I'm Michelle
Because you shouldn’t have to choose just one moment to remember, this is your way to hold on to the whole story.
Because some moments are meant to be seen as they unfold, movement, emotion, and the beauty of this season, just as it was.
Natural newborn photography at my in-home studio is one of my favorite photo experiences, especially when the whole family is involved! I absolutely adore this beautiful family and have been capturing their family since their oldest was a newborn. So much love is involved in welcoming your newest little bundle. Having family portraits done during your newborn session will create the most magical memories of the abundant love you all have for the new baby!
Your first baby – now a big sibling – is still adjusting to his or her role as “older brother/sister.” The best way to make sure they feel loved and still seen by mama is by including them in your portraits! They will be excited to bond with baby, and you can even talk this up as a special “big sibling” experience just for them since they’ve been promoted to older brother/sister. This sweet big brother was so incredibly sweet to his new baby brother during our session! He was giving his new baby brother hugs and kisses, and was beaming when his mama and dad held them both together on their laps.
Feeding and nap times are important, and are something I work around when we are capturing your sweet baby. I also will have a soft swaddle for your new babe on hand, keep my studio warm and cozy, and have a noise machine running so that they can feel completely comforted during our session. It’s important to me to make sure my clients are totally pampered and taken care of as part of my luxurious portrait experience.
Within the first two weeks of birth is when I typically schedule newborn portraits. At this age, your tiny love is easier to pose since they’re still very new to the world. If you know your due date, we can get it on the calendar so I can tentatively plan on when your newborn session will be! Message me for more details about scheduling your natural newborn session at my in-home studio.
With the Collective Membership Program I offer, you will have a luxurious and stress free photo experience several times throughout the year as you grow your family. From the joy and bliss of pregnancy, to those sweet and fresh newborn photos, to capturing memories of their milestone moments at 6 months and 1 year – the Collective Membership is perfect for families who don’t want to miss a thing.
I just captured their maternity session at my favorite field in San Marcos last month – click here to see the gorgeous gallery of their light-drenched maternity portraits.
Ready to book your maternity and/or newborn session? Contact me for more details or to begin planning your luxurious portrait session for Spring!
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These photographs become treasures passed through generations. Your children will one day hold these images close, seeing themselves through your loving eyes and discovering the quiet grace that surrounded their earliest days.
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Michelle Popp Photography is a Wilmington NC newborn photographer also specializing in family, maternity, and baby photography serving all of Wilmington, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Jacksonville, Figure Eight Island, Leland, Surf City, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
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If this season feels tender, beautiful, or just a little fleeting, it may be His way of inviting you to pause and hold it close. I’d be honored to walk with you.
Love love love the family images!!! Magazine quality for sure.
Where could I get a dress like that? We are getting family photos in a couple of months