Babies. Oh man, do I love babies. My boys are now 5 and almost 8, so the days of babies in my house are long gone, so any chance I get to snuggle a newborn, I'm there. I've been wanting to do a Fresh 48 session for a long time, so I was thrilled to get the call for this session. This sweet girl was born at the same hospital where I had my twins at 5 years ago, and I hadn't been back there since, so there was a bit of nostalgia walking into the maternity ward. And it just so happens that Caraline and I share a birthday, so I was so smitten with her even before I met her.

There is just something so special about capturing a baby in the first 48 hours of their arrival to earth. I swear, even as a newborn photographer, I forget how small they start out. Their little fingers, the marks of birth, this brand new person who you've just met, yet somehow it feels you've known forever. What a joy to be able to be with this brand new family on her second day of life.

I would love to be able to capture your brand new little one (or ones!). To give you memories of those hours after your baby arrives earthside. When you don't want to put them down. When you spend hours watching them sleep. Counting their fingers and toes. Brushing their cheeks with your fingertips. Memorizing their features. Feeling their skin on your skin. I'll come to you, spend an hour capturing all those details you want to remember and letting you do what you should be doing; snuggling, kissing and savoring this new little person. Email me at melissaortendahlphotography@gmail.com to schedule your session.

World, meet Caraline.

Fresh 48 Session