Nautical Newborn Portraits | Richmond Newborn Photographer

Jacqueline Aimee Portraits specializes in newborn photography in Richmond, Virginia as well as maternity, baby and family photography in the Richmond areas of Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover.

Newborn sessions hit a bit differently these days now that I am expecting my own little one in a few short months. I love every minute I get to hold and soothe your newborn during a session, and it used to sadden me each time I handed them back to the parents or laid them on my posing bean bag. It has begun to dawn on me that soon I won’t be giving a baby back after a session but instead will have one to take care of 24/7! I can’t wait to see what life will be like as a mom.

I can transport myself back to the very moment that Linda and Gordon told me they were expecting. We were at holiday minis in the fall and Linda asked if they could use a special pop. I knew immediately what they were getting at before they even pulled out their little quilted baby shirt. I think I even teared up a bit I was so excited!

Baby boy arrived in late May and we met at their home for his newborn portraits at just seven days old. I assumed such a young baby would sleep the entire time, but in fact he was awake nearly the entire two hours I was there! He knew it was his showtime and he didn’t want to miss out, and honestly I love how alert he is in these portraits, already making eye contact!

We of course took lots of time to capture his little details.

I loved the nautical theme of his nursery set in classic baby blue.

I was also excited to bring out a new Willow Canvas mat I had recently acquired at the Gather workshop. One day I hope to have a big backdrop for the studio, but I love having the mats in pink, and now blue, for newborn portraits!

Interested in scheduling newborn portraits for your new arrival? Reach out to us, here. We can’t wait to hear from you! Our portraits are a mix of family lifestyle portraits and naturally-posed newborn portraits, capturing the sweetest, sleepiest, and earliest memories with your newest little one!

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