I went to a small-group newborn photography retreat excited to learn from two incredible photographers. What I didn't expect was to come home with new friendships, a renewed love for photography, and an idea we dreamed up together that eventually became Tiny Studio. From beautiful newborn portraits to late-night conversations nobody wanted to end, this experience gave me so much more than I ever expected.

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Baby Wrenlee’s newborn session was extra special because this wasn’t this family’s first time in my studio. I photographed her big brother Jaxon as a newborn, and this time he came back in a whole new role. We recreated a few favorites from his original session, incorporated meaningful family pieces, played with the pinks and purples Mom loved, and created some seriously sweet sibling portraits along the way.

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