Mother holding newborn boy in nursery

BRAND NEW: BABY ASHER (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN)

Hannah and Chad are a Leeann Marie, Wedding Photographer couple. Their Bella Serra Wedding was stunning and documented to perfection. Since they came to me from Leeann, I instantly knew something about them: They value family and understand how important it is to document moments with the people you love. So, will I travel to Morgantown, WV to help them capture the first few weeks at home with their newest love, Baby Asher? YES! I generally focus on families in the greater Pittsburgh area, but will absolutely travel for a new family who I just know will be so wonderful to work for! They didn’t disappoint…

Baby Asher made his debut and that was it. Hannah and Chad know a new kind of heart bursting, unconditional love, and their furbaby got a new best buddy! The whole family is so in love with his perfect little features and adorable face. He’s an eating machine and his mama is just doing the most fantastic job with giving him all that he could ever need.

Their home is absolutely gorgeous, with style bursting from the wall to wall. I could have shot in every single room but we focused on the nursery and their master bedroom. We let the session happen naturally (which is the only way to do it in my opinoin)! When Asher was hungry… mama nursed. When he was ready to sleep, we swaddled. When he was ready to snuggle up to his parents, perfect moments came alive.

I have to comment too on their choice of wardrobe. They nailed it. Simple, neutrals, a little floral on mama… they all complimented each other and allowed their natural interactions to take center stage. I could have photographed this newborn and his parents all day. I could write a small novel about my time with them but I am going to allow the images to do the talking now.

To Baby Asher and his loving family – I wish you nothing but a world and home that is overflowing with more happiness than you can handle. Thank you for letting me into your new world for just a bit!

At Home Newborn Photos in Pittsburgh

At Home Newborn Photos in Pittsburgh

At Home Newborn Photos in Pittsburgh

At Home Newborn Photos in Pittsburgh

family dog photos at home newborn session

At Home Newborn Photos in Pittsburgh

At Home Newborn Photos in Pittsburgh

Mother holding newborn boy in nursery

Mother kissing her newborn baby

newborn asleep in motherrs arms

father holding newborn son in bedroom of home

father holding newborn son in bedroom of home

puppy and baby toes

newborn baby boy in white onesie held by father

newborn boy swaddled on bed

smiling newborn swaddled on bed

newborn baby toes

newborn baby yawning in crib with  Pottery Barn sheep sheets

newborn boy in neutral crib with world map decor

newborn boy in neutral crib with world map decor

newborn boy in nursery with world travel decor

newborn in dads arms in his Pittsburgh nursery

father and newborn son in neutral travel themed nursery

Newborn baby sitting up in nursery chair

new mom burping newborn baby after nursing

newborn baby boy resting on moms shoulder

Mother holding newborn boy in nursery

Mother holding newborn boy in nursery

mother and father looking to newborn baby boy in Pittsburgh home nursery

mother and father looking to newborn baby boy in Pittsburgh home nursery

mother and father looking to newborn baby boy in travel inspired home nursery

father kissing newborn held by mother

family dog with newborn baby boy in bedroom of pittsburgh home

family dog with newborn baby boy in bedroom of pittsburgh home

family dog with newborn baby boy in bedroom of pittsburgh home

mother holding newborn baby boy

newborn baby details in white bible verse swaddle

beautiful mother kissing newborn on bed of pittsburgh home

newborn baby stretched out and sleeping on bed

FAMILY | MATERNITY | NEWBORN | FIRST 48 | EXTENDED FAMILY | SENIORS | BRANDS | NON-PROFITS |
FAMILY | MATERNITY | NEWBORN | FIRST 48 | EXTENDED FAMILY | SENIORS | BRANDS | NON-PROFITS |

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