5 Reasons to Book an In Home Lifestyle Newborn Session | Little Rock, AR
September 5, 2025
It’s hard to believe that just eight years ago we were very excitedly awaiting the arrival of our first sweet, baby boy! I remember when I was pregnant with my first, choosing a name, a nursery theme, and just browsing through the pages of baby equipment seemed to consume my time. Another detail I did think about very early on was my newborn session. Maybe it is because I’m a Central Arkansas Newborn Photographer and I know the importance of documenting those first few weeks at home, but also where you choose to have your newborn photographed is something to think about. While I had my newborn session for my oldest in our home, I did have my youngest’s photographed in my studio. Both are beautiful spaces and offer different looks, but the same gorgeous images you will love for a lifetime!
How to know that an in-home session in the Little Rock area is exactly what you have envisioned for documenting your sweet baby? I’ve come up with my top five reasons for choosing to book an in-home session for your newborn.
Documenting Your Family from the Comfort of Your Own Home
An in-home newborn session feels comfortable, familiar and relaxed. You have everything you need at your fingertips, from diapers to wipes, extra changes of clothing (because, let’s face it, we all know that spit up or a blowout is bound to happen), and a place to nurse or bottle to warm. Being relaxed and comfortable will also show in your photos and will result in beautiful images.
Your Home is the Beginning of Baby’s Beautiful Life Story
Your home tells a story. Each room, each corner, holds memories. With your decor and personal touches, the photos become unique and reflect who you are as a family. I always encourage my families to think about each room in their home, and not just the nursery. From living areas to beautiful sunrooms, to even the outdoor spaces you have around your home, these are wonderful areas to document where you first brought baby home. Is it necessary to clean your entire home? No way! Just tidy the rooms that are most important for your session. Once I arrive, I look at rooms you’ve suggested for the best lighting. I’ve been known to rearrange furniture and can turn a playroom with the best lighting into the most beautiful space for your photographs! The images will not just be about the people but also about your life together.
Flexible with Your Baby’s Busy Schedule
In-home lifestyle newborn sessions fit into your schedule with plenty of breaks for feeding baby and diaper changes. If siblings need a break, a quick trip to the playroom or kitchen for a snack is typically just what is needed to give a little bit more energy to get more of those sweet images you want with them and baby. I’ve had many families with pets who are part of the family and are very much involved in new baby’s life. It is easy to incorporate your pets into the photos with you and baby. I’ve had so many families who have included their pets in their newborn session, which is another post for another day!
Perfect Lighting or Not Enough Light? It All Works!
In-home newborn session work in any home. From homes with lots of bright windows and light colored walls, to homes shaded with trees and not as abundant with natural light, I’ve photographed it all. While rooms with large windows and ample natural light are typically ideal, I’ve got several tricks up my sleeve to give your in-home newborn session beautiful light no matter the lighting situation, even on a dreary, stormy day!
Quiet, Intimate Moments that Freeze Time
Your family is at the center of the photos, and in-home sessions focus on these connections. The snuggles, the smiles, and quiet moments. These are the heart of family life. Maybe you are bringing baby home to the home you and your partner purchased together, maybe it is the forever home you built of your dreams, having this as the backdrop of your photographs will evoke warm emotions and memories for years to come. You will remember exactly how you felt during those first days home: the smells, the sounds, the soft touches of your baby.
Choosing your photographer for your newborn session is a very important decision, but so is the location of your session and how you envision your photographs to fit into your family albums that those sweet little hands will one day thumb through. Stay tuned next week as we discuss the advantages to using the studio space for your newborn session!
Jessica Brown is a fine art Arkansas family film photographer. Jessica specializes in newborn, milestone, and family photos in the Little Rock, Arkansas area.
If you love these photos, and you are looking for an Arkansas Newborn, Family, and Milestone Photographer I would love to begin planning your session. I have 9 years of specializing in family, newborn, and milestone photography and would love to photograph your family. To see more of my baby, family and milestone portfolio please click over here.
If you would like to reserve your 2026 newborn, milestone, or family in my studio or on-location, I would love for you to contact me here.
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