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A blog that answers some of the most common questions people have about maternity photos.

newborn boy in newborn photography session

The ideal time to schedule your newborn photos to be taken is between days 7 and 21. This is a very general rule that applies to full-term babies. If a baby is born 4 weeks premature, this window is adjusted to accommodate time in the hospital, healing, etc. When parents contact me to schedule their […]

Insight into why a good photographer is worth the investment for your newborn photoshoot.

Noblesville, IN studio 3 month milestone photography Even if your baby is older than the typical 2-3 weeks for a newborn session, we can get them in the studio, wrap them up like a newborn, and take some milestone portraits! Evelyn was born quite a few weeks early, so developmentally, she was close to her […]

Mary’s first birthday balloon session

Newborn Portraits Indianapolis, IN

cake smash

She nailed it. There is no other way to describe this girl’s cake smash session. She was super happy before we even let her near the cake, playing with the balloons and just being adorable. Then once she tasted that frosting it was over, the squeals of delight, the rigid arms and hands squeezed into […]

Sweet Holden turned one!

A sweet portrait session between two little sisters.

Jessica Johnston Photography Newborn Portraits

This boy is pure squish. Be honest. When you look at his portraits, do you want to reach out and just squeeze his little rolls a little bit? Yeah he’s just adorable…no surprise there, I mean look at his family! Maybe you’re familiar by now, they’ve been featured on this blog a time or seven. […]

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photographing babies and families in Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, Fishers and Indianapolis