged 4 and 2, and their precious newborn baby girl, and I immediately felt a connection. As a mama of two boys and a baby girl myself, I could relate to the beautiful chaos that fills a home with young children. This session was a reminder of the joy, love, and laughter that accompany the early days of welcoming a little one into your world.

While dad snuggled with baby Hart, and mama was upstairs trying on dresses from my client wardrobe, I was able to spend some time playing with the two brothers. They showed my their playroom where we explored their favorite toys, built trains, and flipped through their favorite books. This initial interaction not only helped the boys feel more comfortable around me, but also allowed me to learn of their sweet little personalities.

As any parent knows, life with young children is wonderfully unpredictable. The boys’ boundless energy meant that there were moments of delightful chaos throughout the session. But it was this very chaos that brought out the most authentic and heartwarming moments. The laughter and the playfulness all contributed to the genuine atmosphere of the session.

What makes in-home sessions truly special is the ability to capture authentic family moments in the comfort of their own space. There’s a certain magic in photographing families as they interact naturally in their environment. Whether it was dad wrangling in the boys for photos or the family cuddled together on the floor in baby Hart’s nursery, each moment was a true reflection of their daily life and love for each other.

We played several games to keep the boys engaged, and these games often led to my favorite images. From playing with their toys to reading stories, these activities allowed the boys to relax and enjoy the session. Their natural smiles and laughter were a joy to capture, and it was clear that these were the moments they would cherish as they grew older.

And the most beautiful part of this was that even though our energy together was spent on getting the brothers to participate in photos, baby Hart was always the focus of our time together. As a mama with multiples, I know that life will never be about one individual child, but how each child individually plays apart in your family. When you book me as your Nashville TN newborn photographer, I promise to capture whatever season of life you are in in the most genuine way.

Below you will see photos from Nashville TN Newborn Photographer Courtney Houk

Nashville TN Newborn Photographer

This in-home newborn session was a beautiful reminder of the joy and love that come with welcoming a new baby into the family. The session was filled with laughter, love, and genuine moments that reflect the true essence of family life. As a mother of two boys and a baby girl myself, I felt a deep connection with this family and was honored to capture these precious memories for them.

This mama also did an intimate maternity session with me – it is a really special way to capture the beauty, the emotion, and the gentleness of the sacred time of pregnancy. Be sure to check out my other maternity and newborn work here!

Mama’s dress is from my client wordrobe. You can find it here.

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Courtney is a Nashville Newborn Photographer here to provide you with a stress free, luxurious experience a mama could only dream of. An experience where you don’t have to be the person to do it all, and she will help you finally get timeless images and heirloom artwork in your hands and home. She truly takes care of it all for you. If you are interested in booking a session, please reach out sooner than later!