I thought photographing my own newborn would be easy. After all, I was already a professional photographer. Three days, twelve hours, and one very humbling experience later, I realized newborn photography is an entirely different craft. If you're trying to decide between DIY newborn photos and hiring a professional, here's my honest answer... and it might surprise you.

Worried your baby won’t sleep during their newborn photos? This blog explains why perfect sleep isn’t required, how calm sessions work, and why baby-led photography creates meaningful images — awake or asleep.