Ahh, the age old question. I’ll admit, I’ve had a change of heart lately. For the past 13 years, I’ve focused on posed photos. I’ve trained to perfect my posing, and have absolutely loved the precious props, staged images, and molding babies into the cutest poses.

However, I’ve had a recent change of heart, and I see lifestyle photos in a whole new light. There’s something so magical about stripping away all of the extra add-ons and eye-candy, and focusing on the best subject of all – your little miracle baby. Lifestyle photos have a way of bringing you right back to that moment, feelings and emotions. Focusing on capturing genuine connection rather than elaborate displays is what lifestyle photography is all about. The real, the raw.

There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to deciding between posed vs lifestyle newborn photos. It’s all about what you prefer and how you want to remember this time years down the road.

Examples of Posed Newborn Photos

Examples of Lifestyle Newborn Photos

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Kelsey Freeman is an award-winning newborn, maternity and family photographer serving greater Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL. With 13+ years of experience and 160+ five-star reviews, she is known for her relaxed approach, easy posing and commitment to newborn safety. Kelsey is also an experienced photography educator who has taught and mentored more than 6,000 photographers through workshops, conferences and online education. Sessions start at $395.