A Full-Circle Journey: Fresh 48 and Studio Newborn Sessions for Baby Laney

There is nothing quite like the feeling of a “full-circle” moment in my photography career. I was so incredibly excited when this wonderful family contacted me to schedule their latest newborn shoot.

I first had the pleasure of photographing their firstborn 2.5 years ago. When a family chooses to come back to me as their family grows, it makes the session feel deeply personal. Seeing how much life has changed in just a few short years is why I love being a Fanwood, NJ newborn photographer.

The Magic of the Fresh 48 Session

Our journey with sweet Baby Laney actually started just hours after she arrived! I had the honor of documenting her Fresh 48 session right there in the hospital.

If you aren’t familiar, a Fresh 48 is a lifestyle session captured within the first two days of a baby’s life. It’s all about those raw, blurry-eyed, first-encounter moments—the tiny hospital hat, the wrinkled toes, and the quiet awe of a growing family. It was the perfect “prologue” to her story.

Transitioning to the Fanwood Photography Studio

A few days later, the family brought Laney into my Fanwood photography studio for her formal newborn portraits.

Their newest addition is a beautiful baby girl nicknamed “Laney”—don’t you just LOVE that nickname? It fits her perfectly. She is every bit as sweet as her big brother was during his first session. Watching the dynamic shift from a family of three to a family of four is a beautiful transition to witness, and seeing her “studio debut” after her hospital session made it even more special.

A Legacy of Memories in Union County

Trust is the biggest compliment a photographer can receive. Sarah and Sean, thank you so much for trusting me again with your most precious gift—not once, but twice this month! It was an absolute joy to document Laney’s first days in the world.

I can’t wait to see these two grow up together!

Take a peek at the sweetness from Laney’s studio session below:

Thank you for trusting me again with your most precious gift, Sarah and Sean!!