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Your baby's fingers will be impossibly tiny, curling perfectly around yours. Those little toes you've been waiting months to count will be finally here. The way they scrunch up when they sleep, the soft sighs they make - these details change so quickly.
Most Iowa City newborn photography captures beautiful poses, but I focus on preserving the intimate details and family connections that make this time so extraordinary. Every session documents not just how your baby looks, but how these early days truly feel.
these days won't last forever
Are you ready to capture every beautiful detail?
You know how fast they will grow. One day they fit perfectly in your arms one way, the next they've already stretched a little longer. You want to remember exactly how their tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the weight of them sleeping on your chest, the way your older child whispers "hi baby" for the very first time.
- These newborn details disappear within weeks
- First family moments happen once and are gone forever
- You can't recreate the way they look and feel right now
- Phone photos can't capture the full story of these early days
Traditional newborn sessions focus on posed shots that could be any baby. But you want to remember YOUR baby - the specific way they curl up, how they fit perfectly between you and your partner, the expression on your toddler's face meeting their sibling.
Your Baby Is Changing Every Single Day
Preserve Every Precious Detail Before They Change
This is Iowa City newborn photography that captures the authentic story of your baby's very first chapter.
As an Iowa City newborn photographer, I specialize in capturing the details that make your baby uniquely yours. We'll document those tiny toes you've been dreaming about, the way their fingers instinctively wrap around yours, and the quiet wonder in your family's eyes as you meet your newest love.
- Every tiny detail preserved - fingers, toes, that perfect button nose
- Natural family interactions during your baby's sleepiest phase
- The way YOU hold your baby, the way THEY fit in your arms
- Professional wardrobe collection designed for comfort during longer newborn sessions
Taking the guesswork out of dressing for your session is key to a relaxed experience. My wardrobe collection is a central part of how we achieve this in my Iowa City newborn photography sessions. It's a thoughtfully curated assortment of stunning dresses and comfortable, everyday looks, all designed with new moms in mind. You'll find a beautiful variety of pieces, from simple to more refined, all chosen for both style and comfort. With this collection, and my guidance in helping you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, you'll go home with images that are not just dreamy, but genuinely reflect your family's unique love story.
The wardrobe collection
As both an Iowa City newborn photographer and a mother, I understand the urgency you're feeling. Those tiny features you're memorizing right now will change before you realize it. My gentle approach ensures we capture every detail that matters - from their delicate eyelashes to the way they settle into your arms.
I Know How Quickly These Details Disappear
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gentle approach for new families
Years of experience preserving the tiniest moments for families who want to remember exactly how their baby looked and felt in those first precious days
I work at your baby's pace, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and the natural rhythms that make newborns feel secure
Heather did a fantastic job on our first daughter’s newborn photos. She was patient and was so gentle when placing her in different positions. Prior to our session, she sent a guide including information on what to expect. As a first time mom, this was so helpful to have and to make me aware of expectations while adjusting to life with a newborn!
—Emily
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your family's growing love story deserves to be captured authentically.
We will select a convenient time for you photos after baby arrives.
Enjoy a relaxed session while we photograph beautiful interactions.
Relive your family's love story through timeless images.
Every day your baby changes a little more. Those tiny details you're trying to memorize? Let's preserve them forever. Iowa City newborn photography that captures not just beautiful images, but the authentic story of your baby's precious first chapter
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