Having a baby is one of the biggest things you can truly ever go through, capturing them when they’re that little is so important. I’ve always thought it was important but until I became a mama, I didn’t realize the weight of how fast they grow up and how quickly those little newborn moments were here and gone. In home newborn photos Santa Barbara is a great way to capture those sweet little moments without having to pack up your whole house for a photoshoot.

Here are some reasons why I love in home newborn photos in Santa Barbara:

THE CONVENIENCE:

When you are in the thick of postpartum (especially if it’s your first baby), the last thing you want to plan and organize are all of the items you’ll need to bring to a session somewhere else. With that being said, I have captured a ton of outdoor newborn sessions and they are gorgeous and a great alternative if that is more your vibe. However, the convenience of not having to leave your home is truly awesome in those early days. Everything is there that you need, you don’t have to worry that you forgot the sound machine, blanket etc.

THE COMFORT:

There is something special about your home that makes you feel at peace in those early days. The uncertainty of when baby is going to have a meltdown can be nerve racking and having to sit and breastfeed to calm them down can not only take time but be vulnerable in those early days. Having the chance to be in the comfort of your home, in your favorite comfy chair is worth it.

BENEFICIAL IF YOU HAVE OTHER CHILDREN:

If this isn’t your first rodeo, you know the new balance of having other littles plus a baby and the needs that they all must meet. When you are in the comfort of your own home, you can easily grab a snack for your three year old, turn on a movie for your five year old etc., I think you understand the idea here. It can make those sessions just a little bit easier because everything is already there and your children are in their full comfort zone.

MAKES FOR LASTING MEMORIES:

There is something special about having these sweet moments captured in the home you brought them back from the hospital in. Whether it is your first home and you will eventually move, having those memories to look back on and remember not only the early days but the home you were living in is something super special. I know for me, having moments captured of my first born in our first condo was so special and completely different than our second borns newborn photos because it was a different home and a different memory. Capturing little moments of them in their nursery, or the family on the couch in the living room are so memorable, there is a deeper memory with images like this. Here is a beautiful in home session shot in Thousand Oaks, CA.

If you are on the fence about where to capture your newborn photos, I hope this blog helped you decide what route to take with your newborn session. Although an outdoor newborn session can be so beautiful and a perfect option for your family if you have a smaller place with little natural light, the in home newborn photos Santa Barbara are a great choice to capture the family in their comfort zone and help to reduce any stress that comes a long with packing up all the newborn things.

If you are interested in booking newborn photos for your sweet baby, let’s connect below! This is such a precious time that goes by way too fast, let’s document it together so you always have something to look back on.