Throughout my lifetime, I have learned a great deal about babies. And as most people know, with babies comes stuff, and lots of it! Baby products are everywhere we look. Almost every store we go to, all over social media. It can be overwhelming (especially as a first time mom) trying to figure out what […]

    Baby bath time can be a great, relaxing escape for us adults, especially you momma’s (which is what I think of when I photograph my ShayLeigh Photography maternity milkbath shoots), but it can be just as fun for babies too! It’s a chance for baby to learn about the beauty of bath time, […]

If baby has been crying more than usual lately, it could very well be that they might have begun the process of teething. Teething can start as young as 3 months old, and can drastically affect their temperament. When I’m doing my family photography and baby photography, I like to keep these tips in my […]

      Let’s face it – getting your baby to sleep isn’t always a walk in the park. As a newborn photographer, the importance of having a sleepy infant means the difference between a stress-free shoot and extra time for cooing. However, I’ve come up with some tricks through the years to get your […]

I’ll often get the question, “What is the best way for parents to prepare for a newborn portrait session?” And it’s a fair question to ask! I want to help create the best possible experience for you and your little one, so I’ve put together some helpful tips to use on our shooting day.   […]