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.
Newborn photography is such a precious milestone in your new baby’s “firsts.” This is the first time their tiny features and personality are captured on film. It’s a special moment for new parents to experience their new family in a relaxed and organic portrait setting. I captured Abigail’s big sister’s portraits of when she was in her mama’s belly, and her newborn photos also. And now I get to capture her baby sister’s first photos! I absolutely love documenting all of the special moment’s in my client’s lives and watching their families grow through the seasons.
Ellie (big sister) was so sweet with her baby sister. I could tell all she wanted to do was hold her and kiss her and just be around her new sister. I love when siblings are a part of newborn sessions! It really is a sweet and fun bonding time for them and their new sibling. They get to be a part of the magic of documenting their baby sibling’s first weeks of life. Talking up the newborn session with your older kids makes them excited and helps them know what to expect when they have their photos taken. It’s special for them to be involved, after all, this is your growing family and having your babies together these images will become ones you will cherish for a lifetime.
I talk all about how much I love family portraits on Instagram and on the blog because of the timelessness that each image portrays. But when it comes to photographing your precious little one, their first portraits are ones to completely cherish and savor. During our session, we will be focusing on their sweet features and tiny details. Their fingers, little toes, and button nose as well as some organic and natural shots of you with your new babe. My style is very organic and candid – I like to create an environment where we have natural baby poses, as well as ones that happen during those in between moments. Such as little sis giving kisses and snuggling baby sibling, dad nuzzling your tiny love into his chest, mama cooing and smiling at her little bundle on the bed…all of these moments are beautiful and natural.
I love working with families who value their growing seasons, who want to document all of the milestones, and who cherish tangible, heirloom memories. To get your newborn portrait session on the calendar, email me with your portrait session vision and due date, and we can schedule a consultation! I cannot wait to work with you!
Clothing borrowed from Client Wardrobe Collection.
Hair & Make-up: Unique & Flawless
Film Scans: Goodman Film Lab
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.
Pure, Organic & Timeless
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.
Oh my goodness – these are perfection! So sweet, and I love mom’s dress!
Beyond precious! So many beautiful portraits for the family to choose from!
These are precious
These are beautiful!!!
Absolutely beautiful images.
I love that you can feel sister’s excitement
These are so precious!
My goodness! What a gorgeous family and so many stunning photos!