If you've been researching newborn photography, you've likely come across two styles: posed and baby-led. At Lifestyle Photography by Tiffany, I exclusively offer baby-led newborn sessions — and here's why. A traditional posed newborn session involves carefully positioning your baby into curled, wrapped, or propped poses, often using beanbags and props. They require a lot of handling and can take three to five hours. A baby-led session is different. Instead of working against your newborn's natural instincts, we follow their lead entirely. If baby wants to stretch, we let them stretch. If they're hungry, we pause and feed. If they fall into a deep sleep, that's when we gently capture them at their most peaceful. The result is imagery that feels natural, calm, and true to those early days — not manufactured. Sessions typically last up to an hour, which is much gentler on both baby and parents. There's no rushing, no forcing positions, and no stress. Just your brand new baby, exactly as they are. These fleeting first days go so fast. A baby-led session is my way of honoring that.
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