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My Top Newborn Baby Must-Haves, From Mama to Mama

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 […]

February 18, 2021

Four Tips for Making Baby Bath Time Fun – And Effective!

    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, […]

June 20, 2018

Finding the Perfect Big Sibling Gift

The greatest gift you can bring into your home is the life and love of a newborn child. Of course, you can tell that to big brother or big sister, but they’ll often prefer a gift that they can play with immediately! That’s why a “big sibling gift” has become more popular throughout the years, […]

May 28, 2017

Bless You! Signs of a Baby With Allergies

  One of my favorite things about the spring is being able to go outside, take in the sunlight and breathe in the beautiful smells of freshly-cut grass and flowers. It’s also great for taking beautiful family portraits with ShayLeigh Photography! But not everyone can fully appreciate the change in weather, especially those that suffer […]

April 15, 2017

“Hush Little Baby” – Falling Asleep Away from Home

In the last blog, I wrote about some tips and tricks I’ve learned from my years of traveling. And with it being March, we’re getting closer and closer to the beautiful weather that demands a trip! I try to recommend to my newborn photography clients that it’s perfectly okay to take baby on a trip […]

March 31, 2017

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